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Why Do TV Shows and Movies Show Nailers Firing Like Guns?
A couple of weeks ago, there was a new story about how someone “almost” shot themselves in the face on daytime TV with a nail gun. Everyone in the audience gasps when she pointed it at her face, and...
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Angled Finish Nailers: DA vs. FN Styles
Some brands ands styles of nailers, such as Bostitch and their new Smart Point models, offer two different kinds of angled finish nailers – “DA” and “FN” styles. Other offer one over the other. So...
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Chicago Pneumatic Compact Impact Wrench (CP7732)
Chicago Pneumatic’s new CP7732 impact wrench is a super-compact stubby 1/2″ air impact wrench that looks great for working in cramped spaces, such as engine bays. The new impact delivers up to 450...
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Makita “Air Nailer Like” Cordless Brad Nailer
Makita has come out with a new 18V cordless brad nailer that they say delivers “air nailer like” performance. The new compressor, like the Craftsman Speedshot brad nailer, Ryobi Airstrike brad nailer,...
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More Dewalt Automotive Air Tools
Dewalt launched a new line of automotive air tools just a few months ago, and they’re already expanding the system. Existing Dewalt air tools includes a 1/2″ heavy duty impact wrench, 3/8″ ratchet,...
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New Ridgid and Ryobi Vertical Pancake Air Compressors
Small 6-gallon air compressors don’t usually catch my attention anymore, but this one did. Ryobi’s latest model (YG601PV1) features a space-saving vertical pancake air tank and compact compressor...
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Hot Deal: Ryobi Vertical Pancake Compressor with Nailer Kit
Yesterday, I posted about new Ridgid and Ryobi vertical pancake air compressors that I think look pretty decent. The “vertical pancake” design gives the compressors a small footprint, and it also...
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Bostitch Smart Point Brad & Finish Nailers Review
Bostitch’s “Smart Point” nailers have finally become available this year, after being announced a couple of years ago in late 2012. Stuart has covered them a few times here on ToolGuyd and we were...
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New Makita 1-gallon Air Compressor
Makita has come out with a new teeny tiny air compressor, model AC001. Its small and lightweight design features a 1/6 HP (peak) motor, 1-gallon air tank, and 125 PSI max pressure output. Makita says...
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New Ryobi Airstrike Cordless Angled Finish Nailer
Sergey wrote in after spotting a new Ryobi 18V One+ Airstrike angled finish nailer (P330) over at Home Depot’s site. This will be Ryobi’s fourth addition to their like of cordless Airstrike nailers....
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Ridgid Cordless Brushless Nailers with HyperDrive Air-Like Power
Thanks to a tip by Robert, we’ve seen a glimpse of what Ridgid has planned for the near future, and it is optimistic. Coming soon are two new Ridgid cordless brushless air nailers. Both of the new...
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5 Unavoidable Nuisances of a Compressed Air System
I spent the weekend getting some pneumatics components together for a couple of small projects that has been back-burnered for a year. In the process, I was reminded of several things that bug me...
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New Dewalt Power Tools, Nailers, & Drill Bits for 2015
I already gave you guys a sneak peek at Dewalt’s latest cordless tools, and a look at Dewalt’s latest mechanics and hand tools. There are some other new tools you might be interested in hearing about,...
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Coilhose Redi-Burst Pocket Blow Gun
The Coilhose Redi-Burst pocket blow gun is exactly what it sounds like – a teeny tiny air blower that connects to your air compressor, pressurized air line, or compressed gas cylinder (such as...
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Do You Understand OSHA’s Air Blower Safety Regulations? I Didn’t
Yesterday, in response to my Coilhose Redi-Burst pocket air blow gun post, HangFire said: a missed opportunity to describe just what “OSHA Compliant” means in an air gun. Yikes, I’d been avoiding this...
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Hitachi and Lowes Announce an Exclusive Partnership
In a joint press release last week, Hitachi and Lowes announced their new partnership, where Lowes will exclusively offer Hitachi power tools nationally. There seems to be an emphasis on Hitachi’s...
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What’s Delaying Dewalt from Coming out with a 20V Max Cordless Brad Nailer,...
Ken wrote in, asking when Dewalt would get a move on with their 20V Max cordless nailer lineup. Actually… they do have a 20V Max brushless finish nailer in the works and nearing release. I briefly...
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Gearwrench Comes out with New Impact Socket Sets and Air Impact Wrenches
Gearwrench, a well known mid-level mechanics tool line (here are more of our Gearwrench tool posts), has come out with new impact socket sets and air impact wrenches. This comes as somewhat of a...
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New Makita Cordless Pin Nailer
Makita has come out with a new cordless 18V 23 gauge pin nailer, model XTP01Z. We’ve seen a lot of new cordless nailers come out these past few years, with most touting things like air-like power and...
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Best Compact Air Compressor?
A reader wrote in, asking for compact air compressor recommendations. By default, my thoughts turn to Rolair. The Rolair JC10 2.5 gal quiet air compressor left me with a positive impression 2 years...
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