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Review on ๐Ÿ”จ Senco FramePro 2K0103N Sequential Nailer by Tim Burns

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good nailer but could be better

I bought the unit for a house remodel where walls were added and removed. I figured an assembly nailer would get the job done quicker than hammering nails or using a cordless drill with construction screws. I was right. Note. I am a homeowner, not a professional carpenter or handyman. However, I have two problems. Firstly, no matter how I set the depth gauge, I can't fully submerge my toenails. At maximum depth, the nails will still stick out a quarter of an inch as they tamp the toes. Flat nails work great: heads are as far away as possible. This means I have to finish the job with a hammer, which is a minor to moderate inconvenience. With a 16" bolt hole, that's not a problem. However, if I need to get a damaged bolt closer together in a tight spot no larger than 16" (e.g. at the end of a wall, in a closet), I can just can't nail my toes all the way in. This is partly why I bought a nail gun for driving nails in places where I can barely fit a nail gun but can't swing a hammer. Second: jamming. I knew this was due to Happened to other reviews but now I understand more about it It seems that eventually it becomes too few nails maybe 4-6 left maybe it gets stuck maybe it has to do with the tension of the spring on the nail pusher pushing them forward If I add more nails before it gets to this point it won't stick If I lower it too low it sticks almost every time Instructions for removing the stick are also a bit unclear The magazine n has an oval hole and loosening this nut you can easily move the magazine to loosen it in front of the nail gun. Then the bad nail will either fall out on its own or you can stick needle nose pliers in to grab it. Be sure to disconnect the air hose to avoid unpleasant incidents. There are two things to note about this nailer. First, it is NOT oil free. My other Senco nailers are the same, but this one needs oil. Definitely buy nail gun oil if you don't already have it and follow the instructions in the owner's manual for use. Second, despite the product description, it accepts both 20 and 21 degree nails. I understand, given the small difference between them, but he "officially" supports both. Overall I love this nailer and have no plans to return it due to the issues. I've learned to solve problems

Pros
  • Built in 20 degree magazine gives excellent maneuverability and direct view
Cons
  • Some small things