First I want to thank Bogdel and the people they sold it to for letting me know how it works . Duplicate questions require ONLY 18G 1-1/4 -1-3/4. NOTHING MORE. It is not suitable for processed, laminated or American hardwood. Constructed or Laminated: Get a 20G stapler for technical use. For hardwood, use the 16G staple/staple nailer. I'll say next that compared to the $600 power nailer or the porta, it was worth every penny. -Nailer or PrimeTech for $700. I won't mention the price either, but I will say that it has gone up since I bought it. So I'm happy with what I paid and I'm still paying as much as advertised. I'd rather pay what I paid the first time. Not on the go with all this. I will attach installation pictures, not once did it get stuck in my 2 days of installation. Only the face nailed 1 board as I ran through the ranks fairly quickly. never shoot twice. and 6 nails aren't quite sinking in, but that may be due to the sub-floor. I oiled it 2 times a day, once at the beginning and once in the middle of the day. Lubricate only 4 times both days, 2 drops each time. even for those who found it difficult to set this up properly. This could be your problem.1. Don't focus on the boards, not all wood manufacturers have the same thickness. So put the plate down to whatever thickness you think and then adjust from there until it's a little shy to touch the ground with a slight forward tilt so the toe of the shoe has contact. 2. When in contact with bamboo, don't look for a pivot point, look for it. OR THEY WILL PUNCH IT IN WOODEN NAILS.3. Oil at least before each use, preferably the 2nd time in the middle of the day. 4. Your hammer blow counts. This device is bad at side kicking, accurate hitting is important and you don't need to clap but also don't need a weak kick, just pull your hand up and let it move naturally. 1 foot from the piston head.5. Finally air pressure. Every air compressor is different with different recovery rate and sfcm. What works for one compressor won't work for another, you need to find the right pressure. Start with the general recommendation and adjust 2-3 psi up or down from there at a time. I found that with my rigid vertical pancake compressor at 150 ms psi at 3.9 sfcm, 72 psi was the gold point. and I was able to shoot off half a strip of nailers before the salvage began. So I paused until he recovered. otherwise there is not enough pressure and (therefore it does not sink flush). With all of the above, hopefully this will help some people and I'll be happy to reply to anyone who has questions or needs help. But you don't need $500 nailers for bamboo BUT YOU NEED 18G NO IF'S AND OR BUT'S. and this nail puller is designed exclusively for bamboo so as not to create the dimpled nightmares that have occurred with so many installations. Last but not least, this is for Freeman. When you create your next release, add a few things.1. If someone loves tools like I do and protects their investment, include a case and add a few bucks to the price.2. Take your base plates and combine them into 1 and install 2 side rails to automatically adjust to any floor with a quick-release screw.3. Reduce your grip by 4 inches then I can get all but the last board and use it after the 2nd home row instead of the 3rd.4. Finally install a dry fire lock so I don't fly by dropping the spikes and later realizing there are no spikes on the board. That being said, this spike nailer sums it all up and it's a great tool.