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Review on NuMax SFN50 Pneumatic 16 Gauge 2" Straight Finish Nailer - Professional Grade Power Tool For Woodworking Projects. by Michael Gilmartin

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not Ok and cheap: my feedback

UPDATE -- I just loaded 16 Ga. 2 inch finish nails into this gun and it fails badly. It may shoot 2 nails in a row, but then misses. I have to pull the magazine open and reclose it to get the next nail to fire. There's just not enough pressure against the nails for it to work. I'm returning it for a refund. You get what you pay for.Two problems: First, although I can lay two strips of nails in the receiver I can’t close the slide. It stops just short of the latch. That’s a design flaw. Second, I’m having problems with the trigger. Sometimes the actuator doesn’t activate the trigger properly. This happens on straight shots when I’m pressing it fully against the board. I have to tap it a time or two for the trigger to depress and fire. It’s a fairly cheap tool so I expected something. Other than that I detect no leaks in it. It’s ok for my use.

Pros
  • Great performance for the value.
Cons
  • May not be user-friendly for those with limited experience or expertise in woodworking