I recently purchased this nailer for installing 3/4" Brazilian Koa to 3/4" OSB. The first thing I noticed is that the nailer includes a nailer leg called a "factory floor adapter". This piece is not shown in the photos but is a very handy addition as it allows you to move from strip to strip (there are small rollers on the bottom of the foot) and slide the strip into position by clicking on the Hit the support piece, not the strips themselves. The instructions are complete but a little obscure.
This is a heavy duty tool that has places like home storage and Menards for rent for those who abuse it. Why do they use this brand instead of a more expensive or cheaper one? Because it's the industry standard and gives you the best bang for your buck. It's also easy to maintain, and service kits are available for $15 and give the tool a second life. It's essentially a large single piston, so has as few moving parts as possible. The only non-metal part is the base so it doesn't scratch the…
I've used it on 200 square feet of flooring so far with no problems. I only hammered 3 nails, two of which were the first two nails I hammered with a gun. I have some experience with cheaper wood floor guns. While they don't cut into wood very often in my experience, they do tend to jam, forcing you to stop the work, unholster your gun and clean it. I am very happy with my purchase and plan to sell the used shotgun when I have completed the other 300 square feet that I need to install. The…