I bought this as a home owner - it seems as if it would be fine for a pro as well, but screen the rest of the reviews to be sure.
Customer service was great. The gun stopped working and didn't seem to have a cleat jammed up, so I called them. They were ready to ship a brand new one but suggested a simple attempt to check for a jam first anyway, explaining how to unscrew three bolts on the bottom plate to examine the channel the cleats are shot through. It turned out there was one stuck and it was easy to take out. The instructions maybe could have included that suggestion, or maybe they did and I missed it, but it was no big deal in either case.
Check for a sale code or promotion - I got $20 off from the company!
Tips Before Starting Your Job
Use a brad nailer and glue for your first few rows if possible! Nail guns need to be a bit away from a wall a bit because the nail/cleat slot sticks out. This one needs at least 9 inches, which seems typical. For the wood I used meant I couldn't use it until I was starting the fourth row. Many experts say to face nail the first few rows, which means you have to putty up the holes, but others confirm that a smaller gauge brad nailer is fine for this. I used an 18 gauge brad nailer at a 45 degree angle on the tongue to avoid face nailing, spacing the thinner nails every 4 to 6 inches and using glue on them to be safe. It worked fine - no way the floor is moving in my lifetime!
If your gun jams, remember to release the spring keeping pressure on the cleats before clearing it, not that it was much of a problem that I didn't!
Be ready for many small splinters! Next time I do a job like this I'll try a pair of very thin, stretchy gloves!
Read a lot of websites and watch a lot of YouTube videos if you haven't done wood floors before - most have the same basic info, but I picked up a number of good tidbits I would have missed had I done less research.
| Manufacturer | Prime Global Products, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Part Number | PFL618C |
| Item Weight | 11.46 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 16.75 x 3.5 x 22.75 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | PFL618C |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Silver, White, Yellow, Black, Orange |
| Style | Flooring Nailer |
| Material | Aluminum body with heat-treated steel parts |
| Pattern | Flooring Nailers |
| Power Source | Air Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Capacity Description | Full Strip |
| Included Components | 3-in-1 2" Flooring Nailer and Stapler; Plastic Blow Molded Storage Case; (2) Interchangeable Base Plates; Long Reach Fiberglass Mallet with Padded Grip; Adjustment Tools |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Covered by Freeman's 7 Year Limited Warranty and 90 Day Wearable Parts Warranty |
