What is the best pneumatic nail gun kit - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

Skip Borders · 03-15-2009, 07:37 PM

Any thoughts on the better nail gun kit, Bostisch or Porter Cable?

m1911 · 03-15-2009, 08:09 PM

Better in what way?
I'm partial to P-C, and have had very good luck with their nail guns...

Skip Borders · 03-15-2009, 08:16 PM

I like PC stuff but the Bostisch has an extra ½” capacity in the stapler, although they use that 3/16 staple when it seems everyone else uses ¼.

The thing I am looking for is durability and reliability. I couldn’t help but notice that both are made in China.

I like and am willing to pay for American made stuff where I can find it.

m1911 · 03-15-2009, 08:40 PM

The only nail guns I'm aware of the are made in the States, are the Paslode cordless, but I bet they are assembled with global components.

TempestV · 03-15-2009, 09:08 PM

My rule is that I buy from companies that make their products where their company is based. Hitachi makes their tools in Japan. That works for me. It's better than American companies making tools in China.

m1911 · 03-15-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TempestV

My rule is that I buy from companies that make their products where their company is based. Hitachi makes their tools in Japan. That works for me. It's better than American companies making tools in China.

How about a Chinese company and made in China?

**loneframer** · 03-15-2009, 09:54 PM

I've got no complaints with Senco trim tools, havn't tried their framing line.

TempestV · 03-16-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by m1911

How about a Chinese company and made in China?

I have a Norinco SKS that works find...
I also stay away if it's low quality, and I've found that a lot of the Chinese based companies tend to aim at the lower market.