Porter-Cable 23 Gauge Pin Nailer PIN138

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WigWagWorkshopMember since May 2015Sep 18, 2015 4:17 PM CT

Good Day Crew!

I need to get a 23 gauge pin nailer for the workshop, unfortunately DeWalt does not sell one LOL. So I was looking at the Porter-Cable below, and was wondering if any of the crew has tried this model, OR what 23 gauge pin nailer with the same specs has this one that uses 5/8 in. to 1-3/8 in 23-gauge fasteners would you recommend.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-Cable-23-Gauge-1-3-8-in-Pin-Nailer-PIN138/202213592?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053

Thanks in advance,

-Steven

overanalyzeMember since Oct 2011Sep 18, 2015 5:30 PM CT

Honestly the Harbor Freight pinner is an excellent tool. I have Senco and Porter Cable finish nailers. This pinner work great and is cheap.

I read somewhere that HF bought the original dies from Senco when they changed their design…not sure how much truth there is to that…

jeffmcmillanMember since Jun 2015Sep 18, 2015 5:54 PM CT

HF nailers have a high jam rate in my experience. I havent had problems with the 23 gauge but have not used it much. The 18 gauge seems to jam a lot.

DR99Member since Nov 2012Sep 18, 2015 7:13 PM CT

I would consider the Hitachi pin nailer its cheaper at 89. might be able to get one cheaper refurbished at bigskytools. I know Hitachi is quality with pneumatics. I’m really surprised Dewalt doesn’t have one yet.

Amazon

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Sep 18, 2015 8:50 PM CT

To echo Jason’s thoughts, Tool nut has a sale on the recond 23g hitachi for like 59