I recently went to battery powered nailers. The freedom of no hose and not dragging a compressor around from job to job is liberating. Downfall is the battery powered nailers are bulky in size and much heavier. Pros and cons to everything. Enjoy that new nailer Steve!
@@SteveRobReviews come on, $400 for a nailer is nothing for a rich guy like you. lol Good point, they are pricey but so was my Hitachi framing nailer 20 years ago, paid $350 for that. ;-)
Divets aint good! I am scrubbing the tile grout in the bathroom. Glad you came by my live Steve! I need to use my air tools more. I love my pencils! I love my pancake compressor. Easy for sure!
Wow, thanks so much for this! I had an old Senco that never left marks but also had a Bostitich that came in a kit and makes those horrid dents! You showed me exactly what I needed to know, there's so many useless videos on youtube, thanks for providing a good one.
15:21 Thanks for an excellent review. I just bought this model on Amazon for an amazing $79! It’s my first brad nailer and I took a chance. You made me feel so good about my decision. Keep up the great work!!!
Congrats on picking up the brad nailer Steve. That is a really well thought out design, and a decent gun. I bought one about 4-5 years ago, to replace my tired and worn out P/C gun. I could not get it to work? It would not sink the brads, and it would jam up. I think I just got a lemon? I returned it, and got looking around, and saw this Red Senco brad nailer at the Homely DESPot. It may even be made in same factory, because it does everything your Bostitch does, sans the pencil sharpener, and the special point. Mine does have this hokey little light on the front, that you press a button to activate, and I actually used it once. The air connection swivels, which is nice. At first, I did NOT like it, but once I used it enough to get used to it, I always reach for it. The tip on the Bostitch is a winner, for sure. The Senco tip had a learning curve for me. Like i said, i think I got a lemon. Oh, my Senco came with a case, but I believe the Bostitch case was a little better? I have a 15 gauge Senco all metal, made In USA finish nailer, that I bought new, over 22 years ago. I LUV that gun! I’m not trying to paint myself as a big Senco fan, but I had used their products when I installed Casework and trim carpentry. Hitachi is what I like. I still use a compressor, and hoses, just cant justify the expense of going with the battery models. Take care Steve. 👍👍👍✌🇨🇦🇺🇸😊
I just have the cheap set of three from Home Despot. They work alright, but definitely not something I would wanna use a lot. I'm best kept away from wood projects. My father was a master carpenter and cabinet maker. He could build, make or repair just about anything. A welder since he was 18 and went into just about every trade there was. I learned a lot from him. He taught me how to weld when I was about seven. Taught me how to work on cars and even some large trucks. The one thing I never learned from him was anything to do with wood and the joining of wood to make it into useful objects. Not that he didn't try, I just seem to mismeasure every thing I need to cut. At least with welding I can add back on, not so much with wood. It's ok, I've learned to accept my limits lol
Excellent video. I picked the same model Bostitch smart brad nailer as yours in a moving sale. I really like it. Works like a charm. It's a great nailer.
Great video Steve - Big fan of Bostitch myself, I have the framing nailer and love it. This newer style of bradnailer is really neat and a huge improvement especially for the price. Hope your projects wrap up soon…deer hunting season is fast approaching - cheers
Great review. Boshstich are good brand. I bought the three Canadian tire kit years ago lol thinking that after done all the trim and baseboards it would be garbage but to my surprise, it still is going strong even for lending out. Thanks steve
I was about to buy this gun, glad I saw this review first. While your Bostitch doesn't mar the workpiece anywhere near as much as your older gun, that's still too much damage, assuming it's set up properly. Much more, even, than I get with my Harbor Freight brad nailer. No bueno.
Hello there Steve!! The pneumatic brad nailers are pretty nice. I have a no-name brand and it works really well. But I bet the Bostitch is a better unit. I like the 18 gauge size too. It's amazing too how many times I use this nailer. When you have one you'll discover a lot of uses for it!! Take 'er easy!!!
Hi Mike Hope things are getting cleaned up out your way for the better. NS was on the news out here tonight , I did not know that NS burns coal for electricity 100% from Columbia. NS has lots of coal WTH !!! No natural gas pipeline in NS , did not know that either . Seems theirs a liberal revolt going on in NS against Trudeau with his demand to put additional carbon taxes on ya next April because NS is not taxing you enough 😅
@@SteveRobReviews We have, or had (it's in the process of closing down) an open pit coal mine in Stellarton to supply coal to the Trenton Generating Station. The Open Pit was working the old Forde seam as it was pretty close to the surface in a lot of places. As a kid we used to go out back behind where I lived in Stellarton and dig our own bootleg mines. Didn't have to dig too deep to find coal either. So NS being on 100% Columbian coal may not be 100% true!! You may have heard that statement from a politician eh!! We do have some Natural Gas pipelines for residential and commercial use but only in some towns and cities. We are getting some things cleaned up here after Fiona. But there is a lot to do.
That looks like a handy nailer to have. It has all kind of new technologies on it and is bound to be better than the cheaper ones. I’ll check them out next time I’m at Home Depot......I may just have to buy one......CHEERS
Thanks..Just what I need. I have a Ryobi 3 in 1 nailer and it leaves such bad marks. Also, the pressure required to release the safety mechanism (when hand holding workpieces) moves your work piece and the nail goes in the wrong spot
This is by far the best Brad nailer I have ever used but since trying some paslode brads they jam but with bostitch brads it performs flawlessly. I'd stick with bostitch brads or try some other brands that may function just fine.
ive shot about 100000 nails through the dewalt version on this, it does leave the smallest hole of any 18gauge nailer ive use. i just got this bostich today because i dropped my metabo with the air duster and it broke the nail retainer. this vs the metabo, the metabo wins for power, but with this you can really send the nail exactly where you want it to go. filing the firepin down a nailer will also result in a finer hole to fill. not having to press the saftey down is what really makes this nailer good. other bostich nails are not very good
i never seen pvc molding , must be pretty recent , mds an natual wood is the only molding i seen ... great vid , thanks. paslod has a great portable nailer with all the features you mention , but , yes too pricy fore a home owner , but great for a contractor doing a quick job that would take longer to set up a compressor than do the job . thanks
Greg the pvc is less than any other moulding and great to work with. When you get into larger moulding it is quite expensive but it never shrinks or expands and looks exactly like wood if painted. Cheers 👍
I love it Steve but I don't have a air compressor! I want one for Christmas~! I guess they don't make them with a battery it wouldn't be strong enough to fire the nails I'm new to this.
have you ever tried ridigd tools , litte pricer than dewalt and other bigbox tools ? i have a few PA air tools , great for basic home owner that will put maybe 10 hours in a year . great vid , thanks
I just got a jam recently with this nailer. Cleared the jam now it'll only shoot one nail then just air. The rod that drives the nails doesn't retract on its own. Anyone know the fix?
I recently went to battery powered nailers. The freedom of no hose and not dragging a compressor around from job to job is liberating. Downfall is the battery powered nailers are bulky in size and much heavier. Pros and cons to everything. Enjoy that new nailer Steve!
Hi Glen and the cost is massive compared to pneumatic but no hose is a bonus.
@@SteveRobReviews come on, $400 for a nailer is nothing for a rich guy like you. lol Good point, they are pricey but so was my Hitachi framing nailer 20 years ago, paid $350 for that. ;-)
@@ozzstars_cars Professionals use and buy professional priced tools as I buy the exact same tools for non professional use forsure 😅😅
Nice . I like Bostitch tools . I have used the rapid fire ones before , and Yes it is great . I like the low nail indicator on that one .
Hi Terry
Oh man I've driven in so many blanks in the past before I noticed no nails 😅😅
@@SteveRobReviews I know the feeling .
Divets aint good! I am scrubbing the tile grout in the bathroom. Glad you came by my live Steve! I need to use my air tools more. I love my pencils! I love my pancake compressor. Easy for sure!
On film they looked huge but at 6 feet they disappear:) Cheers Papa 👍
Wow, thanks so much for this! I had an old Senco that never left marks but also had a Bostitich that came in a kit and makes those horrid dents! You showed me exactly what I needed to know, there's so many useless videos on youtube, thanks for providing a good one.
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15:21 Thanks for an excellent review. I just bought this model on Amazon for an amazing $79! It’s my first brad nailer and I took a chance. You made me feel so good about my decision. Keep up the great work!!!
Glad I could help!
Congrats on picking up the brad nailer Steve. That is a really well thought out design, and a decent gun. I bought one about 4-5 years ago, to replace my tired and worn out P/C gun. I could not get it to work? It would not sink the brads, and it would jam up. I think I just got a lemon? I returned it, and got looking around, and saw this Red Senco brad nailer at the Homely DESPot. It may even be made in same factory, because it does everything your Bostitch does, sans the pencil sharpener, and the special point. Mine does have this hokey little light on the front, that you press a button to activate, and I actually used it once. The air connection swivels, which is nice. At first, I did NOT like it, but once I used it enough to get used to it, I always reach for it. The tip on the Bostitch is a winner, for sure. The Senco tip had a learning curve for me. Like i said, i think I got a lemon. Oh, my Senco came with a case, but I believe the Bostitch case was a little better?
I have a 15 gauge Senco all metal, made In USA finish nailer, that I bought new, over 22 years ago. I LUV that gun! I’m not trying to paint myself as a big Senco fan, but I had used their products when I installed Casework and trim carpentry. Hitachi is what I like. I still use a compressor, and hoses, just cant justify the expense of going with the battery models. Take care Steve. 👍👍👍✌🇨🇦🇺🇸😊
Hi George
It can get expensive finding what works and what doesn't. Cheers bud 👍
I just have the cheap set of three from Home Despot. They work alright, but definitely not something I would wanna use a lot. I'm best kept away from wood projects. My father was a master carpenter and cabinet maker. He could build, make or repair just about anything. A welder since he was 18 and went into just about every trade there was. I learned a lot from him. He taught me how to weld when I was about seven. Taught me how to work on cars and even some large trucks. The one thing I never learned from him was anything to do with wood and the joining of wood to make it into useful objects. Not that he didn't try, I just seem to mismeasure every thing I need to cut. At least with welding I can add back on, not so much with wood. It's ok, I've learned to accept my limits lol
Never too late Bruce to take up a rewarding hobby in woodworking , I'm positive you can master another 👍
Excellent video. I picked the same model Bostitch smart brad nailer as yours in a moving sale. I really like it. Works like a charm. It's a great nailer.
Thanks Johnny 👍
Nail guns are fun! Looks like the new nail guns are much superior to the older ones. Great review Buddy! 👍🏻🍻
Hi Doug , yes the new guns are far superior 👍
Great video Steve - Big fan of Bostitch myself, I have the framing nailer and love it. This newer style of bradnailer is really neat and a huge improvement especially for the price. Hope your projects wrap up soon…deer hunting season is fast approaching - cheers
Hi Ed
Bostitch never disappoints in their product line , its a keeper . Thanks 👍
Great review. Boshstich are good brand. I bought the three Canadian tire kit years ago lol thinking that after done all the trim and baseboards it would be garbage but to my surprise, it still is going strong even for lending out. Thanks steve
Jason they are all better than a hammer when your in that spot where you need three hands 😅
@@SteveRobReviews lol got that right lol
Love the rapid setting! But until my CH dies I'll keep using it. I wish I had nail guns 20 years ago!
Good review Steve 👍
Hi Marc
Me too as I can afford the tools now I'm about 40 years behind 😅
I was about to buy this gun, glad I saw this review first. While your Bostitch doesn't mar the workpiece anywhere near as much as your older gun, that's still too much damage, assuming it's set up properly. Much more, even, than I get with my Harbor Freight brad nailer. No bueno.
Hello there Steve!! The pneumatic brad nailers are pretty nice. I have a no-name brand and it works really well. But I bet the Bostitch is a better unit. I like the 18 gauge size too. It's amazing too how many times I use this nailer. When you have one you'll discover a lot of uses for it!! Take 'er easy!!!
Hi Mike
Hope things are getting cleaned up out your way for the better. NS was on the news out here tonight , I did not know that NS burns coal for electricity 100% from Columbia. NS has lots of coal WTH !!! No natural gas pipeline in NS , did not know that either . Seems theirs a liberal revolt going on in NS against Trudeau with his demand to put additional carbon taxes on ya next April because NS is not taxing you enough 😅
@@SteveRobReviews We have, or had (it's in the process of closing down) an open pit coal mine in Stellarton to supply coal to the Trenton Generating Station. The Open Pit was working the old Forde seam as it was pretty close to the surface in a lot of places. As a kid we used to go out back behind where I lived in Stellarton and dig our own bootleg mines. Didn't have to dig too deep to find coal either. So NS being on 100% Columbian coal may not be 100% true!! You may have heard that statement from a politician eh!! We do have some Natural Gas pipelines for residential and commercial use but only in some towns and cities. We are getting some things cleaned up here after Fiona. But there is a lot to do.
That looks like a handy nailer to have. It has all kind of new technologies on it and is bound to be better than the cheaper ones. I’ll check them out next time I’m at Home Depot......I may just have to buy one......CHEERS
Hi Gator
So light but very powerful for even oak , goes in like pine . Yes there much different than the old technology.
Thanks..Just what I need. I have a Ryobi 3 in 1 nailer and it leaves such bad marks. Also, the pressure required to release the safety mechanism (when hand holding workpieces) moves your work piece and the nail goes in the wrong spot
This is by far the best Brad nailer I have ever used but since trying some paslode brads they jam but with bostitch brads it performs flawlessly. I'd stick with bostitch brads or try some other brands that may function just fine.
ive shot about 100000 nails through the dewalt version on this, it does leave the smallest hole of any 18gauge nailer ive use.
i just got this bostich today because i dropped my metabo with the air duster and it broke the nail retainer.
this vs the metabo, the metabo wins for power, but with this you can really send the nail exactly where you want it to go.
filing the firepin down a nailer will also result in a finer hole to fill.
not having to press the saftey down is what really makes this nailer good.
other bostich nails are not very good
Excellent video. Just what I needed for info.
Thanks, much appreciated.
i never seen pvc molding , must be pretty recent , mds an natual wood is the only molding i seen ... great vid , thanks. paslod has a great portable nailer with all the features you mention , but , yes too pricy fore a home owner , but great for a contractor doing a quick job that would take longer to set up a compressor than do the job . thanks
Greg the pvc is less than any other moulding and great to work with. When you get into larger moulding it is quite expensive but it never shrinks or expands and looks exactly like wood if painted. Cheers 👍
I love it Steve but I don't have a air compressor! I want one for Christmas~! I guess they don't make them with a battery it wouldn't be strong enough to fire the nails I'm new to this.
Hi Annie
Yes lots of battery operated units out there but at 5 times the cost or the price of this one and a compressor:)
Nice gun Steve. Your choice of trim though looks to be very soft material. I'm not sure I'd want it where it could get bumped. Cheers
Hi Larry
At 6 feet away you can't see any marks but on film wow it does look soft.
Diffidently a superior tool 👍👍
Hi Lloyd
I'm liking it a lot . Cheers 👍
PAA love his nail guns!
Yep they sure make for a great result 👍
have you ever tried ridigd tools , litte pricer than dewalt and other bigbox tools ? i have a few PA air tools , great for basic home owner that will put maybe 10 hours in a year . great vid , thanks
Rigid puts lifetime warranty on their tools so right there is a good idea of how good they are. 👍
I just got a jam recently with this nailer. Cleared the jam now it'll only shoot one nail then just air. The rod that drives the nails doesn't retract on its own. Anyone know the fix?
@DTWCT If your not using bostitch nails I experienced the same.
@@SteveRobReviewsreally?! I'm using DeWalt nails and have been for a while. That's silly. I guess I'll have to give it a try though
@DTWCT Happened to me , switched and all good. Not sure if it was just one misaligned batch but the bostitch nails worked flawlessly after.
Can it cope with MDF I've got to put in some mdf base board
Absolutely no problem.
Leaves a bigger mark than I expected. I’ve used some no mar tips that really do not mar at all. Great review though
On soft material like pvc it still marks but on any hardwood or even pine it's leaves almost no marring . Cheers
Can you use the bostitch sb'1664fn In
2×4 wood
Sure can John 👍
I loaded the gun and the nails are not coming out. This is my first time abusing a nail gun. What should I do?
Must be jammed .
Duh!!
Nice review thanks
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Nice unit. 👍👍
It's a keeper forsure .
That’s called the union label
you did a good review i will buy one tomorrow thanks
Glad I could help