Seems like lately I find myself getting cranky if I actually have to uncoil an extension cord, or schlep my compressor up the stairs and plug my ears while I wait for it to compress. It could be that I’m just a miserable old fart, or maybe I’m just sick of winter; I prefer to think that it’s just because I want to use my time and manly muscles more constructively. With the huge leaps in battery and motor technology over the past few years, the variety of cordless tools that equal or exceed the ability of their corded brethren continues to grow. Porter Cable is among the players expanding their cordless offerings, including a line of 20V MAX fastening tools. The PC folks sent us a Porter Cable 20V MAX finish nailer to evaluate, in an attempt to stifle my whining. Read More
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DeWalt DCN660 Cordless Finish Nailer – Angling To Be Your Main Squeeze
Ask a finish carpenter to name the most annoying part of his work day (aside from answering stupid questions), and it will likely involve a compressor. Lugging it in, finding power, untangling the air hose, oiling the nailer, and trying to avoid tripping over the hose as he drags it around all day. Not to mention the racket, as it randomly kicks on and scares the crap out of everyone in the vicinity. I’m not a finish carpenter, but I’ve installed a fair amount of trim, and messing with the compressor is definitely MY least favorite part of the task. That’s why, when the new DeWalt DCN660 Cordless Finish Nailer showed up at HomeFixated Global HQ, I licked it and called dibs on the opportunity to see if it has what it takes to replace a pneumatic nailer. Read More
