Comments on: Pneumatic vs Cordless Nailers: What’s the Best Choice?

By: Timothy

Timothy — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:16:07 +0000

That was a very helpful article and completely helped me decide between an electric and pneumatic nailer (I’m going with electric, because I am a hobbyist, not a professional!).

By: James Schwartzi

James Schwartzi — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:30:08 +0000

In reply to Mark Skinner.

With plastic collated nails the bits of plastic fly like shrapnel I remember fishing it out of my coworkers eyes with a carpenter pencil. This is only with the framing guns . I’ve since switched to paper collated nails.

By: Bubba Jones

Bubba Jones — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:30:30 +0000

Very informative article. Myself I will move to battery power. FYI: The title is incorrectly stated, “Pneumatic Vs Cordless Nailers: What’s the Best Choice?”. Recall your grade school grammar lesson about good, better, best. When comparing two items use better, when comparing three or more items use best. Yes, it does make a difference.

By: Alfredo

Alfredo — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:59:32 +0000

In reply to Jim Premo.

I think you replied to the wrong comment lol

By: Clint DeBoer

Clint DeBoer — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:22:34 +0000

In reply to Mark Skinner.

We always recommend eye protection—not sure why the propellant would matter there. Cordless is safer in that there is no hose to trip up a ladder. It is heavier, however, which brings its own concerns.

By: Mark Skinner

Mark Skinner — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:14:00 +0000

Any differences / concerns from a safety standpoint? Is eye protection a must or best practice? Thanks!

By: Clint DeBoer

Clint DeBoer — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 09:55:44 +0000

In reply to handyman488.

Certainly, if you’re not building a house…or you’re living back in the 1800s…or Nebraska Amish.

By: handyman488

handyman488 — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 06:45:51 +0000

What about using a simple hammer ?
takes me 3 seconds to grab it,and 5 sec to finish it.

By: vince

vince — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:07:32 +0000

In reply to Chris Wagoner.

If it’s a Ryobi that is a known problem with a known fix. Take it in for service and you will be ready to go. Been there, done that.

By: Jim Premo

Jim Premo — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 11:36:32 +0000

In reply to abnormalist.

I can shoot a 18ga into solid hickory with a cordless nailer, 98% of the time with no nail projection.
You are not holding your tongue right.