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Flooring nailer - carwashguy - 11-17-2016
I need to install a little over 300 sqft of 3/4" maple flooring. I am thinking about buying this nailer: https://www.amazon.com/NuMax-SFL618-Pneumatic-Flooring-Stapler/dp/B0032JTDPE/ref=pd_ybh_a_28?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=02QTTCM4VS713RZ5HYT8 It has great reviews and looks like a knockoff of the Bostitch nailer. Does anyone have an opinion or recommendation or another nailer? I have laid down a fair amount of engineered flooring but this is my first time with solid wood.
RE: Flooring nailer - K. L. McReynolds - 11-17-2016
Can you rent one?
Should be less expensive and you could maybe return unused staples.
RE: Flooring nailer - Kansas City Fireslayer - 11-17-2016
If you have a Harbor Freight near you I'd give there's a look and add a coupon with it. I installed 800 sq/ft of 3/4" thick WO with the one I bought. Use the bostitch staples or cleats though. I didn't have one hiccup with mine.
RE: Flooring nailer - oscarMadison - 11-17-2016
it's on the homedepot site to, here ya go.
I haven't tried that one but have used the framing nailer and was very happy with it. I have to work on my Bostitch flooring nailer and if it is costly I'm going to get the numax one.
RE: Flooring nailer - Bill Bob - 11-20-2016
I purchased a manual (not pneumatic) unit from HD a few years ago to install flooring. Worked great, when finished I sold it on CL for $70 less than I paid. Bill
RE: Flooring nailer - daveferg - 11-20-2016
I've done two flooring installs. Renting can quickly add up. If your new to installing wood floors, it's a slow process, perticually if you have to shift all your furniture from one side of the room to the other. When I helped my neighbor he had the HF nailer which was always jamming. I'd weigh the rental cost against buying a new or used one and re-selling when the job was done.
RE: Flooring nailer - oscarMadison - 11-21-2016
did he use the harbor freight nails? That's the only time I've had problems. When I looked at the nails the spacing and straightness was even.