Coop Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 Somewhere recently I ran across a review on pin nailers (or maybe it was brad nailers). I thought it was in the annual FW Tools & Shops but apparently not. I seem to remember that Bostitch was one of the ones recommended? I need one to attach small trim to hold glass in place on a door that I am building. Senco and Grex also come to mind. Anyone have their preference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainjer Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 I was just researching 23 gauge pin nailers and Metabo, Grex, Senco seem to be the ones most recommended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 I have two Grex pin nailers that I am very happy with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, pkinneb said: I have two Grex pin nailers that I am very happy with. Hopefully the pic is clear enough. It shows door, the trim piece and the gap is where the glass will go. The trim piece is 1/2” thick, and 3/4” wide (front to glass) . My concern is being able to shoot the pin parallel to the glass into the door without hitting the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 I just use Senco brand and have been happy,. Only gun that doesn't work is a bostitch. Didn't feel it was worth fixing...the 23 guage is about 10 years old and the 18 guage is about 15.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 12 minutes ago, Coop said: Hopefully the pic is clear enough. It shows door, the trim piece and the gap is where the glass will go. The trim piece is 1/2” thick, and 3/4” wide (front to glass) . My concern is being able to shoot the pin parallel to the glass into the door without hitting the glass. You will have to go at a bit of an angle but I don't see any issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 I have a 23 ga Bostitch, I like mine, never had a problem with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 You can silicone spots to hold the glass and use a hot glue gun to secure the loose pieces behind... No pins necessary... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, BillyJack said: You can silicone spots to hold the glass and use a hot glue gun to secure the loose pieces behind... No pins necessary... I will be using Lexel to hold the glass to the door. Never thought about using it to hold the trim in place. Might be an option! Hopefully we will never have to replace the tempered glass panels. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 I don't know about the 23 guage bostitch but I wouldnt recommend Duo fast ot Bostitch for delicate work.... Tendency to plug to hard and crack small pieces... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 Any excuse to get a new tool will do I bought a rebuilt Hitachi on the advice of Steve (woodwerker) it’s nice to have the option of those little pins in the right application, do a test first of course with different length pins, Grex I believe is pretty much top of the line, a friend of mine has one and is very pleased with it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 No more tool buying for me. I'm trying to shrink the shop. I still have a lot of things I'd like to have, but nope I'm done buying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 @CoopFWIW I received an email flyer today from Klingspor's Woodworking Shop that shows select Grex 10-25% off through 12/31/202 https://www.woodworkingshop.com/promotions/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Thanks Paul for your thoughts. My brother has a Bostitch and I tried his and it worked great on some scrap hardwood so I ordered one yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 I have a porter cable that works fine. On 11/23/2020 at 9:22 PM, Coop said: My concern is being able to shoot the pin parallel to the glass into the door without hitting the glass. I was doing the same and got lucky and missed the glass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 I ordered and received today, the Bostitch nailer. Plan is to make a mock-up of the door panel and see how close it comes to the faux glass. It should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 11 hours ago, Coop said: I ordered and received today, the Bostitch nailer. Plan is to make a mock-up of the door panel and see how close it comes to the faux glass. It should be ok. I think you'll be fine. Honestly I don't think a pin would hurt the glass its more likely to deflect off and shoot back to you so watch your finger placement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 I've broke them with pin guns. Now when we hardwarets. we do the glass first so it can set up while we hardware the rest of the cabinets.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted December 8, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 I made a little mock-up of my door panel with the dimensions of the rabbets correct and the pins came no where near the glass. I was careful though to use safety glasses just in case. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 I don’t know about you Coop but I use mine all the time, put together some small 1/4” cherry dividers for a box I’m building to display the grandsons coin collection, perfect tool for the job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 My brother told the same thing and couldn’t believe I didn’t already have one. The pin heads are so small that there is an arrow on them indicating the direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 I don't know if you have been talked out of it, but if you still want a pin nailer, I can recommend the Grex pinners. The Grex I have is light and manuverable. Very well built. I have also own a Porter Cable pinner and the Grex is much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Robby, this is the first time I’ve ever needed one, that I’m aware of, contrary to others belief. I did buy the Bostitch but thank you for the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 On 12/7/2020 at 7:45 PM, Coop said: I made a little mock-up of my door panel with the dimensions of the rabbets correct and the pins came no where near the glass. I was careful though to use safety glasses just in case. Those look like some really big pin nails... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 I have a Grex (around $150) and a Harbor Freight (around $20). The Grex is more elegant, has a nose condom, cool exhaust port, and a better safety. The results are the same if you don't push the Harbor Freight too hard and dent the material. The longer nose on the Grex allows you to get into tricky spots. For general use they work the same. P.s. I am not a rabid HF fan. This just happens to be one of those possible diamonds in the rough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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