Editorial Review :

This highly portable oil free pancake-style air compressor packs a punch with an induction motor that provides longer life and better performance, whether you're filling tires or firing a nailer. Complete with a soft-start motor, it can easily run off of normal household circuits and is able to run at 3.5 SCFM for a speedier recharge of its 6-gallon tank. The motor features replaceable brushes in order to extend motor life and 150 PSI max pressure to allow for longer run time. It also includes 120 PSI cut-in pressure that produces 30 PSI "Bonus Air" and a High-Flo air regulator to protect against a large pressure drop. The C2002-WK includes a 13-piece accessory kit with a 25-foot nylon hose, blow gun and attachments, tire chuck, tire gauge, quick coupler, plugs and Teflon tape. Get a great value on this top notch pancake-style air compressor by purchasing a like new, factory-reconditioned version.

Customer Review :

Amazing!

This is a great product and a great deal! I was so amazed when I received this item and took it out of the box. It has unbelievable features and power. We used it right away with our Porter Cable nailer and stapler and expected it to recycle at least once while we installed over 200 wood planks in our laundry room. Not a peep and our nail gun seemed to work smoother than before. Recommend this to anyone and it saved us $80 and we didn't have to deal with the shenanigans at Home Depot!

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Better than expected

For a reconditioned unit, I was pleasantly suprised that the unit looked new! Everything worked as it should and the unit is very powerful and recharges quickly. They couldhave packaged it better, but it made it ok...

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Good Value good performance - Better than older model

I purchased the C2002 WKR to replace a well used 10 year old Porter cable CF2600 120 psi 6 gallon compressor, which was overheating. With the exception of being packaged in a plain brown box (instead of the new model box printed white and red), and the small refurbished sticker on the compressor housing, my unit appears to be brand new. The box arrived in great shape with no dents or marks. I looked at a new C2002 at a big box store and it appears the plain brown refurbished box is slightly heavier than the printed new box, which is good thing if are buying on line and having it shipped.
What I like
- The oversized handle on top is a great improvement over the single sided grab pocket on the old CF2600
- The second air port is a great addition as It allows two guns to be plugged in and used at the same time.
- My model unit came with an accessory kit containing a 25' air hose and fittings so no need to go by a hose for the second air port..
- There are features on the side of the pump housing for winding up the cord, and there is a cord clip molded into the plug. No more dangling wires during transport.
- There is a cover over the pressure gages and manifold - The cord on my CF2600 would occasionally snag on the unprotected gauges.
- The unit is slightly lighter than the CF2600 it is replacing.
- The 150 psi capacity with 120 psi recharge pressure means my framing nailer in particular can run for a long time. I was applying OSB sheathing to a roof ( nailing ever 8" bang, bang, bang). By the time the air pressure got down to where the nails were not fully seated, it was time to stop and reload nails anyway. Note I run with the single shot sequential trigger. If running with the faster bump fire trigger, the compressor might not be able to fully keep up.
- Looking thru the slats in the pump housing I can see that Porter Cable has added internal ducts / baffles to improve the air flow of the cooling fan. My old unit was basically an open box with a fan at one end. On this new unit I can definitely feel a forced flow of hot air coming out the back compared to the more gentle flow on the old one.

Other comments.
- There is a warning label on the unit which says remove compressor from service (or replace tank) 10 years after date of purchase. Reason given is "Risk of Bursting. Water will condense in the air tank. If not drained, water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tank rupture". Owners manual instructs "Drain air tank daily or after each use." : Realistically speaking even purging tank after each use won't get out 100% of the water, so after ten years it is probably a good idea to retire the unit. Thus if the service life is only 10 years, saving the extra $$$ by buying a refurbished unit makes sense.

Very happy with the performance so far.


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Reconditioned Porter-Cable Pancake Compressor

I purchased the above Pancake Compressor and the 13- piece accessory kit.. I have utilized it 1X so for...and love it... I plan on using it extensively later in the fall in my shop...and I do feel it is exactly what I need to do my all my wood working requirements. The compressor cut-off and operated as prescribed. I am excited and hope that it will provide me many hours of free maintenance. I do feel that the factory-reconditioned is as good as a new one..especially since it carries the same warranty as a new one.

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Missing Information

I would have liked to purchase this item, but there are just too many unknowns. Lots of people love it and lots think it is junk, as with all the compressors I have studied. I was even able to locate SOME of the information that Amazon coyly omitted: The tool weighs 34#. The noise level is 82 dBA (ISO 3744). It does indeed produce 3.5 SCFM but at 40 PSI (duh) by ISO1217. It produces 2.6 SCFM at 90 PSI, which is exactly what you'd expect from it's .8hp 10A motor. The troubling thing for me is the total lack of information about the warranty. Amazon says it's 'factory' reconditioned but they don't actually say it was done at the Black & Decker/DeWalt/Delta/Devilbiss/Porter Cable factory, and I have bought equipment that was refurbished in a 'factory' that had nothing to do with the manufacturer. When you look at Amazon's warranty info, it is absent. They say to check with the manufacturer. Go to DeltaPorterCable and try to find it. The word 'reconditioned' does not appear on their website or in their warranty documents. One reviewer said that the manufacturer would not honor any warranty since Amazon is not an authorized reseller (though this is not a condition in any of their warranty documents). They have several different warranties and it is not at all clear which one would even apply to this item in new condition. Is is the 'post-2008 warranty', the 'professional tools warranty' or the 'standard' warranty? This is just too tiresome. After reading about Amazon's poor performance when problems arose with this unit, I think I'll pass on this great price and possibly great machine.

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1. Two-Inch L-shaped flooring cleats for the Bostitch MIIIFN-industrial flooring cleat nailer
2. Coverage: 1,000 hardwood flooring cleats per 200 square feet of flooring
3. Fits Bostitch nailers HFN1, MIIIFN, MFN200; Porter-Cable FCN200; powernail 345 and 45; primatech P210, H300, H330 and Q500; Senco SHF50, SHF15 and SHF10; and true value 402578 and MIIIFN
4. Coated finish for a polished look
5. Box weighs 3.85-Pound

Editorial Review :

The Bostitch FLN-200 2-Inch L-Shaped Hardwood Flooring Cleats are designed to fit the MIIIFN industrial flooring cleat nailer; they also fit Bostitch #MFN200; True Value #402578; Porter-Cable #FCN200; Powernail #345 and #45; Senco #SHF50, #SHF15, and #SHF10; and Primatech #210, #H300, #H330, and #Q500. Each box contains 1000 cleats, enough to nail 200 square feet of flooring. 2" Hardwood Flooring Nail, Fits Bostitch #MFN200, True Value #402578, #MIIIFN, Porter Cable #FCN200, Powernail #345, #45, Senco #SHF50, #SHF15, #SHF10, & Primatech #210, #H300, #H330, #Q500.

Customer Review :

dwill

good nails bad packing , nails all over the place. hard to load in to gun. better off buying from the big store.

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NAILS

The flooring nails are a great product, but way over priced. I purchased the same nails at a local center for half the price.

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my opinion

Now I've received two boxes of FLN-200 and used them all. First of all I received them earlier than expected and in perfect condition with no shipping fees on my super saver free shipping offer Amazon gave me of over $25.00 or more... Second they worked exactly how they suppose to work... P.S. remember to calculate what you need 100 square feet require a box of 1000

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It is a must for putting down hardwood floors

These nails are perfect for laying hardwood floors. Although a lot of folks complained here about the packaging, we had no problems, everything arrived in the boxes and had no problem using these nails.

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Firsttimer Finds Flooring Simple

This mechanical floor nailer is effective and simple to use. My carpenter friend set up the first 3 rows with his air nailer and I took it from there. It is simple to load and once you get your mallet technique down it is EASY. Caution, my first swing I hit myself in the shin! Thank goodness it's got a rubber head.

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1. Finish nailer accepts 5/8- to 2-inch 18-gauge brad nails
2. Depth of drive dial for a professional finish
3. Quick and simple nail jam extraction
4. Includes safety glasses, air fitting, hex bar wrenches, carrying case, no-mar tip
5. Measures 10-inches by 9.25 inches (LxH); lightweight and well-balanced at 2.2 pounds

Editorial Review :

The lightweight Hitachi NT50AE2 2-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer is an ideal tool for a small carpentry projects. Featuring a high-capacity magazine, exhaust vent, easy depth-of-drive adjustments, and a removable nose cap for prolonged tool life, this pneumatic brad nailer will help you tackle everything from cabinet installation and picture-frame assembly to furniture construction and finish work.

This brad nailer offers dual firing options and a high-capacity magazine for efficiency. View larger.

NT50AE2 2-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Tool Features Intermittent or continuous firing Tool-less depth-of-drive adjustment Lightweight, ergonomic design 360-degree adjustable exhaust vent No-mar nose cap

Safety glasses, a mounted nose cap, and a protective case are included. View larger.

Dual Firing Options for Precise or Continuous Driving
Featuring selective actuation for making tool-less firing transitions, the NT50AE2 Brad Nailer can be used for a variety of different applications. By simply sliding the selection control up or down with your hand, you can choose between intermittent and continuous firing. Intermittent firing is ideal for jobs that require precise driving, while the continuous setting can be used to fire nails at a rapid pace by using a bumping motion along the workpiece.

Adjustable Depth of Drive for Accuracy
The NT50AE2 features a convenient depth-of-drive adjustment knob located near the nose. Simply turn the dial half way to make quick, accurate modifications to the driving depth with no tools required.

High-Capacity Magazine for Reduced Downtime
For further convenience, the NT50AE2 features a bottom-loading magazine that's designed for quick and easy loading of 5/8-2 inch brad nails with head sizes between 0.075 and 1.9 mm. The magazine has a capacity of approximately 100 brad nails (depending on the size of the nail), so you can go a long time between reloads. A visual nail indicator allows you to keep an eye on the number of nails in the magazine.

Designed for Comfort and Efficiency
With a lightweight aluminum body, the NT50AE2 weighs just 2.2 pounds and measures 10 x 9-3/16 x 2-3/8 inches (LxHxW)), so it's easy to maneuver. Its soft Elastomer grip provides optimum control and extended comfort for all-day jobs.

For further ease of use, Hitachi equipped the NT50AE2 with an adjustable, 360-degree exhaust vent. Also, an included no-mar nose cap protects the workpiece and the tool.

The NT50AE2 requires 70-120 psi operating pressure to function properly. It takes in air at a rate of 0.025 cubic feet per cycle at 100 psi.

The Hitachi NT50AE2 Brad Nailer is backed by a five-year limited warranty.

About Hitachi: A Tradition of Innovation
Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) provides professional-grade power tools for a variety of applications, including woodwork, metalwork, concrete, drilling, cutting, and fastening. Hitachi is a leader in power tool research and development and has achieved many firsts in the power tool industry. Today, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation and engineering with new features in addition to classic quality.

What's in the Box
NT50AE2 Brad Nailer, safety glasses, nose cap (mounted on tool), and protective case.

Customer Review :

One of the best!

This is a soild brad nailer! It is easy to use super light having shot thousands of brads all different sizes I have to say it is a winner I look my senco but Hitachi did a better job! I like how light it is I have use porter cable senco and off brads but I have to say I look to grap this guy first to but anything togther!

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no good

I had this gun a month now. The nails are getting stuck behind the magazine advance, so the nails don't advance I have to open it up and unstick the nails. maybe I just go a bad one, but don't like its design. I am going back to porter cable.

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Not So Good

1).Because of the safty position You have to hold nailer sideways or upside down to tack casing on top of a door or window.
2).Started to mishit nails from day 1. (1 out of 10-15 nails would need a nailset.)
It sits on a shelf unused. (used less than a week)
2 stars because it was cheap,light,and looked good.
May work for light duty home use, but don't buy if You plan to use it daily.

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Worth Every Penny

This is a great brad nailer at a very fair price. My only regret is I didn't get this tool years ago. We recently remodeled a bathroom and I had to install new trim. When I did the same thing 2 years ago in another, smaller, bathroom, it literally took me a couple hours to drill the nail holes (to prevent splitting), nail up the trim, and then sink the nails with a nail set. This past weekend it took me 20 minutes including the setup/tear-down of the compressor. I have a a very small Husky 1.5 gallon compressor that delivers 2 CFM at 80 PSI and it had no problem running the gun in single fire mode. This is my fist pneumatic nailer so I practiced on some scrap trim to get the depth set correctly. All the controls are well documented in the user guide and were easy to work on my unit. The nailer has tremendous power, even with my small compressor, and easily drove 2", 18 gauge brads through Oak trim into drywall and pine studs. My compressor doesn't have a built in oiler so I put 10 drops of pneumatic tool oil in the air inlet as recommended in the user guide. The nailer doesn't come with oil or brads. I picked both up at my local Lowes, using the Bostitch brads recommended by another reviewer. Indoors this is a very loud tool so I wore hearing protectors (purchased separately) along with the safety glasses supplied with the tool.

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Great little nailer so far.

We used it for the first time today to install mdf baseboard trim. This is our first nailer and we chose it after reading the great reviews on it. The owners manual has tons of information that made operation very clear. (Too bad the Makita air compressor's manual wasn't as good). Light weight and easy to handle. Easy to load the nails. All the adjustments are easy to find and use. We use the depth adjuster on the nailer and practiced with different air pressures to see which worked best.

We used it at 100lbs psi and set the nails just below the surface consistantly each time. My husband did one room on his hands and knees in uncomfortable positions driving nails with a hammer before we got this nailer and hated every minute of it. This nailer makes the job actually enjoyable!

We found that Lowes had a good selection of nails compared to Home Depot.(Since I posted this review we found more nails and nail guns at Home Depot in another section of the store which is confusing.) Lowes also sold this nailer but it was much more and they wouldn't honor online competitive prices and would not sell it to us for the same price as Amazon. We tried to take advantage of the Hitachi $10.00 rebate but missed the cut off by 5 days and I called Hitachi and they would not honor extention of rebate. We had been looking at the Hitachi nail guns online and waited to see them in person at a store before buying them. Porter Cable is much better about rebates than Hitachi. Hitachi could learn a thing or two from Porter Cable's rebate system. Not only did Porter Cable allow me an extention on a $50.00 rebate for 16" omni jig but set up the rebate online before they even received a thing for me so when I did mail in the UPC from the box it was already pre approved and I got the rebate within a month! Hitachi couldn't do that for a $10.00 rebate!

We have a whole house to trim out and will be building cabinets and decided we needed a smaller brad nailer which will work for both. We thought about getting a 15 gage finish nailer but decided on this one after looking at the nails in the store and trying them on for size and liked this lighter more manuverable nailer.

Love the ajustable exhaust to blow dust off the working surface. It comes with a nice carrying case, extra nose cap and safety glasses.

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1. Drives 1/4" thru 9/16" staples
2. Safety mechanism prevents accidental firing
3. Quick release magazine for easy loading
4. Adjustable air exhaust & Staple viewer
5. Staples to be used with this gun include B000BQUGRA and B0000BYC2R

Customer Review :

Works Great

My wife had an upholstered chair from her grandma. It was not real old, but two of the springs came loose. To get at those, multiple layers of upholstery had to be pulled up. I bought a professional upholstery staple puller and this stapler. These two items made the job easy and the outcome was great.

We also used the stapler to attach triangular flags to dowels for a church kids' program.

I expect to use it for other things in the future. The price makes it nice for an occasional user like myself.

One thing I wish was that the sides of the stapler tapered to a point that corresponded to the center of the staple. That way you could naturally know where the staple would go. You have to think about centered the staple the way it is constructed.

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Exceptional performance and value

I waited to run my first 1000 staples through the Surebonder before writing a review. It's been outstanding in every way. Lightweight and comfortable to operate, it delivers ample power to staple into dense hardwood with apparent ease, without jamming or misfiring. While power settings must be regulated at the compressor, the stapler has a very effective safety switch preventing firing unless pressed down on a surface. I hope that my favorable impression is born out over the next 100K staples.

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Be Warned

I received this as a gift.

It will not take narrow crown staples, not 1/4 inch, not 3/8 inch. It looks like it probably takes 1/2 inch wide staples.

There is no possible way it could take anything else because of how the closing mechanism works.

Unless mine is a defect or something.

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Easier on the hands

I purchased this tool to install carpeting on a stairway. The thought of having to do that task using a hand stapler never crossed my mind. I searched for staplers and found the Surebonder 9500 and based on previous reviews, I purchased the tool. I was not disappointed. I used Arrow staples and never had a misfire. I ran about 2000 staples through the gun over two days. Job completed. The only downside was that the plastic cap or air discharge left a few black marks on the walls. Good tool for small jobs. The next project is insulation.

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Good Stapler for the money

Nice little stapler for the money. Works great for stapling fabric on flat surfaces. The design of the safety tip ensures that your staple is a few millimeters behind where the safety tip meets your work piece. This makes it very difficult to use in tight spaces. I did experience several misfires where the drive pin that deployes the staple didn't fully tract once a staple was ejected, forcing me to have to open the staple magazine and manually push it back to the "ready" position. This seemed to happen regularly when attempting to use in tight spaces, but not so much on flat open spaces where the safety tip could be fully deployed.

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1. Uses both cleats and staples
2. Air operated
3. Includes all accessories and carrying case
4. Uses l cleats and u staples
5. Air booster chambers for better nail driving

Customer Review :

Floor Nailer

I have only used this nailer for a short time and so far has performed as I had hoped. As of now I would have no problem recommending this product to anyone.

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great tool with a great price

I have never used a hidden nailer in my life, let alone install a hardwood floor. this tool was perfect not a single problem and I put 4000 nails through it. I had no problems with it damaging the floor either. The floor I put down was Hard Maple so it can get the job done even on a very hard specie of wood.

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Great Nailer at a fraction of the cost

Great nailer at a great price. Amazon quickly shipped the nailer and I opened it to find everything perfect and in place. Installed 600 sq feet of 3/4" Brazillian Cherry with no issues. I didn't have the issue that others had with having to add duct tape to the shoe to get the right angle. No problems with the mallet. The floor looks great. I would recommend this nailer for someone looking to do a DIY floor project and doesn't want to spend a fortune. Not sure how this would hold up in a contractor situation, but it fit my needs.

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great product

Great tool for the money. Doing 300 square feet of 3/4 incyh maple flooring, gun has not missed a beat. Did not want to spend three or four hundred dollars on a tool that I would not use to often, but did not want to buy a piece of garbage either. Read other peoples reviews on this pneumatic floor nailer, and most rated it highly. They were right. Could not have rented it for what it cost to buy, plus did not have to rush to finish the job. Add free shipping and no tax , what more could you ask for.Ramsond RMM4 2-in-1 Air Hardwood Flooring Cleat Nailer and Stapler Gun

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Nailer

Excellent product for the money spent. Easy to use and does a great job nailing into oak.

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