Senco FP25XP 18-Gauge 5/8-Inch to 2-1/8-Inch Brad Nailer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Senco FP25XP 18-Gauge 5/8-Inch to 2-1/8-Inch Brad Nailer
Customer Review: Finest in class
Summary: 5 Stars
I am one willing to pay the extra buck, but in this category, I don't know if it is necessary. I owned the Porter-Cable 2" brad for a week and I replaced it because I wanted the best so I bought the FP25. The week that I used the PC it did everything i asked it to do- it will do the job. Where the FP25 earned points above and beyond the others is the oil-less design, the turbo setting, the largest nail range available, the handy belt hanger, and priceless USA construction. I have fired the largest 2 1/8" brad into oak at 95psi WITHOUT the turbo setting. Impressive. It is so smooth you can't believe it. I would buy this gun over the PC any day because the above features are important enough to me to pay more, although for most applications the PC will satisfy. The PC represents a great value, but really, I would expect to pay a lot more for the FP25 than we're being charged. It's that impressive. Buy this over all other brad nailers if you want the finest. If you want to spend as little as possible and still get a good nailer, the PC will satisfy.Customer Review: First Nail Gun - Great Tool
Summary: 5 Stars
I am in the process of finishing my basement and was in the market for a nail gun to do the finish work. Since I had never used these before, I relied heavily on the recommendations on [Amazon.com]. Hands down, the recommondations pointed to the Senco gun. I ordered the gun on a Friday and it was here by the following Thursday (shipping free!). The [Amazon.com] price was very competitive and you can't complain on the shipping. However, they did ship the gun, nails, and hose in 5 sepparate boxes with five sepparate catalogs. That doesn't seem efficient, but hey, I don't run the company! Back to the gun. The instruction manual is as people have said, brief and for many different guns. It isn't a difficult gun to operate though and was adequate for start-up and a brief intro into the gun. I hooked up the gun and was immediately firing brads into anything that resembled wood. I purchased some 2" 18ga brads and was able to fire them and adequately countersink them into treated lumber but had to use the turbo setting. I am pleased with the power adjustment and the turbo setting which allows a greater range of materials and nail lengths. Overall, the gun is light but still powerful enough to handle the task. The tool is well balanced and not too large to get into some of the smaller spaces I have tried. However, the tool does not appear to fire unless the foot is completely down which makes firing on a slight angle difficult at times. I have fired approximately 500 brads over the weekend and did not have any jams or problems with the gun. So far I am very pleased with the Senco purchase and would recommend this gun to others considering the purchase. .... Can't wait to use the Senco gun on all of my finish work and projects in my shop in the future. Overall I am very pleased with this purchase and [Amazon.com]. Have a great day.Customer Review: First-rate nailer
Summary: 5 Stars
Senco FP25XP 18-Gauge 5/8-Inch to 2-1/8-Inch Brad Nailer
The only thing I can fault this tool on is it's a bit tall. (Physics dictates that powerful air nailers have a taller piston section.) If it wasn't for that, my smaller brad nailer could be retired. I almost didn't buy the Senco because the photo showed a tool front that didn't quickly open to clear jams. Every time you open the tool to add/remove brads, the entire area where a brad could jam is completely accessible. This negates the need for the tool front to open. I've used this nailer with probably 20,000 nails, and haven't had a jam. Countersink depth is easily controlled via a turn-screw on the trigger. The pliable clear plastic tip protects fragile trim, but is removable for rough work. The nails will go through at least 1.5" of oak. The tool is comfortable to hold, lightweight, has a selectable direction air exhaust, loads quickly, and you can easily see when the brad supply is getting low. Plus, the oil-less design keeps your work clean, and there is no recoil. I have a half dozen air nailers & staplers of various brands and would have to say this tool is first rate quality & design. This is one of the best.
Customer Review: Good Brad Nailer but could be better
Summary: 4 Stars
12/9/04 My company recently purchased this gun for installing shoe molding. We own 2 Porter Cable BN200A Brad Nailers and really like them but thought we would try something new. My 1st comments are that the case for the Porter Cable BN200A is much more compact yet holds a full box of brads and the size of the Porter Cable brad nailer itself is more compact. In all fairness though the Senco can shoot up to 2 1/8 brads while PC max is 2". The performance seemed to be the same as PC if using the Senco in "Turbo" mode (switch is on side of gun). Normal mode would not set the brads. Overall the gun seems to work fine and leaves a small hole so I can't give it bad marks. On my next purchase I would probably purchase another Porter Cable BN200A over this Senco because of the better feel and more compact design.
Update 7/7/05 : I have noticed that the gun is already leaking air out the top meaning a seal has failed. Like I wrote earlier, our porter cable brad nailer is still shooting nicely.
Customer Review: Great Brad nailer
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this nailer and have used it for about a month now. I've used the max length brad into oak and so far this gun has not jammed. I give it a four stars since I think the price was a little on the high side. The thing that I liked about this gun is that it does not need oil and seems to be well made. The loading mechanism is little awkward and it took a while to get used to for me. I wish they'd packaged this gun with some sample of brads like Porter-cable or others.