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: The Best Brad Nailer... Period!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the brad nailer against which all others are measured. The only "compromise" on this tool is the price, which, as one reviewer stated, "you could probably get two competitors for the price of one of these."
I shot some 1-1/4" brads in quartersawn white oak. Now... by anybody's standards, that's tough, 'cause the brads are so small, and they're really not designed to be used in hard, thick wood like that. But... this nailer sunk them in (in the "turbo" setting) with no problem.
In softer wood, there's never any problem (even with the longest brads), and it's not hard to set the drive depth to control how much countersink you achieve.
For anyone considering this as a first-time brad nailer, I'd highly recommend it. The light recoil and light-weight frame make it a dream to use... even for the faint of heart who have shyed-away from pneumatic nailers before.
Please read your warning labels and follow the instructions, though... If you've never used a pneumatic nailer, there are a lot of "gotchas," and when they "get ya," it hurts.
Drive safely!
Customer Review: Tough, Versitile Nailer, Easy to Use
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used other brands that were borrowed or rented. When it came time to buy, I picked the Senco above all the rest (toolpig's review was very helpful, thanks!). The main frame (gray part) is heavy aluminum which keeps the weight to a minimum, lowering fatigue. The top head is carbon fiber, like the stuff they built the Beech "Starship" out of, very durable and strong. The adjustable exhaust vent lets you rotate the blast of air 360° to a convenient direction. The nail magazine opens with a large, easy to operate latch, loading the nails from the side. There are grooves for each size nail head to keep them on track and prevent jams.
I found this very easy to operate and adjust. You do need to keep firm, but not heavy, pressure on the foot to prevent recoil and keep your results consistent. The countersink function is clearly labeled and adjusts easily with a few test shots. The no-mar foot is soft but tough plastic that does its job well - I have never left a dimple after thousands of nails. The oiless design means no drips or spray on your projects, and no maintenance other than blowing the dust off once in a while. If it ever needs an overhaul, they make a kit which is about a half-hour job to install.
The only near complaints I have are: it is tough or impossible to use inside tight casework due to its over 8" height and the 18 gauge nails tend to deflect easily if they hit knots or other dense bodies in wood. I have found that extra diligence pays off when nailing into plywood edges; be sure the gun is absolutely perpendicular to the work, a hard glue layer will deflect these nails!
It comes in a nice plastic case that also has room for one box of nails. You will have to add your own 1/4" male coupler plug - I use Milton "M-Type" ... Overall, this is another fantastic product from an industry leader - your tool and the U.S.A. company that made it should be around for a long, long time.
Customer Review: Very well thought out, a great tool
Summary: 5 Stars
Have been through lots of nailers. Grizzly, Airy, Dewalt, Porter Cable, Bostitch. I've been using an Airy 1 9/16 brad nailer for years, and it worked flawlessly, but I find that the extra 7/16 really helps with certain kind of trim, so I decided that a 2" gun was in order. I use the Senco SFN40 angle finish nailer and figured that this gun was of the same quality. I was not disappointed. I looked at the Paslode, but it was so light and packed with little plastic pieces that I was afraid it would break in no time. Plus their warranty was not as good as Senco's. Plus, Senco customer support is AWESOME! Worth the extra price of their gear. I've installed a couple of thousand feet of molding so far with this gun and would recommend it highly!!Great job Senco. You have a customer for life
Customer Review: Vrey good brad nailer
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the Senco 25 brad nailer last week. The decision between the Porter Cable and the Senco was difficult, I finally based the purchased on the wider range of brad lengths for the Senco and the oil less design . I have used them both and operation between the two is very similar. The Senco is [$] more and can't shoot into tight spots like the Porter Cable can due to the location of the safety nose.I did like the better construction of the Porter Cable, its part steel and part fiber resin, it appeared to be more durable, the no-mar tip is especially nice,and its very easy to see where you are shooting . The Senco is constructed almost totally of fiber resin materials and I wonder how well it will hold up to being dropped.The Senco power boast it awkward to use,the no-mar tip is too flexible and line of sight for shooting takes some getting use to. Either gun is good, the oil less feature is nice if you tend to to over oil your tools like I do.If your on a budget go with the Porter Cable.Customer Review: Way to Go Senco!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is THE brad nailer bar none. No-mar tip, oil-less, adjustable power, belt clip, smooth action, and no need to disable the safety. Simply perfect.