2 are propelled by a powerful motor “wood brads inserted into hardwoo.
Innovative Integrated-Safety technology provides precise ability to drive at any angle.
Posit-Fire Depth Control will not be disabled even after hundreds of shots have been fired.
There are two firing modes available: sequential and contact.
Minimal hole size in the workpiece to allow for the least amount of puttyin.
We’ll be honest about it. Whether on your workbench or in your toolbox, the 18 gauge bradder is the most frequently used nailer. However, it is difficult to find a decent one these days. The Grex Green Buddy (1850GB) is a game changer in a very serious game, and it’s available now. Whatever your trade, from trim carpenter to cabinet maker, Green Buddy will be the differentiator as you learn the ropes. It is the solution if you require control, precision, performance, and dependability in your application. We’ve done our part in the pursuit of excellence, from the design phase to the construction phase of the Green Buddy. Now is the time to investigate. – A powerful motor drives two wheels “wood brads inserted into hardwoo. • Patented Integrated-Safety • Accurate ability to drive at any angle • Precision machined and anodized cylinder and piston valv. Nose piece is made of hardened steel that has been precision machined for accurate nail feeding. The magazine is made of extruded aluminum that is durable and smooth to operate. Narrow nose design allows you to reach into corners and tight spaces thanks to the precision machined, hardened steel construction of the driver. In addition, the tool’s removable no-mar tip protects the workpiece and helps to locate the nailing position. The Posit-Fire Depth Control will not back out even after hundreds of shots have been driven. The Posit-Lock Nose Cover dramatically reduces jamming. The following features are included: – Convenient belt hook for easy tool transportation; can be mounted on the left or right – Dual firing options; sequential or contact fire modes – Auto trigger lockout prevents empty firing and alerts the user that it is time to reload – Extra no-mar tip for when you lose the first one – Rear exhaust directs air away from you and your workpiece – Allen key storage for quick and convenient access – Fastener indicator window shows when fasteners are lo. – Rubber handgrip for a secure and comfortable tool grip – Small hole size in workpiece to reduce the amount of puttying require.
I purchased this gun in order to use it while replacing the molding in my residence. The gun performed flawlessly on the first 1000 feet of cherry wood that I tested it on. The tiny holes, which were no larger than the nail itself, caused me to seriously consider whether or not most of them even needed to be filled; however, I ultimately decided to fill them all. Once I missed my belt holder, I dropped the gun onto concrete, which landed directly on the gun’s nose. After spending an exorbitant amount of money on replacement parts, the gun was never able to function ‘flawlessly’ once more. I purchased a replacement because I was still enamored with its initial performance. Following the drop, this second gun was even worse than the first.
For the same reason that many other reviewers have stated, the gun jams on occasion and leaves a nail protruding from the surface; as Murphy’s law would have it, the nail is usually right at eye level on standing trim. I don’t mean 0.10″ of adjustable depth—I mean 0.25” of adjustable depth—when I say “proud. As you may be aware, hot-glue coated 18 gauge nails are incapable of being pounded in or pulled out. With a nail set, the best you can do is cut it off and lightly pound the remaining stub into the wood—a real butcher job, to be sure.
Even on the second gun, the mechanism that prevents dry firing after exhausting the nails has never worked properly, resulting in several empty holes before the operator realizes there is something wrong. It is necessary for me to check the gun on a 2X4 after every reload to ensure that it is feeding properly, in order to avoid producing several empty holes before realizing that the gun is not nailing properly.
When continuous errors are introduced into molding that has been primed, sanded, and painted by the most expensive and least efficient 18 gauge gun on the market, it is extremely discouraging. Keep your distance!
