Hi Guys, not used this site much since joining but now Ive got time over xmas break decided to ask for info/suggestions on the following:- Whats the best tools for cutting beading (laminate & solid oak) whats the best tools for fixing ( currently using a maestri brad nailer NEEDS RENEWING):-( Any info greatly appreciated as I'm a bit of a stickler when I've purchased tools and seem to get left behind when better /newer tools are made available. All my existing tools are electric but I have considered air tools as they are supposedly more powerful ???
I use a chop saw mainly unless it's a small room then I use a hand mitre saw. Most of the time I try to get the customers to have the skirting changed - looks much better. When I do fix skirting I use the me30 pinner. Great tool but got to have the shortest most impractical lead ever
Festool symmetric chop saw for cutting beading and bostich 18g gas nailer with headless pins for fixing
Hi trimmer I agree I also use the me30 but its in need of updating/replacing so hence the post !! was thinking of going compressed air but still unsure.
I find the air compressor really neat but a bit of a pain if it's a small job or only doing a bit! There is a new version of the me30 that fires smaller brads...think il try that one soon
http://www.toolstop.co.uk/makita-dp...cordless-23-gauge-pin-nailer-body-only-p70781 I have one of these and it's more than adequate for what I need...has a LED light on it to
i use air tools, yes they take more time setting up but if you fit wood floors why not buy a pnumatic nailer aswell, ive had the electric spotnailers before and they break quite easily (well mine have anyway) id invest in a silent compressor or a long hose so you can put the compressor outside if its noisy.
That festool chop saw looks the business mate, just looked it up on utube its a bit pricey but as always results make happy customers-happy customers make for more business. is that bostich nailer heavy / bulky though as the maestri are relatively lightweight.
yes air tools could be a possibility ,although relatively new into solids/engineered flooring I probably need to think ahead with respect to tool purchases. Silent compressor sounds good also.
Floorskills now have a silent compressor 240v... so the 110v is still available... Until Matt start showing the one he has .. :twisted:
I need a silent compressor, just waiting for the next big ply job to pay for it! which shouldn't be too far away
you can make your own silent compressor if you have the know how? strap 2 fridge motors to the old tank and your away, they are the same as the bambi motors on there compressors, if you cant be arsed or too busy buy one off mjfl
haha ive got one thats working just need another, cut it off and post it off to me i will give you a tenner if it works that is
yes the chops away is a bit pricey ( I paid £620 + vat ) but it's an amazing tool and so easy and quick to use. The bostich pinner is a little bulky it's same size as paslode guns but fine as soon as your used to it
