Never tacky this tool (DIY in general)

Member Name: pensilva

Product:	DIY in general
Date:	18/04/03 (403 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy to use, good value , reliable company

Disadvantages: needs getting used to

The Rapesco Master Nailer & STAPLER 191EL was a massive help to me when I had to achieve rather a lot of DIY work in a given time period. My daughter Roxanne was on a student exchange and the German student was due to stay with us soon.
What made this more difficult was the fact that I am partially sighted, and using a hammer would have created even more work repairing where I attempted to hit a nail.
A refurbishment of a bedroom and a bathroom to meet the deadline of very early April looked an impossible task. So to meet the needs of cladding walls and ceiling the nailer was purchased in February.
It was the star, once I got used to the handling of the nailer, it cut down work times and I was able to carry out the work without much help. It put brads (nails) where I wanted them, and I used it to secure PVC cladding too.
I only wish it was able to use it to tile the bathroom! It doesn?t so the wife did,
BUT-
Something went wrong. After stapling battens to a stud wall the tool refused to open for a reload, so I contacted Repesco online and asked for advice.
They responded quickly and offered to replace the tool, which they did after a minor problem, which only cost time.
The supplier Axminster Tool Centre was also very supportive and sent a pre-paid returns label, and I expected to have to deal through them but Rapesco were brilliant and deserve recognition of the wonderful customer service they provide
I would recommend the nailer to anyone.
At first it seems ungainly and difficult to hold but I think a novices inexperience with these sort of devices contribute to this, I practiced on scrap wood before using it in earnest, it is possible to place staples and nails into some of the most awkward places and can use staples up to 30mm and nails up to 35mm. There is a soft nose which when on the nailer prevents damage to delicate surfaces, this option was not in the original purchase, and perhaps it was old stock!
I consid
ered buying a air powered nailer but it would have been twice the price, and as I could only foresee it being used this project I decided to go for this electric powered machine. I am glad I did.
The pack contained various sizes of nails and staples that get you started quickly, a good set of instructions and information help a great deal but nothing prepares you for the noise and power this machine makes when the trigger is pressed. A small see through panel lets you know when the nailer needs reloading, (in my case I got used to the sound) This is a simple task you load nails and tacks differently the easiest way to describe this is the nails are loaded pointing the machine slightly downwards and staples pointing the machine slightly upwards it will take up to 100 each load.
So now I do not have the excuse that I can?t use a hammer, and a mitre saw makes cutting timber much easier and straighter, cordless screwdriver saves gouging the area around screws and patience keeping it on target, now for a talking tape measure.

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