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It appears to be very sturdy. For the record, HD had a low price already, and they've dropped the price another $25 as part of price cuts they are making due to the recession. I was hoping the new plastic shroud incorporated some sound deadening, but it doesn't appear so.The guns included also appear to have been redesigned.* No oil required. The rest were were the newer PC3PAK, which I chose.
So there were no delivery fees.Some of the changes in the new model- Compressor has been redesigned (Model #C2002) - * The compressor assembly on top of the tank is flatter. I thought at first PC might be incorporating cheap models into an entry-level kit, but these are the same model numbers listed on their web site for single purchase.The hose is 25 ft. PVC.All-in-all, I think it is still a fantastic deal. I don't have a need for all of the guns right now, but dollar-for-dollar it made no sense not to buy the kit, and I'm sure I'll need all 3 guns at some point.As an aside, I would like to have seen hard cases for the guns because they bang against each other in the bag. Just wanted to note that it appears this model is being phased out in favor of the PC3PAK. I decided about a month ago to get the CFNBNS kit. Did they keep the same motor/compressor and lay it on its side. Not something that would make me choose this over another brand, but a nice touch.* It's still very loud, hence the 4 stars.
Not as good as a metal roll cage, but better than nothing.* There is a bracket integrated into the housing for wrapping the power cord. One possible advantage over metal assemblies is that they won't get bent out of alignment if banged about. I don't know if this would eventually damage them, but just in case, I made cardboard separators from the flaps of the box it came in to layer between the guns. I don't know if the previous model guns used metal or plastic assemblies, I didn't check that closely.* These guns are Porter Cable's new line of guns, kit or no. Maybe. But, how much of an impact will they stand.
When I went to make the purchase at Home Depot, they only had one left. I called the company and they said, not only is it not required, it's not recommended.* The magazine assemblies on the guns are made from industrial-strength nylon or plastic. A big plus.* There is now a plastic cowling surrounding the gauges and regulator to provide a measure of protection that was missing before. On June 27, 2009 it was $275 in the store. The specs are the same as the old one.* It now has a plastic shroud with an integrated handle for easier carrying.
Further, the compressor takes a long time to come up to pressure and is loud enough to wake the dead.Guns are pretty good, seldom misfires. This part is fragile and keeps on breaking every few months as it ages or wears down as it's adjusted. This will be the third time I'm replacing the regulator on the compressor. Inside the regulator pressure adjustment knob is a plastic part that controls outlet air pressure.
The tank is light & easy to carry on the job & can be placed easily in a small closet incase you wanted to hide it away when not in use. First off, the nail guns are built solid, and have that quality feel in your hand, this isn't Ryobi or lower-end Ridgid, it feels like your holding something that will last for a lifetime, and it shows since my friend has owned & used this model extensively as a contractor for over 4 yrs without a single hiccup.All three guns can be held comfortably & are designed well. The compressor on the other hand is loud( so be sure to unplug it when your sleeping, unless you enjoy sleepless nights), but that's expected from pancake compressors, since my new bostitch is almost as loud. From my use of firing over 3000+ nails, it worked flawlessly without any jams & worked with 2" bostitch brads & staples.
I have never owned a Porter Cable, and even today I still don't. Sometimes the male end of the air hose would have a slight air leak (probably due to years of use), but that's an easy fix by tightening the adapter, for the most part there was no leaks.I'm extensively happy with the kits since everything is so compact & built so solidly. On the other hand it kept pressure evenly & spends only short spurts running. but I wish i did.
The only small complaint is, you can easily run out of nails & not even know it, since it leaves a small recession in wood caused by the high air pressure, so keep your eye on the magazine otherwise you'll be spending 10 shots making indentations instead of firing nails. I'm now a fan of Porter Cable. For about a month I had borrowed my friends CFNBNS to do everything from nailing down 1000 square foot of tong & groove bamboo to putting up trim. They fire easily & have dual safety features, all 3 guns can be dismantled easily & work flawlessly.
nail guns work with no hitches. i like the fact it has 150 psi. must have for all wood working projects. no problems yet. compressor fits anywhere around and is very manageable.
Bigger is not always better. Not bad for a weekend and Holiday. I have borrowed this product from friends and it worked great in building a cabin. This was the best price and you receive more bang for your buck.
This product works great. I have also used a roofing nailer and framing nailer with this and it also performed well. Another important issue was that my generator 3000 watt handled it great. It was at a great price and was shipped by Amazon free, and I received it very fast.
You can believe this or go to Home Depot, Menards, Lowes, etc and compare like I did. I would recommend both this product and purchasing it from Amazon. I ordered it on Thursday (Thanksgiving)and received it on the following Tuesday. I shopped all over for this product and compared it to similar products.
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