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Pro Tool Reviews publishes reviews of pneumatic tools or air tools from most major manufacturers. Our air tool reviews includes best framing nailers, staplers, and brad nailers. Pneumatic tool reviews of roofing & siding nailers as well as best air compressors also fill this section. While recent excitement surrounds the use of cordless nailers and battery-powered products, pneumatic nailers and air tools still dominate. These tools occupy a wider place in framing and construction. On the jobsite you’ve got to get your work completed on time and on (or under) budget. That means you need the most efficient method for framing and finishing. That involves the speed and agility offered by pneumatic air tools. Cordless nailers knock out punch lists quickly, but nothing currently matches the economics (and ergonomics) of an air powered nailer. That goes for framing as well as finishing applications. When you search through these reviews, pay attention to the ratings so you understand how we rated each tool and how well it did in our testing categories.

February 21, 2017 0

Hitachi 2-1/2-Inch Coil Siding Nailer Review

by Kent Peardon

Since reviewing the Hitachi’s 8-gallon gas-powered wheelbarrow air compressor, I felt a heavy desire to hook it up to and review […]

Metabo HPT Tank XL 8-gallon wheelbarrow compessor

February 7, 2017 0

Metabo HPT 8-Gallon Gas Wheelbarrow Air Compressor Review

by Kent Peardon

Even though battery technology has cut the cord on many of my tools, there are a few pneumatic nailers that […]

January 25, 2017 0

First Hitachi Palm Nailer Announced

by Adam Spafford

Hitachi Power Tools recently announced the newest addition to its Pro Preferred Pneumatic Nailer lineup with the company-first 3-1/2-inch Hitachi […]

January 10, 2017 0

Hitachi 15 Gauge Cordless Finish Nailer

by Derek Nichelson

Nailers aren’t just for the bones and roof of a building. We use them throughout the construction process for larger […]

December 19, 2016 0

Senco Composite Fasteners and Nailers | Metal-Free

by Adam Spafford

Senco has always manufactured metal fasteners, and now the company has introduced a line-up of Senco composite fasteners made with […]

November 25, 2016 0

Senco SCN65XP 15-Degree Coil Nailer

by Leon Ward

I retired early from a large mining company, having spent many years there as a welder and and almost a decade […]

November 16, 2016 0

Ridgid R175RNF Coil Roofing Nailer

by Jeff Crisp

The last time we talked about roofing nailers, I told you that although there’s more variation among them than framing nailers, […]

October 29, 2016 0

Kobalt 120 Volt Tire Inflator Review

by Clint DeBoer

Tire inflators have graced store shelves since we can remember. Recently, however, features like digital LCD displays and automatic pressure gauges have […]