Bostitch HP118K 23 Gauge 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch Pin Nailer
Ranking: 8.4 out of 10
Manufacturer: Bostitch
Model Number: HP118K
Product Code: 077914043447
Price: $199.99 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon
Features:
- 1/2-inch to 1-3/16-inch 23-gauge pin nailer; low-profile nosepiece tapers for clear site
- Adjustable high/lower power switch for depth control, longer life; holds up to 200 pins
- Lightweight and durable aluminum housing
- Includes nailer, oil, abrasive, kit box
- 7.81 by 9.06 by 1.6 inches; 2.3 pounds; 7-year limited warranty
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Description:
Lightweight, durable aluminum housing with rugged Bostitch industrial design. Adjustable high/low power switch for depth control and longer tool life. Ultra quiet rear exhaust directs air away from user. Side load magazine holds up to 200 pins. Accepts 23 gauge headless pins from 1/2" to 1-3/16". BSTANDARD EQUIPMENT:B$ 500-1/2" pins, 500-3/4" pins, 500-1" pins, oil and carrying case. BSPECIFICATIONS:B$ 1/4" NPT thread fitting type, 60 inch-lbs driving power, 70-120 PSI, 7" height, 9" length, 1" wi dth.Get more product details from Amazon
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Call Bostitch CS to sink 1 3/16" pins
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 8.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Yes , there is a problem with driving 1 3/16" pins but Bostitch will send you an easy fix, a new driver/piston. I am surprised that no one called them and posted this . I always contact the manufacturer with any issues first, some are very helpful and others are not. Great CS from them, as I always have had from them, and an other wise very well made compact driver now will work just fine. As far as using 2"pins, they are too long for this gauge in real wood[18 ga.2"brads is even pushing it] ;they bend easily and can "blowout" of the wood[follow the grain] when using to be really useful anyway but the 1 3/16" is perfect for shoe base mld. for flooring installs and no filler is really needed. 1" pin guns limits the usefulness as other brands have as their longest length. 4 stars for the tool as is, and add 1 star for Bostitch being there to fix their problem making the gun excellent now.
Doesn't countersink pins
Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 7.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Just returned mine and ordered a Grex 635 instead. I fired about 40 pins in hard and soft wood, tried various compressor pressure settings, and various settings of the so-called "depth control." The gun jammed once. If the air pressure is at the low end of the recommended range (70-100 lbs.), or if the so-called "depth control" is set low, pins will usually be proud of the surface. With the proper adjustments the best you can do is get them to be flush, which is unacceptable as far as I'm concerned. According to Bostitch Customer Service, this pin nailer is not designed to countersink pins, but rather to leave them flush with the service. The "depth control" is a misleading name for what is really just another way of adjusting air pressure. It does NOT change the travel distance of the pin.
OK Nailer
Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 6.3 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I was excited to purchase this nailer based on its ability to drive pins in excess of 1 inch. When it arrived I was pleased with the construction of the unit, very well made in the true Bostitch tradition. Upon immediately firing up my compressor to see what the unit will do, I was disappointed to see that it had a problem driving the 1 3/16 inch pins all the way into hardwood, in this case red oak. I tried different settings and even with the PSI set to max the pins would not countersink. I had to use a nail punch to finish the job, which is counter intuitive to why you would use a pin nailer to begin with. Other than that the nailer performs flawlessly, never jamming, etc. And by the way, the 1 3/6 pins are tough to come by. I have not seen them in any of my local home improvement or hardware stores. They are available through Amazon however, so you can stock up there.
patience young impulse shopper
Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 5.4 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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shot up many a clip of pins over the past week on a kitchen with cherry cabinets and trim. guns of this ilk are absolutely invaluable in delicate/intricate hardwood production work, from temporary jigging to glue up clamping to achieving the perfect miter. but this gun drove me up the wall and forced the guy coming behind me with the markers and putty to take his artistry to a new level. almost every pin stood proud, long grain shots and end grain. if it wasn't proud there was the slightest dent from the gun nose and the pin was still didn't countersink. when trimming in standard fjp this gun is a godsend, but for hardwood work you had better invest in a microscopic nailset(alien technology, coming soon) if bostitch hasn't decided to include one in the case already
br /...to follow up, this pinner is but a continuing let down. production installation of hardwood is the name, having the pin hold the pieces is but half the game. the many, the proud. i have a quick learning curve, now i've got a grex.
br /...to follow up, this pinner is but a continuing let down. production installation of hardwood is the name, having the pin hold the pieces is but half the game. the many, the proud. i have a quick learning curve, now i've got a grex.
Bostitch HP118K Pin Nailer
Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 4.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I was not able to make it sink one pin in any material. Those little pins hurt when you run your finger over them! Maybe I got a bad one. It is in the shop now being checked. My partner has a Grex and has had no trouble at all. I went with the Bostitch because I have had great service from their other products. If you buy this gun and have trouble, send it back before the return deadline.
An excellent pin nailer with one small flaw!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 4.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I just received this nailer about a week ago and have put it to work everyday. The first time I used it I noticed it would only drive the pins flush which makes the tool useless. The pins wouldn't even countersink in pine. I decided to grind the tip down a little hoping that it would allow the driver to make the pin go well below the wood. I'm sure Stanley wouldn't recommend this, but it did the job and now my pins go just the right depth in any wood that I use it on. Besides this minor problem everything else is perfect with tool including the case.
The Head Shows
Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 4.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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The head of the pin shows, because the gun doesnt set the pin deep enough. I am very dissapointed about this problem!! ps. No matter the air pressure.
Learn your tool
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.9 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I'm amazed at the amount of people trying to use this 23 guage pinner as a brad nailer or even a finish nailer. Most, if not all of the problems mentioned are due to operator error. These pinners are meant for delicate trim work where very thin and narrow pieces of wood can't be attached with a small nail or even a brad. When I read about using this guage pin on Ipe or people wanting a 2" pin it makes me cringe. It seems people are going to misuse and abuse machines all day long until they break and then they blame the machine. Learn your tool and learn the proper usage before expecting the impossible. It seems most of these "professionals" don't even know what a brad nailer is, let alone when to use a finish nail, a brad nail or a pin. There's a difference.
Bostitch HP118K 23 Gauge Headless Pin Nailer Kit
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I bought this nailer from Amazon over a year ago, when pin nails from Amazon were unavailable. I have not had any problems with the gun not driving the pins past flush. With the depth adjustment on the gun, I was able to set the depth very easily. It is a great nailer for delicate work. I use it to apply stile and rail covers for cabinet refacing, with super results. Just be careful with the triggers. If both are suppressed, the gun will fire. I had to get use to that, but over all, very happy with the tool.
Kudos for pin gun
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I have been remodeling my home for the past year and was completing brand new Oak stairs with newel posts and balisters and railing. I had made all these pieces my self and I had to make some very small trim pieces and attach them to these beautiful stairs but my 18 guage trim nailer just blew them into toothpicks. I searched the web for a solution and found a review of pin guns in the JCL. I went to amazon and found the recommended gun kit. It arrived in a couple days. The little trim pieces were then tacked into place and you can hardly see the mark where the pin went through the trim piece.
Good gun, but be careful!!!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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This gun is very useful for securing delicate trimwork when you can't or don't want to predrill. Perfect for hardwood molding. I just used it to lock crown molding mitres together and install dentil on the crown. It leaves such a small hole that fill is hardly ever needed. The one problem is that the trigger setup makes it very easy to fire accidentally. Overall, I'm very pleased with the gun and would buy it again.
23 gauge pinner
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Very pleased with the Bostich pinner. Its great for assembling cabinet doors adding trim or molding to cabinets or wood craft items and requires little if any sanding or filling. It will drive a 1 3/16 inch pin into oak or ash with no problem and though there are pinners that will drive up to a 1 and 9/16 inch pin I have yet to come up with a need for one like that. I use 5/8 inch pins more than any other.
buy extra nails.....but not from Amazon!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I love this nailer, now that I got one that works, the first one sent by Amazon whould not even drive the one inch nails flush no less countersink them. I think Bostitch must be getting a lot of complaints on this issue. I sent it back and received a second one and it works perfect, the only problem was the shippment of nails... the box came loose durning shipping and I was playing 1,000 nail pick-up! These nails are tiny, thats why they are called "pins" but when the glue which holds these pins togeather come apart durning shipping they are usless, they cannot be used in the gun. I went to my local Woodcraft and purchased a selection of Porter-Cable 23 gauge pin nails at a very reasonable price. The Porter cable pin work great in the gun.
Problem with the first one shipped
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Jul 25, 2008
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The first nailer shipped to me had an air leak and had to be returned. The replacement was received with no problems. The second one worked just fine and came with good instruction and an assortment of pin sizes. I would have given it five stars except for the problems with the first unit.
pin nailer
Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Aug 25, 2008
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So far so good has not failed like the previous nailer did anyway time will tell!
just so so
Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: May 20, 2008
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I use this for two reasons.
br /1 so as not to split wood with a larger 18ga brad.
br /2 for a less noticable hole.
br /The short comings of this pinner is its lack of power in the depth drive.
br /It only barley sets the pin. which makes it tough to fill. I've often had to get out a nail set because its flush with the surface, which makes an even larger hole.
br /1 so as not to split wood with a larger 18ga brad.
br /2 for a less noticable hole.
br /The short comings of this pinner is its lack of power in the depth drive.
br /It only barley sets the pin. which makes it tough to fill. I've often had to get out a nail set because its flush with the surface, which makes an even larger hole.
Disappointing. Doesn't countersink pins.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Apr 14, 2008
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This is my first pin nailer and for the most part I'm happy with it. My only complaint is that it doesn't countersink pins. They stay even with the wood surface. Even though the pins are tiny you can still see them from up close. I do finish carpentry work and it would be nice if the pins got driven below the wood surface so that I could touch touch up the holes. My buddy has a Porter Cable 23 guage pin nailer and it does countersink the pins. If I had to do it over I would get the Porter Cable.
Performed as expected
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Did exactly what it was supposed to do right out of the box. Pin holes barely visible and pins are sunk below the surface. Only thing I didn't like is the extra safety trigger. After working with brad nailers and staplers that do not have the safety trigger, I find it cumbersome. Will probably remove it.
Ower
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Superb for fine furniture work. Woul be a 5 star if it could shoot 2 inch pins
If you do detail work....you need to get this nail gun
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I've never thought you could make nails so thin and still hold...Bostitch did...if you work with trim or thin wood...you have to get one of these...best thing to come along since peanut butter....no more spliting, little to no work in hiding the hole left behind...often the finish will hide them, they are that small...
Great Deal
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Sep 3, 2008
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I received this pin nailer as a birthday gift and have used it mostly for nailing very small pieces together for children's toys. I am very impressed with the ease of use and smooth handling. I had read other reviews about it not fully seating the pins but never found this to be the case. I drove 1" pins into red oak and they went fully below the surface. When set to the lighter setting they did protrude but that was expected.
br /Care must be used with the trigger arrangement but this is common for these machines. I found myself almost firing into the air when moving from one position to another.
br /Good price and good range of pins driven.
br /Well satisfied and would do it again.
br /Care must be used with the trigger arrangement but this is common for these machines. I found myself almost firing into the air when moving from one position to another.
br /Good price and good range of pins driven.
br /Well satisfied and would do it again.
great tool
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 23, 2008
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Used this to attach the trim and door stops when installing the interior doors of my house. It leaves a very small hole which is hard to detect without looking for it. Used it alot without any problems. Would highly recommend it.
Bostitch quality
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 4, 2008
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This is a sweet gun!!! Bostitch makes the best tools for my money. Bostitch has a loyal customer for life.
Nailker
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Aug 1, 2008
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This nailer supplement other nailers I have as it is differenr gauge with different nail head.
br /Very usefull for cabinet making ans small on the spot repairs.
br /Execution of the nailer is very good and hopefully the make=quality.
br /Very usefull for cabinet making ans small on the spot repairs.
br /Execution of the nailer is very good and hopefully the make=quality.
Great price and product
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: May 7, 2008
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Great price compared to other stores, especially after my purcahse, the price went up like $20 more.
br /Works fine and no complain.
br /Works fine and no complain.
good tool, but be careful of the trigger
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 2.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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leaves the tiniest hole imaginable. two things to get used to, if your used to using regular nailers, the safety is a double trigger, not a nozzle depression, so it's easy to fire off, very easy. also there's no rubber tip on the nozzle, so if you used to leaning into your nailer, you'll leave a dent.
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br /once I got the hang of this pinner (and the shock of pinning my finger, just once), I really liked it. a great tool to have if you do any finish work.
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br /once I got the hang of this pinner (and the shock of pinning my finger, just once), I really liked it. a great tool to have if you do any finish work.
Good nailer
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 2.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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My first pin nailer. I've used them before, but this is the first I've owned. I like it. Works fine so far. I've shout about 500 pins now and never a jam. The inch and 3/16 is a good feature. Some stop at one inch. Sometimes you need the extra length. They say that size doesn't matter, but you know, sometimes it does.
Bostitch Pin Nailer
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 2.4 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Bostitch HP118K 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch 23 Gauge Pin NailerThe tool performs as advertised. Well worth the money.
I like mine.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 2.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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This is a good product. I haven't had any trouble with mine.