Normally I wouldn't bother with a gun for pins this small, but my elbow has been acting up, and faced with a lot of detail nailing for glue up I went looking for a pin nailer. As luck would have it, I had an opportunity to compare several. One of these was the Senco.
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br /I have several Senco nailers and like them all but I find that, while the heavy duty Senco nailer are trustworthy machines, the light duty models are a bit underbuilt. This is the case with the Senco FinishPro 10. It worked fine most of the time, but when pinning from underneath it jammed several times in a series of about 150 shots. That is the first time I've had that problem with a Senco, and it's a pain to unjam.
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br /Another thing I didn't like about this gun was the lack of a safety. This is as much a hobbyist's gun as it is anything else, which means it will get used by folks who aren't used to this kind of tool. Flying 23 gauge pins can do serious damage even if they are small. I also didn't like having to manually set pin length - something I'm a cinch to forget (more jams). One characteristic of all of the guns in this category is the need to operate them at full pressure if you want to drive the pin below the surface. And that isn't always effective.
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br /My conclusion is that Senco's decision to make this an inexpensive tool kept it from being of the same high quality as Senco's other nailers. If price is your main driver the FP 10 will do, but if you need a high level of dependability, look further.

I installed some cabinetry at home and used this tool beased on the reviews here to attach the scribes and delicate trim to these expensive hard maple cabinets. It worked like a charm. Never misfired, set the pins perfectly, no botched pins or split wood. Can't even see the holes, so its easier than gluing or puttying holes for an 18 gage nailer. pThe nails/pins should be loaded one way only, and a few drops of oil at the beginning of the project keeps this gun performing flawlessly. No problems whatsoever.

I don't own this gun so I can't comment on the quality, etc. I just wanted to balance out the reviews of 'Woodweb' and 'Tooley' below. Both 'tools' are one in the same guy and guess what...its the guy that sells the low-budget Grex on the Internet. Complete fraud and bottom feeder... please discount his comments when considering this gun.

I bought this to fasten window trim into a timber framed glass wall I built. I had some really tiny windows in the wall that only had room for a nail gun with a max size of 7". I used this tool and it worked perfect. I have since used it for all sorts of stuff like nailing really small trim and shooting some "temporary" pins in odd shaped things I am gluing up so that I could attach a clamp. The nail holes are reall small and you probably don't need to patch the holes unless you are painting the finish product white. I have used this tool on just about every job I've done in the last few months. If you do any finish carpentry, you really should have one of these.

As a trim carpenter I've used a lot of brad nailers, looking for the best results. When it comes to pinning delicate trim, such as scribe, 1/4" rope molding, or screen molding, even 18 guage brads are often too think and split the material. Not so with this 23 guage pinner. It's perfect for delicate work. I've even started using to install pre-finished crown molding in kitchens, the holes left are so small that I often don't have to putty, and even when the putty doesn't match well, it's nearly impossilbe to find the holes afterward. I highly recommend this gun to anyone who is concerned about the appearnce of nail holes on their finished work. And it's Senco, so you know it will stand up to the test of time and the punishment of constant use.

I install high end kitchens for a living. A pin nailer is a necessity for me, but I am still waiting for a good one to come out. I would pay triple the cost of this thing if they would come out with one that doesn't jam or misfire all the time. pPicture this, you're holding that crown moulding you just painstakingly cut to perfection and set in place...you hold it with one hand, apply your glue, grab the pinner and while holding both pieces together with one hand you gently ease the pinner to the perfect spot...squeeze slowly and pop. Pull the pinner back, let go and the pieces fall apart. Because the most frustrating tool in your box misfired AGAIN. I swear...I'd trade my new truck for a pinner that worked well.pBut, like I said...can't live without one.

This is the type of nailer I have been looking for. It does an outstanding job and leaves a very tiny hole; although I would still putty it. NOTE: Mine came loaded with a small strip of nails, a test strip I presume, and I did not realize they were in there and immediately jammed the nailer. It took me about 10 minutes to un-jam but then worked flawlessly.

I have owned this Senco FP10 pinner for a couple of years
br /now. I also have 3 other Senco guns - a brad nailer, a
br /finish nailer, and a narrow gauge stapler. I like them all.
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br /I confess that I was a little disappointed when I opened the
br / box and found that the FP10 was made in Taiwan. My philosophy
br /on tools in general is that going cheap is false economy, since
br /rework outweighs the cost of almost any tool. I have bought
br /Senco because they have a good reputation, and because they
br /were made in the US. So I was bummed to find that the FP10
br /is made in Taiwan.
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br /Having said that, I can say the the FP10 has *never* jammed
br /on me, so I'm a little puzzled by complaints from some of
br /the other reviewers. Maybe the assembly tolerances are such
br /that some units are jammers, but mine never has. I will agree
br /with other reviewers who think that pinners in general are the
br /greatest thing since sliced bread. Once you use one, you're hooked.
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br /Since we're on the topic, my Senco brad nailer (25XP) has never
br /jammed. Neither has the stapler (SLS20). The finish nailer
br /(41XP) has jammed a few times, and I agree that a jam is very irritating, but, based on my experience, Senco makes a quality
br /product. If I were to buy another pneumatic tool, Senco
br /would be my first stop.

I build small wooden props and sets for my photography studio, so I need to work clean and fast. This thing is great.....it does exactly what I wanted. My old pinner used bigger pins, actually tiny brad nails....so I had to fill them in with putty/and or drywall compound, then wait for it to dry, paint it, etc. Also the heads on the other pinner were big...and had to be set....sometimes even pulled out if they didn't go correctly into tiny molding. These pins don't really have a head..and seem to "set themselves" right below the surface...and a coat of paint (latex or spray paint for quick jobs) is enough to fill in the hole, what small hole is left, and make the pins invisible. It'll handle the smallest pieces of molding...I also had a little bit of veneer coming up on my kitchen floor...an older oak herringbone floor. I put a little bit of clear epoxy, then a piece of thin clear plastic to protect the pinner from the glue...and zap ....the 1/2" pins worked beautifully. This opens up a range of repair and building jobs that seemed difficult or impossible before.... It's also light, easy to handle, and smooth as silk. No jams so far....I can see a model builder using this to build very small wooden models....you can even use it to hold veneer in place, and other small pieces for set-ups...then pull them out without any noticeable holes....

I have the previous version of this tool which was under the Accuset name. It's fabulous. The hole is so small you really don't need to putty it. It's best use is to hold things in position while you're gluing them. For build up molding it's the nuts. If I could give it six stars I would.

A micro pinner that can't sink its nails is useless! Crank up the air and it still leaves the pins proud of the surface of what you are nailing.
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br /Senco should hand their heads in shame over this one. Buy the Porter Cable.

I have used this tool for almost 2 years now, have used thousands of pins of various sizes on many different projects and wood. I have NEVER had it jam and moving the slide to the right position for the size of pins is simplicity itself. you can easily tell by looking at the pins whether they are in the right position. It took about 5 minutes to master that.
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br /It always drives the pins just below the surface and essentially it disappears.
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br /Whether or not it would hold up under a production environment I don't know. It seems a little light for that but that is also why it's so easy to handle in very awkward positions and places.
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br /As an industrial grade tool I have my doubts but as a solid reliable tool in a home workshop it's an excellent tool. I wish I had one earlier.
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We bought this with a compressor combo for putting crown molding on kitchen cabinets and was not at all diappointed.
br /Works very well when you understand the tool and purpose behind it. For best results, use it with hot melt or quick drying glue and it will eliminate you having to hold parts while the stay in place, plus you can shoot right to the edge in hardwoods and does not splinter, but watch your fingers!
br /It does not have a saftey on it, so don't plug it in with finger on tigger.
br /The Carpenter

Just as my past experiences with Senco Fastening products this tool is a jewel. The unit is very reasonably priced and the only drawback is its limited range, 1/2in. pins to 1 in. pins. To do longer pins you have to purchase another gun.

This is the 2nd. one of these I,ve had in 2 years, only because the Co. sent me a new one after my 1st. gave it up in less than a year. I'm a professional woodworker who depends on his tools and once again this one has let me down. I mabey at the most use this pinner once or twice a week and it lasted a year almost to the day. I'm very disapointed and will not be buying any more of this brand of tools.

This little gun nailer is just what the doctor ordered for nailing those small items together. I use it to tack cabinet parts together before we shot them into place for good. If you want a small tacker or a gun to nail those small little pieces then this nail gun is for you. Its worth every penny it cost and believe me you will not be unhappy you purchased this great little gun nailer.

The pinner arrived, I read the insructions, and it worked exactly as represented, without any jams. This is a dependable tool, and the pins are barely noticeable. I recommend it highly.

DO NOT BUY THIS GUN!!!!!!! THIS GUN JAMS A LOT AND MY GUN WILL NOT EVEN SHOOT THE 1" BRADS.... I took the gun to get it fix at one of their service centers and they told me that these guns are very poorly made and their not worth the money... and when I called up Senco to tell them about all the problems that I was having with the gun they told me I was stuck with the gun. Other companies are starting the come out with much better 23 gauge pin nailers, so keep an eye out for them. Senco Guns have really gone down hill over the past 5-6 years because they have started making them over Taiwan.....UPDATE 04/05 buy the Stanley Bostitch pin gun! It's much better it shoots up tp 1-3/8" pins (which you can buy at International Tool) and you DON'T have to adjust the magazine for the pin size, it's cheaper,lighter,and doesn't jamp. I'am giving this gun 5 stars. So Senco can keep their Shi### gun.

The Idea of a micropinner is awesome. You can shoot 10 1 3/8" pins into a pencil and the pencil will not crack. The holding power is also very good because the pins have glue. The best thing about them is that you don't have to fill in the holes and you still don't see the pins. However, if you want to buy one I would stay far away from the SENCO. It is a cheap tool all around. The magazine jams, pins don't go all the way in, and you have to adjust the tool every time you use a different pin. I personally would suggest puchasing a GREX micropinner from E-Bay for the best price. If you are uncomfortable with the internet then contact GREX.

I owned 4 of these tools in the past for my cabinet shop. Over the past 4 years I have spent over $800.00 in maintenance. The biggest problem is that the driver blade breaks all the time. Since then I have purchased a GREX P635 and P630 and they work great. Over the past year they have only broken 1 driver blade that cost me $13.00. I now own 8 total and I don't have any problems. Stay away from the Finishpro 10 I strongly discourage it.