Just about every serious trim carpenter I know uses senco finish nailers. The same is true regarding brad nailers . The SLP20 is very light and powerful. But really that is only part of the equation. The operation is what sets it apart. It is very smooth. It's hard for me to describe but it feels like pop , pop , pop when nailing with it.Other brad guns feel like bang , bang , bang. No other nailer comes close to the refined feel of operation. Kickback is nonexistant. True it only shoots up to 1 5/8" brads but most of the time you don't need a 2" 18 ga. brad. I have other brad guns that handle 2" brads but most of the time I use the shorter lengths. When I do use 2" nails they are usually a larger guage which require a heavier gun. The safety is sometimes a bother. I have seen many on jobs with the safety over ridden (My own included). This is not a good idea. Just make sure you're not even lighly touching the trigger when you engage your workpiece. The oilless operation is flawless and very durable. It saves time when setting up as well as unnecessary sanding from oil blowing on your work. If you want the best , buy this gun. You may be inclined to buy a cheaper one. In this case you definitely get what you pay for.

Great tool and easy to use in tight places. The neverlube is a must. I have used Senco products for years and I have never had a problem with them. They are definitely "industrial strength".

A couple of years ago I embarked on a remodel of my house, and I was determined to perform all of the interior finish carpentry, and refurnish with Arts and Craft style furniture. After quite a bit of research I settled on two nailers, a Senco finish nailer and this SLP-20. Since that time I've used these tools to drive hundreds (thousands?) of nails and brads, into wood ranging from oak to soft pine, and they have never failed me. I now approach any nailing task with utter confidence in my tools, and I'm a better woodworker for it. I have never regretted spending somewhat more for my Senco nailers because they have never let me down. The one servicing need I had cleared up an air leak problem instantly, thanks to the folks at the service center. The SLP-20 is a high quality product, and is money well spent. If you're in the market for a brad nailer, this is the one to buy.

The Senco SLP20 Brad Nailer. I purchased this brad nailer virtually site unseen. I have never used any nailer of any type. Having said that this is a perfect tool. As a home shop wood working enthusiast I bought this tool after read a review by someone else that was such a glowing review that I could not consider any other Brad Nailer. I can say without any reservation that this tool has lived up to that review. I haved used it with brad sizes ranging from 5/8" to 1 ½", I couldn't find any 1 5/8" brads and without one misfire or jam this brad nailer has nailed every brad perfectly. Every one delivered fully inserted to just below the wood surface. I couldn't be more pleased, the tool is light, it has a small footprint and doesn't leave any mark. So far I have used it on construction grade lumber, plywood and some oak. But I have every faith that it wood work with any hard wood.

I know that some other less expensive nailers out there are very popular, and may perform just fine but, in my opinion this is the best brad nailer on earth.I say it's a work of art. It is so refined and sculpted inside and out it truley deserves A 5 star rating.Replacement parts and service centers are not a problem, when time is money.I wont bore you with all the projects I've done but, I will say they were a lot easier and hassle free using this tool.Senco is made right here in the good ol' U.S.A. and has a solid reputation.I'm not knocking some of the other brands out there. I'm just saying,you get what you pay for. Now get out there and build something.

have had this brad shooter for a couple of weeks, and have had no ploblems at all. i've been pinning 3/4 inch 13 ply baltic birch plywood together for a cabinet building project, using 1 3/16" brads at 80psi. never having owned a nail gun before, i just bought this one due to the reviews on amazon and of course seeing one in person on new yankee workshop. i probably could have gotten cheaper or other brand, but i am happy with my decision to buy here on amazon.

... I have a Porter Cable finish nailer and it has performed flawlessly in the time I've had it. But, I knew the Senco is a better piece of equipment even though it is twice the price of the Porter Cable. In the time I've had the Senco brad nailer I have been totally satisfied. It's light, easy to handle and has virtually no kick back when fired. I'm delighted to have the better quality tool at nearly the same price.

I've used the SLP20 at work (remodeling), and overall think it's probably a good brad nailer. I suspect that the one we're using may have a defect or be wearing out (although it's relatively new). The majority of the time, ours fails to countersink any size of brad. Instead it flush drives the brads or leaves the head slightly above the wood surface. This means that we have to get out the nail set, which leaves a larger than desirable mark on the wood. It's time consuming to set the brads by hand, and unacceptable when we're working with stain-grade woods.Recently a colleague bought a reconditioned Porter Cable BN200A to use instead of the Senco. The first one had misfiring problems, but the second one works fine. It's too early to know how the Porter Cable will hold up, but it sure is nice to have a brad nailer that can properly countersink the brads.I've also used an Hitachi NT50AE that another finish carpenter at our jobsite really likes. For the price (it's the cheapest of the three on Amazon.com), I'd probably go with the Hitachi although I don't like the fact that it's a little taller than the others.

I ordered this as a replacement for the Accuset Combo Stapler/Brad Nailer 910002N and discovered that the stiff safety mechanism, which is similar to the Accuset, causes marring and won't accept a no-mar tip. I'm mainly using the brad nailer for rather soft redwood paneling and trim. Senco Tech Support advised me to send it back to Toolcrib and exchange it for the new FP25 which has a no-mar tip and different safety. I declined to consider disabling the safety on the SLP20. If the FP25 is anywhere close in sweetness to the old Italian made Senco pin nailer I'll be a happy Hawaiian.

I bought this gun with no research and found it lacking in power. (my other Senco guns work great) It will not drive an 1-5/8 inch brad into pine fully at 80 psi. There should be an adjustment for drive depth like other nail guns.

This is my favorite brad nailer, it just works so smoothly. I have used all the major brands of brad nailers and this one is without a doubt the best. The lubeless design is wonderful, no hassles with oil spray and also no worries of under or overlubing your gun. I have had no problems with mine and it has been used quite frequently while doing trim in my house and also on some small carpentry projects.

Been using this gun for 6 yrs now. I wouldnt trade it for the world. Only draw back is the drivers break.

I own this gun, Porter Cable's and Bostich's. I have used several other brands. This gun works the best. The safety tip is small and can fit in very tight places. I have shot thousands of brads with it and have never had a jamb, I seriously mean never. I cannot say that for the Bostich. The Porter Cable gun is great but cannot get into the tight spots this one can, e.g. corners. The never lube feature is great. I have never had problems with the power, then again I do have a good compressor. As a professional woodworker, I trust the slp20 and use it constantly.

I'm a full time finish carpenter, and I've run a lot of nailers over the years. The SLP 20 just makes the cut to be in my toolbox. I keep one around only because it's the only 18 guage 1 5/8" nailer available other than the expensive duofast 4450. I run a separate nailer for each length of brad I shoot- Max for 5/8" (discontinued), Hitachi for 1", Senco for 1 1/2", Max for 2". The 2" capacity guns will shoot 1 1/2" nails, but have beefier drivers to withstand the greater stresses of shooting the longer nails, which always leaves a larger dimple. The Hitachi NT32 1 1/4" nailer does an excellent job if you can go with the shorter nail.

The SLP 20 works OK, but is below the current standards in a highly competitive market. The magazine is exceptionally prone to jamming, and loading multiple broken segments of nails is a no go. The safety does indeed mar softer woods. The muffler is nice. The no-oil design is of no benefit. I have no oil on wood problems with any of my oil type nailers. The useful lifespan of this nailer is the shortest of any nailer I have ever owned, about 150,000 nails.

Senco was king of the hill in nailers till about 1990 when Hitachi blew by them. Hitachi has backslid a little by moving some of it's production to Taiwan and China.