A nail gun in most cases has to be connected to a power source. Most use compressed air, some use CO2 that comes from a little canister. I have a Dewalt finish nailer that shoots finish nails and is part of the 18 volt system Dewalt has.
This nailer that was described is similar to a palm nailer but it uses 12 volts instead of compressed air. The most appealing feature compared to an air powered nail gun is the fact that you won't over drive a nail. The sleeve will stop you from continuing to drive far past the surface of the wood. And for those that have a problem making contact with a nail using a hammer it will cut down on those nasty marks on the wood. ----- Original Message ----- From: Betsy Whitney To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 1:22 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Craftsman nextec hammerhead auto-hammer Aloha Ray, Glad you're back. I am wondering when a person would use this tool instead of a nail gun? I've never used a nail gun, so maybe that's why I don't understand why one would use this instead. Do nail guns have to be connected to a compresser or some kind of cord? Thanks. At 06:23 PM 12/8/2008, you wrote: >Craftsman ><<http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00911818000P?sid=I0084400010000100>http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00911818000P?sid=I0084400010000100 >600&aff=Y> 12 V Lithium-Ion Hammerhead Auto Hammer ($100) is the first of >its kind in the marketplace. This innovative tool removes the need for a >hose or cord and uses the power of a 12 Volt Lithium-Ion battery to nail >nails up to 3.5-in. in length with the press of a trigger. Because of the >compact design and a weight of only 1.86 lbs, the Hammerhead Auto Hammer is >ideal for: nailing in tight areas where swinging is restricted, for overhead >applications, for a variety of other projects that require nails, for >carrying from project to project and for storage purposes. The hammerhead's >powerful motor, made with a high speed/high torque design, drives nails >quickly and with minimal effort in materials from construction lumber to >finished wood. The hammer nails at 2000 impacts/minute and features a >retractable nail sleeve that covers the impact mechanism and retracts during >use to ensure flush finishes. For assistance in nail placement and nailing >accuracy, a magnetic head conveniently holds nails up to 7/16-in wide. The >soft-grip handle provides increased comfort and grip and the LED work light >illuminates the work area for enhanced vision. The Auto Hammer is a part of >the new compact line of Craftsman tools called NEXTEC. These tools are >powered by a compact 12 Volt Lithium-Ion battery for enhanced performance >and longer shelf life. The Hammerhead Auto Hammer Kit includes: Hammerhead >Auto Hammer, 1-12 Volt Lithium-Ion battery, 30 minute quick charge charger >with LED charge indicator, nail remover and carry/storage case. > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
