Thank you for the great explanation. Betsy At 12:55 AM 12/8/2008, you wrote:
>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: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[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=I00844 > 00010000100>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] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
