I went to Sears and bought one today. Haven't tried it out yet. I'll let you know after I do.
Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betsy Whitney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 8:38 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Craftsman nextec hammerhead auto-hammer > 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] > > > ------------------------------------ > > Send any questions regarding list management to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 > Or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various > List Members At The Following address: > http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ > > Visit the archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following > address for more information: > http://www.jaws-users.com/ > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man > list just send a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links > > > >
