Hardcore ToolsÂ® Pneumatic 2 in 1 Flooring Cleat Nailer / Stapler HARDWOOD FLOORING 1 1/2 Inch to 2 Inch

Customer Reviews

Should have followed my instincts...

2008-10-10
I estimated it would take me less than two weeks to install about 1200 feet of 3/4 x 5 inch prefinished oak floor so I rented a nailer from Home Depot instead of buying this one, which I had selected after a lot of research. The Senco nailer I rented is a great tool but but with everything I had going on, I didn't have time available in the two weeks to get the job done. I returned the nailer and bought this one, which is what I should have done in the first place. Another life lesson.

This nailer is every bit as good as the Senco with one difference: the Hardcore is sensitive to how hard you strike it with the mallet. The Senco drives every nail the same if you strike it hard enough to activate the pneumatic action. If you don't hit it hard enough (when you're in tight spaces and can't get the clean shot) it just won't activate. The Hardcore will partially drive a nail if you hit it too softly.

It'll take you 30 seconds to get used to that. Out of about 5000 nails, I had to pull and redrive two due to my soft strikes. The nailer itself never misfired a single nail.

Use the Senco nails (cleats) available at Home Depot in the rental department. If you have a box left over, you can easily return them.

This is a great tool and the seller is top-notch, too.

excellent performance

2008-09-29
As with the other reviews I was skeptical about a "no name " brand tool. Pricing was the reason I bought this although sometimes you have more problems than the low price was worth. I layed 300 Sq ft of Oak prefinished in 2 days and not a single misfire or Jam. The tool worked flawlessly and has a nice storage case to go with it. I don't know what a Bostitch or Porter Cable could have done better. No split tongue's or misfires. Great value.

Great product -- lives up to the good reviews

2008-09-18
This is a great product that lives up to its good reviews. It was less expensive to buy this than to rent a nailer for the time I needed it. I'm almost finished with my job (half a house of solid 3/4" oak strip, including significant "lacing in") without so much as a single mis-fired cleat or split tongue (I'm using Senco-brand flooring cleats).

I have to admit that I was a little nervous about purchasing an brand unknown to me, especially after reading about some of the annoying problems folk have encountered with name-brand nailers. I'm very satisfied with the quality and performance of this tool. I, obviously, cannot comment on lifetime longevity and ability to withstand abuse; but that was not my reason for buying this tool.

This nailer is a bit heavier than some nailers, and you cannot get quite as close to the wall as with some. It is easy to use both kneeling and standing, and there is good clearance for striking the nailer "wrong handed" when near a wall or door jamb. Kit comes complete with everything you need, including mallet and base plates for different floor thickness. It also includes a complete overhaul kit of o-rings, etc.

High quality tool

2008-09-08
I installed 200 sq. ft. of cherry hardwood floors in our kitchen using the Bostitch 2" staples and never had any problems with the tool. The few times when a staple wasn't set correctly, it was due to my fault, usually fatigue. I was concerned that the tool wouldn't hold up, but it appears to be very well built. If you've never installed a hardwood floor, you will find that it takes much longer than you expect. So buying a tool like this will save you money over renting unless it is an extremely small space. Also, practice with the nailer on a few scrap pieces of flooring and plywood before you start installing for real.

Nice tool, but watch out for the shipping charges

2008-08-31
Bought the gun to install 570 feet of bamboo flooring and it worked flawlessly. My only gripe was the "shipping and handling" charge was over $50 which pushed the price up closer to $300.

Truly Hard Core

2008-07-24
Our high-speed hardwood flooring,Â 2 in 1 pneumatic (powered by air compressor) cleat nailer / stapler is designed to install tongue and groove flooring using 1" to 2"Â length L-shaped cleat nails or staples on flooring thickness 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", or 25/32".Technical Information:Minimum Operating Air Pressure: 60 PSI 4 barMaximum Operating Air Pressure: 100 PSI 7 barStaple Length Range: 1" - 2" 25.4 mm-50.8 mmStaple Size: 16 GuageStaple Capacity :92L-shaped Nail Length Range:1-1/2" - 2"Â 38.1 mm-50.8 mmL-shaped Nail Size: 15-1/2 L-shaped Nail Capacity:100Air Inlet:1/4 inch NPT 6.35 mmAir Consumption:4.5 CFM 4.5 CFMPackage Includes: Carrying Case 2 in 1 Flooring Cleat Nailer / StaplerMallet Safety GlassesAir Tool Oil Base PlateS3 Hex KeyS4 Hex KeyS5 Hex KeyWrench-SpecialInstructionÂ Manual

Godd value for the price

2008-07-18
Saw this stapler , read the reviews, bought it. Worth every penny that I saved! Works just as well as the expensive models for a lot less.I have used the Bostich stapler in the past, and this one is just as good.Don't buy the staples that they recommend though (box of 5,000). They keep jamming and misfiring. Spend a little more on a better quality staple.

Worked perfectly

2008-07-13
The delivery time was excellent and the tool worked flawlessly. I used 2 inch "L" nails and put down 180 sq ft of 3/4" hickory and 130 sq ft of 3/4" oak. The case is impressive too.

Great product

2008-06-21
This is an excellent product. I have used it to install 1200 sf of maple hardwood flooring and is has performed without a problem. The price is great and the product is good.

Great Tool

2008-04-19
Item did not have an issue except with the Grizzly Staples (Which curl up in bizzare ways). Went to HD and bought their stuff and went through everything just fine - The unit works with out changing a thing with staples and cleats. Did I say I love it. The case is great also. I am never renting again