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Buyer's guide to pneumatic brad and finish nailers.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #55 1997 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 102

Buyer's guide to air-powered nailers.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #62 1998 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 42

Buyer's guide to air nailers.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #69 1999 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 46

Annual buyer's guide to brad and finish air nailers.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #76 Fall-Winter 1999 pg. 21

Selecting and using brad nailers.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #79 Apr 2000 pg. 43

Power nailing. A look at air nailers and staplers.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1986 (v.9#7) pg. 18

Nailing down the facts. What an air nailer can do for you and tips on selecting the appropriate model.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1998 (v.21#8) pg. 24

Shop test of the "Ammo Drive Tool" used for driving heavy steel pins into concrete.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #170 Feb 1976 (v.26#2) pg. 18

A look at two basic styles of trim nailers, brad and finish, and how to use them.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #343 Nov-Dec 1993 (v.43#10) pg. 18

Nail guns. Pneumatic nailers and staplers allow speed and precision not possible with hand nailing. What is available and tips on their use.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #15 Jun-Jul 1983 pg. 49
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #17 Oct-Nov 1983 pg. 6

Powder-actuated tools. How to fasten things to concrete or steel without using a drill or a hammer.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #21 Jun-Jul 1984 pg. 30

Finish nailers. An overview of the new models of air-powered (pneumatic) finish nailers. How they work, nails and magazines, selection, etc.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #47 Jun-Jul 1988 pg. 72

Framing nailers. A guide to selecting the right air-powered nailer for the work that you do.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #56 Oct-Nov 1989 pg. 52

Tip on using pads of silicone caulk to keep nail guns (and other tools) from sliding off a pitched roof.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #64 Dec 1990-Jan 1991 pg. 30

Tip on fabricating a carrying case for a framing nailer, accessories and supply of nails.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #76 Aug-Sep 1992 pg. 28

Tip on using a rubber tie down strap as a safety line for a pneumatic nailer.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #90 Aug-Sep 1994 pg. 32

Tip on regluing short strips of nails or staples into the longer strips needed for pneumatic nailers.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #91 Oct-Nov 1994 pg. 34

Nail-gun nosepiece made from garden hose helps protect work piece from marring and lets you adjust nail-setting depth.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #97 Aug-Sep 1995 pg. 30

Survey of finish nailers. New trim nailers are lighter, smaller and more powerful than ever. A comparison of fifteen 16-gauge nailers and eight 15-gauge nailers.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #98 Oct-Nov 1995 pg. 72

Survey of framing nailers. A review of 18 stick nailers, 6 coil nailers and two special nailers.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #105 Oct-Nov 1996 pg. 76

Framing with nail guns. Advice on proper maintenance and use to avoid injury.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #124 Jun-Jul 1999 pg. 74
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #125 Aug-Sep 1999 pg. 12
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #126 Oct-Nov 1999 pg. 8

Using pneumatic fastening tools. Advice on what is available in nail and staple guns.
FINE WOODWORKING #114 Sep-Oct 1995 pg. 43
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #115 Nov-Dec 1995 pg. 4
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #116 Jan-Feb 1996 pg. 4

How to use a powernailer.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Sep-Oct 1978 (v.3#5) pg. 91

Use test of the Desa Remington Power Hammer.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #619 Dec 1979 (v.75) pg. 67

Tips on renting and using air nailers.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1972 (v.200#4) pg. 112

Buyer's guide to selecting and using pneumatic finish nailers.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #78 May 1994 (v.13#6) pg. 82

Pneumatic fastening tools. A look at pinners, nailers and staplers. How to pick the right tool and at important features of each.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #95 Mar 1997 (v.17#1) pg. 54

A guide to powered brad nailers and staplers, including a comparison of 18 models.
WOOD MAGAZINE #66 Dec 1993 (v.10#9) pg. 30

Low-cost brad nailers. A product test of 11 models.
WOOD MAGAZINE #124 May-Jun 2000 (v.17#4) pg. 68

Selecting and using an air-powered brad nailer.
WORKBENCH Jun-Jul 1993 (v.49#3) pg. 59

Tip on correct alignment of a finish nailer in relation to the grain direction in order to prevent "shiners".
WORKBENCH #255 Sep-Oct 1999 (v.55#5) pg. 17

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