Used in today’s modern carpentry, intricate woodworking and little metalwork, the hammer got a major image overhaul in the form of electric nail gun. Now resembles the gun more than the hammer, it operates mainly based on pneumatics technology. Listed below are some of the best options you can consider when making a purchase:

• Arrow Fastener Heavy Duty Electric Nail Gun.
  

  This nail gun is ideal for small projects. Its compact form eliminates the need for compressors, hoses and brad nailers. But aside from having the nails that come with it- pre-painted in brown or white and thus eliminating the need for filling the nail holes with putty, this gun offers little use when it comes to heavy duty works. It lacks the force to completely drive a nail all the way through even in soft woods so any user will still have to use the hammer. Also, it seems that Arrow Fastener Heavy Duty Electric Nail Gun ‘s safety feature on the firing mechanism prevents it from firing if the gun is not perpendicular to the work angle. The short cord also doesn’t help it in any case but these flaws are to be expected in a nail gun that’s as light as this one.

• Porter Cable Finish Nailer/Brad Nailer/Stapler Compressor Combo Kit.

  

  As the name suggests, this is a combination of different tools in a more compact form. As anyone can see, this is also made for portability although this is somewhat bigger than the others. Sturdy and lightweight, the performance of this nailer is anything but light. Thanks to its above average 150 psi max pressure rating, it means more force and more work done in a shorter amount of time. Other features of the Porter Cable Finish Nailer/Brad Nailer/Stapler Compressor Combo Kit include:

  • 120 volt electric unit
  • Internal piston catch
  • Rear exhaust
  • Maintenance-free

• SENCO Cordless18 Gauge 2-1/8-in Brad Nailer.

  

  This nailer has one cool feature that makes it stand out: it has a built-in LED light. It means working in the dark doesn’t have to daunt anyone using the SENCO 18V Cordless18 Gauge 2-1/8-in Brad Nailer. While a bit bulky on the side, users who have tested this tool praise it for its versatility especially in working in limited spaces. While a bit on the costly side, you can’t get another cordless nail gun that tops this in terms of precision, power and portability.

•  DEWALT 15-Gauge 34 Degree Angled Finish Nailer.

  

  In terms of consistency in nail penetration, this nailer has almost no equal. Works perfectly well for both soft and hard joints. This is as close to production quality as possible that it hardly merits its home improvement label. It also provides users easy access to the nosepiece for easy removal of jammed nails. Impact resistant, laden with enough safety features to be used by beginners. The battery operated DEWALT 1-1/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 15-Gauge 34 Degree Angled Finish Nailer is perfect for hobbyists but also packs enough punch to be used on heavy duty works.

• Duo-Fast Carpet Pro 20-Gauge Electric Stapler.  

  

  This is another semi-portable tool and classified as heavy-duty fastener. It is used mainly by furniture maker or upholstery shops. It has a nickel-plated magazine that guarantees it will not collect dirt or lint. It also has a 14 AWG all-weather cord. This is one of the lighter staplers out there. This one only weighs 4.3 pounds. For most works that will require you to use heavy duty electric stapler, you can’t go wrong with Duo-Fast Carpet Pro 20-Gauge Electric Stapler.

Whatever the type of modern carpentry work or home improvement project that you undertake, the electric nail gun deserves to be one of your trusted item in your toolset.