Brad Nailer

The Senco FinishPro 18 18-Gauge Brad Nailer: Minimizes fatigue with an ergonomic design. Has an operating pressure of 70 to 120 PSI. Features a heavy-duty design for exceptional durability. Uses an easy-open latch for quick loading.

The powerful 42XP can easily drive 2-1/2 inch nails into the hardest woods like white oak. View larger.

The FinishPro 18 can drive fasteners up to two inches in hardwood applications. View larger.

User-Friendly and Built to Last
The FinishPro boasts a heavy-duty body for exceptional durability, a rear exhaust that keeps oil and dust away from your work surface, and an adjustable depth of drive that drives staples to a consistent and controllable depth. There's also an easy-open latch for quicker, more efficient loading, a no-mar pad to prevent nicks, scratches, or other wear and tear from damaging your work surface and materials, and a secure, comfortable grip to guard against slipping. Measuring 10 x 9.1 inches (WxH), and weighing just 2.9 pounds, the FinishPro 18 fits comfortably in your hand for all-day control.

Versatile, Convenient Operation
Whether you're repairing furniture, mounting a chair rail, or fixing up vintage mirrors or wooden frames, the FinishPro's user-friendly features provide dependable versatility and flexibility. Both a convenient side load magazine and low load indicator ensure that you have the right amount of fasteners to complete each and every job without excessive interruptions. And a belt hook lets the tool go where you go, while a rear bumper offers an additional layer of protection for your work surface.

The FinishPro comes with a hex wrench, oil, fitting, and case. It is backed by a one-year warranty.

About Senco
For over 50 years, Senco Products, Inc. has provided high-quality products to make it easier for both professionals and remodelers to complete a wide variety of renovation, construction, and industry work. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with distributors worldwide, Senco is one of the leading manufacturers of pneumatic and powered fastening systems, as well as the fasteners they drive. Their tools boast superior workmanship and are used in a variety of industries, including home construction and remodeling, cabinet and furniture assembly, manufactured housing and industrial packaging.

What's in the Box
FinishPro 18 18-Gauge Brad Nailer, case, fitting, oil, and hex wrench.

I didn't notice anything obviously better between the Senco, Porter Cable, Bostitch, etc. But when you read the reviews, no one ever seems to be able to dislike a Senco nailer. Have you noticed this trend? So, this was enough reason for me to spend the few extra dollars on the Senco.

I must say that I am in no way disappointed with this nailer's performance. I put up baseboards around a 21x21 room with some funny angles, as well as casing on a couple doors. It always sunk that little 2" brad just right. No surprises at all. Never a jam. It didn't mar that pre-primed soft molding, either. I really felt this thing was on my side, trying to accomplish the same thing I was. One nice feature is the rear exhaust. The exhaust air comes out the back of the tool, just above the air inlet. Not much chance of staining your work with the oily discharge air.

The only complaint I can come up with is the way the cushion grip is designed. The grip is a cushy material that is wrapped around the body. But the material overlaps itself on the bottom side of the grip, near the trigger. It feels a little funny at first, and I wonder if it will forever remain stuck to itself, or if this will someday seperate and start peeling away. Oh well, I can't take points away for something I only fear will happen.

I definitely recommend this nailer to anyone in the market for one.

It is a descent gun, we have 75+ of them at work and they are descent except for a few very common problems.

1. If you have one of the first ones off the line the triggers have a tendency to not work correctly. The safety doesn't keep the gun from firing, so in other words you can pull the trigger and the gun will fire without pushing it against anything. There was a recall for the triggers, so I am assuming the more recently built ones are fixed.

2. We have had problems with the guns not setting the nails completely. It happens in about 10% of them. When the gun is pushed against the wood, the tip of the gun won't go all the way against it, doesn't matter if you have the depth set to the deepest setting. This can be fixed by grinding down the safey and the nose a little bit.

3. Sometimes the gun won't shoot a nail. It will fire, but the firing pin will go between the nails and the casing. I am not sure if it is the nails not sliding ahead far enough or something else. This could be the brand of nails.

But overall nothing that would keep me from buying another one.