Hardcore Tools® Pneumatic 2 in 1 Flooring Cleat Nailer / Stapler HARDWOOD FLOORING 1-1/2-Inch to 2-Inch
- Light weight die-cast aluminum body. 2 in 1 Flooring Cleat Nailer / Stapler. Colors may differ!
- Operates with any standard compressor using pressure of 60 to 100 psi.
- High-capacity magazine reduces reload time. Precisely drives staples at proper angle and depth.
- Non-marring adjustable base plates allows for 1/2 to 3/4 inch hardwood floor installation.
- We currently ONLY ship these TOOLS inside USA via fedex ground.
Product Description
Our high-speed hardwood flooring, 2 in 1 pneumatic (powered by air compressor) cleat nailer / stapler is designed to install tongue and groove flooring using 1″ to 2″ 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 bar
Maximum Operating Air Pressure: 100 PSI 7 bar
Staple Length Range: 1″ – 2″ 25.4 mm-50.8 mm
Staple Size: 16 Guage
Staple Capacity :92
L-shaped Nail Length Range:1-1/2″ – 2″ 38.1 mm-50.8 mm
L-shaped Nail Size: 15-1/2
L-shaped Nail Capacity:100
Air Inlet:1/4 inch NPT 6.35 mm
Air Consumption:4.5 CFM 4.5 CFM
Package Includes:
Carrying Case
2 in 1 Flooring Cleat Nailer / Stapler
Mallet
Safety Glasses
Air Tool Oil
Base Plate
S3 Hex Key
S4 Hex Key
S5 Hex Key
Wrench-Special
Instruction Manual… More >>
I recently purchased the Hard Core floor nailer based on posted reviews and was not disappointed. The pictures really don’t show this is a big tool and well built. I used the nailer to install 3/4″ walnut flooring using Bostitch 2″ staples and it only mis-fired once trying to push 2 staples through at the same time. I would attribute this to the manufacture of the staple and not the tool. Jamb was easily cleared and it never missed a beat again. The instruction manual stated it used 16 gauge staples and I had trouble finding that size. In fact it uses 15.5 gauge with 1/2″ crown and Home Depot had what I needed. Excellent quality tool and the price is right. If your looking I would recommend this item without reservation.
I am half way into a 1200 sq. ft. hardwood floor job…3/4 inch alder…Has not even misfired! Could not pass up the price…I can do the floor as I have time and not have to worry about rental fees.
I did my first floor with this tool. I have two more to do. It is a massive and well built tool. It came with everything I needed to get it working. I shot the L shaped nails purchased from Home Depot and it never miss or partially fired. I ran the tool off a small Craftsman air compressor. It’s the one with the small tank about the size of a long two liter bottle. It kept up fine and the tool worked well with it. Highly recommended for the price.
I researched these things a long time but didn’t want to pay the price for a named brand one as I wouldn’t have used the same amount of time as a professional. Just for your information, I came across a lot of people warning against the ones that look like the handle is small and held on with two U bolts as they leak after awhile.
This is a top notch product, very easy to use, set up for 3/4 in. flooring right out of the box. Much better piece than the junk I was renting. Just wish i had ordered sooner, and included the 2 inch staples. The 2 inch cleat or ‘L’ nails worked fine with the ‘rough’ sawmill oak underlayment but, staples always hold better. By the way I was installing 1200 sf of 3/4 in. prefinish oak flooring over the rough lumber. Very pleased with this tool. Joel Townsend Tn.
I laid down 24 boxes of Bruce 3/4″ oak planking with this and 2″ Grizzly asian staples. It never truly jammed, but sometimes when I was tired and inattentive, the staples would curl up. Came set up for 3/4″, still I had to adjust the tongue for the Bruce boards, tho easy. Mallet head loosened, had to be glued.
It never had a problem on the “last nail”, maybe because of staples. Just makes a different sound when empty. Put your foot on the side plate, firm steady swing, harder when the plank is a little bowed. Consistently accurate driving- but too shallow if you don’t swing hard enough. Only big problem is not being able to put down planks close to wall. Have to face nail and/or glue those. It would be great to have another trigger to staple without the mallet.
Why rent? This is a good machine. Hard to imagine doing it manually.