| Air Tool Type
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Air Nailer
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| Compressor/Air Tool Features
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No Additional Features
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| Energy Type
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Air
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| Included
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No additional components or accessories are included
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| Loading type
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Individual
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| Maximum Fastener Size
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2 in
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| Minimum Fastener Size
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1 in
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| Minimum Recommended Air Delivery SCFM @ 90PSI
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3.0
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| Minimum Recommended Operating Pressure (psi)
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70
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| Nail Gauge
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NA / Other
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| Nailgun Angle
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45
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| Reconditioned
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No
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| Returnable
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90-Day
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| Tools Product Type
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Air Tool
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Model number: PowerPalm
Internet number (SKU): 203586632
Price: $163
Brand:
Availability: in stock
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Description
PowerPalm Pneumatic Hardwood Flooring Cleat Nailer - Product information
The Powernail PowerPalm is an essential flooring installation tool for both the Pro and DIYer. The PowerPalm is a pressure actuated pneumatic palm nailer for driving flooring cleats. This revolutionary tool allows you to blind nail starting rows, final rows and in tight spaces with both 18 gauge and 16 gauge L-style and T-style cleats. It is designed to aid in the fastening of a wide range of today’s tongue-and-groove flooring. Top nailing final rows used to be an inevitability. As the installer worked closer to the wall they would eventually run out of space for their nailer, yet more rows were needed to complete the floor. This is where Top Nailing came into play. Top nailing is the method of fastening the floor plank into the subfloor from its top surface. This method either left unsightly nail heads on the walking surface of the floor, or the installer would countersink and fill the holes. Either method left the floor with unflattering blemishes. The PowerPalm by Powernail virtually eliminates top nailing, while maintaining the integrity and aesthetic of your installation.The PowerPalm incorporates a minimally sized profile and specially engineered tip to fit into tight places and drive cleats into the nail pocket
- Virtually eliminates top nailing on both Hardwood and Engineered, Tongue and Groove flooring
- Will blind nail starting rows, final rows and in tight spaces
- Drives both 16-gauge and 18-gauge L-style and T-style Cleats (floor nails)
- Will countersink un-set cleats
- Specially designed tip is angled to fit into the nail pocket, magnetic to hold cleats securely and rotates to fit in tight spaces
- Fits in the palm of your hand
- Power Source: Pneumatic (air-powered)
- Pressure activated
- 1 year Manufacturer Warranty
Product reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jumbliah from
Why did I wait so long?
Nothing replaces the right tool for the job. I have wasted countless hours hand nailing in hard-to-reach places. Then I purchased this. I use Porta-Nails 2" T-cleats--this nailer had no problems with them whatsoever.
I did have to pre-drill my 3/4" aged Hickory planks to prevent bending, but that was not much of an inconvenience. This nailer set the nails perfectly both on angle into the tongue as well as in face nailing. 70-80-pound pressure is all I needed for the tool to set the nails.
With the rotating head, I was able to position the nailer to the extent that I could nail through the tongue up to the last row along the wall. Imagine only a single row being face nailed! Careful planning and you might have the face nail under the quarter round trim!
Just remember a drop of oil now and then. I also had to smack the tool on occasion to close the air valve (air would leak). Small and light, this tool packs a punch!
Date published: 2015-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
DIY from
This device is a great tool for blind nailing the floor board closest to the wall. My wife has us...This device is a great tool for blind nailing the floor board closest to the wall.
My wife has used this tool also.
Very easy to use.
Date published: 2017-12-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
stony from
great nailerthis nailer works very well for tongue an groove flooring. however it has very limited uses. I would recommend redesigning so you could replace the end and use with regular nails also.
Date published: 2014-12-26
Rated 1 out of
5
by
MRWOODS from
What was I thinking.I bought this for places where my Powernail 50P Flex won't reach. I can't express the frustration I had with this tool.
Wood: Hard maple
Cleat: 18g Powernail
PSI: Avg around 85-90
My Powernail 50P Flex works perfectly. Never had a problem with it. I assumed the Palm Nailer would take some practice, but I mangled about 10 cleats for every one that sank. By the time I was able to get them to sink pretty regularly the tool broke and spewed an oily mist all over my floor and walls. My guess is that it was the slow breaking of the tool (less hammer power) that initiated my successes. I was just starting to like the thing... No idea why it broke. I didn't get a chance to drive enough cleats to cause any ware and tear.
I tried various PSI, various speeds, various angles... all seemed equally bad. In the end I feel I had the most consistent success when I just went for it... keeping the shaft over the cleat as best I could. Some have suggesting gently letting the hammer pound it in, but as soon as the hammer touches that cleat it whacks it out of shape.
Anyway... people seem to like this... maybe I just got a bad one, because I can't imagine sinking cleats properly with this thing on a regular basis.
Date published: 2016-06-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Motorheadtim from
Power palm cleat nailerIf you are installing hardwood flooring this can be a great investment.
Just did 1600 sf of oak 3/4" prefinished flooring with a lot of confined areas hallways ,closets and nooks.it was a life saver.
A lot of people complained of bending the cleats It can and will happen just pre drill a pilot hole.
With that said I found I could drive a lot without drilling it was dependant on the piece of material hardness and if there was something like a subfloor screw underneath. Just remember unlike a flooring nailer you have support of shank while it is being driven
This you don't.
For the money since this is a glorified palm nailer it is overpriced concidering what it does, they should supply a kit bag or a blow mold case for it.
Date published: 2017-02-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Valuable toolAlmost returned power palm. The very first attempt worked! But the next 10 attempts failed. I was trying to force the tool to work but kept bending the cleats. So I decided to put in a 20 minute test the following day. Just by taking my time and putting minimal pressure on the cleat, the power palm began working most of the time. Now I'd say I have a 97% success rate! Works get in tight areas. I also found that using 1 1/2 inch L Cleats word best. Just take your time and make sure you wear eye protection.
Date published: 2017-08-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mark from
We used the PowerPalm cleat nailer to start placing our...We used the PowerPalm cleat nailer to start placing our hardwood floor along the wall where we couldn't use the regular floor nailer. It was very easy to use and it was much easier than drilling and hand nailing the 1st few rows. Would definitely recommend this product.
Date published: 2017-08-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lionsfan from
Once you get the hang of it this is a...Once you get the hang of it this is a great tool!
Date published: 2017-09-01
