|
1 month. Refurb Porter Cable roofing nailer model RN175A comes without a user guide.Porter-Cable's web site support page link for "search for your manual" redirects to a site called servicenet.Servicenet is under construction with limited functionality.Isn't that sweet.Servicenet's reference to "new user registration link above" can not be implemented because there is no link to new user registration.A phone calls to Porter Cable's support line does offer the opportunity to leave a recorded message requesting a printed manual be mailed. But how long will it be before the Indonesian lady in the out-sourced fulfillment group deciphers my message, and the document arrives. Who knows.The lack of a downloadable manual warrants a one star for this product. 1 week.
In the time I have owned it I have used it for installing asphalt shingles, tar paper, aluminum drip end, vinyl siding, and vinyl trim pieces. The only negative I can see in this nail gun is that it does not have marks on the nose to indicate exactly where the nail will be placed. I don't think this is enough of a negative point to reduce this nail gun from its "5 star" status because I very easily solved the problem by making marks of my own with a silver colored permanent marker. I purchased this nail gun based on my previous experience with the quality of Porter-Cable pneumatic tools. This makes precise placement of the nail slightly difficult.
Aside from this one I own 4 other Porter-Cable nail guns, I have been very satisfied with all of them.This nailer is no disappointment. It has performed very well in all instances. It has ample power to drive 1.75" nails flush while performing roofing applications.The adjustable depth of drive also proves very useful while installing vinyl siding. Setting it to the minimum depth setting allows you to drive the nails into the nailing slots in siding while still leaving the 1/16" gap necessary to allow the siding to expand and contract under changes in temperature.While using this nailer I have never experienced a jammed nail, it has always performed flawlessly.
Cool.I've ordered refurbished Porter-Cable nail guns before and all have worked flawlessly. It did have the small bottle of oil with it. This one was wrapped in bubble wrap. Tool showed up the day before it was scheduled for delivery. Only downside with this one is that it did not come with a case. So far, no jams or problems, used on one roof. The other two I've ordered (from different vendors on Amazon) both came with plastic cases.
not reconditioned) on Amazon in early June which was being clearanced for just $160 (even had free shipping). For the price, I'm ahead after this project. Definately works better than the alternative of pre-drilling and hand-nailing. Was lucky enought to get a new one (i.e. I'm using it on a small project to put cement board siding on my garage.I've experienced some of the issues with having to finish some nails with hand-nailing, but I'm driving the max length 1-3/4" through a layer of cement. Overall meets expectations. Seems to be less of an issue when well lubricated, but still occurs.
I do find myself needing to adjust the depth of drive rather frequently, but I am wondering if that is not necessitated by factors such as variations in the composition of the roof decking and even external temperature fluctuations which can alter the nailing resistance of the shingles. (I especially appreciated the option of being able to easily select either the single sequential or contact actuation mode). The instructions regarding the direction in which the wheeled knob is turned to either increase or decrease the depth to which the nail can be driven is also erroneously reversed. I did use a major brand of nails just to avoid any potential problem that might possibly result from a "unknown" product.The Porter-Cable nailer is compact, easy to load and lightweight, making for comfortable extended periods of use. IMPORTANT; PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE RATING SHOULD BE FIVE STARS INSTEAD OF ONE.I purchased a refurbished version of this tool approximately ten months ago and have used it on several roofing jobs.
However this was not a great problem as the various features on the tool are well marked and self explanatory, making for rather effortless use. In all cases, the unit performed very well and with no misfires. One other factor might just be the fact that being a rather careful worker, I probably checked the depth to which the nails were being driven more often.Regarding that depth adjustment knob, I discovered an error in the manual which accompanied my tool. Additionaly, I have always found Porter=Cable/Delta to run an excellent customer hotline service which has always proven to be an added benefit in case one requires technical assistance. In the photograph which proports to show this feature, the trigger is mistakenly labeled as the adjustment knob.
|
May be eligible for FREE Shipping offer
