Harbor Freight 2 in 1 Nailer Stapler Brad Nailer Crown Stapler Air Tool Review

[@ModernDIYProjects]

In this video we take a look at the Harbor Freight, Central Pneumatic 2 in 1 Brad Nailer / Stapler. I show you what you get for the price, and how well it works. This is a great gun for the price for doing finishing work. It is not a framing nailer or anything heavy like that. It is pretty much the same as the Banks brand that Harbor Freight has introduced recently but costs a whole lot less. If you are looking for a budget friendly brad nailer / stapler, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

[@johndoe-zk1yu]

are there any compatible brands of staples and nails?

[@felicialacy4936]

How much oil to put in it

[@ModernDIYProjects]

@@felicialacy4936 Two or three drops. No more or you'll make a mess as it will shoot out all over.

[@YesThatPrettyGirL]

I had been hesitant for YEARS to get an air nailer. Mainly bcuz off right shoulder that has had multiple rotator cuff surgeries. Even after two years of physical therapy, I still have weakness. NEVERTHELESS, today I got brave. Got mine today for $19.99. It is EXTREMELY LIGHT! Now, off I go.😁 THANK YOU!!!

[@nadepeace4844]

I like how people waste hours writing complain about issue and he fixed it in 10 seconds, lower the pressure :D ... Nice review , getting one tomorrow.

[@salazam]

That's an odd thing to like.

[@michaelandcolinspop]

I bought one of these last August when I needed a compressor and it works very well. I’ve fixed all sorts of things around the house. I found it perfect for molding and, surprisingly, rebuilding the latticework on top of my fence. Without this nailer, I wouldn’t have been able to do the job. With it, I rebuilt lattice on seven panels in two days. Like just about everyone else, I learned the hard way about leaving plunger marks on molding. Lowering the pressure to between 40-60 psi on pine solved that. On some oak, it didn’t leave a mark at 90 psi. Very, very good tool for the money, IMO.

[@charlescoyle433]

Thank you for the very descriptive review. Bought this nailer several years ago but rarely use it. Today needed it for stapling. . Could not figure how to load the staples. Attempted to load the same way as for brads. The manual instructions for loading staples were not easy for me to understand. There were no illustrations. Did a search on KZbin and found your video. Greatly appreciated seeing you load staples, placing them through the top slot in the magazine. My project was then completed very quickly. Great review of the Harbor Freight 2 in 1 Nailer Stapler. Mine is about 3 years old and continues to work very well.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Glad I could help!

[@paulsmith9341]

I got one about 20 years ago! Still works great!

[@mmstephen69]

Thank you! Been trying to load staples and couldn't figure it out. Other videos kept showing to lie on channel. First time using an air tool!

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Glad I could help!

[@jdreynolds29]

I have 3 of those 2n1 from HF. I love them and for only like$16 cant go wrong. Over 2 yrs of remodel work and 0 jams 0 misfires

[@patriciavelazquez1010]

Thank you very much for showing me how to load the staples and nails, good job.

[@hjboots]

Direct and to the point, Great video for those of us not familiar with the 18 gauge Nailer & Stapler gun. Ajusting air pressure is an important part of any air tool one uses. Again great demonstration.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Thank you 🤝

[@thetvbaby83]

Just picked one up, ìm gonna fix some trim in the house and put together some bird feeders and houses with my kids. Awesome review 👏

[@donpoole8617]

I've owned one of these for years. Paid maybe $17. I've had to do a little adjustment a few times, but what a deal. A fine tool. One hint, though, don't buy your fasteners at H-F. Get the better ones from HD, Lowes or your local hardware.

[@frankie5233]

I am happy with the product and you did a great job reviewing the product. Thanks!

[@ramtrev8215]

Thanks for the video. Just got one today, HF had a special spend 49 dollars and get this for 5. I am glad I got it!

[@ModernDIYProjects]

That is exactly how I got mine. It's a great deal if you can wait for this special and buy 2 tools at the same time. Let us know how it works out for you.

[@RZLAND]

Thanks for the info. I bought one of these last week, but I noticed mine didn't come with the oil. Went back to HF and none of the boxes had the oil so I bought a small tube for a few bucks. Can't wait to try it.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Maybe They discontinued including the oil to save a buck.

[@FahimibnDawud]

@@ModernDIYProjects Yea mine didn't include it either.. I checked all of the boxes too lol. I just bought a bottle there cuz I wasn't sure if I could use my compressor oil at the time.

[@nelsonfernandez7473]

Thank first of all for your time in making a very helpful video, I own a boat trailer that needs to be recarpet, the wood beam are 10 footer hard wood ,is the 18 Guage staples good for the carpet ,and of course the staples have to be stainless steel ,will that gun do the job thank you sir for your time

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Glad I could help. I believe that the nailer should do the work you need. Since you are working with a hard wood all I would suggest is that you may need to increase the air output to give it a greater punch. At 40PSI it's find to avoid divets, but with carpeting you should not have that issue so higher PSI will be fine.

[@OmarJace]

I'm working on car upholstery. Does this take 5/32 crown staples? If not, any recommendations on one that does ? Thanks

[@ModernDIYProjects]

I don't have any 5/32 staples to trial fit in mine, but it may take it. If it doesn't you have 90 to return it with no problems.

[@lindamiller8080]

Had a hard time the first day using this gun. divots, jamming shooting two at once shooting every other one , shooting through all scraps into the work bench. Thank you for this video make sense to lower psi 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@zachary_attackery]

what PSI did you use? I got mine at 70 and it still leaves giant divots. I've been firing nails thru an old credit card to minimize divots but I still get them

[@johnlong9534]

I bought a used one of these but it leaves about a quarter of an inch of the nail sticking above the wood. How do you adjust the nail depth?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Increase the air pressure just like I did in the video. This unit does not have a height adjustment.

[@ATCRyderX]

I got one of these for like $5-$10 for spending however much & haven't messed with it since I bought it...then I do...and realize they didn't include any oil! Hardly an issue but still. They included the "Put oil in or...ELSE" tag - thank goodness.

[@FahimibnDawud]

Yep me too! Lol.. got it hope and went for my compressor oil but nope, just went back the next day and grabbed the small bottle.

[@PeterSodhi]

Excellent review and looks like great value for money

[@thetvbaby83]

The 5 buck coupon is this weekend, I bought a bunch of stuff last week ugh!

[@ModernDIYProjects]

I know the feeling all too well! 🤦‍♂️

[@CraigPuzzleBooks]

Excellent review! I want a screaming deal at $5!

[@wyosundancer]

Surprisingly good for the cost. Using this with the PVC quarter round moulding it set the nail well, but did not blow it through the PVC.

[@johnnyjimj]

Adjusting the pressure is the secret to get these working properly for the materials you're nailing. I just wish it incorporated an on-tool pressure regulator 😉

[@Ask-Jesus-for-the-Holy-Spirit]

I have found that setting the air pressure to 38 psi does not leave marks on soft wood using nails. On mine 38 to 60 psi is the best for both nails and staples depending on the wood being pushed thru. Air temps play a part of the air pressure setting also.

[@spicemasterii6775]

This video is featured on HF product page Great review. Just got one of these.

[@rhdtv2002]

Mine broke in the middle of flooring work..had it for a few years..worked well when I used it. Trying a new Dewalt which seems just as good..

[@scottbecker4474]

I found that angling the tool 10 degrees to the left eliminated the divot left when shooting brad nails, regardless of air pressure.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Yes that makes perfect sense because you're lifting the part of the head that isn't hitting the nail. The problem is that the head is made for staples and causes damage only when sinking nails.

[@TheEnergyball]

I've been happy with my unit. Got it about a year ago but it broke today. Will have to figure out if it can be repaired or just replaced. I haven't been able to figure out how to load staples...am I missing something?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Remember they do put this on sale for $19 or less sometimes so the repair costs may be more expensive than a new one. If you are going to throw it away, consider sending it to me and I'll tear it apart on video for all to enjoy. 👍

[@TheEnergyball]

@@ModernDIYProjects that's a good purpose. If it came to it, I also have a Black & Decker sander that still works but in a strange way that is not normal. I'm not interested in fixing it but if you enjoy breaking down to understand the problem I could send that too.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

@@TheEnergyball That sounds good. I enjoy breaking things down and also sharing knowledge with others, so people can learn from my mistakes. If you decide to do that send me an email and I'll give you all the details when you are ready.

[@rea8755]

What kind of oil is it? Thank you for the video!

[@ModernDIYProjects]

It doesn't specify anywhere what type of oil it is. I think it is the same oil HF sells for compressor oil. As an alternative, I suggest using Marvel Mystery oil for lubricating air tools. Have used it for decades with no troubles.

[@rea8755]

@@ModernDIYProjects cool thanks so much.

[@eNeVeFamily]

It's a must have...

[@josephfriday2661]

Finally solved the “dibit” problem. I wish I saw this film earlier.

[@jogamma2333]

How do you clear a staple jam!!!

[@ModernDIYProjects]

The manual has a very good explanation with pictures. If you don't have the manual go to the HF website and they have a PDF you can download. Much better than me explaining it here.

[@joaodelima8292]

hi i have a problem with air floud adjust broke i like to know if can be repair or replaced only used for 1 month and half i had since last year . thanks big man

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Do you mean the air flow direction knob at the top of the unit? I would think you can reattach that with glue, epoxy or a screw to keep it in place.

[@Motor-City_Ben-Diesel]

Holy shit I wish they had that $5 sale still that’s a hell of a deal.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

They do have that same sale every blue moon. Be sure to subscribe and you will know when they have the next sale because I'll make a video about it.

[@deanlol]

Would this work for wood lap siding?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Yes it would.

[@julesbruchez-outperformtra2020]

I must be loading wrong because I cannot get the nails to come out. It’s shooting but no nail. I will play around with it more. Is there a special grove for nails?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

The holder tray has a devider in the middle. Make sure you put the nails on the side closest to you. Staples are supposed to stradle the devider. Otherwise open the head using the spring on the front and see if there is an obstruction or jam of some sort. Worst case, return it and get a new one.

[@61mhall]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. THANKS MUCH!!!

[@rubbermallet3873]

👌very sharp review boss and i'll get one of those 18 ga braiders/ nailers one of these days👍👍👍👍👍

[@rrryder]

Great video. Quite informative

[@robviolin1]

Great review 👍

[@jimvincent9605]

Well I have the same tool and I constantly have to unjam it and slide out the magazine and slam it back in there to get it to you fire probably one out of every five nails. It didn't always behave like that but it does now maybe it's the oil but I was thinking maybe it's the nails manufacturing maybe the glue is tougher or something I don't know does anybody have any feedback on this?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Probably needs a good oiling. But I will say that the quality of the nails can be a possibility. If they are not cut right they can cause jams also.

[@giannie89]

Do you know if the staples will go into siding with this gun?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

The staples will go into anything, all you need to do is adjust the pressure to the thickness of the material you are working with.

[@douglasflores1462]

Can I use an air tank instead of a compressor? That kind of metal tank that you fill with air using a car tires compressor. Thanks in advance.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Yes, absolutely. Any method that will give it the air supply that it needs is fine.

[@mlacher100]

Great video

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Thanks!

[@sshapiro5843]

Thanks man!

[@solisjon59]

Can I use 1/2 staple and nail with the gun it call for5/8 but would like to see if that’s passable

[@ModernDIYProjects]

I don't see why not.

[@kyongb786]

You are great 👍

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Thank you!

[@shawngleason1345]

Read the manual there's a knob on the top to adjust the tool

[@khaledali-jr7nb]

Can you show us your air compressor?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Sure. I have an entire video about my compressor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2mrZ4mYbZt7bLM

[@coburn_karma]

Just viewed your recent HF coupon video and came to see your review on this item. I can't justify buying it at full price because I didn't have any use for it until recently. $5 bucks for spending $50 seems very reasonable. Also, do you think the 2x4 underneath the particle board prevented the staple from seating flush? Just an observation. Either way, for $5 I will pick one up tomorrow. Thanks for the great reviews.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Yes, you are correct about why the nails didn't seat properly. 1- The air pressure needs to be adjusted for best results for each job. 2- When you have multiple pieces of wood stacked together you will get a bounce effect. That will prevent the nails from going all the way through. I didn't want to mess up my bench so I had to do the video that way. But in a real world scenario, you would not have that problem.

[@taumax]

Do you also recommend buying brad nails at HF?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Not really. I say to get them anywhere that is convenient for you. It's just a slice of metal so anyone is good.

[@taumax]

@@ModernDIYProjects well, let me ask it this way. Would you recommend against buying brad nails from HF? They are much cheaper there, so I was wondering if the quality is good enough.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

They are OK nails. You may get a few more jams, misfires, or bent nails but if the price is low enough compared to other places you may want to put up with it. Some things for example sanding paper, I say to stay away from because it clogs up so easily you just waste too much. It comes out costing more than at Home Depot because you will buy more. Nails are just metal so it can't be too horrible. Test out one box before you make a decision to buy more.

[@benwaballs8800]

You do not lose air pressure unless there is a leak, a good canister will not say full unless the full length of the hose is filled too!

[@JustinRiley1987]

Now they are 35 bucks before coupons!! :/ i need one of these, maybe i can find one used of CL or FB marketplace.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Yeah, HF prices keep going up!

[@FahimibnDawud]

They go on sale sometimes still.. although I still paid about 24 for mine.

[@luperodriguez7534]

I returned mine. It wouldn't fire. I was going to replace it with another only to find out that they're doing away with this model. I ended up getting my money back. Now I have to wait for the next upgrade.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Makes sense since I made that review like 4 years ago. Took them a long time to update up this model.

[@cornelbuckley]

You neglected to mention the purpose of, or demonstrate the "adjustment wheel" (air deflector) at the top of the air gun?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Yes I did, at 4:25. I don't know how much more detail that feature deserves.

[@DougKoper]

SOLD

[@jackjkantrowitz50kantrowit12]

Another great video. Does it bump shoot also ?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Great question! Sadly no, there is no bump shot for this one. At least mine wont do it.

[@FahimibnDawud]

Shhhhhhhh... the ATF will come kill your dog and slap your wife if you mention anything about "bump firing"!

[@israelfernandez4525]

It's funny when you start reading in Spanish when on the other side it's in English lol . Well prices now is going up I just bought my today for $30 in Fl .

[@kyles5258]

Wow $22... $35 today...

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Yeah, prices keep going up.

[@SOLDOZER]

When you did the first nail you can see a nail go flying through the air.

[@clarkede]

Yes, I saw the nail to flying as well at about the 13:13 time. This is a great example of why you should use eye protection (which I'm not really good at).

[@621ELECTRONICS]

That was just a spark from the striker piece ramming into the nail, the nail itself did not go flying, the nail went into the wood as it was supposed to. Nailer’s occasionally spark from the steel to steel impact as it moves hard / fast. Even using a regular hammer and hitting a nail with it, you can get a spark sometimes. Google "nail gun sparks", and I'm sure you will see it is quite normal. Any nail gun I've used does this sometimes.

[@mrantone916]

Travel trailer roof rot repair?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Are you asking if you can repair the roof rot on a travel trailer with this nailer? The answer is Yes, as long as you are using finished nails or staples no longer than the maximum this nailer can hold, then it should work fine for you.

[@mrantone916]

@@ModernDIYProjects Yea , i have a 2 yr old 17' clipper already water in the front corner seams, and roof is already rotting . 😖🤬 Warranty wont cover it , when i bought it they were hyphing 10 yr roof warranty ,. B.S. !!

[@johncgonzales4338]

The gun that uses both nail and staple leaves too big of a hole. If you don't mind 1/4 " putty or paint grade. .

[@ModernDIYProjects]

I show in the video how to eliminate that hole or divet.

[@RepTalez]

I have one and it's great for staples, but not so great for brads. I like to sink brads right below he surface and since the brads and staples use the same plunger, it leaves a staple size dent in the wood. My other Brad nailer only leaves a dent the size of the nail head.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Do what I did in the video and try reducing the air pressure to 40 psi. That should solve your problem.

[@pegeggeggleston4315]

Hi, I just watched your video and it was fabulous. I'm interested in tackling some wooden decorating ideas. KZbin is like heaven on earth for great ideas. And so I have been looking at tools. But I never want to pay very much, since I have lots of things I like to do. Tee Hee. I think I have this HF Nailer/Stapler in my future. Great instruction on how to use and just what the Dr ordred. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. Be safe. Love PegEgg

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@black328is]

The length of the hose is not going to make much of a pressure difference for a tool that uses so little air. Ask anyone who uses small contractor sized compressor. A longer hose works better than long extension cord.

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Mine just quit on me. Blowing all the air out of the vent. Barely used.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Try putting some Mystery oil in it and let is sit for a while. See if you can get the seals to swell up again. The seals have probably shrunk or cracked just sitting around. Put the oil in and blow air through the gun to get the oil to spread out, then wait and see what happens later.

[@georgerajacic993]

Central pneumatic nail gun 47612

[@wrthomas69]

$5? HOW, listed for $35 on website, bought one anyway to replace a 18 year old bostitch. It will do the trick for this home owner, btw, there was no lubricating oil or wrench in my package, maybe that's not included any more.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

HF used to run a sale every so few months that if you spent $50 or more you could get another tool for only $5 more. That sale hasn't happened this year at all.

[@LuisReyes-jv7sx]

Buen dia tengo una clabadora calibre23 no se como ponerle los clavos

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Todos se abren igual, delisando la parte abajo. Mira en el video como lo hago.

[@danosmore9454]

Wait I paid full price and they didn't put the oil who do I have to cut for this lmao

[@rufiorufioo]

Lets be honest for $30 can't complain if you get one project out of it 🤣 People amaze me when buying a cheap tool how they complain about this and that. You get what you pay for people!

[@bobross9321]

Well now that Biden got in mine was $34.00 and I didn't get any oil. But, all in all I'm happy with it. Thanks for the lesson, these instructions are useless.

[@bobross9321]

Let me define my post. When I said these instructions are useless, I meant the ones that came with the tool! Your's were spot on!!