Manufacturer | Prime Global Products, Inc. |
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Part Number | SFL618 |
Item Weight | 16.06 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 16.73 x 22.76 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | SFL618 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Grey |
Style | Flooring Nailers |
Material | High strength and lightweight aluminum body and heat treated steel parts |
Power Source | Air Powered |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Capacity Description | Full Strip |
Measurement System | Imperial |
Included Components | Pneumatic 3-in-1 15.5 and 16 Gauge 2" Flooring Nailer and Stapler; Long Reach Fiberglass Mallet with a Padded Grip; (2) Interchangeable Base Plates; Air Tool Oil; Adjustment Tools |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Covered by NuMax’s 1 Year Limited Tool Warranty and 30 Day Wearable Parts Warranty |
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NuMax SFL618 Pneumatic 3-in-1 15.5-Gauge and 16-Gauge 2" Flooring Nailer / Stapler with Flooring Mallet and Interchangeable Base Plates, Grey
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Brand | NuMax |
Color | Grey |
Material | High strength and lightweight aluminum body and heat treated steel parts |
Product Dimensions | 16.73"L x 3.5"W |
Style | Flooring Nailers |
About this item
- Construction Applications: Perfect for the installation of tongue and groove hardwood flooring
- 3-in-1 Flooring Nailer / Stapler: Multi-purpose design allows nailing and stapling with just one tool, saving time and money (16 gauge T-cleats and L-cleats, and 15.5 gauge 1/2" crown staples from 1-1/2" – 2" L for all three types of fasteners)
- Built to Last: High strength and lightweight aluminum body and heat treated steel parts result in a durable pneumatic tool resistant to damage
- Semi-Quick Jam Release: Upgraded to allow faster access to the drive blade in the event of a jammed fastener
- Ergonomic Handle: Reduces fatigue and provides ease of operation during long shifts
- (2) Interchangeable No Mar Base Plates: Protect even finished flooring surfaces from damage, easily change to allow working on 1/2" – 3/4" flooring
- Included: Long reach fiberglass mallet with padded grip
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Easy to remove | — | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Versatility | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | 3 PLUS | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | 3 PLUS |
style | Flooring Nailers | Modern | Flooring Nailer | Flooring Nailer with Case | Modern |
capacity name | Full Strip | — | Full Strip | Full Strip | Full Strip |
operation mode | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
material | High strength and lightweight aluminum body and heat treated steel parts | Aluminum, Alloy Steel, Rubber | Aluminum body with heat-treated steel parts | High strength and lightweight aluminum body, anodized aluminum magazine, and heat treated steel parts | Aluminum, Alloy Steel, Rubber |
weight | 7.3 kilograms | — | 11.46 pounds | 11.46 pounds | 3.5 pounds |
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Heavy Duty but Yet Lightweight and Utilitarian
The NuMax SFL618 Pneumatic 3-in-1 15.5-Gauge and 16-Gauge 2" Flooring Nailer and Stapler is lightweight power tool can be used to finish your projects or repairs as it features an aluminum body, ergonomic comfort grip handle, replaceable base plate and 3-in-1 design that allows you to easily switch between T-cleats, L-cleats and staples for maximum functionality.
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This tool by NuMax can be used in various applications around home such as upholstery, insulation, screen repair, woodworking projects, fencing and repairs. This tool is also extremely safe to be used as it comes in a die cast aluminum body and a quick release for clearing jams.
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ASIN | B0032JTDPE |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #28,406 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #1 in Power Flooring Nailers |
Date First Available | January 18, 2010 |
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The NuMax SFL618 Pneumatic 3-in-1 15.5-Gauge and 16-Gauge 2" Flooring Nailer / Stapler with Flooring Mallet and Interchangeable Base Plates is ideal for the installation of tongue and groove hardwood flooring. A 3-in-1 multi-purpose magazine allows both nailing and stapling with just one tool, saving time and money. This durable and lightweight air powered flooring nailer / stapler features a semi-quick jam release and an ergonomic handle. Two interchangeable no mar base plates protect even finished flooring surfaces from damage, ensuring professional results for DIYers tackling home improvement and repair projects as well as construction contractors at the jobsite. The Pneumatic 3-in-1 15.5-Gauge and 16-Gauge 2" Flooring Nailer / Stapler includes a long reach fiberglass mallet with padded grip, and is covered by NuMax's 1 Year Limited Tool Warranty and 30 Day Wearable Parts Warranty.
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, appearance and performance of the floor nailer. For example, they mention it's a reliable workhorse, it gets the job done easily and that it looks professional. They like the performance, value, and jamming. That said, some complain about the durability and grip. For instance, they say the handle breaks easily and the rubber grip slipped off.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the stapler. They mention that it works well, it performs flawlessly, and it is truly useful. Some customers also mention that the product has some safety issues.
"...It loads easily, fires consistently and aligns quickly...." Read more
"...I had zero problems or misfires with this gun after laying 150 sq feet of flooring...." Read more
"...They also provided a quality (and truly useful and durable) multi-purpose rubber mallet. Don't be afraid to hammer with this thing...." Read more
"...Installed approx 350 sq ft with this nailer and it did the job just fine. Perfect for DIY." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the flooring nail/staple gun. They say it's well-built, inexpensive, and a great value for the money. Customers also mention that it'll last for a long time and is cheaper than contractor tools.
"...It's cheaper than renting if you'll keep the gun for more than 2 days (and you probably will:) Plus I think it's a good idea to have it handy if..." Read more
"...use the basics, and maintain the nailer, which seems really well-built for the price. The body is solid and has a decent heft to it...." Read more
"...An outstanding tool at an excellent price, it gets my absolute highest recommendation all around." Read more
"PROS: Low Price VersatileCONS: Can Leave Black Marks ?OK - I'm struggling to come up with a real problem...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the stapler. They say it's well made, solid, and a reliable workhorse. Customers also appreciate the chrome assembly tool, hex wrenches, and oil that come with the tool. They mention that the cleats are thicker and go in with less chance of failure. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of this floor nailer.
"...The mallet was surprising good quality and was solidly constructed...." Read more
"...The area to which you attach the compressor is built well, solid and (as do most) comes with a dust cover to use when the nailer isn't attached to a..." Read more
"...and believe in good tools and surprisingly this is the best floor nailer I’ve ever used. It also never jammed once...." Read more
"...The instructions were easy to read and follow. The unit is well made and has no problems with sticking of the plunger or with jamming...." Read more
Customers find the use of the nailer to be easy. They mention that it works great the whole time, and didn't misfire once. They appreciate the ease of assembly, with no fuss and no drama. The instructions are well presented, and the loading is simple. The product does a great job installing hardwoods, and it takes very little to fire the cleats.
"...It loads easily, fires consistently and aligns quickly...." Read more
"...Ease of use - Very easy! I like it better than the Bosch I had originally rented...." Read more
"...Instructions were well presented and it was easy to clear the jam...." Read more
"...4. Its faster because its lighter and taller.5. It takes very little to fire the Cleats I had to remind the help that they have to use the 3-..." Read more
Customers like the jamming of the stapler. They mention that it sets the nails nicely and has never jammed once.
"...It also never jammed once. And for the price I can buy a brand new one for every job and have a back up. You will not be disappointed." Read more
"...So far not a single jam and I'm in my second box of nails. This is a great tool." Read more
"...Installed a TON of oak flooring and it has never jammed once...." Read more
"The nailer works well. It jammed a couple times, but with the Alen wrenches included it was easy to clear...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the floor nailer. They mention that it's well designed, solidly built, and has a nice mallet. The tool works great and ensures the floor looks professionally installed. Customers also say that the tool is a pleasure to use and that the floor turned out great.
"...The floor turned out great and now I own a floor nailer for the next time!..." Read more
"...Today we finished the flooring, and it looks perfect and the tool did not even jam once we used cleats and staples." Read more
"The nail gun worked perfectly right out of the box. Made my floor look pro level stuff made all the slightly warped board go straight and when set..." Read more
"...Solidly built, well designed, and would highly recommend...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the grip of the stapler. They mention that the rubber piece around the handle is sliding off with all the pressure. The grip also keeps creeping up the handle. Some customers also mention that it's hard and time consuming to remove the rubber handle.
"...; the thin tubular rubber grip on the floor nailer handle would slide out of place, it wasn't floppy or that noticeable, but I did repositioned it..." Read more
"...It didn't sit flat and had tendencies to fall over easily -- resulting in spilled oil. A simple cap would have resolved the spill issue...." Read more
"...Also, the rubber over the handle moves every time you fire it." Read more
"...One last thing, the rubber comes off the handle and there's no way to get it back on. I e-mailed the company about it and got NO response." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the stapler. They mention that the handle broke within the first five minutes, the staples broke, and the arm (casting) will break easily. The floor nailer broke on day two, and after three nails, the handle extension snapped in half. The boards tended to crack and the tongue cracks.
"...If the air pressure is too high, the tongue cracks. 75-80 lbs air pressure seems to be best for my flooring...." Read more
"...And I took me a while to figure out that the roof of the loading channel was bent, and was obstructing the top of the nails, not allowing them to..." Read more
"...Also the handle is not quite perfect ergonomically and the cheap rubber wrap started to walk off the handle as well...." Read more
"...Also the rubber mallet started to break down and tear. Contacted Numax via their website but didn't get a response...." Read more
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My issue is that there is no good indication that the magazine is empty or nearing empty. Maybe it's a result of my inexperience, but several times, I found myself plugging along only to find out that I had run out of nails 5-6 strikes ago... There were only two indications: 1. if I inspected the strike zone and didn't find a nail, and 2. the exhaust was about 15% louder. My solution was to put some blue painter's tape on the magazine where the pusher sits when there are only 5-10 nails left and load before it was empty. The magazine can actually hold upwards of 115 T-Heads at a time. That works pretty well.
There was one instance that I noticed where the nailer didn't fire a nail, even though it was well loaded and the striker cycled, but then the next shot, it put two nails in. One ended up in the tongue where I wanted it, and one below it, but out of the way enough that it didn't throw anything off. Because it didn't cause a problem, it is possible it did this more than once and I simply didn't notice, but there are no visible problems in the floor, so I'll hope for the best!
It would have cost me $30 per day to rent a similar nailer, and much as I tried, my 900+ sqft flooring project has taken longer than 4 days. I own this one for around $100 so, I win!
Nails/Cleats - I used the brand "PowerNail" from Home Depot, 1 1/2 inch L-Nail 16 gage Powercleats L 150-16. NOTE that they can ONLY be found in the tool rental department. $16 a box of 1,000. They are in a white box with black lettering and have an image of a flooring nail gun on the box.
Jams - only had one and it was very easy to remove the nail without any tools used to open gun. When I first began my project I rented a Bosch nailer from Home Depot and it jammed twice. Both times I had to take it to the store for them to fix it. The last time it took them 20 minutes to remove the nails so I left it there and bought this gun.
Air Compressor - I used one that I had bought on Amazon - Porter Cable 6 gallon set at 100 psi.
Ease of use - Very easy! I like it better than the Bosch I had originally rented.
About me - I'm a female novice daredevil when it comes to home improvement. I love to try my hand at things and save money! This was my first time at installing wood floors and found it to be a bigger project than I expected. It took me 8 solid 9 hour days to remove old carpet, nails, tacks etc and install nearly 1000 sq ft of bamboo - all by myself.
Tools I found really helpful to have handy before you start the project:
1. Crowbar - I used this remove goofed up boards and to push them tighter together along drywall.
2. Paint scraper ( I used this thing in more ways than you'd ever imagine)
3. table saw ( this is imperative!) You'll need to know how to use it safely so practice first. I had to buy one at the last minute and spent till 1 AM watching Utube videos on how to put it together and use it without loosing a finger. That's a serious piece of equipment! The reason you need is to cut or "rip" your wood flooring to fit around anything that sticks out in your room or hallway - like pillars, door openings, entrance halls etc. you'll also need it to cut around vent grids and for your final piece if it won't take a whole floor piece.
4. Safety glasses and ear plugs. Seriously, use them.
5. Garbage removal of old carpet and pad - I used a new franchise company called Bin There, Dump That! Great service at a reasonable price. I used a 4 yard dumpster for only $175.
I still need to figure out how to make my own transitions because the ones Lumber Liquidators and the big box stores don't have any that will work for my situations. That would actually be another tip I give the DIYer - think about and even buy a couple of transitions so you know how it fit with your situation before you start. There may be an alternative way to end your wood flooring as you approach the other surface.
Good luck on your install!!
This was my first wood floor installation and never used a different brand floor nailer for comparisons. I practiced about 6 nails on a scrap piece of flooring and landed at about 80 lbs for air pressure. I had zero problems or misfires with this gun after laying 150 sq feet of flooring. I ran the wood flooring at a 45° angle and I added oil to the nail gun every time I reloaded the L-nails or connected/disconnected the air hose. The default base plate is already set up for 3/4" wood and I never had any scratches on the wood surface. The mallet was surprising good quality and was solidly constructed. Because I was setting the floor at an angle, I had to blind nail a lot near the walls with my finishing nailer but that was not the fault of the NuMax. The floor turned out great and now I own a floor nailer for the next time!
My only two small issues; the thin tubular rubber grip on the floor nailer handle would slide out of place, it wasn't floppy or that noticeable, but I did repositioned it back in place a few times. Also, I had to add some friction tape to the smooth wood mallet handle because my hands were getting blisters from the smooth handle. Next time, I think I will cut the rubber handle grip off and replace it with friction tape.
I also purchased from Amazon:
• Bosititch FLN-200 2 inch L-Nails – I used about 1500 nails for 150 sq feet of flooring
• Welland 4 x 12 oak vent covers – I stained and finished to match my pre-finished flooring
• Porta-Nail 42260 flooring nail set – pricey at $20 but a must – used mostly on counter setting nails from my finishing gun when blind nailing and a couple of times with the NuMax when I ran below 80 lbs of pressure by accident.
I would highly recommend the NuMax SFL618 floor nailer and the other products mentioned.
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This tool is worth every penny! I had one misfire: the nail got stuck at the front. You just loosen up two screws (yes, the Allen wrenches also came with it), take out the front plate and you have access to the very front of the tool where the nail exits.
No air pressure regulator, but never had a blow through or under penetration.
Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2019