I recently got a 15-gauge finish nailer and absolutely love using it, but my need for it is pretty infrequent—maybe just for doing some trim work once in a while. I've come across comments where people mentioned having to send their nailers back for a nitrogen recharge every year, which makes me a bit uneasy. Should I consider returning it and just stick with my trusty pneumatic nailer? I've been using a Bostitch 16-gauge for a decade now without needing any parts replaced since it's oilless. What's everyone's take on this?
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I think it really depends on how much you're using it. Some people I know send theirs in once a year after heavy use, but others with lighter usage seem to be okay for longer. It's good to know that your Bostitch has held up so well over the years!
From my experience, if you use your nailer a lot, then you might run into warrantied issues more often. But for someone who doesn't use it daily, like you mentioned, it might not even be a problem. I've seen folks go for months without having to send theirs in because they're not using it too frequently.
Honestly, that's a good question! But I can tell you, you don't necessarily need to send them back to recharge. There are plenty of videos online showing how to recharge them yourself, and you just need a compressor—no nitrogen needed. This could be a game-changer depending on your use case!