But the new Craftsman features more nail-driving power, a better sight line to its tip, and a more comfortable handle. We reliably fired nails into soft wood up to 2.5 inches thick and oak up to 1.5.

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I’ve always wanted a powered nail gun to do rough carpentry. They’re expensive, but I feel I’ll get value out of it for all the projects I’ve got in my future. There are air- and gas ...