I used this tool, while installing Heart pine 3/4 " tongue and groove. Even with a pneumatic nail gun,with the air pressure turned all the way up ,some nails still had to be set with this tool.If you are laying really hardwood, Oak,Heart Pine etc.. and you are using a L or T nail this tool is a must have. It is well made and it works.
must have tool for installing hardwood floors:
Like the header says this is a must have tool if you install or plan on installing T&G hardwood flooring. there are times when the flooring "cleat" just does not set all the way, and it will need a little persuasion. This is just the tool to do it. I know some people who use a regular screwdriver for this task, but that is dangerous as most screwdrivers are made of hardned steel and are likly to chip and possibly cause injury to yourself, or someone else.
CP:
Porta-Nail Flooring Nail/Staple Setting Tool
This is a must have tool to set the nail in the hard word floor.
not so hot:
This flooring nail setting tool was admittedly handy, but it was actually unnecessary for setting the flooring cleats we used. In fact, we used a regular nail set quite often in our project when the cutter had the fancy tool and all the nailer had was a finish nail nail set. If money is no object, by all means, buy one. If you're doing a small project or want to do it on the cheap (my usual mode), then just use your nail set!
