DOS' NOT HAVE GROVE/SLOT CUTT OUT TO WRAP AROUND STAPLE .IT NO MORE THENE A FANCY POUNCH.THINK ABOUT IT HOW IS IT GOING TO HOLD ITSELF ON THE STAPLE?MAY BE SOME ONE PACKED THE WROUNG ONES IN PACGEAGE? T/U WESTLEY DOZIER.
Works as Advertised:
This is very hard. The important thing about that is that even if you mis-hit the nail, this will not mar or change its tip shape. I used it extensively while putting down about 400 sq ft of floor and it worked flawlessly, better than a regular round awl. I would recommend for L-shaped flooring nails.
expensive:
This was designed to fit the nail head but often slips and damages the floor. I ended up using my finishing nail setting tool instead and surprisingly that worked better. The finishing nail setting tool has tiny round tip with groove instead of this flat screw driver looking tip. That groove helped to prevent slipping when I apply with a hammer. I initially thought the round tip could ruin the nail head or puncture or leave round impression on the hardwood material but this wasn't the case. I paid three... more info
Not quite a "must have" for flooring installation:
I purchased this after having little success with other types of punches to set the occasional nail that wouldn't go all the way in (mostly due to operator error). Overall, it was very helpful for nails that only needed to be set 1/4" or less. I guess a regular screwdriver would do the trick as well, and for a lot cheaper. I would say if you are installing a lot of flooring, get one. For the weekend warrior only doing a room or so, use something you already have. The price just doesn't warrant buying it for... more info
