Review of the PIN138 Nailer From Porter Cable

The Porter Cable PIN138 reviews all say the same thing. Without doubt this nailgun is good enough to cope with any carpentry job. This pneumatic tool can be used for detailed work, for example crown molding. Thanks t it's high capacity magazine you'll have little cause to stop when you don't otherwise need to.

It takes 23 gauge nails, the gun will take slight head as well as headless pin nails in lengths in the range 5/8-inch to 1-3/8-inch nails. And unlike other similar tools, it will adjust automatically for different length of pin, which will save you time and effort. The side-loading magazine will hold up to 130 nails.

The Porter Cable PIN138 nail gun is built from aluminum which means that it weighs just 2.2 pounds. And the handy belt clip gives you simple access to your nailgun just when you need it. The thin nose and removable non-marring head will make sure that you can get into tight work spaces, without you damaging the surface of your wood.

The PIN138 nailgun comes with 2000 pin nails to get you started, as well as a cap, wrench, and even a carrying case.

Mick in Florida, US says this about his PIN38:

“Purchased this for some finish work. Found it to provide predictable and consistent performance. It is well balanced, easy to set the pin on target, and worked well with 3/4 inch oak stock without difficulty. I have since found other uses, especially for cabinet building to help with glue setting. The headless pins have a good holding power so the set up time has significantly been reduced. But back to the nailer...the positioning of the safety trigger is well placed and fits well for larger hands. Loading is easy, the pins align in the magazine with no effort and so far it has not jammed once. I have used over 3,000 pins. I like that it does not require oiling so that there is less chance of staining the wood's finish.

The protection tip works well and I have not had a problem with leaving marks, even on very soft woods. While I do enjoy all my tools, this is one of the tools that I really look forward to getting out and using. It is one of the tools I consider fun to use and now looking at how I do my detail wood working differently. It gives me more time creating and less time waiting. The finish product looks the same, just a whole lot faster. No regrets on this tool decision!”

To finish off, Porter Cable PIN 138 review - perfect for detailed woodworking jobs like decorative molding and the such. At a very inexpensive price, and being maintenance free makes it a good choice for the DIY or professional contractor. And that it will take such a comprehensive range of pin lengths adds great flexibility to this light weight nailgun. The high capacity cartridge and the rubber grip will ensure that you will make quick work of any task you take on.