When I purchased this nailer, I couldn’t find any reviews on it. Reviews for other products of similar price were mixed. Many had loose bolts and shoddy mallets. I read the warranties for each item. The warranty for the Freeman was better than the other products, and Freeman products are made in the U.S. So, I decided to go with the Freeman. It took me a few planks to get the finesse of my swing down. If I hit the plank too hard, Freeman PFL618BR 3 in 1 would leave small dents in the side of it, but they are barely noticeable. Once I figured it out, it was smooth sailing with no dents. The Freeman is easy to use, easy to load, and the mallet is sturdy. I have not found any loose bolts yet. We have completed about 1/3 of our 1000 sqft project, and have not had any jams or issues yet. The nailer comes in a solid case with 3 allen wrenches, and two plates. I paid for regular shipping and actually received the item the next day. I am a handy woman and had no problems using it. We are laying 3-1/4″ wide 5/8″ thick Supreme Bamboo with it. I couldn’t be happier with the product and the outcome.I purchased the Freeman out of desperation and was skeptical at first. I couldn’t justify renting a nailer for two weeks, nor could I afford one at the “big box” stores for my 960 sq. ft. flooring project. I was not only impressed at the speed of delivery, but also in the quality packaging. I literally took it out of the box, oiled it, hooked it up and started nailing the 3/4″ red oak flooring (after reading the manual, of course). I used 2″ nailing cleats with fantastic success, and not one problem from the nailer throughout the entire project. I definitely recommend the Freeman PFL618BR!
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