Cadex CPB23.35 Reviews

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Category: Tools & Home Improvement
Brand: Cadex
Model: CPB23.35
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Cadex CPB23.35 Customer reviews

Cadex CPB23.35 Review by G. Smith

As mentioned by previous reviewers, the first thing that strikes you about this tool is the quality with which is has been built. Fit and finish is flawless. Additionally, right out of the box it was perfectly setting pins that are virtually invisible. If you do work with lots of smaller moldings, this is a must have tool. I debated for a while between this one or the CPB23.50. The primary difference between the two is the ability of the CPB23.50 to shoot pins up to 2" (for an extra hundred bucks). Ultimately I decided that if there was anything I was going to be doing that required a 2" pin, then it probably also needed to be larger than 23 gauge. I use this for pinning furniture trim moldings and picture frame pieces until the glue dries, pinning drawer bottoms so they don't rattle, and about a hundred other things I wouldn't have thought of before I bought one. The pins hold yet are almost invisible in the grain of many wood species even under a clear finish. If you are painting over the pins, you'll never have to use filler again because the paint will easily completely fill the small hole. The ability to shoot pins or slight headed brads puts the Cadex pinners ahead of all the competition (the Nikle also shoots brads but I was less impressed with it). I've seen some complaints about the lack of room around the dual trigger safety. I don't have large hands so it was not problem for me and the traditional type of nailer safety would be completely impractical with anything shooting fasteners this small. While this certainly isn't the cheapest pinner on the market, if you use one a lot, this may well be the best value. I wouldn't recommend spending the $200 if you'll only use it once then let it collect dust on a garage shelf but if you spend a lot of time in the wood shop, you won't be disappointed in this tool and you'll be surprised how often you find yourself reaching for it.

Cadex CPB23.35 Review by Woody "2000mustang" (MA)

I recently purchased this item to do some fine finish work on a cherry wood library. I have Porter Cable nailers and I thought they worked pretty well. This pinner/nailer is excellent. It's the difference between a Ford and a BMW. Beautiful took, all aluminum, light weight. Easy to clear a jam but it never jams. Also, very small so it is great for working in tight areas. Highly recommended and I will probably replace my Porter Cable nailer with the Cadex 2 1/2 version just because I don't want to use anything else anymore.

Cadex CPB23.35 Review by Brew (Minnesota)

Ok, it might seem dumb to call a pneumatic nail gun gorgeous, but when you pick up one of these pinners, you will understand. I have a couple lower priced pin nailers that teased me. When they worked, they were extremely handy and nice to have, but about half the time they would not set the pins, or would jamb. So I figured I would spend the money and pick up the Cadex.

First thing that jumped out at me was the overall quality of the gun. I am a professional and own multiples of every other gun. From framing guns, to roofers, siding, fine wire to 1" crown staplers, brad and finish nailers, heck even finish nailers specifically made to shoot in to metal studs and this gun is by far the highest quality gun I own.

So far I have a few hundred pins through the gun without a single jamb or without a single pin that wasn't completely sunk in to the wood. I have yet to try the new 23gauge slight head brads, but it is nice to know the Cadex can shoot these along with the headless pins.

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