Journal of Light Construction editors
spotted several tools at this year's
National Association of Home Builders
Atlanta show that are worth mentioning.
Ergonomic Nailer
Senco Fastening Systems (8485
Broadwell Rd., Cincinnati, OH
45244-1699; 800/543-4596) showed
off an ergonomic framing nailer. The
SN325+ will shoot 6d to 12d smooth
and ring shank commons, but weighs
in at a scant seven pounds (the same
weight as the SFN2C finish nailer). It
sports a shapely handle that is more
comfortable to hold. I particularly
like the recessed air nipple which
enables a full-length magazine (with
a slightly larger capacity than the old
SN325) to fit in narrow joist bays.
Subfloor Screwguns
ITW/Buildex (1349 West Bryn
Mawr Ave., Itasca, IL 60143;
708/595-3500) introduced a tool for
attaching