Cadex / Grex Brand Nailers (18 Gauge) Worth It?

[KDConst]

I agree the Omer is by far the best I have ever used.

 

[ben_r_]

Interesting response I got from Omer. I emailed them yesterday inquiring about their "lifetime warranty" I had read they once offered and here was the response:

Thanks for asking this question and providing Omer USA with a chance to respond.

First, let me say that I believe you will be quite pleased with both the performance and the durability of the 12.50 OMER bradder you are considering.

They are known to be substantially tougher by design, than so many of the Do IT Yourself Quality tools that are marketed by many "big name companies" in the tool business.  Please note that we do not aim for the segment of the market that is served most frequently by Big Box Store or light duty hobby type of tools that have become so commonplace.

In that Big Box Store context, the "meaning" of LIFETIME WARRANTY needs to be reviewed.  I recall that there was a marketing decision a few years back when Home Depot commenced their introduction of RIGID Air staplers and nailers.  To LAUNCH that line - they did in fact state that the tools they were selling - had a LIFETIME Warranty.  I believe this practice ended but you would need to check with them to be sure.

OMER's model 12.50 highly regarded & robust Italian made bradder is as rugged as any tool you will find of that type.  But before purchasing, please read over our parent company's GUARANTEE, which is attached for your consideration.

P.S.

In answer to your question regarding where to buy this Omer tool, please remember that you are welcome to place an order with OMER USA who will sell you OMER tools & fasteners directly if you reside within the United States.  We have separate Canadian distributors who handle the Omer line.

Send your purchase order to: Orders@OmerTools.com

ALSO

Nail Gun Depot - Amazon - StapleMania and quite a few other authorized inter-net based dealers have this particular tool model available on line every day.

Here is a LINK that will take you to one of them as a starting point:
https://tts-products.com/omer-12-50-18-gauge-brad-nailer-3-4-2-hd.html
Please call if I can provide further information to help you make a positive OMER buying decision.

Sincerely,

Chuck Hotze[/color]
Omer USA, Incorporated
Vice President - U.S. Market DevelopmentOmerTools@aol.com903.821.1966  (Mobile)[color=rgb(177, 39, 4) !important]

 

[wptski]

Interesting response I got from Omer. I emailed them yesterday inquiring about their "lifetime warranty" I had read they once offered and here was the response:

Thanks for asking this question and providing Omer USA with a chance to respond.

First, let me say that I believe you will be quite pleased with both the performance and the durability of the 12.50 OMER bradder you are considering.

They are known to be substantially tougher by design, than so many of the Do IT Yourself Quality tools that are marketed by many "big name companies" in the tool business.  Please note that we do not aim for the segment of the market that is served most frequently by Big Box Store or light duty hobby type of tools that have become so commonplace.

In that Big Box Store context, the "meaning" of LIFETIME WARRANTY needs to be reviewed.  I recall that there was a marketing decision a few years back when Home Depot commenced their introduction of RIGID Air staplers and nailers.  To LAUNCH that line - they did in fact state that the tools they were selling - had a LIFETIME Warranty.  I believe this practice ended but you would need to check with them to be sure.

OMER's model 12.50 highly regarded & robust Italian made bradder is as rugged as any tool you will find of that type.  But before purchasing, please read over our parent company's GUARANTEE, which is attached for your consideration.

P.S.

In answer to your question regarding where to buy this Omer tool, please remember that you are welcome to place an order with OMER USA who will sell you OMER tools & fasteners directly if you reside within the United States.  We have separate Canadian distributors who handle the Omer line.

Send your purchase order to: Orders@OmerTools.com

ALSO

Nail Gun Depot - Amazon - StapleMania and quite a few other authorized inter-net based dealers have this particular tool model available on line every day.

Here is a LINK that will take you to one of them as a starting point:
https://tts-products.com/omer-12-50-18-gauge-brad-nailer-3-4-2-hd.html
Please call if I can provide further information to help you make a positive OMER buying decision.

Sincerely,

Chuck Hotze[/color]
Omer USA, Incorporated
Vice President - U.S. Market DevelopmentOmerTools@aol.com903.821.1966  (Mobile)[color=rgb(177, 39, 4) !important]

Isn't that like many other?  Depends if you can afford to wait even when some manufacturers have many service centers like say DeWalt has.  I read of owners of Rigid tools having a problem with warranties because it has to be registered.

 

[rizzoa13]

To me that's legal mumbo jumbo. I'd try to search out owners of Omer tools that have had experiences with repairs and get their opinion. You might struggle though I dont think they break too often.

 

[justinh]

15 or 16 ga for trims? You better have lots of filler for those holes . I got myself an Omer 18ga and it's a heck of a machine. You can feel the difference in the way it's built and it's heft. Haven't had one problem with it and everything is easy to work on if you ever need to.

For 3/4"-5/8" trim nailed through drywall I use at minimum a 16g for base and crown.  15g gets used for trim when needed but is usually reserved for backers, doors, and exterior trim.  An 18g is enough for small colonial speed base, wood to wood fastening like the inside edge of casing or base around an unfinished built in but not much more than that.

 

[Jim Green]

Get an Omer. They are a step above the rest including grex( I'll duck now) and yes I have owned one didn't last on site. They are really built well and fire so solid. You won't regret the extra cost.

 

[glass1]

The issue with the smart point nailers is that skinny flimsy cheap plastic depth adjustment dial.

 

[glass1]

That being said most nailers in the 18 gauge have poor tips and cannot sink 2" nail properly. The Grex, cadex, and omer have good tips. If senior would put their tip design from their 21 and 23 gauge on their 18 that would be good. I find the nose too stiff on my paslode for fine stuff.

 

[semenza]

The issue with the smart point nailers is that skinny flimsy cheap plastic depth adjustment dial.

Yes, I agree on the depth dial. It is also not the easiest to turn. Depth dial on PC (at least the older ones) is much better. However I am also finding that with the Smart Point I almost never have it set to anything other than deepest.

Seth

 

[ben_r_]

Finally got a chance to use my Omer 12.50 today with my new California Air Tools compressor. VERY nice setup. The Omer sank every brad perfectly from 5/8" to 2" and the CAT compressor as quiet as they advertised. Love the Flexzilla hose and fittings and blow gun I got for it too. Im a happy camper and Im glad I decided to sell the DeWalt setup to upgrade to this.

Now Im thinking of picking up an Omer 23 gauge pinner and maybe a staple gun.