Introduction to framing nail guns
Choosing the right nail gun can be overwhelming. Here’s everything you need to know in order to make an informed decision.
Compressors & Pneumatic Tools
Canadian Woodworking offers detailed product profiles and hands‑on reviews of compressors and pneumatic tools, helping you choose systems that deliver consistent power and efficiency.
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A super convenient air compressor, with ample air capacity, a fast recovery time, low noise level, light weight, and compact size.
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Miscellaneous Small Shop Air Tools
Round out your collection of small shop air tools by adding a sander and a spray gun for applying a finish. And to transfer compressed air to all your tools, we bring you up to speed on the different types of hoses on the market and let you know which one is right for you.
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The marketplace is full of 18-gauge brad nailers, but how do you know which one is right for you? Here we compare some of the common features such as weight, depth-of-drive control, trigger style, magazine construction, ease of jamb clearing, and also put all the nailers through a performance test.
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Pneumatic Pinners, Nailers and Staplers
While a pneumatic fastening tool isn’t a replacement for your hammer, it does provide a convenient and easy way to speed up the assembly process. Whether you’re making picture frames, installing moulding or trim work, assembling cabinetry, adding a bedroom, or building that much-longed-for workshop, one of these fastening tools will be your best friend.
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Small shop compressors 3 gallons and under
For a small shop there’s nothing like a compressor to give you that helping hand. Learn about the different small compressors on the market so you can decide which one is right for you.
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An air compressor is a convenient and versatile machine to have in the workshop. They’re great for working on furniture or cabinetry, and they’re just about indispensible when doing any kind of renovation work.
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Compact air compressors can power a range of tools, including pinners, nailers, staplers, drills, ratchets, and sprayers.
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Driving nails with a hammer has its time and place. But when you need to drive a lot of nails quickly and efficiently, there’s nothing quite like a pneumatic fastener.
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From framing a wall, to using tiny headless pins on a fine piece of furniture, compressed air drives a multitude of tools that make these tasks a breeze.
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At just 8.8 kg (19.5 lbs), this compressor is designed for portability, both in the shop and on the jobsite. It starts and runs with only 8 amps – eliminating the need to constantly reset breakers.
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The air compressor is a valuable addition to any woodworking shop.
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Air tools are becoming much more common in woodworking shops. We look at 11 popular models.
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