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Title: Wouldn't work with solid Bamboo
Review: Silly me. I though all nailers allowed both 16 and 18 gauge cleats. Users recommend 18 gauge for solid 5/8 inch bamboo (Trillium) but manufacturer states either can be used. I tried 16 gauge and worked the compressor right up to 125lbs and it still wouldn't drive the cleats all the way in. I then bought the Bostitch MIIIFN on the advise from a Home Depot rep who told me it takes either. After the reading manual, it only takes the one Bostitch size which is 16 gauge. I tried it with the 16 gauge cleats. Using the recommended 3/8" NPT, it drove the cleat way into the boards at 90lbs. I adjusted and settled at 50 Lbs to drive the cleats to the proper depth, at or a hair below flush. The Bostitch worked flawlessly and is really really built well. I'm about to finsh the rest of the house in a 3/4" hand scraped oak and I'm sure the Bostitch will work great. It now comes with a set of shoes to accomodate most flooring thicknesses. I sold the Akuzuki.
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