Popular Mechanics - USA (2019-06)

▶ Load a fuel-gas cartridge and a pair of AAA batter-

ies into the Grex GCP650 nailer and slide the headless

pins into the glass-smooth aluminum magazine. When

you depress the nosepiece and pull the trigger, you

sink the pin into hardwood (even maple) or softwood,

almost without noise. $499 for tool only

▶ Ryobi’s compact cordless compressor is a marvel of industrial
design. Powered by the company’s 18-volt lithium battery, it can
power a finish air nailer, fill a tire, or blast debris with an air nozzle. It’s
compact and quiet, and its locking regulator keeps the pressure right
where you need it—up to 120 psi. Other pro-duty features on it are
a rugged steel rod hose wrap mounted on its front and heavy-gauge
tube steel handle and three robust rubber feet. $130 for tool only

RYOBI

BEST CORDLESS AIR COMPRESSOR

GREX

BEST NAILER

At only 14 pounds,

the Ryobi is perfect

for finish nailing.

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