Framing Nailer Starter Kit from Porter Cable
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006
If you’ve got a job coming up and need to buy a full set of pneumatics, Porter Cable wants to make it as easy as possible for you by offering a kit loaded with an 18 gauge brad nailer, a 16 gauge finish nailer, an 18 gauge stapler, and a .8 HP 6-gallon pancake compressor.
The compressor runs on 120 VAC, so you’ll need on-site power and an extension cord. The kit also comes with a canvas bag and weighs a grand total of just 34 lbs. Other accessories include a 40′ air hose with coupler and plug and 3,000 fasteners.
This is essentially a one-stop-shop option for the serious weekend warrior or small-job contractor, and it’s priced very reasonably at just $360 or so street. That price places this kit squarely in the DIYer’s court and pretty much eliminates any excuses for starting another job with just an old hammer and spring-stapler.
Finish Nailer/Brad Nailer/Stapler/Compressor Combo Kit [Porter Cable]
Street Pricing [Froogle]
When you’re building a staircase or deck, it’s difficult to get a good smooth finish on edges with a belt sander. You can always use the fixed spindle sander, but that takes a bit of planning. 
Delta and Porter Cable would like to help you figure out how to place their tools in your shop by offering their new online shop designer. According to Delta:
Woodworkers’ Journal, Delta, and Porter Cable have come together to offer a chance to win Norm’s (of New Yankee Workshop fame) shop. Well, sort of. In their words:
In honor of their 100th Anniversary (and to encourage you to sign up for their “Performance Crew” email list), Porter Cable is giving away “100 Porter Cable tools and accessories.” 
