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Sometimes, a product is so well designed, so well made, and fulfills its function so beautifully, that it is a joy to own. While not one of these products, this one looks so capable and fails so completely that it enhances the experience of owning something that really does work. It comes in a terrific case that has little slots for all the brad sizes the gun can accommodate. The case has a slot for the instruction sheet and the gun fits so well, it's actually possible to get it back into the case. So, 5 stars to the case. In fact, opening the case and looking at this tool and the marvel of organization this setup is, I was confident that I could nail a thin strip of molding to a fence. But I couldn't. The nails wouldn't go through the 1/4 inch molding. Since the brads this thing shoots are so fragile, I had a hard time hammering them into the wood without bending them. What this thing did do well is hold the brads, keeping me from dropping them into the weeds; and setting them, keeping me from hammering my fingers. It also makes a great tool noise. I should have read the other reviews before buying this thing. I have no standards for workmanship, unless it's important enough for me to pay someone competent to do it. So, I'll keep this thing and use it. I'll just keep firing, hammering, and bending as many brads as it takes to hold something in place. If it really matters, I'll hire somebody who knows how to do it. Also, I'll already have the tool if I'm ever faced with the need to nail Jello to sheetrock. Comment (1) | Permalink | (Report this)