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5 Comments

1. A Reviewer
   Posted October 30, 2002 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

   Satisfied with my bammer

   I have used my bammer extensively for 3 years now. Probably gone through 20 fuel cells with no problems. Only problem has been sometimes the fuel cells leak. This is solved by oiling the rubber cell seal to keep it supple. I love the freedom my bammer gives me. No lugging around an air compressor just to do a 10 minute job. No air hoses to sort out. The bammer is so versatile I have even installed wood flooring with it. Too bad Porter Cable discontinued it. All they had to do was beef it up a little design-wise.

2. A Reviewer
   Posted August 22, 2003 at 12:52 pm | Permalink

   Bammer with fuel cell

   Just borrowed a friends Porter Cable “Bammer” and loved it. The fuel cell concept works great, no air compressor, or battery pack. For the homeowner or do-it-yourselfer, it is great. It has been discontinued, but is still available new, and used; fuel cells are available here. We bought a “Bammer” of our own; didn’t want to give the borrowed one back.

3. A Reviewer
   Posted May 26, 2004 at 5:31 pm | Permalink

   This is a very worthwhile tool!

   These fuel cells are great! They are a great value for the benefit they afford: namely portable power nailing without a compressor. The only drawback I have found to these fuel cells is that you must remove them if you will not be using your Bammer for an extended period of days/weeks. If you do not, all of the fuel will slowly seep out and your fuel cell will be empty when you next need it!

   And speaking of the nail gun itself, I have owned a Porter-Cable “Bammer” for about three years now and I remain well pleased with its performance. I am a do-it-yourselfer primarily using the nailer for basic home remodeling and woodworking in my garage shop. I have used mine to hang all types of moldings and casings throughout my house and friends’ houses, as well as to attach moldings to furniture projects in the shop. The worst “problem” I have ever had with this nail gun is a feed/jam, which was easily cleared (it has only happened once or twice).

   Bottom Line: If you read and follow the instructions, and take your time with this tool, I see no reason why you cannot have as much success with it as I have.

4. A Reviewer
   Posted February 25, 2006 at 4:02 pm | Permalink

   bammer fuel cell

   good price at amazon for these. Haven’t found them for less.
   
   I’ve had some lose most of the fuel–so the other reviewer who
   
   suggested oiling the top seal may be right–I’m trying it. Also remove the cell if you don’t expect to use it for a while.
   
   They also carry the staples for the bammer.
   

5. A Reviewer
   Posted November 20, 2006 at 10:13 pm | Permalink

   Great concept – wish it worked a bit better

   I needed an affordable nail gun and wanted a lightweight and cordless one. I came across the bammer in researching nail guns. Ended up buying a used one, and then having a problem buying the fuel cells. Finally Amazon is stocking them again.

   The tool is a great concept, but I find that it misfires about 20% of the time; more prone to misfire with longer nails. Other than that, the tool is terrific – portable, lightweight, etc. A terrific concept. Just wish it did not misfire – shoots 2x nails, or does not sink the nails when it misfires. But when it works, it’s the greatest idea in nail guns.