Customer Reviews

Senco SFN40K 15-Gauge Finish Nailer with Case

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Excellant tool. Being a finish carpenter for a living I use the tool 8-10 hours a day, everyday. I have owned it three years without having to make any repairs at all. The angle definately is a must when nailing baseboards in the corners.Fasteners are relatively inexpensive compared to other brands.Beats Paslode handsdown.

While I don't use this tool all day every day like a finish carpenter might, there are several things about this gun that make it perfect for my fine woodworking use. Everything about this gun seems to help you make a tight, clean fastening whether on the bench or upside-down-inside a cabinet. Oil-less operation means no oil blown on a fine veneer that would foil a finish. The tools light weight belies the precisely controlled power available. Exact fastener depth control means no blow through, no hand setting - leaving the minimum hole to deal with for finish. The steep angle of the magazine allows difficult corners to be fastened easily. It is possible to save by buying a different brand. However, if you get paid for your labor and you plan on using this tool longer than 6 months I suggest that this is the most economical gun on the market.

Senco has long been recognized as the top manufacturer of pneumatic nailers. At least in the realm of finish nailers. The SFN 40 is no disappointment . I have used mine for several years now. I used the SFN 2b before that. I liked the old one but I like this one even more. We all love power. And this nailer has a lot to spare. It will sink 8 penny nails in hardwood all day long with no sign of stress. This doesn't mean it's a brute . The balance is perfect. Senco gives the user complete control. The drive adjustment is a joy to operate and it stays where you put it. The depth of drive remains consistent. The operation is typical senco. Soooo smooth ! You will love the oilless design. It will save you time when you're rolling out your tools . It will save you aggravation in work not ruined by oil stains. Don't worry about the durability of oilless. They last longer than many oiled designs. If you get a nail jam (Not likely)Just flip the easy clear lever on the nose of the tool and pull the nail out. Its that easy ! As others have said , the angled magazine is very nice. Many have tried to copy this nailer. Nobody has succeeded. Just use one next to a Porter cable, Bostich or paslode. It won't take very long and you too will see. This truly is the best you can buy. One more thing: the warranty is kind of strange. It covers all the normal things ,but Senco also covers "Acts of God". Like floods and other things . Unbelievable value!

I did alot of question asking and comparisons prior to purchasing my SENCO SFN40, and I made the right choice. This is a well made tool that is both powerful and refined. I know the new Bostitch gun is getting some good press, but I wasn't impressed. Compared to the SENCO it is lighter and their collated fasteners are pretty cool, but the tool seems cheaply made and has twice the recoil of the SENCO. Nailers can be pretty scary if you hit something hidden under the surface and the extra bounce from recoil is not something my fingers want to take part in. Also, Bostitich demonstrates their finish nailer going through wood into cinder block - this is a condition I dont encounter with my finish nailer; so that test was not particulary useful in my decisionmaking process. The other feature that Bostitch tauts is the adjustable exhaust port, it seemed like every time I went to fasten something the exhaust was blowing at me because I changed angles or hands. With the SENCO I just move my head left or right or worst case SENCO tells you how to rotate the vented top if necessary. The SENCO has good line of sight, feels solid, drives cleanly, the fastners are found all over my area, and the warranty is exceptional ( see Toolpig review ). My one gripe is that SENCO should include the restrictive trigger retro kit with the nailer, since most dealers stock only the production trigger. The pros ususally know - and they use SENCO !

This nailer is top notch. I like it because it shoots straight and will shoot different lengths of nails. I have tried other brands and keep going back to Senco. My oldest Senco nailer is 25 years old.

I visited my local air tools\fastener specialty shop. The owner, who offers Senco, PC, Accuset, Hitachi & Duo Fast let me audition all the above in the 15Gauge angled nailers. Spent about a half hour driving 2.5" nails in solid Oak board. Man, what an eye opener!! The bottom line was I purchased the SENCO SFN40! I found it possessed all of the best qualities of each of the others but performed at a higher level than most. Powerful but quiet, light weight with great balance, smooth consistent depths, easy wide range of depth adjustment and very low recoil. On top all that, it is an oil-less design! For those interested, I did more testing at home. It drove and counter sunk 2.5" fasteners into 2x8 Filipino Mahogany and 3 stacked 1 by Red Oak with out looking back. Due to the perceived quietness of the SFN40, I decided to measure decibel levels. At 1 meter from the exhaust I measured from 66db to 69db(15 fires). In comparison, my 18 gauge Brad Nailer spit out 82db to 86db(also 15 fires). The SFN40 is one quiet nailer! . I've read and heard that this was one of the best and my initial projects have confirmed that. I was orginally attracted to the Bostitch N62 but didn't care for their fastners and they were hard to find. Everybody carries the "Senco" style of fasteners! Anyway, my SFN40 is new but feel that it will give me great, long term service. Well worth a 30% higher price tag from the cheapest of the bunch(PC). Kudos to Senco for this fine product!

I'm a big PC fan. I originally purchased the PC 15ga angle nailer. I didn't even use it - just held it in my hand for a while to get the feel. I tried holding the nailer in various positions, such as over my head.

I decided after much consternation to send it back and go for the Senco and I'm quite happy with my decision. The PC is a great value but it is substantially heavier than the Senco. The Senco is, as such, more manuverable. It has plenty of power and appears to drive to a consistent depth. I have smaller hands and it fits my hands much better than the PC.

First project was a 14'6" 6-ply glue-laminated OSB (mini) beam. I used the nailer to reduce shear once the lamination was thick enough to shoot it. The SFN40 worked just like it was supposed to using 2 1/2 in nails.

I'm working on some cabinets now that required the finish nailer. This nailer is a treat for me to use. I don't care if the Bostich can drive through cinder block. That nailer doesn't have the test of time behind it. Further, Senco nails are readily available in my area. I'll stick with the proven winner.

I purchased my Senco SFN40 about 4 years ago. I also purchased their SLP20 18 gauge brad nailer. Prior to that time, I owned a Bostitch N60. As a trim carpenter, my nailers are used on a daily basis. Their Neverlube design eliminates oil exhaust spray and I don't have to be bothered toting oil around with me. Both nailers come in a durable plastic case. They are ergonomically designed for comfortable use all day long. The SFN40 has an adjustable depth of drive and is a dream for setting door jamb and base molding. I use only Senco brand nails in my gun and have not experienced any jams that were nail related. The Senco technical support staff is a pleasure to deal with and they stand behind their product. This gun is not cheap and you can probable buy a competitor's model two for one. However, if you are in the market for a quality nailer that will last a long time, then the SFN40 is the one to buy. Remember, "you get what you pay for".

I did much research on 15 gauge finish nailers for i would say several months before actually purchasing the sfn40. It really came down to the nailers that were light weight. I loved the feel of the new bostich 62 and the price was right. I also looked at the pc finish nailer but it didn't feel light enough. Now I know that bostich has a good rep, but I was also aware of Senco's rep. In addition to all the reveiws i read, I talked with many different finish contractors I know, and they liked the Senco. I figure, I'll put the info i read along with the info i recieved from the people that use them on a regular basis and make the call based on that. Thats why I chose the Senco. I recieved it in great condition, everything was there, and was very satisfied. I knew it was light weight from trying out my contractor friends. After I got it out of the box I hooked it all up and stacked three pieces of inch and 1/2 oak on top of each other and installed 2 1/2 inch nails in the gun. It drove them effortlessly and even set them. The only thing that I could improve upon if i were designing the gun is a directional arrow for the depth control. I just put a piece of masking tape on the side of the gun and wrote on it with an arrow pointing the way that is deeper. It was ... more than the bostich but i feel well worth the money. Buy it, use it, and you won't be disappointed.

Have had Porter Cable, Dewalt, Bostitch, Airy, Grizzly and Accuset nail guns. This one is the the best of the best. The PC angle finish weighs a ton, but basically works fine, although it blows a hole as big as my fist with each nail. The Dewalt angle finish is a total piece of junk. It double shoots, squirts oil and worst of all, does not sink nails. Too bad, as I have some great Dewalt tools. This Senco SFN40 works right, each shot, every shot. Almost NO double fires, and it always sinks the nail. And no oil spray (the PC gushes oil). It is quiet, precise, light and feels great in your hand. Takes standard nails and is a joy to use.

Definitely worth the cost. Period. The choice of more professionals.