Brad nailers - Product watch: keeping you on top of the latest tools and accessories

Tools of the Trade, Jan-Feb, 2003

The BT200K-2 and BT125K-2 oil-free brad nailers offer the highest power-to-weight ratio in the industry, says the maker, Stanley-Bostitch. The tools feature quiet rear exhaust and an open nose design with easy access to the drive channel for jam clearing. Model BT200K-2, shown here, is an 18-gauge 2-inch brad nailer that weighs 2.1 pounds and delivers 170 inch/pounds; model BT125K-2 is a 1.9-pound, 18-gauge 1 1/4-inch brad nailer with 145 inch/pounds of driving power. They retail for $79 to $119. For more information, contact Stanley-Bostitch, 800-782-6539; www.stanleybostitch.com. Circle #227.

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