The Portamatic 421 Hammerhead 2 pneumatic nailer from Porta-Nails is designed to give flooring pros versatility and durability. Weighing in at 13 lbs., the Hammerhead 2 is designed for face nailing and angle nailing a variety of hardwood tongue-and-groove flooring. The mallet-activated tool drives nails from 1 3/16” up to 2” with an operating pressure of 95–115 psi. The air chamber provides rapid cycling from the 200-nail magazine and the oil-less operating system ensures no drops or stains on the wood. Accessory pads and shoes (sold separately) allow for quick changes to accommodate different flooring thicknesses and materials.
This is an excerpt from “Power to the People,” our annual compilation of top new power tools for 2017 in the February/March issue.