Straight Finish
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 16 Gauge 2 Straight Collated STAINLESS Finish Nails $24.99 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 6m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 902000 FR Paslode Cordless Straight Finish Nailer $184.77 Time Remaining: 13h 29m Buy It Now for only: $203.25 |
 16 Gauge 1 1 2 Straight Stainless Steel Finish Nails $21.99 Time Remaining: 8d 21h 59m Buy It Now for only: $21.99 |
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 16 Gauge 2 Straight Collated Finish Nails Finishing Nails $16.99 Time Remaining: 10d 21h 1m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 Grip Fast Variety Pack 4000 ct 16 Gauge Straight Finish 4 Different Nail Sizes $24.49 Time Remaining: 23d 3h 46m Buy It Now for only: $24.49 |
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 1Cs2 16 Ga Straight Finish Nails DeWaltSencoBostitchPaslodePorter Cable $96.00 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 42m Buy It Now for only: $96.00 |
 Paslode T250S F16 Straight Finish Nailer 16 Gauge $139.00 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 25m Buy It Now for only: $139.00 |
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 SENCO 16 Gauge x 1 1 2 in Straight Strip Finish Nails 700 pk A401509 NEW $14.98 Time Remaining: 16d 12h 15m Buy It Now for only: $14.98 |
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 2 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nails DeWaltSencoBostitchPaslodePorter Cable $8.80 Time Remaining: 22h 49m Buy It Now for only: $8.80 |
 2 1 216 Gauge Straight Finish Nails DeWaltSencoBostitchPaslodePorter Cable $10.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 26m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 4 boxes 12000 total brads 13 8 Straight Finish Brads BT1335B $30.00 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 32m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
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 1 1 2 16 Ga Straight Finish Nails DeWaltSencoBostitchPaslodePorter Cable $7.50 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 26m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 |
 3000 Stanley Bostitch 1 Straight Finish Brads BT1309B $4.50 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 46m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
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 SENCO 16 Gauge x 2 1 2 in Straight Strip Finish Nails 700 pk A402509 NEW $16.98 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 20m Buy It Now for only: $16.98 |
 1 1 4 16 Ga Straight Finish Nails DeWaltSencoBostitchPaslodePorter Cable $6.20 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 10m Buy It Now for only: $6.20 |
 NEW Paslode 650285 F16 2 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nail $11.49 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 22m Buy It Now for only: $11.49 |
 1Cs1 1 216Ga Straight Finish Nails DeWaltSencoBostitchPaslodePorter Cable $84.00 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 47m Buy It Now for only: $84.00 |
 1Cs1 3 416Ga Straight Finish Nails DeWaltSencoBostitchPaslodePorter Cable $94.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 47m Buy It Now for only: $94.00 |
 LOT OF 3 BOXES 1 1 432mm 16 Ga Straight Finish Nails 2500 EACH BOX $19.99 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 35m |
 SENCO 16 Gauge x 1 3 4 in Straight Strip Finish Nails 700 pk A401759 NEW $14.98 Time Remaining: 11d 2h 15m Buy It Now for only: $14.98 |
 3 4 16 Ga Straight Finish Nails DeWaltSencoBostitchPaslodePorter Cable $4.50 Time Remaining: 4h 11m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 NEW Paslode 650283 F16 1 1 2 16 Gauge Straight Finish $8.99 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 22m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 NEW Paslode 650284 F16 1 3 4 16 Gauge Straight Finish $9.99 Time Remaining: 15d 19h 20m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 2 Stainless Steel 16 Ga Straight Finish Trim Nailer Nails Fit PaslodeBostitch $37.04 Time Remaining: 12d 13m Buy It Now for only: $37.04 |
 NuMax 3 pc Finish Nailer Kit Includes 16ga Straight Nailer 18ga 1 1 4 $129.99 Time Remaining: 10h 56m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
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 1 Case 2 1 2 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nails DeWaltSencoBostitchPaslodeGrex $102.50 Time Remaining: 12h 34m Buy It Now for only: $102.50 |
 NEW Paslode 650287 F16 2 1 2 16 Gauge Straight Finish $13.99 Time Remaining: 13d 22h 52m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 SENCO 16 Gauge x 2 in Straight Strip Finish Nails 700 pk A402009 NEW $14.98 Time Remaining: 19d 12h 17m Buy It Now for only: $14.98 |
 2 16 Ga Straight Finish Trim Nailer Nails PaslodeBostitchSencoHitachi 30000 $93.09 Time Remaining: 15d 3h 31m Buy It Now for only: $93.09 |
 SENCO 16 Gauge x 1 1 4 in Straight Strip Finish Nails 1200 pk A401259 NEW $18.98 Time Remaining: 9d 10h 18m Buy It Now for only: $18.98 |
 2 1 2 Stainless 16 gauge Straight Finish Nail 2500 box $51.00 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 58m Buy It Now for only: $51.00 |
 NEW Paslode 650282 F16 1 1 4 16 Gauge Straight Finish $7.49 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 22m Buy It Now for only: $7.49 |
 Paslode 1 3 4 16 gauge Straight Finish Nails $9.97 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 20m |
 Stanley BT1350B Straight Finish Brads Brown Heads 2in x 18 gauge Metal $11.80 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 3m Buy It Now for only: $11.80 |
 1Cs1 1 416Ga Straight Finish Nails DeWaltSencoBostitchPaslodePorter Cable $81.00 Time Remaining: 5h 6m Buy It Now for only: $81.00 |
 Hitachi Cordless Gas Finish Nailer 16 Gauge Straight $299.99 Time Remaining: 17d 21h 56m Buy It Now for only: $299.99 |
 DEWALT DC616K XRP 1 1 4 Inch 2 1 2 Inch 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nailer Kit $315.00 Time Remaining: 12d 20h 53m Buy It Now for only: $315.00 |
 2 1 2 16 Ga Straight Finish Trim Nails PaslodeSencoBostitchDewalt 10 Boxes $90.24 Time Remaining: 15d 4h 53m Buy It Now for only: $90.24 |
 Bostitch 2000 Pack 1 3 4 Straight Finish Brads Nails $24.00 Time Remaining: 28d 37m Buy It Now for only: $24.00 |
 Concrete Finishing Trowel Straight Wood Handle 6126 $2.94 Time Remaining: 10d 8h 3m Buy It Now for only: $2.94 |
 1 1 2 Stainless 16 gauge Straight Finish Nail 2500 box $39.00 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 56m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 2 Stainless 16 gauge Straight Finish Nail 2500 box $48.00 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 57m Buy It Now for only: $48.00 |
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 stiletto FH10S 10 oz Titanium Finish Hammer with Straight Handle $86.49 Time Remaining: 16d 21h 57m Buy It Now for only: $86.49 |
 6 Box Paslode Straight Finish Nails 1 1 41 23 4 2 21 2 $69.95 Time Remaining: 18d 4h 34m Buy It Now for only: $69.95 |
 2500 Count 2 1 2 Coated 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nails SB16 SB16 250 $27.37 Time Remaining: 11d 16h 55m Buy It Now for only: $27.37 |
Straight Finish
Understanding Finishing Sanders
A finishing sander is a power tool used to deliver a smooth, fine finish to materials. Generally called a block sander because of their square shape, these sanders provide a close and smooth finish while also delivering optimized corner access. Because the sander is square, finishing corners is far easier than with a sander with a circular base (an orbital sander, for example). Block sanders use standard size sandpaper sheets; this is advantageous for several reasons. Standard sandpaper is much easier to find and replace, and it doesn't require any trimming or shaping; this can save craftsmen both time and money. Random-orbit sanders are often lumped into the finishing sander category. They are smooth and quicker (a little rougher) than a block sander, but end results are not quite so polished. Orbital sanders require special circular sandpaper sheets, but the tool is generally quite inexpensive, so sandpaper costs are almost negligible. Ultimately, though it may take a bit more time to finish with a block sander, it removes less material with each pass and generally results in a much better, smoother and finer finish.
Maintaining finishing sanders is generally simple and straight forward. Block sanders and random orbit sanders each use backing pads to support their sandpaper sheets. As the tool is used the pad will gradually wear down until it needs to be replaced. It's good practice to check the pad every time you change the sandpaper. These backing pads are fairly simple and inexpensive to replace, so don't risk the quality of your materials or finish because of a worn out backing pad. You should also blow out the interior of the tool when changing the pad; dust and debris is the power tool's nemesis. As with all power tools, it is important to keep finishing sanders clean. A great deal of dust and debris is created when sanding, so it's important to blow out the tool after every use - periodically, at least. Taking good care of power tools isn't hard, so although these sanders are less expensive than some of the tools in the shop, they save craftsmen a lot of time and energy and deserve the same attention as our miter saws and routers.
With all sanders it's important to let the tool do most of the work for you. Don't push or pressure the tool too hard, this can result in an uneven finish or gnarly divots in the material. Rushing a finish job can quickly become a disaster, so be cautious and work with the rhythm of the tool. It takes only one moment to make a mistake while sanding, and hours to repair it. Remember to keep your sanders clean, and to appreciate the smooth and precise results a block sander will bring to your finished products.
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