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MAKITA'S NEW 18 GAUGE NAILER PACKS POWER AND
PRECISION, YET WON'T SCRATCH WORK SURFACES

 
 

October 23, 2006 La Mirada , Calif. – Makita U.S.A. , Inc., manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools and accessories, is proud to announce the release of its new 18 Gauge 2” Brad Nailer Kit. The AF505 has an improved nose piece to drive brads precisely for all finish projects without scratching or damaging surfaces. This best-in-class finishing feature is combined with a “tool-less” depth adjustment to drive brads to the precise level on the wood's surface for clean and accurate work.

“This new 18 Gauge Brad Nailer packs plenty of power for work on baseboards, cabinets, furniture, and more,” said Susan Gibson, Makita Associate Residential Construction Product Manager. “With the improvements to the nose and the addition of bumpers, this won't leave marks on the work surface.”

The AF505 has a non-marring rubber nose piece to protect wood finish from tool recoil, as well as flank-mounted rubber bumpers to prevent scratches when the tool is laid on its side. In addition to these protective features, the nose piece guides the drive blade to precisely contact each brad, while the “tool-less” depth adjustment drives nails to the precise level on the wood's surface.

The spring-loaded magazine accommodates a range of 18 GA brad nails, from 5/8” to 2” long, while the dual nail reload indicator window alerts the user when to reload nails to avoid dry firing. To clear jammed nails more efficiently, the AF505 has a quick-release cam-lock to open the nail guide assembly. Other features include a sky hook clip, a rubber-covered hand grip for non-slip, comfortable contact, and a multi-directional exhaust port that rotates 360 degrees to direct exhaust air away from work.

The AF505 includes the 18 Gauge 2” Brad Nailer, oil supply, safety goggles, nose adaptor, and tool case.

Specifications

  AF505
Description 18 Gauge 2” Brad Nailer
Operating Air Pressure 60 – 115 PSI
Nail Size 5/8” – 2” (18 ga.)
Nail Capacity 100
Hose Fitting 1/4” NPT
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
10-1/4” x 2-1/2” x 9-3/8”
Net Weight 3.1 lbs.
Includes Tool, oil supply, safety goggles,
nose adaptor, tool case.
Suggested Retail $99.00

About Makita USA

Makita USA, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of over 450 professional, industrial quality power tools and has over 5,000 industrial accessories. Makita's LXT Lithium-Ion is backed by Makita's new three-year warranty and all other Makita tools are covered by a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship and may be serviced at any of our 25 factory service centers or by more than 1,000 authorized service centers nationwide. Makita USA, Inc's home office is located in La Mirada , California and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please contact us at 1-800-4-MAKITA (1-800-462-5482) or visit the website at makitatools.com.

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