Pneumatic 3-in-1 16-Gauge and 18-Gauge 2-1/2" Finish Nailer / Stapler

The sun was dipping below the horizon, casting an orange glow over our sprawling campsite in the dense forest. Me and my 99 friends—yes, exactly 99, a motley crew of adventure enthusiasts—had gathered for our annual “Wilderness Bash.” Laughter and campfire smoke filled the air, but the mood shifted when a guttural roar echoed through the trees. A massive gorilla, eyes glinting with primal fury, emerged from the underbrush, its hulking frame dwarfing our tents. Panic rippled through the group, but I clutched my NuMax SXL31 Pneumatic 3-in-1 16-Gauge and 18-Gauge 2-1/2” Nailer/Stapler, purchased for a steal at $81.99 from Amazon, and a plan sparked in my mind.This wasn’t just any tool. The NuMax SXL31, with its lightweight aluminum body and versatile 3-in-1 design, was my secret weapon. It could fire 16-gauge finish nails, 18-gauge brad nails, and 1/4” narrow crown staples, perfect for everything from cabinetry to, apparently, gorilla deterrence. I rallied my friends, who, despite their initial shock, were ready to follow my lead. “We’re not fighting to hurt it,” I shouted, “just to scare it off!” The gorilla snorted, pounding its chest, and we had no time to waste.I divided us into three squads: the Staple Squad, the Brad Brigade, and the Finish Nail Force. Each group loaded their assigned fasteners into spare NuMax SXL31s I’d brought (because who goes camping without backup nailers?). The Staple Squad, armed with 1/4” narrow crown staples from 5/8” to 1-5/8”, took the left flank, aiming to create a wall of intimidating pops. The Brad Brigade, with 18-gauge brad nails from 5/8” to 2”, circled right, ready to pepper the ground with precision shots to startle the beast. The Finish Nail Force, wielding 16-gauge finish nails up to 2-1/2”, held the center with me, tasked with delivering the heaviest hits to drive the gorilla back.As the gorilla charged, the Staple Squad unleashed a rapid-fire barrage, the staples snapping against nearby trees with a sound like firecrackers. The gorilla hesitated, confused by the noise. The Brad Brigade followed, their nails zipping into the dirt, kicking up dust clouds that made the beast cough and swipe at the air. My Finish Nail Force waited for the perfect moment. When the gorilla lunged toward our campfire, I adjusted the tool-free depth setting, aimed high, and fired a 2-1/2” finish nail into a thick branch above. It cracked and fell, startling the gorilla, which stumbled back.We kept up the pressure, coordinating our shots with the NuMax’s ergonomic grip and 360-degree exhaust keeping us clear of debris. The gorilla, overwhelmed by the cacophony and harmless but startling impacts, finally turned and fled into the forest, leaving us cheering. My $81.99 NuMax SXL31 had saved the day, proving its worth far beyond its price tag. As we rebuilt the campfire, my friends dubbed me the “Gorilla Tamer,” and I knew this story would be the highlight of every Wilderness Bash to come.

fantastic nailer.Make sure to put the 16ga on the 16ga side!! And same with 18ga, though it’s a different situation all together.Shop around all you like- but this price point can’t be beat for a 3 in 1. CANNOT BE BEAT.I’d buy another one if needed and if anyone I knew was looking for one, I’d gladly give them one also.For the price and versatility, I haven’t seen any competition.

Product arrived quickly, and works great!

Bought a few years ago, just using it now to do some home improvement projects. It works great with my pancake air compressor (150 psi max). The nailer is great because you can use it for different projects. 16 gauge for baseboards and 18 gauge for trim, plus the option to use staples. It was very simple to use as well. I highly recommend this 3 in 1 nailer.

Bonne qualité, fait mon plancher de bois au complet sans aucun problème, fonction un clou ou répétition

It was used as a stapler to put down underlay. Worked as expected and I am looking forward to baseboard installation.

cette outil remplace facilement 3 pistolets. du a grosseur du calibre 16 et 18 et en plus des agraffes.

I have only used it for 1.5 inch staples so far and it works perfectly. I like the fact that I can use staples and finishing nails in one gun plus it uses both 16 and 18 gauge.

Unit works very well. Only used as 18 Guage nailer but works well. For the price this is a great little unit.

Seems to be a solid product haven't had a chance to give it a good test but I don't foresee it not being a decent tool couldn't say it would hold up for a daily heavy tasks hope that helps