I have bought two, and on.both the.metal failed early. Is there a more durable brand?
1960900
I've been using mine without difficulty ince June and have had no need to consider other brands. I have no idea of what you mean by "the metal failed early".
611097
Same brand. Maybe different model? I have had no problems with mine and I use it at least 4-5 times a week.
1136658
we really had good luck with ours. One was broken, but that human error. Take your time and be careful and they will bring you a TON of joy. We will be buying them again. It was a great time.
1426096
i had bought three in the past. Two had to be replaced after a few months of using. Hope you have better luck.
1410052
Hey yours made it a week! Ours cracked on the first day. We returned it for a full refund and went with the m1 tank. Hope that one lasts. That is a very specific piece and if you are looking for replacement, I would try a local hobby shop. HTHScooter
844675
I am working on getting mine replaced. I will pursue it tomorrow. I bought it in August, and its Late November now... not even 12 weeks in and it's dead as a door nail. I will pursue a replacement, i'll keep us all updated with my attempt.
1451055
Well.... Mine lasted a month. Maybe I'm different, and I go through them fast as well. I suggest you search elsewhere.
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Bostitch is AMONG the best brands. Every brand makes good and not so good. Usually the more you spend, the better the tool. Bostitch makes some tough guns that stand up to abuse. I've had good luck with them, but I've also had really good luck with Porter Cable framing nailers. Ours take a lot of abuse, and keep going. Last couple Bostitch nailers I bought had bolts that came loose and fell out. One of my guns fell completely apart, but we got new bolts and put it back together with threadlocking liquid. I still like the Bostitches though. They're also quite powerful. I just wish they'd get the bolt thing fixed at the factory! Bostitch is AMONG the best brands. Every brand makes good and not so good. Usually the more you spend, the better the tool. Bostitch makes some tough guns that stand up to abuse. I've had good luck with them, but I've also had really good luck with Porter Cable framing nailers. Ours take a lot of abuse, and keep going. Last couple Bostitch nailers I bought had bolts that came loose and fell out. One of my guns fell completely apart, but we got new bolts and put it back together with threadlocking liquid. I still like the Bostitches though. They're also quite powerful. I just wish they'd get... » Read More Bostitch is AMONG the best brands. Every brand makes good and not so good. Usually the more you spend, the better the tool. Bostitch makes some tough guns that stand up to abuse. I've had good luck with them, but I've also had really good luck with Porter Cable framing nailers. Ours take a lot of abuse, and keep going. Last couple Bostitch nailers I bought had bolts that came loose and fell out. One of my guns fell completely apart, but we got new bolts and put it back together with threadlocking liquid. I still like the Bostitches though. They're also quite powerful. I just wish they'd get the bolt thing fixed at the factory! « Show Less
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I believe it has to do with the stainless steel metal being used over cheaper materials/plastics. I've paid for the more expensive version and it's very durable. Hope this helps.
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I have had a old one and it lasted forever . I found this one and it is the same. all I can say is I love it and tried dif. ones but went back to the old one. now I have a replacement! it is plastic but great.
883115
Mine held up great. I did have to replace one, but the manufacturer sent me a set.
501460
I had mine for about a month before it began cutting out, so you did better than I did. I was going to try and fix it but I'm too busy at the moment. And here I thought it was the most durable looking of the available ones.
2077157
I've had mine for about 2-3 years. The original pin broke really fast, less than 6 months. Fiskars sent out a repair kit free of charge with 3 replacement pins. The new pin hasn't failed so I assume that they reformulated the metal pin to be stronger or the original one came from a faulty batch.
2153616
Is there anywhere to buy a steel one. Sick of these cheap aluminum ones breaking all the time! i know there are steel ones because I have one! I just can't find another
32057
Found many listings for hose's on Amazons site. That said save yourself a problem and buy one made of metal not the plastic that these come with. I have had to replace 4 already over the last 3 years due to the connector breaking.
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I bought 2, and within 2 weeks both broke. I called Stanley and they couldn't care less. Don't buy it. Try the one from Woods, they work great
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I used one for years and it worked fine. After that one failed, I tried buying new ones and never got a new one to work. I returned two and quit trying. I really like the results when the first one worked but after that I believe something in them fails and all the ones I purchased after that failed the same way. Same as your results.