Q: My pneumatic hardwood floor nailer sometimes leaves unsightly marks my prefinished hardwood when I am nailing it. Is there something I should put over the plate on the nailer that will prevent it from marking the hardwood?
A: Who is the manufacturer? Primatech has an accessory shoe you can attach. Some guys just put some duct tape on theirs.
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