Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Rigid Nail Gun

Keep, fix or toss out b/c it's unfixable/not worth it?

This is not my only nail gun but it's not very old and works well. Problem is the part where you put the nails in (don't know what it's called). Actually, it's not WHERE the nails go in but the latch part that keeps it shut. Does that make sense? Basically, the piece of plastic that was in there to keep it shut broke off or something so now it will not stay closed unless I hold it or tape it or do whatever it takes to keep it together/shut.

I was thinking of trying to get a piece of screw in there (it would work) but I don't know how to get a screw in there!

Any ideas/thoughts?

I call the part that holds the nails the nail magazine.

Could you post a photo? Would a piece of metal and a pop rivet work?

Surely, someone here can help you figure this out.

There ya go...nail magazine!:wall: :D

I'll post a pic soon when I can. I loaned out my camera and I don't know when I'm gonna get it back!:wall:

I think a metal piece would work. That's why I was thinking a screw would work. I just couldn't figure out how to screw it in (weird/awkward position and hard to fit anything in right there). I think a pop rivet would work too.:thumbup: How would I attach it though? That's the problem. I'd have to make a small hole and use something to get it in there. The problem is there's not much space to work around to get it in there.

Hmm...hammer a small nail in there, get it out...and then maybe super glue it or somethin'? Hmmm...good thinking. I'll have to look at it again and keep thinking.

It might help to look at a parts breakdown diagram and provide the index to the broken part from the diagram.

Take the nailer to a framing contractor supply house and ask for an estimate to fix it correctly.

I also know most Rigid power tools have a lifetime warranty, so maybe they can send you a new piece?

I'd go talk to the folks at Home Depot - as Mark mentioned, a lot of the Rigid line has a lifetime warranty.

Toss it!!! And let me know where you toss it at. No, I agree. The part can be found easily enough, and should be replaceable, not rigged to work. You may have a safety factor involved, and replacing the part would keep the too integrity intact.

lol...it's tossed in my garage for now :D

Welp, I've got no receipt so I guess the warranty is out of question? I read up on their warranty online if that's the same and it's only a 3 year warranty.

Replacement part huh? That'd be good. I'll look into that. I never thought it could be replaced. Good idea to check into HD too as well as getting it fixed correctly. ;)

Thanks for the options guys!

Look, too, for local guys who do factory warranty work. We have one here in our sleepy town who can fix most all brands with factory pack parts.