DLJZGC 2PCS Dual Head Nail Setter and Hinge Pin Punch Set, Hammerless Spring Nail Set with 1/32IN & 1/16IN Heads, Ultra high 5000 PSI Striking Force Door Hinge Pin Removal Tool

I love these things! No hammer needed, keep it in your apron or pocket, pull it out to set nails quickly without having to carry a hammer on odd jobs. Not having to use a hammer with these is the primary advantage, but also, it is good in a tight or delicate spaces when missing the punch, or misjudging the strength with which to hit the punch could be disastrous. This product will save you from both short-comings. Some contractors think they are silly or a gimmick, but they really do work! You hold one end of the punch directly onto the nail head, pull out the other end then let go; a direct hit every time! Ive used other brands of these before and these seem to be totally up to par with those ones, and maybe even better! These are nickel coated, so I think they are going to resist rust better than the ones Ive used in the past. This set has the ideal array of nose & tip styles to handle most nail setting tasks from start to finish on a house construction site. I really like the straight hinge punch tip, its very multipurpose and can reach deep down to set nails without risk of widening the hole. This is a great set to have on hand, even if you already have traditional nail sets (they each have their advantages)!

I’ve never been good at using the old fashioned type of nail set - steadily hold the point of the punch on the exposed finish nail head with one hand and then tap the punch gently, but firmly, with a hammer held in my other hand. It seems that about every third strike of my hammer happens just as I allow the punch to slip off the nail head … and so I end up with a hole gouged in my work piece right beside the nail head that is still sticking up out of the surrounding surface. Bummer! So when I discovered this spring loaded nail punch I decided to give it a try. The result of my first test is shown in my photos. I short 3 nails into a scrap 3/4” thick board. Two of the nails were slightly proud of the surface and the middle one was just flush. If I were painting this, all three would need to be set slightly down into the surface and filled with putty or filler. Using the spring loaded punch I struck each nail head about 3-4 times as I learned how to use the new type of nail set device. I managed to get the left two set down just below the surface (as desired), but on the far right one I let the punch slip off the nail head and wound up with a divot beside the nail. So although the process seemed strange (since it was my first attempt), this spring loaded nail punch did accomplish its task just as good as the old fashioned type … 2 out of 3 were set nicely … and the third managed to get an extra hole beside the nail head that will need to be filled along with the nail hole. Hopefully I can improve my ratio of good hits with additional practice. As for the door hinge pin removal tool which is included in this set of 2 punches, although I didn’t test it, I think it would perform its task very well and without any risk of scarring a door with a hammer knocking out the hinge pin using a standard punch.

These are awesome to say the least. They wont do for putting a deck together, but for proud trim nails, door pins, and general purposes the nail sets work great. The aggressive cuts on the ends give great grip on the tool while you pull back the spring and theres no real impact on your fingers when you use it. Everything works as it should, and as long as you understand its limitations you wont be disappointed by these. They arent going to replace a hammer entirely, but they were made for countersinking and precise work which they do extremely well.

I have a set of various sized nail setters that have seen a lot of use over the years, but have never seen a spring-loaded setter until I saw this set. At first, I decided against ordering it... just couldn’t see how it would work... but decided to give it a chance. After playing around with it for a while, it won’t replace my old school nail setters, but there are applications where this is a very handy tool to have on hand. It does deliver more force than I expected. Additionally, you get the hinge pin removal tool, which actually does a decent job and reduces the risk of damaging a door with an errant hammer tap. For the price, there is no excuse for not adding this to your tool kit.

This combo kit is fantastic. As a contractor I’m always looking to innovate or make things easier. I’m constantly testing new products and most fail. But every now and then, something comes along that helps ease some of the pain. Setting nails is never an easy project and can cause wood damage if done wrong, not counting a bruised finger or two. I’ve been using these nail sets now for over 4 months and have to say they will put normal nail sets out of business. These are so convenient and work well on the vast majority of finish nails. As for the hinge pin remover, I’m sure there’s a whole lot of carpenters, handymen, homeowners, maintenance guys and gals who have used every type of tool or nail or screw they can find to get those stubborn hinge pins loose. I’ve only used this hinge pin tool about a dozen times, but it has worked every single time. As a fellow craftsman, I’m giving these 5 stars. They work fantastic and are priced more than fair.

I liked the concept of this style of nail set in theory would be slightly more comfortable and efficeint than the traditional style but in reality i find it to be quite the opposite. Less comfortable to use in the hand and functions the same or less efficently than your traditional nail set.

Last time I had to remove the hinge pins from one of my doors I had to unscrew one of the hinges from the jam to get the pin out. I tried the same pin with this and about 6-7 strikes later it was out! This definitely beats going at it with a hammer and center punch or similar tool, especially for hinges that are in difficult to get to places. I tried the nailset on some 16 and 18 gauge nails and had so-so results. There is no doubt that a hammer and regular nailset is quicker and drives the nail farther, however in places hard to reach with a hammer this could prove invaluable. Besides that, my only real complaint is that the grooves cut into the part you hold onto are kind of sharp dont feel good in the hand during use. Otherwise, theyre worth having in your toolbox.

Not to easy to use in tight spots

I hate the old nail sets; they constantly slip off the finish nail and now I have a perfect impression of the nail set in my work piece. But I was suspicious of this style using a spring instead of a hammer. O. K. I was wrong, these things are great. It is so easy to hold the set on the nail head with one hand and snap the spring with the other. These nail sets are well made and easy to use and set the nail at the depth I want first snap. If youre looking for nail sets you should give these a try. And having a hinge pin is a nice extra.

These make life so much easier when you have a door to deal with! They have a good spring on them and they work perfectly to help with door hinges.