PC Brad Nailer Question

[Gilbert]

The nose cushion came off my Brad nailer (PC BN125A, 1 1/4"). I know it is removable. But now that it came off, I cannot figure out how it is to go back on. It doesn't seem to hold onto anything that I can see. I must be dense. I purchased a new one, but I have the same problem. The manual shows the location of the nose cushion, but not how it attaches to the Brad gun. Obviously,I am missing something. Any help would be appreciated.

Gilbert

[Whaler]

That cushion must be an update on the BN125A, my BN125 doesn't have one and with the thousands of brads I have driven with it I have never had a mark from the nose.

[Tequila]

I'll see if I can get a photo posted for you this week (sorry - very busy week for me) - I remember that the first time I tried to put the bumper back on, it made no sense whatsoever. IIRC, if you look at it from one end you'll see a slot. That slot fits onto a tab on the nailer. It doesn't look like it would lock in place, but it does.

[Gilbert]

Tequila,

Got it! It works! Thanks for your description. I had noticed the slot, but it was so much smaller than the flat pin that I thought it couldn't fit in there. I was afraid I would split the rubber nose cushion. It does "pop" in fine. Thanks so much for your help.

PS -- This forum is great for help.

Gilbert

[Tequila]

No problem. I thought exactly the same thing the first time I popped it back on.