Underpinner v nails

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Underpinner v nails

Post by Mrspoon_ste »

Hi could anyone help me plz I'm looking for a v nail brand that I can use for a old euro pneumatic underpinner
Thank you
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Re: Underpinner v nails

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Euro underpinners use universal type wedges. Be aware that some universal wedges from certain manufactures are better that others, in so far as they pull the joint together as they are inserted. Not all manufactures wedges claim to do this. For me it's not all about buying the cheapest wedges, very often you really do get what you pay for. I really like the Alfamacchine power twist PTU universal wedges I reload my Cassesse wedge cartridges with them, they may not be the cheapest by they really do pull the mitres together very well. Wedges are cheap enough anyway and any saving by buying cheap wedges is minimal, so it really makes no sense to buy cheaper, poor quality wedges and get inferior result by doing so.

I bought some Inmes wedges some time ago, the certainly were cheap, but I really did not like the results. Most disappointing! Check out this post:

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=19637&sid=83f0f93c ... 0352158680

As you will see, I am not the only one who is disappointed with Inmes wedges!
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Re: Underpinner v nails

Post by prospero »

I used Casesse Uni wedges for years in my manual Euro, before it was retired. They were better than
the original Euro ones. 8)
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Re: Underpinner v nails

Post by Mrspoon_ste »

Thanks guys, I've tracked down a supplier of the casesse wedges I'll have a try at those
Thanks again
Ste
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