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Hi,

I've got a problem with my Taurus 2KF underpinner. The metal parts that pushes V nail into the moulding cracked and now when you release your foot it doesn't return to its original position.
Does anyone know where to get a spare part? Are these sold at all?

Thank you!

looks like you have a v nail stuck in there on the last picture

Yes, that happened a few times. It is removed now but the metal bar is broken in half the there is no connection between the pedal and the hummer

You could try http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/tauru ... ipment.htm

It's says "spares still available", but the page might be out of date.

I've tried but they can't get hold of the manufacturer
Will be ordering Charnwood M4 and selling Taurus for spares.
Any reviews on Charnwood?
Thank you!

I could do with a magnetic tool. Better than a bent nail.

Thank you for the video. It always looks good on a video but in real life could be a real pain
Anyway should get it today. Hopefully better than the Taurus 2KF

Give us a review once you get to grips with it.

Did you not get my reply Ivan...?

I'll be selling my old Charnwood/Framers Corner M3 in a couple of weeks if interested.

IFGL wrote:Give us a review once you get to grips with it.

I'll do that shortly. For now I can certainly say that I'm NOT really happy with it.

I have a Barlow v-nailer, the owner retired and the machine is now an orphan.
I made a replacement push rod after looking at the old one. The original was made from 1/4" x 1/4" square rod. The old push rod was held in place with a set screw. I cut a new piece of square rod to length, squaring the working face and placed it into the top of the pneumatic cylinder where the old one was located - tightening the set screw.

IT WORKS.

I would also clean your machine of glue for better working. Your machine might use 6mm x 6mm vs 1/4" x 1/4" square rod. Measure twice and cut once.

JFeig wrote:I have a Barlow v-nailer, the owner retired and the machine is now an orphan.
I made a replacement push rod after looking at the old one. The original was made from 1/4" x 1/4" square rod. The old push rod was held in place with a set screw. I cut a new piece of square rod to length, squaring the working face and placed it into the top of the pneumatic cylinder where the old one was located - tightening the set screw.

IT WORKS.

I would also clean your machine of glue for better working. Your machine might use 6mm x 6mm vs 1/4" x 1/4" square rod. Measure twice and cut once.

Hi, that sounds great.
I've attached a picture of it. It definitely looks like a square rod. Do you know where can I find it? It is not a problem to drill a whole in it for a screw, but how would I remove the of the metal (working face)? Or will be just flat square?
Maybe there is some compatible drivers for different underpinners?

This one is about 84mm long.