NEWS - 2009

Direct Sales Ltd Introduces New Cadex 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

The Cadex CB18.50 Brad Nailer brings 18 gauge to a new level by including features such as a unique built-in blow gun, all metal design and an anti-dry fire mechanism

February 4, 2009

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Direct Sales Ltd today announced the availability of the Cadex CB18.50 Brad Nailer featuring a built-in blow gun, anti-dry fire mechanism, large magazine sight window and convenient side loading magazine requiring no adjustment when changing fastener size. The CB18.50 Brad Nailer is an excellent tool for the production of furniture, doors, windows, beading, boat, upholstering, shoemaking, trim and mouldings.

"The CB18.50 shoots brad nails up to 50mm (2”) and is loaded with innovative features that most others in the industry just don’t have," said Jamie Sikorski, president of Direct Sales Ltd, "we are excited to add this high quality tool to our line weighing only 2.98 lbs and featuring an unique 360 degree movable coupler and convenient side loading magazine."

Cadex CB18.50 Brad Nailer product summary

The CB 18.50 Brad Nailer is a high quality tool with many key features including:

- Built in blow gun
- Anti-dry fire mechanism
- Combination trigger that allows for single or bounce fire
- Large magazine sight window
- Quick release nose cover for easy jam clearing
- Convenient side loading magazine
- Depth of drive adjustment
- Ergonomic comfort grip
- Rear exhaust
- Unique 360-degree movable coupler
- No-mar tip protects soft woods
- Comes with carry case

About Direct Sales Ltd.

Since 1995 Direct Sales Ltd. has been the wholesale distributor of Cadex and Nikle Brand tools, fasteners and parts to dealers throughout North America. For more information about Direct Sales Ltd. visit www.directfasteners.ca.

April 2008

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December 2007

Our 23 gauge tools have been featured in several tool tests recently printed in the woodworking and trade magazines. These articles are available for download in a .pdf format below. Here's what people have been saying:

“Hands down, the best pin nailer currently available is the Cadex”.
(The Journal of Light Construction . July 2006)

“The folks at Cadex really hammered out the details when designing the CPB23.50…the gun was a delight to use.”
( Woodworker’s Journal. April 2007)

“The Cadex CPB23.50 Pin and Brad Nailer is the nicest one I’ve seen in a long time.”
(The Journal of Light Construction . Feb 2007)

“In testing, this gun popped nails into hardwood and softwood like a champ.”
( Woodworker’s Journal . April 2007)

“[The CPB23.50] will do precise, flawless work.”
(Woodworker’s Journal . April 2007)

Journal of Light Construction Article (July 2006)

Woodworker's Journal (April 2007)

Fine Homebuilding Article (April 2007)

Woodshop News Article (May 2007)

Tools of the Trade Article (August 2007)