By: Rob Petrie

The first tool on the list is the P635, a pneumatic pin nailer from Grex sized for 23-gauge headless pins up to 13⁄8" long. Grex’s P6 series features a number of 23-gauge models, but I prefer the P635.

Great Gear On-the-Go

The P635’s lightweight, aluminum body is easy to maneuver and work with all day.

Before making the pivot into fine woodworking, I spent a number of years as a general contractor. Today I still spend plenty of evenings and weekends helping friends and family fix up this or that, and I’ve always got my eye out for must-have tools for on the go. The selection you’ll find here are a few I’ve recently found quite useful, both in the shop and on-site.

GREX P635 PIN NAILER

The first tool on the list is the P635, a pneumatic pin nailer from Grex sized for 23-gauge headless pins up to 13⁄8" long.…