Last week I attended a Stanley Black & Decker press event during which I saw many new tools from their Stanley, DeWalt, Bostitch, Porter-Cable, and Emglo product lines. Here are a few that I particularly like....

Bostitch DA1564K Finish Nailer

About a year ago Bostitch introduced the N62FNK-2, a feature-laden 15-gauge nailer that takes the FN (Bostitch style) nails favored by that company. The DA1564K has the same features as last year's gun but it takes DA (Senco style) nails.

The DA1564K is oil-less and the air exhausts from the rear so it will not blow dust into the face of the carpenter or spit oil from the compressor onto the work. Features include a belt hook, swivel air fitting, and an integrated pencil sharpener. There is also an LED work light (powered by a small watch battery) and a gauge that flips out so you can measure 16-inch on-center spacing without the use of a tape. Price: $179.