OK, I have checked around and no one locally rents a pneumatic nailer ........ and I really didn't want to use one either.

As far as the manual nailer goes, there is ONE rental that can be found within a reasonable distance and it appears it may be difficult to get on a moments notice.

Therefore, I am looking at hand nailing my small area (72 sq ft) OR purchasing a manual nailer (I am not even going to consider purchasing a pnuematic nailer because of pricing).

There are two manual nailers I have come across that seem very reasonable in price and I may just get one of them ...... but which???? There is the Porta-Nailer 402 and the Bostitch MFN200. The Bostitch doesn't have the ratcheting feature, but does appear to be better built. Is this a needed feature?? In your opinion, which is the better nailer?

If you would like to recommend another great manual nailer in the $200 - $250 price range, please do so!

I want one that will be user friendly and do a great job. I don't want to regret buying something too cheap or flimsy. From reading previous post, it appears hand nailing isn't really recommended. I am assuming this is because a novice simply doesn't have the experience and a nailer overcomes the shortfall.

Thanks again for everyones help!

Just out of curiousity, why are you spamming the forums? More threads does not necessary equal better or more responses.

Anyway, somebody here reported that Harbor Freight has a very inexpensive, serviceable pneumatic. You may want to consider that one.