Hey Chuck, we are so sorry you've been disappointed by your experience with with Arrow's brad nails. We do stand behind all of our fasteners, so we'd like to touch base with you directly to learn more about the project being worked on and the tool being used. Would you give us a call at 800-776-2228 or email customercare@arrowfastener.com so we can troubleshoot with you and find a solution? We apologize for the inconvenience, but thank you for giving us a chance to address this. -Your Arrow Fastener team