We just bought a shiny red cleat nailer with an adjustable foot - it can fasten every flooring thickness from 3/8" up to 3/4".  Scroll down and check it out, but don't use it just because it's pretty.

Really Useful Rental Facts, so read this first!

• Rental charges are listed below, but we do have some negotiating room within these rates if you are interested in renting something for more than three days or on consecutive weekends.  Every person who answers the phone here is authorized to adjust price based on circumstance, so please don't just check these prices and then zip off to the HomeDespot: call Pete's first -651/698-5888- and let us find the most economical rental for your project!
• We always help you load and unload your rental equipment!  If you are picking up, please park at our FRONT door on Fairview Ave.  If you are returning, you're like family, so please use our BACK door which means you'll enter from the Selby side. Look for the door with the cute little covered deck.
• We ADORE reservations.  If you know you need equipment for a certain day and time, we will hold it for you at no charge (no deposit even), just call!  Yes, you can even do this a month in advance. But, be a sport and cancel your reservation if you can't make it.
• Our change of day happens at 4pm.  So, though we are open until 5pm, machines returned after 4pm are bumped up to the next rate category.
• All of our electric machines include 25 feet of cord. If you need an extra 25 feet, we have 15 gauge, conventional extension cords available at no extra charge - we'll just hold a deposit until they are returned.  But you have to request one - we don't automatically include the extra 25 feet of cord. And, if you really love us, you'll return all cords loosely looped - we know the 'roofer's wrap' looks tidy, but it can kink the copper and cause cord problems for the next renter.
• All rentals require a major credit card for your deposit (just like when you rent a car!) and a photo ID. When you close out your rental, you can pay with cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.

If you really read all these, ask for your free carpenter's pencil when you come in to rent!
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125 lbs, 115V, 12 amps (prefers a 20 amp circuit)
21½" x 16" x 35 ½"       25' cord included

Motor separates from handle for easy transport; fits easily into small vehicles (we even loaded it onto a bicycle trailer once).

Abrasive: 8 x 19" sleeve (drum is 8" wide)
Detachable dust bag only - no vacuum system available
Cost: $40 for four hours, $60 for 24 hours + 1 hr grace.

32 lbs, 115V Height: 13 ½"

Exclusive two-speed control: when switched to high speed
produces 3200 rpm for fast, rough sanding; at low speed, 2800 rpm for fine, finish sanding. Built-in headlight.
Abrasive: 7" diameter, 5/16" center hole
Cost: $25 four hours; $40 for 24 hours + 1hr grace.

Comes with detachable dust bag. Optional attached vacuum system  available at additional cost (see Alto Vac)

183lbs Professional 220v belt sander 41"l x 14"w x 39"h
Abrasive belt size:  8" x 29½"

WARNING: requires electrician for power hook-up or previous experience with power hook-up directly into panel: Pete's Hardwood Floors will not train inexperienced operators to supply power to this machine.

Cost: $75 for 4hrs, $125 for 24 hrs. Includes 200' of cord!

Equipped with emergency stop, detachable dust bag.
Machine is always transported with motor separated from chassis, and all drive belts removed.

18 lbs.
This edger has two interchangeable attachments: a short one for sanding stair treads, and a longer one for sanding under radiators. Tell us which one you need and we'll have it set up for you!
Abrasive: 6" diameter  with  5/16" center hole.

Cost: $25 for four hours, $40 for 24 hours + 1 hr grace.

Detachable dust bag or rent a vacuum and attach it directly to the dust pipe!

55lbs 16" diameter polisher 49" high

Requires grounded 120V circuit
Does not break down for transport, but will fit back seat of most mid-size vehicles.

Brush or pad driver must be removed when not in use to prevent brush damage and wobble problems.
Really worried about dust?  We have buffers that can be hooked up to our vacuums and fitted with a skirt to keep dust to an absolute minimum - just ask!

Cost: $25 for same-day return, $35 for overnight through 4pm next day.

(Enter the) Dirt Dragon Floor Scrubber
We only have 1 of these, so if you want it, reserve it for crying out loud.

If you are sure that your floor is merely dirty, but not in need of resanding or recoating, this floor scrubber is magic at removing grease and grime.  It has two separate water reservoirs: one for the clean solution and one for the used, which keeps the wastewater from being redeposited on your clean floor.

Slightly bulky to transport, but not heavy.

Cost: $50 per day
Cleaning solution: $8 per quart of concentrate (takes 2 quarts to fill reservoir).

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15lbs     22" h x 18"d x 3"w
Designed for use on ¾" flooring and (with a change of base plate) 5/8" flooring
Staples: ½" crown width, 15½ gauge wire size and
maximum 2" leg length
Tool air fitting: 3/8" N.P.T. male plug
Air consumption: 4.2 cubic feet per minute of free air to operate at a rate of 60 fasteners per minute (but we don't recommend going that fast).
Operating pressure: 70-90 psi NOT TO EXCEED 90 psi!
Cost: $35 per day, $60 for 2 days, $120 per week or check out our deal below:
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Powernail FLEX Pneumatic Cleat Nailer 50P
We have just 1 of these so if you want it, call and reserve it already.
No compressor? Don't worry, we can rent you one.

13 lbs 18"h x 15"d x 3½"w
Designed for 3/8", ½, 5/8", and some exotic ¾" tongue and groove flooring
Cleats: 1¾" x 18 gage barbed fastener
Tool air fitting: 3/8" N.P.T male plug
Operating pressure: NOT TO EXCEED 110psi or damage to nailer and seals may occur.  Excess air pressure can cause the nailer to explode. This nailer is equipped with a safety: it will not fire unless the trigger is pulled before the mallet blow.
Cost: $35 per day, $60 for 2 days, $120 per week, or check out our deal below:

The staplers and cleat nailer described above are designed to install unfinished hardwood flooring; if you are using them to fasten prefinished flooring, caution must be used to ensure that the finish is not damaged by the tool: Test on a sample section first. And remember: no part of the nailer, especially the metal of the shoe or base, should ever be struck with the metal end of the mallet.

We have just 1 of these so if you want it, call and reserve it already.
Precise, easy-to-use plunge-cut saw for surgical removal of single floorboards. Very handy for undercutting door jambs too.

Cost: $50 day or $30 for four hours.  One shiny new blade included with every rental! 
                                                          Extra blades are $16 each.
This saw is incredibly easy to use - check out the videos on the manufacturer's website: FEIN multimaster videos
We send this out with a couple of small, rare earth magnets that will help you locate the hidden fasteners in the floor so you will avoid hitting them with the saw blade.
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Crain Toe-Kick Saw
We have just 1 of these so if you want it, call and reserve it already.

Sometimes you have to remove floor in places where your circle saw doesn't reach.  This saw allows you to cut out flooring, even under a toe kick. 

Cost: $45 per day

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Powerjack - We have 2 of these for rent!

Hand-operated jack for snugging your final boards tight when there isn't room to use the nailer to bring your boards together properly - prevents much cursing. 

Cost: $15 per day; a small price to pay to reduce your frustration level.

Jack must be braced against a board against the wall, but brace board MUST SPAN TWO STUDS or the powerjack will punch a hole in the drywall.

Do not strike with the mallet at any time.  Be careful not to overtighten your boards with this (it can happen), or they will begin to 'tent' or buckle upwards.

26lbs

10 Gallon dry vacuum
20"h x 16"w x 16"h

Hose fitting connects directly to discharge pipe of all Pete's Hardwood Floors edgers.

Hose fitting also connects with included soft-bristle wand for vacuuming of floors between grits and for final cleanup before applying finish.

Hose is stored inside vacuum unit.

30 lbs
13" diameter, 43" high

Smaller, less powerful alternative to the 16" buffer but a dream to operate and transport.  You can run this buffer with one hand and eat a sandwich with the other.

Because she is a little tiny thing, limit use to less than 500sqft of buffing per day. Or rent two (it's been done!)

Cost: $20 for same day return; $30 for overnight