Abstract: A fastener driving tool includes a sleeve defining a cylinder for accommodating a reciprocating piston and a driver blade for driving a fastener into a substrate. In addition, the tool includes a nose assembly having a nosepiece associated with the sleeve and is constructed and arranged for receiving and guiding the driver blade as it drives the fastener into the substrate. The nosepiece has a body including a first component made of one material and a second component made of a second material.

Abstract: Fastener-advancement systems comprise a multiple lever and linkage mechanically operated system operatively connected to the driver blade member of the fastener driving tool, as well as electro-mechanically operated systems, for advancing a leading fastener of a collated strip of fasteners into the driver blade channel of the fastener-driving tool. In the electro-mechanically operated systems, push-type, pull-type, and rotary solenoid actuating members are utilized for moving the fastener-advancement feed pawl or claw member.