I borrowed a friend's Porter Cable 2-1/2 inch, 15ga. finish nailer to
install a window. It doesn't sink the nails far enough, even when I have the
max air pressure set.

My friend says you can't do anything about that, but don't Porter Cable
nailers usually have a depth adjustment? If so, where would it be and what
does it look like? I haven't used one of these before, so any help would be
appreciated.

If it doesn't have a depth adjustment, what else can I try? Could it not be
sinking them because it hasn't been oiled in a while? Anything else I should
check?

Thanks!

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On Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:22:29 -0500, "DK" wrote:

I borrowed a friend's Porter Cable 2-1/2 inch, 15ga. finish nailer to
install a window. It doesn't sink the nails far enough, even when I have the
max air pressure set.

My friend says you can't do anything about that, but don't Porter Cable
nailers usually have a depth adjustment? If so, where would it be and what
does it look like? I haven't used one of these before, so any help would be
appreciated.

Check for a small dial under the trigger or there about. Turn the dial
to adjust. Test on scrap material.


If it doesn't have a depth adjustment, what else can I try? Could it not be
sinking them because it hasn't been oiled in a while? Anything else I should
check?

Thanks!

--
Oren

"I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you."

Steve wrote:

"DK" wrote on 05 Oct 2007 in group alt.home.repair:

I borrowed a friend's Porter Cable 2-1/2 inch, 15ga. finish nailer to
install a window. It doesn't sink the nails far enough, even when I
have the max air pressure set.

My friend says you can't do anything about that, but don't Porter
Cable nailers usually have a depth adjustment? If so, where would it
be and what does it look like? I haven't used one of these before, so
any help would be appreciated.

If it doesn't have a depth adjustment, what else can I try? Could it
not be sinking them because it hasn't been oiled in a while? Anything
else I should check?

If you'll tell us the model number, we'll have a better chance of helping.
--
Steve B.
New Life Home Improvement

The air pressure the OP is running would be nice to know as well, along
with the materials being nailed.

If you'll tell us the model number, we'll have a better chance of
helping.
--
Steve B.
New Life Home Improvement

The air pressure the OP is running would be nice to know as well, along
with the materials being nailed.

It's a Model FN250A, and even when I bump up the air pressure to 100-120, it
still doesn't penetrate all the way through the pine window jamb into a 2x6.

DK wrote:
If you'll tell us the model number, we'll have a better chance of
helping.
--
Steve B.
New Life Home Improvement

The air pressure the OP is running would be nice to know as well,
along with the materials being nailed.

It's a Model FN250A, and even when I bump up the air pressure to
100-120, it still doesn't penetrate all the way through the pine
window jamb into a 2x6.

You could try spraying the clip of nails with silicone before putting them
in the magazine. Might leave some residue on the lumber though.

On Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:22:29 -0500, "DK" wrote:

I borrowed a friend's Porter Cable 2-1/2 inch, 15ga. finish nailer to
install a window. It doesn't sink the nails far enough, even when I have the
max air pressure set.

My friend says you can't do anything about that, but don't Porter Cable
nailers usually have a depth adjustment? If so, where would it be and what
does it look like? I haven't used one of these before, so any help would be
appreciated.

If it doesn't have a depth adjustment, what else can I try? Could it not be
sinking them because it hasn't been oiled in a while? Anything else I should
check?

Thanks!


Most nailers have a small wheel adjustment. Make sure you put a drop
of oil into the intake before use (use the recommended oil), check for
proper air pressure, and run a few test shots.