"SBH" wrote in message
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I thank those who provided me with some input about nail guns but have a
few more question.

From what I gather, there are about 4 or so types of nail guns. I assume
they are Brad nailer, Finish Nailer, Framing nailer and Stapler, or am I
off? If so, what differs with a brad nailer and a finishing nailer? Ok, I
know the nail, therefore, I suppose I should ask what size do brad nails
come in as well as finish nails, etc.

I have read a few recommendations of a 15, 16 or 18 ga nailers. Does this
mean the gun can only use that guage and nothing more or it can use up to
a 15, 16 or 18 ga?

I know a few of you recommended kits. Therefore , it's obvious to assume
one gun cannot handle all nails. Would a kit with 3 guns, for example,
handle all ranges of nails. Not that I would always use all types of
nails, but it's nice to know I can.

I just hate to make a purchase and realize it's not what I am looking for.
I want to know I have the wide range of use.

Thanks again for all the help.

Happy New Years to you and yours.

Be Safe.

Decide on what your needs are and buy the corresponding kit/ gun(s). I wish
that I hadn't been so green when I started buying equipment. I started with
a Harbor Freight18 gauge stapler/ brad nailer. It's OK for crude work
because its dual function leaves a crease in the wood when driving brads.
Pretty nasty looking. A single purpose gun wouldn't do that. For my needs
I would have gone with a 15 or 16 gauge and an 18 gauge. Seldom use the
staples. The 15 and 16 are about the diameter of 4d (d='s penny) finish
nails - go to the hardware dept and look at them. Hey, better yet, open a
box of each of the gauge sizes to see what they look like. Although, I
don't often see both in the store.