Pistol_Pete wrote:
I need some advice about a pneumatic brad nailer. I've never had one,
and they look like they would be a real help when the guys on TV use
them. Question #1: Is an eighteen gauge nailer what I want? I will be
building a bookcase/desk out of ΒΎ plywood (to be painted) and I'll be
using the nailer to attach trim around the top, and to put on the
backs of the bookcases (Β½ plywood). Not sure just yet if I will use
it for the shelves, but I'm pretty sure I won't they will probably
be adjustable.
I really know nothing about brad sizes. If I don't buy any air nailer,
I will probably use 1 Β½ brads to attach the backs (with glue of
course) but a pneumatic nailer would make the job a whole lot easier.
I think ΒΎ or 5/8 brads of any diameter would be good for the trim
but I question if 18 ga. x 1 Β½ would be big enough. The piece will be
built-in, and screwed to the wall through the plywood back, which is
the reason for using the Β½ plywood instead of ΒΌ.
Question #2: Some nailers also drive staples. What are staples good
for? Upholstery? Insulation?
I like having the 16 and 18 gauge nailers. They sell these in combo's with
the Air Compressors. Porter Cable comes to mind. I do a lot of trim,
casement and cabinet work and I use these 2 nailers all the time, I'd be
lost without them. Time is Money! Thought about a stapler but haven't really
found an application where I'd use it. I don't do a lot with MDF most is ply
hardwood and Poplar.
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