Thanks Jim. I define home owner as you do, someone who builds
for himself. I don't need the nailers for a commercial business.
I just thought if I buy them (toys) and build my addition,
barn and few odd jobs, it would be okay. The next time I use the
nailers there could be a new fastening system on the market.

TP


Jim Behning wrote:

Define homeowner projects. I built a 36x72 barn. I used a Paslide
framing nail gun. I installed the shinges and use a roofing nail gun.
I installed T111 siding using the framing gun and galvanized siding
nails. I installed trim in the barn bath and tack room using a Paslode
trim gun. All nails available at Home Depot or Lowes. The shop I used
to work in had Senco guns that were nice. I installed oak flooring in
the house. I rented a Bostick pneumatic flooring nail gun. I have also
framed with Bostick framing guns. I don't like to buy toy tools for
serious tasks. Pawn shops let me get some of those good tools for less
than retail. Good tools have a suppply of parts. Cheap tools may not
have a parts supply available. That said I have not had to service any
of my nail guns except to clear some jams from the Paslode trim gun.

TP wrote:


Looking to purchase an air nailer. Don’t want to rent or borrow
anymore. Want one that will cover most homeowner projects. I
am thinking ¾ -2” range. I could go for a framing nailer
separately. Should I buy a generic Chicago Pneumatic or go for
the top brands Porter Cable or Senco? Any opinions on these off
brands? Is it harder to find nails that fit?

Thanks
TP