"Ringo Langly" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I started a thread a few days ago about building a shed, but instead of
adding this to the tail of that thread I thought I'd start a new
thread.

Anyway, for a standard 10x12 shed would you guys suggest using nails or
screws? I assume screws are more secure, but I'm not sure. Also if I
used nails, what's involved in getting a nailgun? I have a large
Craftsman air compressor I can use.

You oughta come and look at mine. LOL

I suggest nails for the floor joist hangers. Palm Nailers are the tool of
choice for this task IMHO.
I screwed the floor down on to the joists and screwed the wall studs to the
sole plate and top plates. Long lag bolts to secure the sole plates through
the floor in to the floor joists. Nails for the ceiling joist hangers and
nails for the roof decking and shingles.
You can also use nails for all the walls and for added strength add
hurricane clips to help anchor everything. These are about 50 cents each.
I use one on the top and bottoms of the studs on every other stud.

If you opt for a standard framing nail gun, pick the one you like. You can
run them on just about any sized compressor. Alternatively the Paslode
airless gun is a very nice unit. It is very nice not having to have a
compressor and hose following you around. It is great for building fences.
Expect to pay about $399 for this gun. Senco builds great guns. As an
added thought the better nails for these guns will have a glue coating that
melts when shot and helps hold the nail even tighter than a standard nail.