On 27 Apr 2005 12:05:54 -0700, the inscrutable "Martin"
spake:

Thanks everyone for the advice. I just bought the $20 brad nailer and
a pack of the 1-9/16" 18 gauge nails. In my testing, I was amazed at
how the thing works. I tried pressures from 70 to 90 psi with no
apparent sensitivity of results.

The first time, I had the work pieces pinned solidly under my foot, no
idea what might happen. When the nail struck, nothing even moved.
After a few more shots I realized the beauty of such a device. I could
actually hand-hold the pieces with only one end leaning on the floor,
and shoot a nail in while feeling almost no disturbance. Perfect for
nailing something together without disturbing the alignment.

A word of caution from one who has the scar to go with it (teeny, but
a scar and a memory) keep your hand well away from the area you're
shooting. They can and do go sideways, stabbing right into your finger
or hand. Goggles are a must as well. One brad could easily take out an
eye.


Also, I was able to shoot brads at a slight angle to the work surface,
with the heads still being countersunk a little. Very impressive for
$20!

Aren't they, though? Such a deal!

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