On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:13:50 -0400, "ATP*" wrote:


"CW" wrote in message
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I think you're better off installing the primary moulding to the wall
with
regular finish nails and then using the pneumatic gun for the quarter
round
on the floor and the decorative moulding on the top. That's for a
traditional three piece built-up moulding. The finish nails are a much
heavier gauge than the pneumatic nails, you can snug up the board and
know
you've hit the stud.

You can get pnuematic guns that fire 2"x10' nails. Do that with your
hammer.

However most pneumatic fastener substitutions are far lighter in terms of
shank size than the manual nails they replace, particularly in finish nails.
Usually doesn't matter, sometimes it does. There is also less choice in
terms of length and more tendency to compromise based on what's loaded in
the gun.

'Scuse me, but what the heck is your baseboard TRIM holding up that a
6d nail, spaced (let's say) 2 per every 16", won't hold it secure
against the wall. Or, is it that warped that you need the industrial
fastener? Or?


I have about ten nailguns/staplers. I'm not against them in general, there
are just some things they aren't good for.

How much time do you really save using a nailgun?

Lots.

Indeed.

Renata


When there are lots of nails to be driven, yes.