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I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world.
Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you |
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look for porta cable angle finish gun
and a porta cable brad gun and/or a bostich staple gun/brad gun - uses both staples and brads all are guns I use daily for work and hobbies 8 years later they still work like new "SBH" wrote in message news:KOOdnQDo4sQFiArYnZ2dnUVZ_t2tnZ2d@wideopenwest .com... I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world. Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you |
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On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 20:42:42 -0500, "SBH"
wrote: I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world. Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you Shop around for this kit as a compatible, get the most guns you can, Kits differ, I have this (one like) and it has already paid for itself a couple of times over. http://www.portercable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=6176 -- Oren I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison |
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"SBH" wrote in message news:KOOdnQDo4sQFiArYnZ2dnUVZ_t2tnZ2d@wideopenwest .com... I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world. Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you Well there are about 4 categories of guns as far as size goes. It sounds like you are looking for a finish nail gun. Something that is nice to have is a gun that does not require daily oiling. I have had a Senco finish nailer for almost 18 years and am still very happy with it. The Senco is uses no oil and is a bit pricey but will last you a very long time. |
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"SBH" wrote in message news:KOOdnQDo4sQFiArYnZ2dnUVZ_t2tnZ2d@wideopenwest .com... I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world. Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you For the trimming you are best off with an oilless finish nailer or stapler. This keeps teh trim from getting oil stains. I have a Bostitch angled framing gun that has put together a few houses along with a great deal of small projects and only one rebuild (when I loaned it out). I have owned it since 1989 Mike D. |
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On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 20:42:42 -0500, "SBH"
wrote: I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world. Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you imho: I went to HomeDepot one day, and found a brad gun, finish nailer and compressor on sale. It came with a rebate for a stapler too, which is still in the shrink wrap. It's a porter cable, I dont' use it much, but when I want it to work, it works like a champ. Only thing I have done, is figure if I want a framing gun, but I figured I don't do enough work to justify buying it, when I can spend money on so much other stuff. So my only suggestion, figure out if you really need it, or just want to buy another toy. I can relate. tom @ www.MedJobSite.com |
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Tom The Great wrote:
I went to HomeDepot one day, and found a brad gun, finish nailer and compressor on sale. It came with a rebate for a stapler too, which is still in the shrink wrap. It's a porter cable, I dont' use it much, but when I want it to work, it works like a champ. I did about the same thing. I believe there may be threee different Porter Cable gun/compressor kits at Home Depot, each coming with the same compressor but differing in the number of guns included. The one I got was about $300 and came with an 18g brad nailer, 16g finish nailer, a stapler, a length of air hose, nails for each of the guns, a carrying case for all the guns, a small tube of oil and the pancake style compressor. I really like this kit and all of the guns have worked great. I've mostly used the brad and finish nailers, but have also found an occasional use for the stapler. Only thing I have done, is figure if I want a framing gun, but I figured I don't do enough work to justify buying it, when I can spend money on so much other stuff. I decided I wanted a framing nailer as well, but knew I wouldn't use one often enough to justify the cost. So I wound up getting one from Harbor Freight for about $70 along with a couple different sizes of nails. While only $70, it's worked flawlessly each of the times I've needed it. -- If you want to reply via email, change the obvious words to numbers and remove ".invalid". |
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I have an occasional need for a framing nailer but not often enough to
justify the cost. What I did was get a palm nailer. Uses common nails of about any length. A bit slower than a nail gun but much more versatile. Also, it had allowed me to get into spots that would have been impossible with gun or hammer. "Michael Faurot" wrote in message ... I decided I wanted a framing nailer as well, but knew I wouldn't use one often enough to justify the cost. So I wound up getting one from Harbor Freight for about $70 along with a couple different sizes of nails. While only $70, it's worked flawlessly each of the times I've needed it. |
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I love those things. Tecos in hurricane ties used to frustrate the H***
outa me. No more! Gene CW wrote: I have an occasional need for a framing nailer but not often enough to justify the cost. What I did was get a palm nailer. Uses common nails of about any length. A bit slower than a nail gun but much more versatile. Also, it had allowed me to get into spots that would have been impossible with gun or hammer. "Michael Faurot" wrote in message ... I decided I wanted a framing nailer as well, but knew I wouldn't use one often enough to justify the cost. So I wound up getting one from Harbor Freight for about $70 along with a couple different sizes of nails. While only $70, it's worked flawlessly each of the times I've needed it. |
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CW wrote:
I have an occasional need for a framing nailer but not often enough to justify the cost. What I did was get a palm nailer. Uses common nails of about any length. A bit slower than a nail gun but much more versatile. Also, it had allowed me to get into spots that would have been impossible with gun or hammer. I've been meaning to get one of those too. They seem to be relatively inexpensive as well. I can see having one of those around also for just the reasons you mention. -- If you want to reply via email, change the obvious words to numbers and remove ".invalid". |
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You'll like it. My Senco cost me about $80.00. more than justified the cost
on the first deck. Great for joist hangers (I suck with a hammer). "Michael Faurot" wrote in message ... CW wrote: I have an occasional need for a framing nailer but not often enough to justify the cost. What I did was get a palm nailer. Uses common nails of about any length. A bit slower than a nail gun but much more versatile. Also, it had allowed me to get into spots that would have been impossible with gun or hammer. I've been meaning to get one of those too. They seem to be relatively inexpensive as well. I can see having one of those around also for just the reasons you mention. -- If you want to reply via email, change the obvious words to numbers and remove ".invalid". |
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On Sun, 31 Dec 2006 11:23:29 -0600, "Michael Faurot"
wrote: Tom The Great wrote: I went to HomeDepot one day, and found a brad gun, finish nailer and compressor on sale. It came with a rebate for a stapler too, which is still in the shrink wrap. It's a porter cable, I dont' use it much, but when I want it to work, it works like a champ. I did about the same thing. I believe there may be threee different Porter Cable gun/compressor kits at Home Depot, each coming with the same compressor but differing in the number of guns included. The one I got was about $300 and came with an 18g brad nailer, 16g finish nailer, a stapler, a length of air hose, nails for each of the guns, a carrying case for all the guns, a small tube of oil and the pancake style compressor. Sounds like the same one I got. I really like this kit and all of the guns have worked great. I've mostly used the brad and finish nailers, but have also found an occasional use for the stapler. Only thing I have done, is figure if I want a framing gun, but I figured I don't do enough work to justify buying it, when I can spend money on so much other stuff. I decided I wanted a framing nailer as well, but knew I wouldn't use one often enough to justify the cost. So I wound up getting one from Harbor Freight for about $70 along with a couple different sizes of nails. While only $70, it's worked flawlessly each of the times I've needed it. Interesting, will get hand tools from harbor freight, but no experience with power tools. Sounds cheaper than renting. Good luck, tom @ www.WorkAtHomePlans.com |
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Tom The Great wrote:
I decided I wanted a framing nailer as well, but knew I wouldn't use one often enough to justify the cost. So I wound up getting one from Harbor Freight for about $70 along with a couple different sizes of nails. While only $70, it's worked flawlessly each of the times I've needed it. Interesting, will get hand tools from harbor freight, but no experience with power tools. Sounds cheaper than renting. Based on posts I'd seen here in the wreck from a few folks who have purchashed pneumatic nailers from Harbor Freight and had good results, I figured I'd give it a try. Given the price, and the occasional use (hobbyist) it gets--it seems to work great. If I needed a framing nailer as part of my job, I'd be looking at something like Senco, Hitachi, etc. -- If you want to reply via email, change the obvious words to numbers and remove ".invalid". |
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I'm curious. How's the noise level on the compressor included in these
Porter-Cable gun / compressor packages? I'm about to replace my 5hp compressor ( Coleman brand - direct drive ) because of the noise level. Even with noise protection it is way tool loud. Is the compressor output adequate for spraying? I haven't seen the specs. Michael Faurot wrote: Tom The Great wrote: I went to HomeDepot one day, and found a brad gun, finish nailer and compressor on sale. It came with a rebate for a stapler too, which is still in the shrink wrap. It's a porter cable, I dont' use it much, but when I want it to work, it works like a champ. I did about the same thing. I believe there may be threee different Porter Cable gun/compressor kits at Home Depot, each coming with the same compressor but differing in the number of guns included. The one I got was about $300 and came with an 18g brad nailer, 16g finish nailer, a stapler, a length of air hose, nails for each of the guns, a carrying case for all the guns, a small tube of oil and the pancake style compressor. I really like this kit and all of the guns have worked great. I've mostly used the brad and finish nailers, but have also found an occasional use for the stapler. Only thing I have done, is figure if I want a framing gun, but I figured I don't do enough work to justify buying it, when I can spend money on so much other stuff. I decided I wanted a framing nailer as well, but knew I wouldn't use one often enough to justify the cost. So I wound up getting one from Harbor Freight for about $70 along with a couple different sizes of nails. While only $70, it's worked flawlessly each of the times I've needed it. -- If you want to reply via email, change the obvious words to numbers and remove ".invalid". |
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krw wrote in news:MPG.2005bcaf2fd251f2989e89
@news.individual.net: In article om, says... I'm curious. How's the noise level on the compressor included in these Porter-Cable gun / compressor packages? I'm about to replace my 5hp compressor ( Coleman brand - direct drive ) because of the noise level. Even with noise protection it is way tool loud. They're loud. I have mine in the corner of my basement and plumbed around the basement and into the garage. A 50' hose gets me to pretty much anywhere in the house and most of the outside. I leave the noise behind. I have one of those compressor/gun kits, too. It works well, functionally. But I wear ear muffs when I use it. And my grandson hollers when the compressor cycles. Is the compressor output adequate for spraying? I haven't seen the specs. It's only a couple of GPM, so likely not. Not nearly enough, unless what you're using is a Critter sprayer. It's a good tool, but it has limitations. They all do. Patriarch |
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Dave Herron wrote:
I'm curious. How's the noise level on the compressor included in these Porter-Cable gun / compressor packages? Loud and noisy--but it works well. It's an oil-less type system. Is the compressor output adequate for spraying? I haven't seen the specs. I doubt it has enough capcity/volume/flow/etc. to handle spraying. It's fine for driving the nail guns, a blower nozzle and inflating tires--but that's probably about it. -- If you want to reply via email, change the obvious words to numbers and remove ".invalid". |
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"SBH" wrote in message news:KOOdnQDo4sQFiArYnZ2dnUVZ_t2tnZ2d@wideopenwest .com... I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world. Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you I have a Bostitch N62FN, and love it. Nice and light with lots of power. http://www.bostitch.com/default.asp?...Cabinet+Nailer Watch for URL wrap. |
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J.A. Michel wrote:
"SBH" wrote in message news:KOOdnQDo4sQFiArYnZ2dnUVZ_t2tnZ2d@wideopenwest .com... I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world. Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you I have a Bostitch N62FN, and love it. Nice and light with lots of power. http://www.bostitch.com/default.asp?...Cabinet+Nailer Watch for URL wrap. There are five of these on Ebay for less than $100.00 http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ea rch=Search |
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On Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:13:04 -0600, "J.A. Michel"
wrote (with possible editing): I have a Bostitch N62FN, and love it. Nice and light with lots of power. This is anecdotal only. I have one too, and had so much trouble with it shooting doubles and jamming that I bought a Hitachi which works great. Happened about 5 years ago. The Hitachi shoots plastic stripped nails and the Bostich shoots clipped head. -- Larry Email to rapp at lmr dot com |
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the "Paslode framing nailer plus"
has my vote for best framing gun it shoots clipped head or full round head (paper strip) nails. and has a nice hook on the end to hang it on framing lumber. owned it for 16 years and it is still going strong. "L. M. Rappaport" wrote in message ... On Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:13:04 -0600, "J.A. Michel" wrote (with possible editing): I have a Bostitch N62FN, and love it. Nice and light with lots of power. This is anecdotal only. I have one too, and had so much trouble with it shooting doubles and jamming that I bought a Hitachi which works great. Happened about 5 years ago. The Hitachi shoots plastic stripped nails and the Bostich shoots clipped head. -- Larry Email to rapp at lmr dot com |
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All my framing guns are Bostitch. I have mistreated them all equally.
They all still work great.....may not look too good but, they still do the job. I have their pin nailer, too. shoots 1.5" to 2.5" . I use it for utility boxes, drawers, etc.. It was cheap to buy. The pins are NOT cheap. I looked in to a finish nailer, but I lke the headless (nearly) pins. I can still counter sink them with judicious adjustment of the air pressure. They hold just fine on oak crown molding, jambs, etc. Gene SBH wrote: I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world. Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you |
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"DZIN" wrote in message ups.com... All my framing guns are Bostitch. I have mistreated them all equally. They all still work great.....may not look too good but, they still do the job. I have their pin nailer, too. shoots 1.5" to 2.5" . I use it for utility boxes, drawers, etc.. It was cheap to buy. The pins are NOT cheap. I looked in to a finish nailer, but I lke the headless (nearly) pins. I can still counter sink them with judicious adjustment of the air pressure. They hold just fine on oak crown molding, jambs, etc. Gene That sound more like a "brad nailer". Bostich shows "true headless" pinners with lengths only up to 1-3/16" long. Brad nailers shoot brads that are much longer that have tiny heads. |
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On Mon, 01 Jan 2007 15:26:30 GMT, "Leon"
wrote: "DZIN" wrote in message oups.com... All my framing guns are Bostitch. I have mistreated them all equally. They all still work great.....may not look too good but, they still do the job. I have their pin nailer, too. shoots 1.5" to 2.5" . I use it for utility boxes, drawers, etc.. It was cheap to buy. The pins are NOT cheap. I looked in to a finish nailer, but I lke the headless (nearly) pins. I can still counter sink them with judicious adjustment of the air pressure. They hold just fine on oak crown molding, jambs, etc. Gene That sound more like a "brad nailer". Bostich shows "true headless" pinners with lengths only up to 1-3/16" long. Brad nailers shoot brads that are much longer that have tiny heads. Nail guns are dangerous tools. I would not own one of them. They truely are GUNS and they can kill. The best use for a nail gun is to sell it to a recycler to turn back into raw steel to make hammers. Buy a decent hammer, and buy some (much cheaper) nails. |
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This has got to be a troll.
wrote in message ... Nail guns are dangerous tools. I would not own one of them. They truely are GUNS and they can kill. The best use for a nail gun is to sell it to a recycler to turn back into raw steel to make hammers. Buy a decent hammer, and buy some (much cheaper) nails. |
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On Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:38:51 GMT, "CW" wrote:
This has got to be a troll. Those who use the word "troll" are the REAL trolls. Your post is off topic and a waste of bandwidth. * PLONK * |
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wrote in message ... Nail guns are dangerous tools. I would not own one of them. They truely are GUNS and they can kill. The best use for a nail gun is to sell it to a recycler to turn back into raw steel to make hammers. Buy a decent hammer, and buy some (much cheaper) nails. P L E A S E, If you feel that way, stay out of the garage. |
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On Tue, 02 Jan 2007 13:06:12 GMT, "Leon"
wrote: wrote in message .. . Nail guns are dangerous tools. I would not own one of them. They truely are GUNS and they can kill. The best use for a nail gun is to sell it to a recycler to turn back into raw steel to make hammers. Buy a decent hammer, and buy some (much cheaper) nails. P L E A S E, If you feel that way, stay out of the garage. I have used a hammer for the past almost 60 years and aside from hitting my thumb a few times, I have never been injured. I could not count the number of incidences I have heard about people getting severely injured with nail guns. Nail guns are dangerous tools, and they are costly to use because of the high cost of the nails and the amount of energy needed to operate them. If you are too weak to operate a hammer, or just too damn lazy to use your muscles, I suggest that YOU stay out of the garage. Nailguns may save a few minutes of time, but the cost to operate them exceeds the extra cost of labor to do it with a plain hammer. This does not even take into account the medical bills, pain, and loss of work time encountered when you shoot yourself or another employee with one of those goddamn guns. It's not "if" you'll get shot with one of them, it's "WHEN". Besides this, hand hammered nails hold much better than nailgun nails, which is why guys that use nailguns almost always put twice the amount of nails that they would use by hand. Nail guns should have never been invented, and those that use them should be required by law to be certified and licensed prior to using them, because it's often someone else that that gets shot by them. |
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I have accumulated about ten Sencos (staplers and brad nailers) over
many years. Senco was an originator of this genre of tools. Many of the Johnny Come Lately brands seem to have joined the party when Senco's patents expired. Senco does have an active repair and parts service business. If this is important to you, you will be able to keep your tools operating for years to come. I have absolutely no connection to the brand. Joe G SBH wrote: I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world. Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you |
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I have accumulated about ten Sencos (staplers and brad nailers) over
many years. Senco was an originator of this genre of tools. Many of the Johnny Come Lately brands seem to have joined the party when Senco's patents expired. Senco does have an active repair and parts service business. If this is important to you, you will be able to keep your tools operating for years to come. I have absolutely no connection to the brand. Joe G SBH wrote: I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world. Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you |
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SBH wrote: I'm in the market for a nail gun but am uneducated to the nail gun world. Therefore, will someone educate me on what to look for in an all around general purpose nail gun? I do trimming (baseboards, door trim, etc) as well as minor constructive type building (door frames, cabinets, etc) , if that helps. Not as employment but for my own home and woodworking hobbies. Thank you |
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