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Adjust depth on Porter Cable finish nailer?
I borrowed a friend's Porter Cable 2-1/2 inch, 15ga. finish nailer to
install a window. It doesn't sink the nails far enough, even when I have the max air pressure set. My friend says you can't do anything about that, but don't Porter Cable nailers usually have a depth adjustment? If so, where would it be and what does it look like? I haven't used one of these before, so any help would be appreciated. If it doesn't have a depth adjustment, what else can I try? Could it not be sinking them because it hasn't been oiled in a while? Anything else I should check? Thanks! -- |
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Adjust depth on Porter Cable finish nailer?
On Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:22:29 -0500, "DK" wrote:
I borrowed a friend's Porter Cable 2-1/2 inch, 15ga. finish nailer to install a window. It doesn't sink the nails far enough, even when I have the max air pressure set. My friend says you can't do anything about that, but don't Porter Cable nailers usually have a depth adjustment? If so, where would it be and what does it look like? I haven't used one of these before, so any help would be appreciated. Check for a small dial under the trigger or there about. Turn the dial to adjust. Test on scrap material. If it doesn't have a depth adjustment, what else can I try? Could it not be sinking them because it hasn't been oiled in a while? Anything else I should check? Thanks! -- Oren "I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you." |
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Adjust depth on Porter Cable finish nailer?
Steve wrote:
"DK" wrote on 05 Oct 2007 in group alt.home.repair: I borrowed a friend's Porter Cable 2-1/2 inch, 15ga. finish nailer to install a window. It doesn't sink the nails far enough, even when I have the max air pressure set. My friend says you can't do anything about that, but don't Porter Cable nailers usually have a depth adjustment? If so, where would it be and what does it look like? I haven't used one of these before, so any help would be appreciated. If it doesn't have a depth adjustment, what else can I try? Could it not be sinking them because it hasn't been oiled in a while? Anything else I should check? If you'll tell us the model number, we'll have a better chance of helping. -- Steve B. New Life Home Improvement The air pressure the OP is running would be nice to know as well, along with the materials being nailed. |
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Adjust depth on Porter Cable finish nailer?
If you'll tell us the model number, we'll have a better chance of helping. -- Steve B. New Life Home Improvement The air pressure the OP is running would be nice to know as well, along with the materials being nailed. It's a Model FN250A, and even when I bump up the air pressure to 100-120, it still doesn't penetrate all the way through the pine window jamb into a 2x6. |
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Adjust depth on Porter Cable finish nailer?
DK wrote:
If you'll tell us the model number, we'll have a better chance of helping. -- Steve B. New Life Home Improvement The air pressure the OP is running would be nice to know as well, along with the materials being nailed. It's a Model FN250A, and even when I bump up the air pressure to 100-120, it still doesn't penetrate all the way through the pine window jamb into a 2x6. You could try spraying the clip of nails with silicone before putting them in the magazine. Might leave some residue on the lumber though. |
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Adjust depth on Porter Cable finish nailer?
On Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:22:29 -0500, "DK" wrote:
I borrowed a friend's Porter Cable 2-1/2 inch, 15ga. finish nailer to install a window. It doesn't sink the nails far enough, even when I have the max air pressure set. My friend says you can't do anything about that, but don't Porter Cable nailers usually have a depth adjustment? If so, where would it be and what does it look like? I haven't used one of these before, so any help would be appreciated. If it doesn't have a depth adjustment, what else can I try? Could it not be sinking them because it hasn't been oiled in a while? Anything else I should check? Thanks! Most nailers have a small wheel adjustment. Make sure you put a drop of oil into the intake before use (use the recommended oil), check for proper air pressure, and run a few test shots. |
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