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Pneumatic Finish Nailer or pneumatic stapler
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I just bought a pancake compressor and will soon buy a pneumatic nailer. I have to eventually re-trim the whole house and will likely buy a 16 gauge finish nailer for that, unless someone suggests otherwise. I also have to take a small closet door apart in the bathroom. What I'm going to be doing is removing and replacing (moving it back further) the little strips in the doorway that go up against the door when it's in the closed postition, as it looks like they were improperly installed the first time and causing an interference with the door. It was originally fastened with some kind of small woodworking staples. I was wondering if I should just use the finish nailer that I'll be getting on this, or to get one on of the pneumatic staplers and fasten it the way it originally was. Thanks for any help, Danny |
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Danny wrote:
Hi, I just bought a pancake compressor and will soon buy a pneumatic nailer. I have to eventually re-trim the whole house and will likely buy a 16 gauge finish nailer for that, unless someone suggests otherwise. I also have to take a small closet door apart in the bathroom. What I'm going to be doing is removing and replacing (moving it back further) the little strips in the doorway that go up against the door when it's in the closed postition, as it looks like they were improperly installed the first time and causing an interference with the door. It was originally fastened with some kind of small woodworking staples. I was wondering if I should just use the finish nailer that I'll be getting on this, or to get one on of the pneumatic staplers and fasten it the way it originally was. Thanks for any help, Danny I would use the nailer The staples hold better in some conditions. -- Joseph Meehan 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math |
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"Danny" wrote in message ... Hi, It was originally fastened with some kind of small woodworking staples. I was wondering if I should just use the finish nailer that I'll be getting on this, or to get one on of the pneumatic staplers and fasten it the way it originally was. Nails will be just fine. I rarely use my stapler. You do get a bit more holding power, but you also get more to fill in after. I use the stapler for things like a bookcase back that is not visible. If you've not done so yet, you can buy a kit with an air nozzle, tire inflator, ball inflator, etc. Handy to have around. |
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Thanks for the help, both of you guys. I plan on getting that accessory kit
right away. Danny Edwin Pawlowski wrote: "Danny" wrote in message ... Hi, It was originally fastened with some kind of small woodworking staples. I was wondering if I should just use the finish nailer that I'll be getting on this, or to get one on of the pneumatic staplers and fasten it the way it originally was. Nails will be just fine. I rarely use my stapler. You do get a bit more holding power, but you also get more to fill in after. I use the stapler for things like a bookcase back that is not visible. If you've not done so yet, you can buy a kit with an air nozzle, tire inflator, ball inflator, etc. Handy to have around. |
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I would use the nailer The staples hold better in some conditions. -- Joseph Meehan 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math After watching U2 on the rock and roll hall of fame induction thing on VH-1 I thought Irish Math was 1, 2, 3, 14 |
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Danny wrote:
Thanks for the help, both of you guys. I plan on getting that accessory kit right away. And that strip that the door shuts against is the "stop"... |
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I'm not an expert, and don't own either. However, when some pros used a nail
gun to put our baseboards back after a remodeling project they managed to nail a pipe. That makes me think a stapler is safer; but I suppose another answer is to use shorter nails. -- Regards, Jerry Schwartz http://www.writebynight.com e-card JerryS https://ecardfile.com/ |
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"Jerry Schwartz" wrote in message ... I'm not an expert, and don't own either. However, when some pros used a nail gun to put our baseboards back after a remodeling project they managed to nail a pipe. That makes me think a stapler is safer; but I suppose another answer is to use shorter nails. The staples can be as long as the nails so no advantage. |
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I am lucky enough to own a whole family of pneumatic nailers from crown
staplers right up to a framer, roofing nailer and a new battery powered finish nailer. For installing things like prehung doors etc I like the 16 gage finish nailer. However, for installing trim, I prefer the 18 gage brad nailer. Reason is that you get less splitting and the brad nails are nearly invisible if the depth is set properly. Many of the brad nails have brown heads so if you and installing a darker colored trim there may be no need to fill. As long as you get long enough brads, they will hold plenty tight. "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message m... "Jerry Schwartz" wrote in message ... I'm not an expert, and don't own either. However, when some pros used a nail gun to put our baseboards back after a remodeling project they managed to nail a pipe. That makes me think a stapler is safer; but I suppose another answer is to use shorter nails. The staples can be as long as the nails so no advantage. |
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Thanks Duane,
I like to be able to use the correct terms. English is a tool just like any other. You must use it properly. I was thinking that it might be called a "stop", because I kept thinking of it as "that thing that stops the door". It's funny how the names actually reflect what they do sometimes Danny Duane Bozarth wrote: Danny wrote: Thanks for the help, both of you guys. I plan on getting that accessory kit right away. And that strip that the door shuts against is the "stop"... |
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Thanks JB,
That sounds like some great advice. Danny JB wrote: I am lucky enough to own a whole family of pneumatic nailers from crown staplers right up to a framer, roofing nailer and a new battery powered finish nailer. For installing things like prehung doors etc I like the 16 gage finish nailer. However, for installing trim, I prefer the 18 gage brad nailer. Reason is that you get less splitting and the brad nails are nearly invisible if the depth is set properly. Many of the brad nails have brown heads so if you and installing a darker colored trim there may be no need to fill. As long as you get long enough brads, they will hold plenty tight. "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message m... "Jerry Schwartz" wrote in message ... I'm not an expert, and don't own either. However, when some pros used a nail gun to put our baseboards back after a remodeling project they managed to nail a pipe. That makes me think a stapler is safer; but I suppose another answer is to use shorter nails. The staples can be as long as the nails so no advantage. |
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