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

"SBH" wrote in message
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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


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.

"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.

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

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'd probably go for an angle finish nailer. Something that shoots 15ga
and up to 2 1/2" in length would probably do everything you need.
All of our trim guns are Senco but for home use you might be able to
go with something less expensive.
I've played with both the Porter Cable and Hitachi guns but haven't
used either long enough to know about durability. They both seemed to
work well for the short time I had to test them.

Mike O.

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

Well, as I've noted here recently in other posts, I'm an architect --
and, the 'field reports' I get are that Hitachi is the one they want
(this for a 'framing' (big and headed) nailer). I'm fixing to get in
the market myself. Could be different for finishing nailers, but I
wouldn't think so.

As another option (and one that I've considered) is a factory rebuilt
one. They appear to be about half the new cost. Depending on how
serious they take rebuilding (others may be able to offer experience
here), one could get the 'high end' quality - and, with a homeowner's
workload, this would be plenty good for the life of that homeowner.

-- john.

"SBH" wrote in message
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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

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.

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

In article ,
says...
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.

I use both the Porter Cable 16ga. finish nailer and the 18ga. brad
nailer for trim work. The 18ga. is just right for nailing casing
into door frames. I then use the 16ga. to nail the other side of
the casing through the sheetrock into the framing. Works great.

--
Keith

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.

--

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remove ".invalid".

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.

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

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.

Here's the sequence of acquisition:

1. 15-guage finish nailer (always comes with angled magazine) OR
16-guage finish nailer with angled magazine. Either one will require
angled nails rather than straight. (crown molding, door trim, door
frames)

2. 2" brad nailer (quarter-round, baseboards, cabinets)

3. Narrow-crown stapler (cabinet backs, door frames, door trim)

Look online for factory-refurbished units.

Set up your air hose with a T-connection and run two hoses from there.
One to the finish nailer, one to the brad nailer, so you don't have to
keep swapping the hose between tools.

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

Thank you Tom, that was informative and after I posted another question for
the group. But better late than never.


"Tom Kendrick" wrote in message
...
Here's the sequence of acquisition:

1. 15-guage finish nailer (always comes with angled magazine) OR
16-guage finish nailer with angled magazine. Either one will require
angled nails rather than straight. (crown molding, door trim, door
frames)

2. 2" brad nailer (quarter-round, baseboards, cabinets)

3. Narrow-crown stapler (cabinet backs, door frames, door trim)

Look online for factory-refurbished units.

Set up your air hose with a T-connection and run two hoses from there.
One to the finish nailer, one to the brad nailer, so you don't have to
keep swapping the hose between tools.

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

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

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.

--

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remove ".invalid".

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.

--

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remove ".invalid".

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.

--

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remove ".invalid".

Do your research then check out your local pawn shop. They sometimes have good deals on used equipment that has not been abused. I picked up a Senco framing gun ( older model SN8) and have been happy with it. I have seen many good "lightly used" tools, air compressors, air tools ,etc. for sometimes half of cost.

"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.

You must have old fashioned pawn shops in your area. Around here, most
everything they sell is priced so close to retail that it is not worth it.

"Trusshauler" wrote in message
...

CW Wrote:
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).

Do your research then check out your local pawn shop. They sometimes
have good deals on used equipment that has not been abused. I picked up
a Senco framing gun ( older model SN8) and have been happy with it. I
have seen many good "lightly used" tools, air compressors, air tools
,etc. for sometimes half of cost.




--
Trusshauler

About half the pawn shops or more are not places for good deals where I
live. Some never have good tools to look at but I pop in once in a while
just to see. I have found good deals on occasion even at the overpriced
shops. I have bought a JGA spray gun, Paslode framing gun, Bosch hammer
drill and router, cheap Dewalt sawzall, brad nailer, Mac fuel injection
pressure tester and other stuff. Everything worked well even though some
of the tools were pretty beat up. I do not believe I got everything at
half price or less but probably most was. Maybe I am lucky living I a
big population which of course means pawn shops, nail shops and drug
problems.

CW wrote:
You must have old fashioned pawn shops in your area. Around here, most
everything they sell is priced so close to retail that it is not worth it.

"Trusshauler" wrote in message
...
CW Wrote:
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).
Do your research then check out your local pawn shop. They sometimes
have good deals on used equipment that has not been abused. I picked up
a Senco framing gun ( older model SN8) and have been happy with it. I
have seen many good "lightly used" tools, air compressors, air tools
,etc. for sometimes half of cost.




--
Trusshauler

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

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

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

In article . com,
says...
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.

Yes, if my Senco siding nailer is any measure, they need a great
parts pipeline. I did buy an O-ring kit, but haven't installed it
(done with the siding job).

--
Keith

"B A R R Y" wrote in message
What do nail shops have to do with drugs and pawn shops? G

Perhaps they don't want to get "nailed" by the cops.

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.

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.


Silly you. Guns don't kill - bullets do.

--

-Mike-

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.

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.

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.

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 *

" 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.

Phooey, do you have an automobile?

Walt Conner

wrote:
Nail guns are dangerous tools

I know!

I saw "Happy Gilmore"!

"B A R R Y" wrote in message
Nail guns are dangerous tools

I saw "Happy Gilmore"!

I was thinking of one of the Lethal Weapon movies.

You make some valid statements---true the nails are more
expensive-----true they can be dangerous in a child's or morons hand and
accidents happen to us all at times but I think saws and driving a car are
more dangerous.
If you want to forgo progress and live in the buggy era that is you
privilege. But you have made a valid point as to the cost and danger of the
tools.
wrote in message
...
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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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.


Silly you. Guns don't kill - bullets do.

Guns just make 'em go faster.

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Keith

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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 know someone who put a nail in his eye.

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.

Baloney. The cost of *my* energy and time is far more.

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.

If you're too stupid to use a nail gun, I suggest you stay in bed.

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.

Utter nonsense. That must be why carpenters use nail guns now. It
costs them more money.

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,

You *are* a fool. Ever hear of coated nails? Ever see a board
split when you whack it with a hammer/nail?

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.

You must be a Democrat.

--
Keith