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Brad nailer - 18 ga. big enough?
I need some advice about a pneumatic brad nailer. I've never had one,
and they look like they would be a real help when the guys on TV use them. Question #1: Is an eighteen gauge nailer what I want? I will be building a bookcase/desk out of Ύ plywood (to be painted) and I'll be using the nailer to attach trim around the top, and to put on the backs of the bookcases (½ plywood). Not sure just yet if I will use it for the shelves, but I'm pretty sure I won't they will probably be adjustable. I really know nothing about brad sizes. If I don't buy any air nailer, I will probably use 1 ½ brads to attach the backs (with glue of course) but a pneumatic nailer would make the job a whole lot easier. I think Ύ or 5/8 brads of any diameter would be good for the trim but I question if 18 ga. x 1 ½ would be big enough. The piece will be built-in, and screwed to the wall through the plywood back, which is the reason for using the ½ plywood instead of Ό. Question #2: Some nailers also drive staples. What are staples good for? Upholstery? Insulation? |
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