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Finishing nailer
Does anyone have some suggestion on what type of finishing/brad nailer you use
the most. I have a Paslode framing nailer I used in building my wood shop but need some suggestions on what size and type finishing nailer most people use to build small projects. I have been looking at some 18-gauge nailers but wondered if that is going to be to small a gauge. I have a small compressor so I can go either air or cordless. |
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18-guage nailers are usually referred to as brad nailers. Finish
nailers are either 16 guage or 15 guage. Finish nailers that have the nail magazine angled away from the surface are typically 15 guage. I have a PC BN125 brad nailer, PC DA250A 15 guage finish nailer and a Spotnails narrow crown stapler. I use the stapler the most since the brads and finish nails have very small heads and tend to pull through the material. Brad nailer - very small moulding installation and furniture assembly while the glue dries Finish nailer - crown moulding and door/window trim NC stapler - door/window trim and interior paneling What kind of project do you have in mind? On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 19:38:10 -0500, Keith wrote: Does anyone have some suggestion on what type of finishing/brad nailer you use the most. I have a Paslode framing nailer I used in building my wood shop but need some suggestions on what size and type finishing nailer most people use to build small projects. I have been looking at some 18-gauge nailers but wondered if that is going to be to small a gauge. I have a small compressor so I can go either air or cordless. |
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Small furniture for now. I don't have any plans for crown or door moulding now .
PC has a good deal on two guns with a compressor which sounds good. I just wondered if the extra money for battery or other cordless guns is worth it. Thomas Kendrick wrote: 18-guage nailers are usually referred to as brad nailers. Finish nailers are either 16 guage or 15 guage. Finish nailers that have the nail magazine angled away from the surface are typically 15 guage. I have a PC BN125 brad nailer, PC DA250A 15 guage finish nailer and a Spotnails narrow crown stapler. I use the stapler the most since the brads and finish nails have very small heads and tend to pull through the material. Brad nailer - very small moulding installation and furniture assembly while the glue dries Finish nailer - crown moulding and door/window trim NC stapler - door/window trim and interior paneling What kind of project do you have in mind? On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 19:38:10 -0500, Keith wrote: Does anyone have some suggestion on what type of finishing/brad nailer you use the most. I have a Paslode framing nailer I used in building my wood shop but need some suggestions on what size and type finishing nailer most people use to build small projects. I have been looking at some 18-gauge nailers but wondered if that is going to be to small a gauge. I have a small compressor so I can go either air or cordless. |
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That's the package my wife got for me for Christmas. Beep, beep. 18ga,
16ga and a coupon for a crown stapler. The compressor is good quality (Devilbiss) and as far as I can tell, the guns are first-rate. However, if you already have a 'presser, you may want to one-at-a-time it. My buddy has an 18ga brad nailer called, I think, Accuset that will take 2 1/2" brads. Were it me, and I was buying one brad nailer, that's the one I would buy. As always, YMMV. Good luck. -Phil Crow |
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On Sun, 09 Jan 2005 17:32:47 -0500, Keith
wrote: Small furniture for now. I don't have any plans for crown or door moulding now . PC has a good deal on two guns with a compressor which sounds good. I just wondered if the extra money for battery or other cordless guns is worth it. The pneumatic combo is a good idea. Since you will likely perform woodworking in the same place most of the time, portability not a likely issue. These small guns don't use much air, so get a 1/4" air hose that is light and flexible to reduce the drag. You can use the hose that comes with the kit to reduce the noise from the compressor by moving it farther from your work area. The guns actually weigh very little, it's that hose which will make it seem heavy to your wrist. |
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On Sun, 09 Jan 2005 17:32:47 -0500, Keith
wrote: Small furniture for now. I don't have any plans for crown or door moulding now . PC has a good deal on two guns with a compressor which sounds good. I just wondered if the extra money for battery or other cordless guns is worth it. don't bother with electric corded or cordless nail guns. the paslode impulse guns are good if you really need the mobility and don't mind the expense. get a big air compressor if you're going to keep it in the shop all of the time. you'll find lots of uses for it that a little one won't serve. if you are going to use nailguns on a jobsite, and never use any other air tools (other than an airbrush, perhaps) get a small light one like the PC kit has. |
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Keith.....what's it like in February already? Check yo' clock
"Keith" wrote in message news:1105230974.977a16834f780f29d9e0df956e366a16@1 usenet... Does anyone have some suggestion on what type of finishing/brad nailer you use the most. I have a Paslode framing nailer I used in building my wood shop but need some suggestions on what size and type finishing nailer most people use to build small projects. I have been looking at some 18-gauge nailers but wondered if that is going to be to small a gauge. I have a small compressor so I can go either air or cordless. |
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Oops. My laptop needs to be changed it looks like.
ps. very warm for this time of year in N.C. "Bill Otten" wrote: Keith.....what's it like in February already? Check yo' clock "Keith" wrote in message news:1105230974.977a16834f780f29d9e0df956e366a16@ 1usenet... Does anyone have some suggestion on what type of finishing/brad nailer you use the most. I have a Paslode framing nailer I used in building my wood shop but need some suggestions on what size and type finishing nailer most people use to build small projects. I have been looking at some 18-gauge nailers but wondered if that is going to be to small a gauge. I have a small compressor so I can go either air or cordless. |
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"Keith" wrote in message news:1105309508.e0c95bb360f6a6c489a810a4b807fc9f@1 usenet... Oops. My laptop needs to be changed it looks like. Congrats on having the top level post for the next few weeks! |
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You end up needing "several" guns...
(a) Finishing nailers are usually 15 guage(baseboard,molding,etc) shoot big nails, leave big holes. (b) brad nailers are usually 18 guage and only shoot "short" nails like 1.25" brads... Best used for trim molding (c) narrow crown stapler is needed for putting on 1/4" backs (d) 16 Guage guns shoot longer & bigger nails and are often needed for face frames, etc, etc. Keith wrote: Does anyone have some suggestion on what type of finishing/brad nailer you use the most. I have a Paslode framing nailer I used in building my wood shop but need some suggestions on what size and type finishing nailer most people use to build small projects. I have been looking at some 18-gauge nailers but wondered if that is going to be to small a gauge. I have a small compressor so I can go either air or cordless. |
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Please fix the date on your computer. You are sending with a February,
2005 date. Please reset to January, 2005. You could catch some serious static from your ISP if you keep posting with a future date on the message time stamp. Thank you. -- Jim McLaughlin Please don't just hit the reply key. Remove the obvious from the address to reply. ************************************************** ************************* "Keith" wrote in message news:1105230974.977a16834f780f29d9e0df956e366a16@1 usenet... Does anyone have some suggestion on what type of finishing/brad nailer you use the most. I have a Paslode framing nailer I used in building my wood shop but need some suggestions on what size and type finishing nailer most people use to build small projects. I have been looking at some 18-gauge nailers but wondered if that is going to be to small a gauge. I have a small compressor so I can go either air or cordless. |
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"Keith" wrote in message news:1105230974.977a16834f780f29d9e0df956e366a16@1 usenet... Does anyone have some suggestion on what type of finishing/brad nailer you use the most. I have a Paslode framing nailer I used in building my wood shop but need some suggestions on what size and type finishing nailer most people use to build small projects. I have been looking at some 18-gauge nailers but wondered if that is going to be to small a gauge. I have a small compressor so I can go either air or cordless. 18 gauge is ok to tack something while glue dries, but if you're doing window/door casings, baseboards, crown molding, etc, a 15 gauge is more appropriate. |
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