dave#1 |
Posted 01-10-2016 at 13:24:55 [URL] [DELETE]
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air nailer
I'm in the market for a finish air nailer, I'm leaning toward a 18 gauge that also shoots staples. I've found a cheap one on EBay that will fit the bill for me, Questions- do different brands use different nails? Suggestions
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John (AL) |
Posted 01-14-2016 at 21:08:13 [URL] [DELETE]
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Re: air nailer
I have a Hitachi and a Campbell Hausfield. I prefer the Campbell Hausfield. They both shoot the same gauge finish nail and staple, but the Hitachi takes longer ones. I have a Rigid framing nailer. It's heavy, but it works.
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SteveVA |
Posted 01-12-2016 at 09:23:00 [URL] [DELETE]
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Re: air nailer Just a thought..
I have several nailers and staplers,good ones and cheap ones. Like tractors they are all a bit different. They all work fine, but the staplers are more tempormental.. I have had Craftsman ones the longest 20+ years, and they never have failed. I keep a small one loaded with small nails and a big one loaded with big nails. Same thing with the staplers. I do not like to have to load and unload different sizes. They are not that expensive and I find having different sizes real handy. Finish nails are more interchangeable then staples. When I bought the cheap stapler for osb and wood crafts, I bought a bunch of the different length staples, and I am glad I did. I do not have to worry about finding ones that fit. Framing nailers are a whole different story, all have different heads and different nails. I like my Bostich full head framing nailer, it takes 8d to 16d nails just fine and they are easy to find. HTH. S.
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dave#1 |
Posted 01-12-2016 at 20:05:19 [URL] [DELETE]
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Re: air nailer Just a thought..
Thanks, good info ! (your off the pie "Hit List")LOL I bought that 18ga air nailer/stapler, should be here Friday, I'll mostly be using this for an old 1966 camper I'm refurb'n Everything is 2x2 with 1/4" or less thick wall and ceiling board, Thinking I'll get way to much bounce/recoil with a regular hammer and nails, This new nailer should fit the bill nicely . Still need to go to lowes and buy nails and staples, I'm guessing any 18 gauge nail/staple will work? later,dave
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Jimmyjack |
Posted 01-11-2016 at 22:42:10 [URL] [DELETE]
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I have a couple, but the Porter Cable is the pips!
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AL CT |
Posted 01-10-2016 at 15:45:23 [URL] [DELETE]
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I have several Porter Cable air nailer's. 18 gauge (various lengths available up to 2") fits my finish nailer. Not sure about models that shoot staples.
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BlasterStumps |
Posted 01-10-2016 at 15:34:48 [URL] [DELETE]
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Shopgoodwill.com usually has one or two up for sale. Seems like a lot of them get sold on there. I don't know about the combo guns for nails and staples. I have been keeping an eye out for a Porter Cable 23 ga pin nailer. I already have a Craftsman stapler but it is very limited in how long of staple it will shoot (5/8"). Something with a pin or staple length up to 1-3/8" would be good I would think. I think shopgoodwill has a couple PC nailers up on their site now.
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BlasterStumps |
Posted 01-10-2016 at 16:29:42 [URL] [DELETE]
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correction of stapler capacity
My stapler shoots 7/8" not 5/8" Sorry.
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Steve VA |
Posted 01-10-2016 at 13:58:32 [URL] [DELETE]
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Re: air nailer
Yes
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