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Indydirtfarmer
08-27-2003 08:47:28
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Re: Brad nailer or finish nailer in reply to Bill in TN, 08-26-2003 11:04:37
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I've spent 28 years doing trim carpenter work. I have done some very nice homes, offices, and a couple "high end" country clubs. I started using finish nailers in the late 70's. They are labor savers, as well as just flat being easier than hand nailing. I have Senco, Spot-nail, Bostich, and Portercable guns. I personally like the Spot-nail guns. they are a commercial grade tool. You won't find them at discount lumber yards. I have several "nail guns" and several brad nailers. I tend to let the brad guns set, unless I'm doing something that just can't be done with the nailers. The SLIGHTLEY larger "nail" is very workable in MOST situations. The brad guns come up a little short in some instances. If you are only going to have one, make it a 15 or 16 gauge nailer. A good solution is to rent your nailer and brad gun, on the first try. Then you can make a better determination as to what serves you the best. Just a word of advice from someone that has shot several truckloads of nails over the years. Pay attention to the air pressure going to the guns. The'll last MUCH longer if you operate at the low end of the acceptable pressure scale. I have finish nailers, brad nailers, staplers, roof nailers, framing nailers, and flooring nailers. I NEVER use them at over 90 psi. Use an in-line oiler, and a water trap. And just my opinion, stay away from the "cordless" gas fired guns. They are as handy as a shirt pocket, but fragile as an eggshell.
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