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Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by FinoCJ, Mar 20, 2020.

  1. Mar 23, 2020
    Snoops

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  2. Mar 23, 2020
    Lockman

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    Sure doe's .....That's what we used.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2020
    shadetreetim

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    I have several air nail guns, pin nailers, etc. May be time to pick up a Milwaukee unit. Would be nice to not listen to the compressor.
     
  4. Mar 23, 2020
    Mcruff

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    Watch this before going to the price of the
    Milwaukee.
     
  5. Mar 23, 2020
    Admiral Cray

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    I'd agree with that video. I never had the problem with the nailer turning itself off. I went with the Milwaukee because I have a bunch of M18 tools...
     
  6. Apr 5, 2020
    chipdom

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    I have been a carpenter for so long I did not know what a nail gun was when I first started. That being said, I've used just about all of them.
    My favorite go to gun is Senco SFN40, 15 gauge angled nail, teflon interior does not need oil. Takes from 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" nails of different manufacturers. Most 15 gauge nail guns use the same angle nails except for Bostich which will only use bostich aluminum nails, less shear strength. Hitachi also makes a good gun with an air blower button.
    I use 15 gauge for hanging doors and material 3/4" and over, it leaves a bigger hole to be filled but the extra strength is needed. The angle is also better for nailing base corners.
    I have used 16 gauge guns but not a fan of them, straight universal nails up to 2 1/2". They do seem to nail better for rubber resinart flex trim than 15 gauge.
    18 gauge nail guns are probably the most used for nailing trim. Needs to shoot 2" nails, not all can. If I could only have 1 gun this would be the size.
    23 gauge pinners should only be used for keeping glued miters together until the glue sets. They have NO head which is what keeps the wood from pulling away. I have seen many cabinet trims nailed with just these and will hold initially, but the call backs are not worth the time it takes to fill an 18 gauge hole.
    JMHO
     
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  7. Apr 7, 2020
    timgr

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    The existence of battery-powered nailers is something of a revelation to me. Seems like a neat thing to have. I have been driving nails with a claw hammer ever since I can remember - my Dad work as a staff carpenter at UCLA before the went into accounting. He always had a side business doing carpentry work, mostly kitchens. BTW I remember him using a yankee screwdriver regularly on whatever he was building. It's probably in my brother's possession today.

    I have a 60 gal stationary compressor, and I would be reluctant to buy a portable compressor to power a nail gun I used every month or two. For a big job like an addition, the portable compressor may make sense, but for sheds and interior renovation, it seems like a lot. A battery powered tool might just be the ticket.
     
  8. Apr 7, 2020
    jeepstar

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    im just worried about the life of the tool. battery operated drills, battery goes bad, or drill goes bad, its usually cheaper to buy a new battery/drill combo. then, what happens when the battery style changes? you have the gun until one or the other doesnt work.
     
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  9. Apr 7, 2020
    timgr

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    I've found you can easily buy replacement batteries, even when they are long obsolete. I'm still using my Makita drill that my Dad gave me more than 20 years ago. Maybe replaced the batteries twice? Though its NiCads are said to last longer than the current Li types.
     
  10. Apr 7, 2020
    ITLKSEZ

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    Many of my jobs only require a handful of finishing nails. I’ll fill my 5 gallon air tank and take it with me; that supplies about 30-40 shots with my 18g nailer. It saves the trouble of noise, finding power, extra weight, etc...

    I’m not sure I could justify buying another set of guns just for a little convenience when I already have everything I need air-powered.
     
  11. Apr 7, 2020
    Lockman

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    But,....But...........He who dies with the most Tools, wins ! (y)
     
  12. Apr 7, 2020
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    I did the same for years with our old 18g nailer. The 40 Gallon air compressor in the shop wasn't exactly portable. I would even use the 5 gal air tank and drive 4" lag bolts with the impact driver. You would only get two bolts per fill up, but it was a lot better than driving them in by hand.

    Of course, the DeWalt 20V impact drivers now-of-days can run 20+ lag bolts on a single charge. We bought a cheap pancake compressor for working on the house here and I sure miss the silence of the 5 gal tank. Don't miss all the trips out to the shop to fill it up though.

    It seems like for a home user where your projects are few and far between, you're better with air nailers. They should be functional forever. A battery powered device will be useless in 6 years when the batteries have died and only junk aftermarket batteries are available. It would suck if it sat on the shelf most of those 6 years. If you're a contractor and the tools are in constant use, then electric makes sense.
     
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    mortten

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    I don’t mind the hose. Weather permitting I set the compressor outside. If not I’m wearing ear muffs anyway.
     
  14. Apr 11, 2020
    Admiral Cray

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    I have a small CO2 tank (beer keg type) that I carry on my truck. Works great for small jobs. I have a larger CO2 tanks for larger jobs and my portable compressor for full on jobs...
     
  15. Apr 11, 2020
    FinoCJ

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    this is my thought with a lot of this stuff...plus air tools are relatively cheap. I have also avoided buying battery operated tools like drill, jig and circ saws etc, as I only use them a few times a year, and hope them to last for a lot years without much use. Portability to a job site is a non-issue, and when doing a project at home, I can set up the necessary extension and air cords and leave them in place for a few weeks while doing the project. The only think I might use enough is that I am starting to consider battery for portability and quick easy use is a drill...But then I wouldn't mind a small battery operated circ saw for landscape projects...and a battery operated impact driver would be useful on the jeep....hmm.....
     
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