Bought a Framing Nail Gun

[Car Doc]

I have porter cable air nailers too a frame and trim and I like them a lot I use the paper taped nails also.

I didn't like the wire attached ones that spark that flew out every time made me pretty nervous.

I like being able to just hold something and nail it rather than trying to make something stay put while using both hands to hammer a nail.

I build all sorts of things pretty quick now and they aren't all beat up with hammer dents and my thumb appreciates it too and my shoulder.

 

[Haywire]

Clipped head nails should be allowed by code. The big question is does the building inspector know the code. :laughing:The holding power of a nail is mostly due to the length and diameter of the nail, not the shape of its head.

I read that the concern is pull through and that the trend is toward the offset round head like some Paslode nails I saw. From my experience with these nails though, they'll pull out long before they'll pull through. Maybe it's a concern with ring shanks.

Doesn't really apply to my projects as I won't be needing to call any inspectors. I just figured I'd cover my bases concerning that just in case. The round head nailer was on sale at the same price as the clipped anyway.

Ian

 

[Ken45101]

The holding power of a nail is mostly due to the length and diameter of the nail, not the shape of its head.

Which is the drawback to nailers IMO, they can't handle the heavier nails that I prefer.

We had two pole barns built. The first one they used big pole barn nails. The second one, the contractor used a framing nailer. I wonder if the second building will hold up as well as the first.

Ken

 

[lockhaven]

I have a porter cable framing nailer, roofing nailer and a brad nailer. Hammers we dont need no stinking hammers.

 

[Chilly807]

The nail gun can do sequential or bump but there is no way I would enable the bump trigger. That is asking for a nail in a body part.

Later,
Dan

I have mine set for bump fire, you still have to have the trigger pulled while you tap the nose piece or it won't fire.

Sean

 

[dmccarty]

I read that the concern is pull through and that the trend is toward the offset round head like some Paslode nails I saw. From my experience with these nails though, they'll pull out long before they'll pull through. Maybe it's a concern with ring shanks.

Doesn't really apply to my projects as I won't be needing to call any inspectors. I just figured I'd cover my bases concerning that just in case. The round head nailer was on sale at the same price as the clipped anyway.

Ian

Clipped head nails may require a different nailing schedule compared to round heads but they would still be to most/all? code.

The clipped heads allow more nails in the magazine which saves time on reloads. None of my projects are going to be impacted by me reloading the magazine. :laughing:

Later,
Dan

 

[dmccarty]

Which is the drawback to nailers IMO, they can't handle the heavier nails that I prefer.

We had two pole barns built. The first one they used big pole barn nails. The second one, the contractor used a framing nailer. I wonder if the second building will hold up as well as the first.

Ken

How big of a nail do you need or want?

The nailer I have handles up to 3.5 inch long and .162 diameter nails. Which are danged expensive. They are Win The Lottery Expensive if they have to be Stainless Steel.

Later,
Dan

 

[Haywire]

I have mine set for bump fire, you still have to have the trigger pulled while you tap the nose piece or it won't fire.

Sean

good point

 

[dmccarty]

I have mine set for bump fire, you still have to have the trigger pulled while you tap the nose piece or it won't fire.

Sean

Pretty sure mine is the same way AND the tip of the nail has to pressed in. You cannot use my nail gun like something out of a First Person Shooter game. Well, I guess you could if it was modified. :laughing:

I have had my nail gun rebounded off the nail and land right back on the wood I was nailing. If bounce had been enabled it would have tried to nail again. If the nailer had rebounded onto my hand ...

No bounce nailing for me. The thing is fast enough as is.

Later,
Dan

 

[Chilly807]

I found I was much more likely to fire "doubles" with the trigger set for sequential fire.

Sean