Pneumatic Nail Guns

[Lloyd_E]

All good points. I have a Sears professional 3.5" framing nailer. Downside: you can only use Sears nails and they are 3-400% more than other suppliers. It is a beast of a gun but the nails are costly. I bought one of the CH sets you show minus the palm nailer and small stapler. We put a camp together with the nailer and I use it around the farm for fencing etc. Not a bad unit and didn't have any issues. It will shoot 2 to 3.25" nails... paper style nails.

If you don'y have a compressor and you plan on running several guns I would buy a larger compressor. Also, if you haven't used a gun be VERY VERY CAREFUL. They can be deadly. I know a crew up here that has switched to hammer and nails... safer in the long run.

Look at the availability of your nails and also what your local code states for style... clipped etc.

Nice thing about a nailer is the handiness of driving a nail in a difficult area. I sometimes use the nailer to hold stuff together initially and drive galvanized spikes later on...

Be safe...

 

[Army grunt]

I use now an have always used Bostitch. Those people know customer service.They were always helpful with repairs, also would do a swap for a newer gun when I would ask about up graded guns. I only had one each trim,brad,roofing,an framing nailed. I cant speak fo the others, but when any of my guns need to be replaced I would get another. Also ask about "factory demos" these come with full warranties an sell for 1/2 the asking price.
Army Grunt

 

[Nitro-Fish]

I have the Hitachi framer and the Hitachi angled finish nailer, both are great. I borrowed a CH framer from a freind a few years ago & that's why I ended up with the Hitachi. The CH was having trouble sinking nails all the way, I've never had that problem from either of the Hitachi's. BTW I may be wrong but the Hitachi seemed like it was lighter & felt better balanced.

 

[jake98]

I thought the clipped head nail was only frowned apon for sheathing installation?

 

[RadarTech]

I thought the clipped head nail was only frowned apon for sheathing installation?

That depends on your area..
Coastal areas want full round as they have better holding. Same in any high wind area..

 

[CurlyDave]

I thought the clipped head nail was only frowned apon for sheathing installation?

After reading some of the controversy, I personally, would never use a nailgun with anything other than full round head nails, in the traditional place (concentric with the nail shaft). Some makers have tried to use nails with a full round head, but offset to the side of the shaft. Hard to believe until you see one...

 

[gengine]

After reading some of the controversy, I personally, would never use a nailgun with anything other than full round head nails, in the traditional place (concentric with the nail shaft). Some makers have tried to use nails with a full round head, but offset to the side of the shaft. Hard to believe until you see one...

I have never heard of those, I'm gonna have to look next time. Most of the state here is a high wind area, southeast Wyoming and the Casper area really know what wind is. I was told by the building inspector from both here and in northern Colorado that clipped head nails are not allowed, wether it be sheeting or framing. I don't think I've seen a clipped head nailer in quite a while, come to think of it.

 

[ultrarunner]

Years ago I bought a code approved comp shingle stapler from Senco...

Did a lot of roofs with it and never a problem.

A while back, after one of the big hurricanes, code changed to round head and staples were out...

I still use my Senco for my projects... I bought cases of staples.

The problem... it was too easy to over-drive the staples, especially with builder grade singles in hot weather... conditions like many places subject to high winds.

Code is constantly evolving and all we can do is be compliant for a given time and place.

I started with Senco for underlayment staples in floor-covering... also never had a single problem and these were used 5 days a week...

 

[bironacad]

I have a set of Porter Cable guns form brad to finishing, a Bosch finishing nailer and my dad's old Craftsman framing nailer. All work, the framing nailer has mileage on it. I would recommend you read and understand the safety and operational requirements with the new toys, pulling out a 3 1/4" nail from your hand is an interesting experience, lol. Hearing protection (especially in an enclosed area), eye protection and the fact that they are guns should not be over looked. In 1975 my father bought a Viceroy home and had people put up the frame and sheathing. We were in the house when nails that missed the studs came flying through the house. Anyway that being said I would have a hard time going back to just swinging a hammer, lol.

Enjoy!