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It's probably the same model I have. I haven't had much use for it, but when I have used it, it worked very well.
What to shop for in compressor/nailers
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It's probably the same model I have. I haven't had much use for it, but when I have used it, it worked very well.
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A couple of times a year, the big box stores will run a special on a name brand kit with a compressor, a trim gun, a brad gun and maybe a stapler at a pretty good price.
On used nailers, watch out for leaks and bent/damaged driving pins. A repair kit can run your cost up if you can still get the parts for the particular nailer.
I'd avoid any compressor with a cheap electric motor.
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On used nailers, watch out for leaks and bent/damaged driving pins. A repair kit can run your cost up if you can still get the parts for the particular nailer.
I'd avoid any compressor with a cheap electric motor.
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Jimmyp5
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Don't but a roffing nailer, Lowes rents them. One time project, rent. I have two, a combo brad/staplier and a finish nailer both work great for small project around the farm.
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You can use a medium crown (1/2") stapler for the roofing as well as attaching fench pickets.
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Highflier said:
I don't think those are code accepted in Florida
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I like Senco Nailers because parts are pretty easy to get.
My brother bought a PorterCable 5 pc set at Home Depot for $299 when he was adding on and updating his home. I was skeptical, but he's had excellent service, no breakdowns and the compressor and 4 assorted nailers and air chuck cost under $300.
My brother bought a PorterCable 5 pc set at Home Depot for $299 when he was adding on and updating his home. I was skeptical, but he's had excellent service, no breakdowns and the compressor and 4 assorted nailers and air chuck cost under $300.
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MrJimi said:I don't think those are code accepted in Florida
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A lot of codes no longer allow staples for roofing because it is easy to over drive the staple into the shingle and loose most of your holding power.
I've never had a problem with staples on the jobs I did... Staples also cost less then comparable coiled roofing nails.
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I've got a Hitachi framing nailer and Hitachi oil compressor. I helped a friend frame some houses one summer and all of those guys were running either Senco's or Hitachi's for framing nailers. For my brad nailer I went with a Bostich.
It's all served me very well.
It's all served me very well.
Erik_in_Hoyt
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on compressors look at the cubic feet at 90psi -- that tells you what the useful output of the compressor is. Also be look at the current draw -- my "18 amp" craftsman compressor pulls closer to 24 when first starting and so will pop a 20 amp breaker if the lights are on in the room. (it's now wired into a 30 amp breaker)
the compressor combos are generally good deals (pancake and 3 guns) but rarely include a framing gun.
Lowes frequently sells a nailer kit - 21 degree framing gun, finish nailer and brad nailer for $199 -- and these have been doing me good service while building my house, but it will be interesting to see how long they last compared to a paslode or other "premium" gun.
if you're looking at the big name guns, go to a construction supply house or even graingers -- they're usually heavier duty tools that the same looking unit at lowes or Home Despot for about the same price. (I learned this from a contractor who had found out the hard way when his gun dies and the parts at the contractor supply didn't fit)
my HF 1 1/4" brad nailer recently died -- I figure 3 years of occasional tacking for under $20 was a good way to find out if I actually needed one - and at that price I bought a spare years ago, so I didn't lose any time when it croaked. (and their new version will handle up to 2" brads for that same $20)
I agree with the others that I wouldn't bother buying a roofing coil nailer unless you see a lot of shingles or ceramic tile in your future. (it works great for nailing down hardibacker, too!)
be careful buying nails - there's a degree of angle that changes by brand, clipped vs full head, and wire, paper, or plastic collation -- and every brand has its own preference. (31-34 paper collated seem to be the easiest to find, but of course none of my toys can eat those)
good luck!
the compressor combos are generally good deals (pancake and 3 guns) but rarely include a framing gun.
Lowes frequently sells a nailer kit - 21 degree framing gun, finish nailer and brad nailer for $199 -- and these have been doing me good service while building my house, but it will be interesting to see how long they last compared to a paslode or other "premium" gun.
if you're looking at the big name guns, go to a construction supply house or even graingers -- they're usually heavier duty tools that the same looking unit at lowes or Home Despot for about the same price. (I learned this from a contractor who had found out the hard way when his gun dies and the parts at the contractor supply didn't fit)
my HF 1 1/4" brad nailer recently died -- I figure 3 years of occasional tacking for under $20 was a good way to find out if I actually needed one - and at that price I bought a spare years ago, so I didn't lose any time when it croaked. (and their new version will handle up to 2" brads for that same $20)
I agree with the others that I wouldn't bother buying a roofing coil nailer unless you see a lot of shingles or ceramic tile in your future. (it works great for nailing down hardibacker, too!)
be careful buying nails - there's a degree of angle that changes by brand, clipped vs full head, and wire, paper, or plastic collation -- and every brand has its own preference. (31-34 paper collated seem to be the easiest to find, but of course none of my toys can eat those)
good luck!
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I got a Bostich 33degree PT framer a couple years ago, very good service. It will also put in short hard nails into metal hangers, kinda neat.
Some codes don't allow clipped head nails.
Nails come wire weld straight (15degrees?), wire weld coil, plastic strip (24degrees), or paper tape (28-34 degrees). These 4 types are different and do not interchange.
I hear the wire can leave little bits of wire around. The plastic can shoot bits of plastic all over, kinda shrapnel machines. My paper tape machine works well.
I see nails coming stacked tight with clipped head; stacked tight with off-set heads (full round, but it's not centered on the shank of the nail); full round centered with space between the nails. My Bostich has fired all thes different types of paper tape nails successfully, many different brands of nails.
Some nailers are more specific as to the exact type or brand of nail that can be used.
I live in a small town 35 miles from a shopping area. It was important to see what the local mom & pop lumber yards stocked, so I could drive 5 miles to get more nails, rather than spend 1/2 a day to get some nails to finish a job.
I have the same Sears air compressor mentioned above, pops 20 amp breakers all the time. Disappointing. If you get a fuse box for it, I can run it on a slow-blow 15 amp fuse with no problem at all......
For small jobs - not nail as many boards as I can in 15 minutes, but nail these 2 down, go cut some more work, I find myself using my cheapo $50 1 gallon tiny compressor to run the gun. Works well. So, the air compressor needed is - most any, bigger will let you set nailing speed records, tiny will still run it if you are working by yourself anyhow.
Framing nailer works well for 2x lumber. When we got into 1x4 & 1x6 wood & wanted to nail on the edge, we ended up with a lot of split wood. Got the smaller finish nailer, worked great.
Random thoughts from someone who is woefully inexperienced with nailers.
--->Paul
Some codes don't allow clipped head nails.
Nails come wire weld straight (15degrees?), wire weld coil, plastic strip (24degrees), or paper tape (28-34 degrees). These 4 types are different and do not interchange.
I hear the wire can leave little bits of wire around. The plastic can shoot bits of plastic all over, kinda shrapnel machines. My paper tape machine works well.
I see nails coming stacked tight with clipped head; stacked tight with off-set heads (full round, but it's not centered on the shank of the nail); full round centered with space between the nails. My Bostich has fired all thes different types of paper tape nails successfully, many different brands of nails.
Some nailers are more specific as to the exact type or brand of nail that can be used.
I live in a small town 35 miles from a shopping area. It was important to see what the local mom & pop lumber yards stocked, so I could drive 5 miles to get more nails, rather than spend 1/2 a day to get some nails to finish a job.
I have the same Sears air compressor mentioned above, pops 20 amp breakers all the time. Disappointing. If you get a fuse box for it, I can run it on a slow-blow 15 amp fuse with no problem at all......
For small jobs - not nail as many boards as I can in 15 minutes, but nail these 2 down, go cut some more work, I find myself using my cheapo $50 1 gallon tiny compressor to run the gun. Works well. So, the air compressor needed is - most any, bigger will let you set nailing speed records, tiny will still run it if you are working by yourself anyhow.
Framing nailer works well for 2x lumber. When we got into 1x4 & 1x6 wood & wanted to nail on the edge, we ended up with a lot of split wood. Got the smaller finish nailer, worked great.
Random thoughts from someone who is woefully inexperienced with nailers.
--->Paul