Bought a Framing Nail Gun

[RobertBrown]

Gave the spring and rails a squirt of WD-40 and that solved the feeding problem.



If I adjust the depth wheel all the way to the deep end, it will sink the toenails almost flush, but not quite. Maybe I need to up the pressure some. I'm running about 90psi. Range in the manual is 70-120.

What pressure do you guys run your guns at?

Ian

90 p.s.i.

 

[RobertBrown]

I purchased a set of 3, framming, finnish, and brad nailer. I decided to by nailers and a compressor when I built a shed a few years back. It's the only way to go. I spent less than 400$ for everything and it's all still fully operational. Never even had a jam. Can't imagine using a hammer again for any sizeable project. I lube with ATF. A couple few drops at every 100 nails or so. Mine uses Hitachi nails also. I always use the galvanized ring shank .131 or 113 dia. Mostly because they are always available but also because this is a subtropical, Hurricane cursed environment. Those nails are almost impossible to remove without pulling through or breaking. Absolute necessity for board fencing:thumbsup:.
Should you decide to get a finish nailer be advised that those nails are more unpredictable. I have seen, on more than one occasion, the sharp end of the nail come back out the same side of the wood you are nailing, a 180 if you will. They like to change direction. Again using Hitachi nails.
Keep your hand away from the surface you are nailing.
I too won't use the bump feature for safety reasons, I have a tendancy to get complacent (don't know if I would squirrell hunt with it or not......yea I would!

 

[scgargoyle]

I bought 3 nailers for my up-coming barn and house project. I picked up a Hitachi N83 for $100 on craigs- I don't think it was ever used. I also got a Hitachi finish nailer, and a Freeman coil siding nailer for my siding. I've talked about selling them once the projects are done, but somehow I think they'll stick around. I've found all kinds of excuses to 'test' them on other projects.

 

[CHDinCT]

Picked up a Bostich 21* full head framing nailer on sale from Amazon last year. Also does metal connectors which kind of clinched the deal for me. Been using 21* plastic collated nails from Harbor Freight - no issues so far. I also don't use the sequential fire option either. Just don't have that much work that I need to move that fast.

 

[dmccarty]

Clearly you have never experienced the challenge of holding the safety back with your hand and shooting a 16d nail at a squirrel in a nearby tree while standing on the roof trusses.

Never have actually hit a squirrel...

No, No I have not.

Nor will I! Have you priced the cost of a 16d nail? :laughing: I will be danged if I will shoot it at a tree rat! Besides I know I would miss and then find the nail with a tractor tire......

:laughing:

Later,
Dan

 

[Haywire]

He don't care... he's building someone else's house and the nails are on their tab. It'll be their tires in a few weeks too. It's win-win. LOL

Ian

 

[bdeboer]

I've had 3 or 4 fails to feed in the short time I've used this one. The stack of nails just doesn't slide down once in a while. I've got some dry graphite spray lube I think I'm going to try on it to see if I can get things going a little smoother.

Ian

Nail manufacturer makes a difference with my Hitachi. I also lube/clean it.

I think condensation is why they say not to store it outside. Although mine has never been in a warm place at night during the 5 years or so that I have owned it.

 

[TRR]

Need to up the Bostich counter - I have a Framing nailer, Finish nailer, and Brad nailer all by Bostich. They're really nice and the ones I have are not supposed to be oiled.

Also have a Ridgid 1/4" crown stapler.

All the air tools seem to be very well made and quite powerful - you'll like whatever brand you get. It looks like I may be doing some roofing in another month or two - if so a roofing nailer will be the very first item on the list.

P.S. I had a framing nail do a 180* turn and come back out with a Senco nailer - so it's not just finish and brad nails that do that. It happens so quick you can not react to it, so think ahead and be safe.

 

[bullbreaker]

Haywire:
With all due respect don't think I'am trying to "jack yer thread".I already posted here under permalink #32.
I'am not a pro-carpenter(just a diy) but I'd like your or others opinion(s) while on framing nail guns.
I'am running a Rigid 350 framing nail gun with a Emglo portable compressor and 50' of one quarter inch Hitachi hose(not the pvc)(works great for me).
My question is do most folks use 3/8" air hose or 1/4 " ?Does it depend on length of air line or compressor psi,two guns at once etc,or does it matter ?
I did a TBN search on it and could not find any info.

Txs in advance !

Boone

 

[Haywire]

I don't think that with an intermittent use item like a nail gun that it would make a difference. Now with something like an angle grinder that constantly sucks a lot of air, you might not be able to feed it fast enough with 1/4" line.

Ian