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

 

[Haywire]

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.

Later,
Dan

Mine does 3.5" and .148.

Ian

 

[bullbreaker]

I bought a Home Depot "Rigid" round head framing nailer last year to use on a barn addition project, I must say it was one of the best tools I have ever purchased.Al

:thumbsup:
Thats also the one I own.Its performed excellent for me,heck of a warranty too.........
RIDGID 3-1/2 in. Round Head Framing Nailer - R350RHD at The Home Depot
I don't use it to make a living with,just mostly personal projects.

Boone

 

[hawkeye08]

When we were getting ready to build our house back a few years ago, I borrowed a framing nailer. after running 10s of thousands of nails through it, I was asked if I wanted to buy it, I said no, why would I buy a worn out nail gun?

Dad gave it to me since I did not want to buy it (I bought a Gravely from him and had to do some repairs he neglected to tell me about so was feeling bad about that..) and now he borrows one if he needs to (I have the full assortment of air nailers).

 

[bigtiller]

I always thought Bostitch was the brand that set the standard that other manufactures tried to match and yet only 1 out of 33 posts talked about them.

Has Bostitch quality dropped or are they priced to high?

 

[dfkrug]

I believe that Hitachi set the standard for framing nailers years ago
with the NR83. I bought a PorterCable unit for interior framing back
when I was building my house, then sold it afterward. Excellent tool.

 

[Chilly807]

I always thought Bostitch was the brand that set the standard that other manufactures tried to match and yet only 1 out of 33 posts talked about them.

Has Bostitch quality dropped or are they priced to high?

As I recall, there's something about Bostitch that makes them difficult... might be a different nail requirement, availability of nails, etc.

My Mastercraft (Canadian Tire Brand) cheapy has worked well during the barn build project. I picked up a used Hitachi sheathing stapler that has driven almost 10,000 staples into cedar shingles since I started the barn, and God alone knows how many before I got it.

Sean

 

[dmccarty]

I always thought Bostitch was the brand that set the standard that other manufactures tried to match and yet only 1 out of 33 posts talked about them.

Has Bostitch quality dropped or are they priced to high?

In the various reviews I read over the years in The Journal of Light Construction and Fine Home Building it seemed like Bostitch, Hitachi and a few others were usually well regarded.

I bought the Bostitch because with a quick change a part you can use the same nail gun to handle metal connectors. Otherwise I would need two nail guns.

My Bostitch has shot mostly non Bostitch nails with no problems.

Later,
Dan

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

My trigger is adjustable for single fire or bump fire but even after all the experience with my gun I don't trust using the bump fire mode - too dangerous,

Some years ago when one of the local hospitals had just opened a cardiac surgery unit when a man shot himself in the heart with a framing nailer. They saved him, but said he never would have made it if it had been necessary to take him to the next nearest center.

 

[dmccarty]

FYI,

I just got a note from Amazon. They have some Bostitch tools up to 50% off.

Some very tempting prices. :laughing:

Later,
Dan

 

[Haywire]

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.

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

Toenailing is a bit awkward.

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