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kolias
10-13-04, 11:09 PM
I will be renovating my basement with 2”x 4”s and some 2”x 6”s for the stairs and I consider purchasing a pneumatic nailer along with an air compressor however I have no idea which nailer will be the most suitable. I have no problem with the air compressor (I will buy an oil type with sufficient CFM for the nailer I will choose). I will also prefer not to buy a framing coil or strip nailer as I find them too big and heavy however I may end up getting one of them. Here are my questions:
What advantage / disadvantage between a coil nailer and a strip nailer?
Would a 2.5” screw shank nailer be sufficient for my job in the basement?
Would a brad nailer be sufficient?
Did anyone finish a similar project with a nailer and what type of a nailer was used?
Thank you all
What advantage / disadvantage between a coil nailer and a strip nailer?
Would a 2.5” screw shank nailer be sufficient for my job in the basement?
Would a brad nailer be sufficient?
Did anyone finish a similar project with a nailer and what type of a nailer was used?
Thank you all
Pilot Dane
10-14-04, 05:50 PM
Generally you use a framing nailer for framing lumber like 2x4's and 2x6's. A trim nailer or brad gun is used for molding and decorative pieces. A framing gun is used for structural applications and the trim gun is for non-structural applications when you are more concerned with appearance.
Trim and framing nail guns often have the straight strip nails and roofing guns have "snail" drums. When there is a choice I like stright strips of nails. You can put them in your pocket or tool belt. Strip guns also tend to be narrower so I find it easier to get them into tight spaces.
I received a Paslode cordless framing nailer (orange) for Christmas three years ago and I have almost forgotten about my pneumatic nailer. The cordless does require cleaning and you have to have a charged battery, but I love it. I find that I would not get out my compressor & pneumatic gun for small job where I use the cordless for even a couple nails.
Trim and framing nail guns often have the straight strip nails and roofing guns have "snail" drums. When there is a choice I like stright strips of nails. You can put them in your pocket or tool belt. Strip guns also tend to be narrower so I find it easier to get them into tight spaces.
I received a Paslode cordless framing nailer (orange) for Christmas three years ago and I have almost forgotten about my pneumatic nailer. The cordless does require cleaning and you have to have a charged battery, but I love it. I find that I would not get out my compressor & pneumatic gun for small job where I use the cordless for even a couple nails.
markiz37
10-18-04, 08:50 AM
I used a nail gun to do some work in my basement. You really need a 3.5" long nail capacity gun, at least that's what codes call for. If you build the walls on the floor and then raise them, you could probably get away with a coil type nailer, but if you toenail the studs in like I did, a strip nailer is your best friend. I have a 21 degree gun and I found it barely useful in real tight places. And like Pilot Dane said, you cannot use a brad nailer for framing. BTW, ring shank nails won't make any difference in interior framing, there isn't going to be enough contraction and expansion of wood to justify their use. Smooth shank will do. Good luck