Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Which Nail Gun Do I Buy?

Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.



PDA

View Full Version : Which Nail Gun Do I Buy?

03-07-01, 09:55 PM
I'm replacing all the molding in my kitchen and will have to install compound maple crown molding above and below all the new cabinets. In nail guns they've got 18ga brad nailers and then 16ga and 15ga finish nailers. The 18ga brad nail is the skinniest nail and I originally thought I would go with one of these but am wondering if it's got the power to work well with hard wood like maple. Is a 16ga or 15ga finish nailer a better choice or are these too heavy for just 3/8 - 1/2 thick molding stock?

Jack the Contractor
03-08-01, 04:22 AM
If you have a good brad nailer like Porter Cable or Bostich, you should have no problem. Not all brad nailers are the same. With a brad nailer, you will not have alot of nail heads to fill and finish as with a finish nailer.
You might rent one first and see how you like it.