Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - frame and/or roof nailer

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nbjmiller
04-19-01, 02:49 PM
I am building a large deck (860 ft)and am thinking of using an air nailer. I know not the best way but would save time. OK or bad idea?

I will soon need to roof as well, and wondering if there are guns which can go from 1 1/2 to 3 1/2, use ring shank round heads, and use roofing nails.

Thanks, Nick

04-20-01, 07:36 AM
Not that I know of. Rent the tools. It's cheaper.

Use screws in the decking. It may cost time now, but later you will see why.
Jack the Contractor
04-21-01, 06:44 AM
Do not nail your deck, big mistake. If you do, remember a year from now we told you not to. The nailers you are talking about are three separate nailers. Roofing nailer,
framing nailer 2 1/4-3 1/2, and regular nailer 2-21/2. Probably cheaper to rent them. Each nailer will be over $200 each.