framing nail gun recomendations

Posted by on February 24, 2009, 1:55 pm

Ok, so I'm old school and I've been using a hammer forever. I've had
air for a long time but only used it with auotmotive tools. But last
year I got a small pneumatic brad nailer and I've got to admit it is a
whole lot nicer than a hammer. So much so that I've started eyeing
the framing nail guns. But there are a lot of choices and I've got
like zero experience with them.

I'd like to get one that handles some variety of nails. I see there
are ones that do strips and ones that do rolls. And that the strips
can be notched or not notched. So what's the best way for me to go?
Are these cheap ones on ebay any good?

Posted by dpb on February 24, 2009, 2:15 pm

jamesgangnc@gmail.com wrote:
...

> I'd like to get one that handles some variety of nails. I see there
> are ones that do strips and ones that do rolls. And that the strips
> can be notched or not notched. So what's the best way for me to go?
> Are these cheap ones on ebay any good?

I'd guess inexpensive is mostly dependent on how much one uses it.

I've Bostitch stick; prefer the FRH nail just because looks better to my
eye although I've no reason to think they really have much different
pullout characteristics. Some hurricane-prone areas require them.

For flexibility the Bostitch, Hitachi and a few others seem to have most
afaik. Senco and some others probably not far off.

I bought a refurb'ed for a fair savings off brand new; no complaints
after 5 years or so; 3 of which were quite heavy usage until finished
the barn rebuild.

--

Posted by jloomis on February 24, 2009, 8:36 pm

Senco makes a fine framing nailer...
Full Head nail....collated.
Will hold box and common, and you can set the nail set easy.
They are easy to repair if......they need attention....
Use pneumatic oil for long life......
jloomis

> Ok, so I'm old school and I've been using a hammer forever. I've had
> air for a long time but only used it with auotmotive tools. But last
> year I got a small pneumatic brad nailer and I've got to admit it is a
> whole lot nicer than a hammer. So much so that I've started eyeing
> the framing nail guns. But there are a lot of choices and I've got
> like zero experience with them.
> I'd like to get one that handles some variety of nails. I see there
> are ones that do strips and ones that do rolls. And that the strips
> can be notched or not notched. So what's the best way for me to go?
> Are these cheap ones on ebay any good?

Posted by SteveBell on February 24, 2009, 9:04 pm

>Ok, so I'm old school and I've been using a hammer forever. I've had
>air for a long time but only used it with auotmotive tools. But last
>year I got a small pneumatic brad nailer and I've got to admit it is a
>whole lot nicer than a hammer. So much so that I've started eyeing
>the framing nail guns. But there are a lot of choices and I've got
>like zero experience with them.
>I'd like to get one that handles some variety of nails. I see there
>are ones that do strips and ones that do rolls. And that the strips
>can be notched or not notched. So what's the best way for me to go?
>Are these cheap ones on ebay any good?

I recommend you look at a palm nailer. They're inexpensive, they drive
just about any nail, and they fit in awkward locations where a gun
won't go.

If you're gonna do framing, check your local code. Some areas require a
full-head nail.

Check the available nails in your area. Buy a gun that uses the nails
your vendors carry. You'll hate it if you get the perfect gun, then
have to mail-order the nails.

--
Steve Bell
New Life Home Improvement
Arlington, TX USA

Posted by Craig M on February 25, 2009, 11:24 am

I got to agree with Steve palm nailers are a great tool to have also, but I
have a Bostitch framing nailer, takes full round heads, the 21 deg style
sticks, with the plastic strip that holds the nails together, I been told I
can use the wire type colation nails in my gun, but have not tried yet,
cause a box is so expensive and still have a box and half of the plastic
coloated nails.
Best way to pick one is to go to your local store that sells them, Home
Depot, Lowes, or Lumber yard you like and pick them up and to the touchy
feely thing, see how they feel to you in your hands.

>>Ok, so I'm old school and I've been using a hammer forever. I've had
>>air for a long time but only used it with auotmotive tools. But last
>>year I got a small pneumatic brad nailer and I've got to admit it is a
>>whole lot nicer than a hammer. So much so that I've started eyeing
>>the framing nail guns. But there are a lot of choices and I've got
>>like zero experience with them.
>>I'd like to get one that handles some variety of nails. I see there
>>are ones that do strips and ones that do rolls. And that the strips
>>can be notched or not notched. So what's the best way for me to go?
>>Are these cheap ones on ebay any good?

> I recommend you look at a palm nailer. They're inexpensive, they drive
> just about any nail, and they fit in awkward locations where a gun
> won't go.
> If you're gonna do framing, check your local code. Some areas require a
> full-head nail.
> Check the available nails in your area. Buy a gun that uses the nails
> your vendors carry. You'll hate it if you get the perfect gun, then
> have to mail-order the nails.
> --
> Steve Bell
> New Life Home Improvement
> Arlington, TX USA
>

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