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18 or 16 gauge nailer Arbee 04-18-2008
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Posted by Arbee on April 18, 2008, 9:48 am
I have some 3/4 inch poplar trim that I'm putting on 3/4 inch stock
backing this weekend. I have both 16 and 18 gauge nailers. Because of
the style of the trim, I will have to be nailing pretty close to the
edges, so I think the 18 gauge would be the better choice. We had to
have the trim custom made and the wife will kill me if I split it.
My question is, can I use the 18 gauge for this? First, would 3/4
poplar just create 18 gauge pretzels and second, since the brads are
only 1.25", would the 1/2" penetration into the backer be enough?
Any help would be appreciated.

Posted by Bob on April 19, 2008, 10:31 am

>I have some 3/4 inch poplar trim that I'm putting on 3/4 inch stock
> backing this weekend. I have both 16 and 18 gauge nailers. Because
> of
> the style of the trim, I will have to be nailing pretty close to
> the
> edges, so I think the 18 gauge would be the better choice. We had
> to
> have the trim custom made and the wife will kill me if I split it.
> My question is, can I use the 18 gauge for this? First, would 3/4
> poplar just create 18 gauge pretzels and second, since the brads
> are
> only 1.25", would the 1/2" penetration into the backer be enough?
> Any help would be appreciated.

I don't really know about the best size, but to prevent splitting
trim, you might consider drilling nailing holes slightly smaller
than the brads you decide to use.
Bob-tx



Posted by HeyBub on April 19, 2008, 10:31 am
Arbee wrote:
> I have some 3/4 inch poplar trim that I'm putting on 3/4 inch stock
> backing this weekend. I have both 16 and 18 gauge nailers. Because of
> the style of the trim, I will have to be nailing pretty close to the
> edges, so I think the 18 gauge would be the better choice. We had to
> have the trim custom made and the wife will kill me if I split it.
> My question is, can I use the 18 gauge for this? First, would 3/4
> poplar just create 18 gauge pretzels and second, since the brads are
> only 1.25", would the 1/2" penetration into the backer be enough?
> Any help would be appreciated.

Use a hammer, finishing nails, glue, and pre-drill the holes.



Posted by Joe on April 19, 2008, 3:08 pm
> I have some 3/4 inch poplar trim that I'm putting on 3/4 inch stock
> backing this weekend. I have both 16 and 18 gauge nailers. Because of
> the style of the trim, I will have to be nailing pretty close to the
> edges, so I think the 18 gauge would be the better choice. We had to
> have the trim custom made and the wife will kill me if I split it.
> My question is, can I use the 18 gauge for this? First, would 3/4
> poplar just create 18 gauge pretzels and second, since the brads are
> only 1.25", would the 1/2" penetration into the backer be enough?
> Any help would be appreciated.

Any box store has 1 1/2" brads. Buy some and get some polar boards and
do some testing. You will need to experiment some to get the air
pressure set right on the nailer. Only hands on experience will give
you the answers you need.

Joe

Posted by Arbee on April 20, 2008, 12:32 pm
>
> > I have some 3/4 inch poplar trim that I'm putting on 3/4 inch stock
> > backing this weekend. I have both 16 and 18 gauge nailers. Because of
> > the style of the trim, I will have to be nailing pretty close to the
> > edges, so I think the 18 gauge would be the better choice. We had to
> > have the trim custom made and the wife will kill me if I split it.
> > My question is, can I use the 18 gauge for this? First, would 3/4
> > poplar just create 18 gauge pretzels and second, since the brads are
> > only 1.25", would the 1/2" penetration into the backer be enough?
> > Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Any box store has 1 1/2" brads. Buy some and get some polar boards and
> do some testing. You will need to experiment some to get the air
> pressure set right on the nailer. Only hands on experience will give
> you the answers you need.
>
> Joe

Just to follow up, did it yesterday. 16 gauge where I had plenty of
room, and 18 in the tight spots just for reinforcement. Worked
beautifully.

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