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Framing nailer Moo 04-06-2008
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Posted by Moo on April 6, 2008, 1:37 pm
I need to buy a framing nailer. I see the cordless Paslode models can fire
a lot of nails between having to replace energy cells and recharging the
battery, so am tempted to go for one of those. It will only be used on my
house, for example framing out my basement and other miscellaneous jobs that
come along, so not heavy duty.

A question for the group - what are the best types of nails to go for - I
see guns shoot a variety (paper collated or weld for example)? Any other
advice on framing nailers gratefully received.

TIA

Moo


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Posted by DanG on April 6, 2008, 2:10 pm
For a weekend warrior it will make very little difference what gun
you choose. If you need or want an air compressor for other needs
including an air finish nailer, I think I would encourage you in
that direction. Code compliance in some areas requires full round
head nails for framing - many of the old systems used clipped
heads. I would suggest making sure it uses nails that you can buy
locally. The Harbor Freight stuff is adequate for your needs, but
watch availability of nails.

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"Moo" <no> wrote in message
>I need to buy a framing nailer. I see the cordless Paslode
>models can fire a lot of nails between having to replace energy
>cells and recharging the battery, so am tempted to go for one of
>those. It will only be used on my house, for example framing out
>my basement and other miscellaneous jobs that come along, so not
>heavy duty.
>
> A question for the group - what are the best types of nails to
> go for - I see guns shoot a variety (paper collated or weld for
> example)? Any other advice on framing nailers gratefully
> received.
>
> TIA
>
> Moo



Posted by Jim Elbrecht on April 6, 2008, 2:38 pm
On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:37:30 -0500, "Moo" <no> wrote:

>I need to buy a framing nailer. I see the cordless Paslode models can fire
>a lot of nails between having to replace energy cells and recharging the
>battery, so am tempted to go for one of those. It will only be used on my
>house, for example framing out my basement and other miscellaneous jobs that
>come along, so not heavy duty.
>
>A question for the group - what are the best types of nails to go for - I
>see guns shoot a variety (paper collated or weld for example)? Any other
>advice on framing nailers gratefully received.

I'd go for a pneumatic. A compressor is a wonderful thing to have.
My house was without one for 30 years or so- and within a month of
when I got it I couldn't believe I ever lived without it. [far more
valuable than the variety of nail guns I've bought for it since.]

Shooting round headed nails was important to me.
I ended up with a Porter Cable 350 bought from Amazon. I watched
ebay & craigslist for several months for a good deal on a used one-
then caught a special on Amazon for about the used price.

Jim

Posted by KC on April 6, 2008, 8:29 pm
> On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:37:30 -0500, "Moo" <no> wrote:
> >I need to buy a framing nailer. =A0I see the cordless Paslode models can =
fire
> >a lot of nails between having to replace energy cells and recharging the
> >battery, so am tempted to go for one of those. =A0It will only be used on=
my
> >house, for example framing out my basement and other miscellaneous jobs t=
hat
> >come along, so not heavy duty.
>
> >A question for the group - what are the best types of nails to go for - I=

> >see guns shoot a variety (paper collated or weld for example)? =A0Any oth=
er
> >advice on framing nailers gratefully received.
>
> I'd go for a pneumatic. =A0 =A0 A compressor is a wonderful thing to have.=

> My house was without one for 30 years or so- and within a month of
> when I got it I couldn't believe I ever lived without it. [far more
> valuable than the variety of nail guns I've bought for it since.]
>
> Shooting round headed nails was important to me.
> I ended up with a Porter Cable 350 bought from Amazon. =A0 I watched
> ebay & craigslist for several months for a good deal on a used one-
> then caught a special on Amazon for about the used price.
>
> Jim

Can a framing nailer be used to toe-nail wall studs without
overdriving the nails or splitting the studs?

KC

Posted by Ivan Vegvary on April 6, 2008, 9:33 pm



Can a framing nailer be used to toe-nail wall studs without
overdriving the nails or splitting the studs?

KC

KC, yes framing nailers make wonderful toe-nailers especially if, like me,
you aren't a good toe nailer. After a while you will figure out exactly
where to hold your gun and at what angle to get a perfect toe nail. I've
never split a stud with a nailer. However, it is very easy to split a stud
with repeated blows of a hammer. \

Ivan Vegvary



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