Gonna buy a nail gun.....

[Dr. Jim]

Yes,.....it's me again. Well somebody has to post on here, or else we will be subject to Don's verbose ramblings ;-)

Decided I actually have a need for a tool, and therefore must buy it. I pride myself on only buying things I 'need'. And I feel that this ceiling project (finishing thread) will warrant the purchase of a nail gun. Less strain on me, and much less damage to the wood!

So,...I am looking for a complete 'kit' ideally, that would have gun, compressor,..etc..etc.

And (ofcourse) I dont know much about them at all. Home (cough) Depot has some various 1 and 2 gun kits in the 200-350 range.

Anyone have any suggestions? And ofcourse what 'type' of gun to handle the small and finishing nails I will be using.............

Maybe this? LINK (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100497648&N=10000003+90176&marketID=176&locStoreNum=4645)

[Dagster]

I have the Hitachi framing and finish/trim nailer kit with compressor. I don't see where they have all 3 in a deal anymore though. Hitachi makes a sweet framing nailer which is why I bought that particular kit. Here is what I have but in separate purchases:

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100323147

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100060222

Here is a good kit though for just compressor and brad nailer but it sounds like you need a finish nailer not a brad nailer:

http://www.westerntool.com/product.htm?pid=460570

Have you thought about getting a gas powered (Paslode) or battery powered nailer? No compressor necessary.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=12781-2191-900600&lpage=none

[thekl0wn]

For trim work, Paslode's are awesome! Especially if you're working off a ladder, scafolding, etc...

[Terry Mac]

I like Porter Cable equipment. That looks like a pretty good buy for the use you have. Those little 10 gal. or less compressors comes in handy. You're not moving around a big one, 20 gal. or more, even though it may be on wheels. I would double check the length of hose that comes with the unit, is 25 ft. enough to get you where you need to be? If not, you have to buy additional hose, and maybe a coupler or two.

I have a 5 gal. Cambell Hausfield I use with a finish and brad nailer. Works great.

Good luck.

[John R]

I was finishing out my new shop with no helper. To trim out the doors and windows you need at least one hand to hold the molding, one to hold the nail and a third hand to hold the hammer. With a nail gun two hands will do the whole job. The gun itself can help hold the work by pressing against the molding.
I bought a DeWalt brad gun at Loews and am very pleased with it.
Good luck
John R

[Terry Mac]

Hey John R. welcome to the forum.

*not a thread hijack* :D

carry on.

[Dr. Jim]

Thanks guys.

One issue about buying an electric or such would be it is self contained,...and I have to buy more of them for diff purposes correct?
If I go with compressed air,...I can drive a variety of tools and diff nail guns.
Seems better for the 'long haul'.

I have to justify this as much as possible,...and versatility is important.

(and no,...she actually doesnt care at all how many tools I buy,....because I rarely buy them :)

[Dagster]

A gas nailer is self contained and you'd need to buy different nailers for different purposes regardless of which option you choose. It's basically whether you want to spend the money on a gas nailer vs an air nailer. You still have the up front cost of the compressor though so it evens out usually.

[Terry Mac]

Not sure if this is taking a counterpoint, as I've never used a gas nailer before. However, with an pneumatic nailer, and hence buying an air compressor, the uses for the compressor are numerous. I use air to blow-out electric motors on my machines, to clean the dust out of machines and out of the shop, air ratchet tools for nuts and bolts, tire changing, and airing up tires. Now granted I don't think a 6 gal. air tank will succuessfully do all of that; probably burn the motor up. But if going air is the decision, maybe looking into a bigger compressor (17 gal. on up) to go with the guns may be the way.

Just thinking out loud.

(Slippery slope with oil added?)

[Don]

Must . . . not . . . be . . . verbose. There! I did it! :)

dawjr

[thekl0wn]

The gassed nailers are a major convenience. Any route you take, you'll have to buy a different gun for different nail types. Personally, I very rarely use a gas gun for framing... Too slow. Yet, on trimming, I very rarely use a pneumatic. No hoses to worry with marring whatever they come in contact with... No hoses to trip over when walking... No compressor kicking on and scaring the crap out of you to make you jump off the ladder... No compressor vibrating up against a wall, forcing you to repaint...

There's hundreds of reasons to buy a nice small compressor, and you shouldn't have any issues pulling a reason to buy one out, at any time. :D

[Dagster]

Not sure if this is taking a counterpoint, as I've never used a gas nailer before. However, with an pneumatic nailer, and hence buying an air compressor, the uses for the compressor are numerous. I use air to blow-out electric motors on my machines, to clean the dust out of machines and out of the shop, air ratchet tools for nuts and bolts, tire changing, and airing up tires. Now granted I don't think a 6 gal. air tank will succuessfully do all of that; probably burn the motor up. But if going air is the decision, maybe looking into a bigger compressor (17 gal. on up) to go with the guns may be the way.

Just thinking out loud.

(Slippery slope with oil added?)

Good point, I guess I just assume that one has a regular compressor in the garage :D When on location the compressor does indeed come in very handy for blowing off etc... That's why I have air nailers myself.

[Cobra Cory]

Just don't do this yourself. I did and it hurt. A lot!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e233/midgetmgb/DSCF0032.jpg


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e233/midgetmgb/fingernailed004.jpg

I've had nails fly 20 feet away and stick into walls.

Be careful with all nail guns and don't use them when other people are around if you can help it.

[Don]

Ouch, been there, done that - only with a staple gun. Let me guess, holding pieces together with left hand, gun double bumped and second shot went through finger(s). In my case the gun slipped just as I pulled the trigger. The bigger the gun, the more caution one should take.

dawjr

[Terry Mac]

Yeeeeikes!!!!

You ruined a perfectly good set of gloves!


Hey j/k

I've represented a couple of guys who got injured on the construction site that that happened too. Painful to look at.

Hope all turned out okay.

[thekl0wn]

Done it a few times myself framing. Only, I've never been (un)lucky enough to get my hands... Always seemed to get it in the toes. :mad:

We were roofing one time and dad couldn't figure out what was snagging his pants... Dumbarse shot his pants to his leg. And then he tried to get me to pull it out... I'm not big on blood, but can do this to myself, but when it comes to someone else, it plain grosses me out. He would up using his own hammer to pull it out.

[Joe C]

I have the Porter Cable 6 gallon, 135 PSi pancake. It has served me well. I use it from driving brads to roofing nails. It's oil less.

[dpmcreations]

hey all... Well what "goody" can you use more... If you are trying to be cost effective and "gadget Effective", then Home Depot has the Porter Cable Compressor and 3 gun kit for $299.99.. Now mind you it isn't Industrial guns with it, but they do work.... HD and Lowes also have other two gun kits, so look around... Now for those with an unlimited goody budget, go cordless nailer.. Hmmm such fun....Paslode has one and so does Dewalt (works off 18 volt batteries), Very nice, no cords, no Noise, I had to buy one... I tried them both out, The Dewalt is a bit heavier than the paslode, but the paslode works off of a battery and gas cartridge so the need for a big battery is not there.. I have the angled version and love them to death... Now keep in mind that the Compressor deal is much more universal in use and can be used for even things like that flat tire at the job site because those darn roofers love throwing nails off the roof... LOL.. Have a great night...