Air Nialer?

Question

What type of air nailer is it that you see the carpenters always using on the DIY shows. I am in search of the kind to use for building things like small tables, shelves even a doghouse or two. I am not sure that they are framing nailers and I know they are not brad nailers what is the middle? Thank You

I guess to clarify my question I am not interested in brand name, I am looking for the type of nailer and possibly the guage that would be suitable for building things like doghouses. I know that a brad nailer would be too small and on the same hand I know that a framing nailer is probably too big (after all I want to build things like doghouses, not real houses).

Answer 1

there are brad nailer
Finishing nailer there is 18 gauge and I6 gauge nail guns the smaller the number the thicker the nail choose the nailer you need
Framing nailer they accept different sizes of nails from 2 inch up to 3 or 31/2 inch from the same nailer .

Answer 2

Depending on the type of work you are planning on doing, a Framing nailer shoots anywhere from 3" nails to 2 3/8". Basically a 16 penny nail down to a 8 penny nail. Next in line you have your finish nailers which basically shoot out finish nails down to approx a 6 penny finish nail, some will even shoot a 4 penny finish nail. Then you have a brad nailer which shoots anywhere from a 4 penny finish nail down to a brad. Then you can have any range of finish staplers. Basically for the diyer if you are planning on framing and finishing, you can buy a fairly inexpensive finish nailing combo which includes the air compressor. And if you are planning on doing a lot of framing, there are inexpensive and good quality framing nailers, which will run off the compressor that you got with your finish nailers. Hipe this helps.

Answer 3

You are looking for a 16 gauge finish nailer. They generally take 1 1/4" to 2 1/2" finish nails. Most are powered by compressed air, but if you don't own a compressor they are available in 120 volt electric and 18 volt cordless. Finish nailers also come in 15 gauge. This type is angled for working in tight areas when installing trim around doors and windows.

Answer 4

Unfortunately you are not looking for just one type. For building a dog house you would still use a framing nailer but you would change the size of nail to suit the project. Finish nail guns, including crown staplers and brad nailers are good for finish work like baseboard trim work and parts of your table building project. Screws and counter sinking bits are also useful with these projects. You can find alot of tools, jigs, and other helpful things online by search the item you would like to build or repair.

I would probably start out by renting a few different types of guns and tools for your first project or two. This would give you time to see what you really need and a feel for a style you like.

I personally lean toward screws and pocket joinery for table and other fine woodworking. The joints last longer and stay strong.

Answer 5

Your typical nail guns are:
Brad nailer
Finish nailer
Framing nailer

The gun itself gets bigger as you go down that list, from Brad to Frame. Most of these tools will shoot a variety of sizes in nails. In some cases, a brad nailer doubles as a small staple gun.

A finish nailer would be big enough to shoot the nails you would need in a dog house, and still be light enough, and easy to handle.

Another option to consider is the Staple gun.... about a 1/2" crown, with lengths up to 2 inches. Stanley Bostitch makes a good one.

For myself... I prefer square drive screws. Number 2 size is common, and won't strip out like a phillips head screw.

Dont forget to use a little construction adhesive, hehe

Have Fun

Answer 6

A finishing nailer would be in the middle. They commonly use a 15ga. finish nail, and are available from 1" to 2 1/2". A good one will set you back $300.00. Brad nailers are usually 18ga., and are cheaper. They are available in lenths from 1/2" to 2" typically.

Answer 7

check out sears. they have a combo kit or two that might just be what you're looking for. i saw a kit in this months flyer for about $300.00, it had a 1hp motor, a staple gun, brad nailer, and finish nailer. you could probably get by with a finish nailer as long as you glued and screwed the dog houses a little bit. use galvanized nails too. hope this is what you were looking for, good luck.

Answer 8

Forgive this but certainly it isn't "BINFORD", as shown on TOOL TIME, smiles.

Type/Best is a relative issue, and can be as personal as a religion, or experiences both postive and negative. In your case, since you may only need the tool for DIY projects you can go with affordables such as Dewalt (one example). In the trades one might opt for other brand names.

MIDDLE is also relative. I have many tools, and one, inexpensive "Brad nailer/ Stapler" combo is made by STANLEY, and is electric, and quite adequate to it's purpose and limits.

The beauty of this, and as a tradesman, the joy of it, is experiencing comparative shopping. Certainly I have my faves, but largely based of LIFE of the tool, and or warantees, service after the sale etc.

Your other issue, especially with an air powered is the peripheral investments, in Compressor, hoses, etc. In an electric it's important to realize that at 110 volts it's only going to give what it's capable of on a level less than air powered, BUT, might be very adequate to your needs.

I suggest a Testosterone experience in shopping, comparing, networking, as you're doing here, and in the end, apply that to your needs. It never made much sense to me, to own a tool I could build a bridge with, when all I wanted to build was a small ramp.

Steven Wolf

I guess I could analogize it to owning a car that was capable or 200 MPH top speed, to use on a highway with a top limit of 70 MPH.

Answer 9

i would recommend a 15 guage finish nailer. it leaves a small hole yet is a large enough diameter to give shelves and other items strength .but remember that nails only provide a small amount of strength so always use mechanical joints such as dovetails or dado's whenever possible.

Answer 10

i agree with jaydonna. you need a framing nailer.they have 10d nails that would work for smaller projects. paslode makes an corless nailer for around 300 dollars. they re a tricky because they re harder to shoot at an angle bc of the safety. in all though, much better than hammering by hand