Nail Gun what type?

Question

I want to build a bookcase, what type of nail gun (cordless), should I rent/buy? Thanks!

Answer 1

In terms you can understand, you need a finish gun and depending on if your going to use any really small molding you may also need a brad gun
Go to your local rental place, they will steer you in the right direction

Answer 2

Depending upon the thickness of the shelves, use either a 16 gauge or an 19 gauge. Depending on the thickness of the outside of the book case, you will want a nail long enough to go through that, probably 3/4 inch and at least that far into the board that is going to be the shelf.

I, however, would not use nails for two reasons. They are small and they bend both on shooting in and with weight on them. I would drill a counter sunk guide hole into the sides where the shelves will go and then screw the shelves on, then covering the screw hole above the screw with a little wooden button of the same type of wood, if possible, (you can use poplar if y ou are using pine), covering the screw and making the bookshelf more attractive.

However, if you want movable shelves, and you have the tools, buy some of the metal bars that hold up shelves, either route or use a dado blade on a table saw to cut in a slot as deep as the metal piece is thick is. There are little metal clips that fit into that bar into the slots allowing you to set the spacing to accommodate the largest books that y ou have.

I would suggest that you go to a Home Depot or Lowes and buy a booklet on how to make them.

Answer 3

Recently I had to use an air nailer on the job, My company went to Home Depot and bought a SENCO air nailer. This came with a compressor, air line, oil, and even 1-1/2" finish nails. I pulled it new out of the box, and it worked perfect. Sorry I don't know what they paid for it, but it's a nice kit that worked real well for me. I realize you asked for a cordless, but as long as you have an electrical outlet (which you would need any way to charge your batteries on a cordless) This air powered unit worked like a charm. The building I was working on was a church, with a daycare center in it. The compressor was quiet enough it didn't even wake the babies at nap time! But if your still set on a cordless air nailer, try DEWALT web site.

Answer 4

The only cordless nail gun I am aware of is made by Paslode. It is available in a 15GA, angled finish nail-er. It ought to set you back about $400.00, plus fuel, and nails.
Personally, If I were building a bookcase,, I would be using screws, and polyurethane glue. Books are heavy, and nails alone will eventually fail.

Answer 5

I have a Bosch air compressor with 16 gage and
18 gage nailers. Used them to do all the trim work in our recently built log home. There is a lot of trim and they worked fantastic. Lowes/Home Depot have them on sale all the time. Plus nails for them are readily available at Lowes. I do not work for any of the brands mentioned. I do a lot of woodworking and have built bookcases, chairs, tables etc.