Why are different angles offered? Does one have an advantage over another? And if so, why?
2007-04-20 15:20:43 · 5 answers · asked by Dave G 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
all of the answer are moslty correct,
the purpose of a framing gun the big boy is the fact of the ability to get the lenght of it in tight spaces
if yo uwere to have a strght body gun the power head would get in the way. the finsih gun the head would stcratch or damage the finish product 22 degrees is the so called industry standard
2007-04-21 01:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by mr_jim51 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The largest benefit of using an angled nail, or staple gun, is the fact that you can get into "inside" corners much easier. This works with crown molding, framing nailers, etc. The larger the gun, and the tighter the space, then the more angle you want on that gun, so you can get it into that tight space.
When you goto look at roofing nailers, then you will also find that some brands offer guns with angles in them, either 'stick' or 'coil' nails. Often, the nail head itself, is clipped on one side, so that the nails have little to no gap between them, in the 'stick' or 'coil'. Any angle here, is strictly for comfort level of the user.
Ive used a lot of nail and staple guns over the years, both straight, and angled. Typically, I prefer the angled myself. I can still shoot the nail or staple straight in, if I want, but I have the advantage of being able to get into those tight corners with it too.
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2007-04-20 17:26:19 · answer #2 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Angled finish nailers have a specific purpose: crown moulding.
Angled roofing nailers are for sloped roofs.
I reckon angled nailers are more versatile, but I prefer straight nailers since I build things where I want the nail driven at a true 90 degree angle.
2007-04-20 15:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by I am, I said 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The angles don't give any advantage. The company just allows the gun to take a specific angle (probably so they can sell their own brand of nails to you).
2007-04-20 15:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by Mustbcrazy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
With all due respect, part of the rational behind angled nails is involved in that the GUN is also constructed at an angle,,, and in my opinion and allowing that the laws of physics are valid, one gets much more leverage with the angle. Certainly the proper use of the gun allows that the nail will still be driven at any angle one wishes,,,, even 90 degrees.
Steven Wolf
2007-04-20 17:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋