i am looking to get me a nail gun. i would like to use it for framing and also wall trim. when i went to the home depot today there were at least 50 styles. i dont want to buy one and its only good for one type of work, i need one for multiple applications. any advice would be great! i know NOTHING about them.
2007-12-08 12:04:07 · 5 answers · asked by f4.ltz400 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Unfortunately, nail-guns don't come in a 'one size fits all' category. As others have posted, they are application specific.
Before you put down your hard earned money on one, think about what you are most likely to use it for. In my case, while I would like to have a framing nailer, my house is built and don't see needing to build anything so big in the immediate future that I couldn't nail by hand. Even finishing my basement, framing up a storage shed & adding on to my mom's house was do-able by hand.
On the other hand, in 'sprucing up' our house, I've added chair rail, crown mold and other trim using a finish nailer. Having the pneumatic finish nailer has been invaluable and has paid for itself many times over.
It all comes down to what you plan to do the most with.
As for a specific brand, my Stanly-Bostich has digested a few thousand nails with no problems. Can't say anything about the others, but my coworker has a coil-roofing nailer and framing nailer (Senco) that he has used extensively building two homes over the past four years. Also trouble free.
Best of luck - just be certain to be careful and above all else - wear eye protection.
2007-12-08 13:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by David M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
framing guns are always different than trim guns . there is not a nail gun made that is made to do framing and trim both, there's only one way to nail up trim and do framing with the same tool and that's a hammer. Not trying to be a smart as-- just realistic. And being realistic you are better off learning how to hand nail things first before you go to using nail guns so that you appreciate what they can do for you, nail guns are extremely dangerous in the hands of amateurs. Best bet is hire a professional. he will have the tools that's needed. Ive been a carpenter all my life and Ive seen a lot of unfortunate accidents because people didn't really know what they were doing, Be safe hire a pro or go to work for a pro until you know what your doing. STAY SAFE!!!
2007-12-08 12:54:25 · answer #2 · answered by benthr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to do framing and wall trim you will need both a framing nailer and a finish nailer. a framing nailer is way too powerful for trim work and you cannot use headless finishing nails with it. senco is a good brand but a little more expensive, i have had problems with bostitch and ridgid.
2007-12-08 12:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by ErasmusBDragen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paslode by far. ive been in the construction industry for years and by far i love this gun. they have one for framing and one for trim work. no hoses no compressors just take it out of the box! take in consideration that it is a tad more expensive. youd have to buy the gas but it lasts for a while. but the convenience, awesome and timesaving at that.
2007-12-08 15:35:10 · answer #4 · answered by Ga. boy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-08 12:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋