Finish Nailers: 5 Fast Facts

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Published Oct 19, 2018

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Fact #1. Finish nailers are extremely useful tools, but they're not cheap. It's important to do your homework before making a purchase. First off, determine what size nails you'll need for your jobs. If you're a professional carpenter, you'll likely need a variety of nails in different gauge sizes. If you're a weekend warrior, you'll find that a 15 or 16-gauge nail is versatile enough to get most jobs done.
Fact #2. You should also decide how you'll want your gun to be powered. Most are pneumatic, meaning that you'll need some form of compressed air to fire the nails. However, there are also cordless electric options. These aren't as powerful, but are much easier to use in tight spaces.
Fact #3. Not all nail guns have the same firing mechanism. Some have bounce-fire triggers. This means that it will fire a nail every time you bump the nose into the surface. This is excellent for professionals who need to install a lot of fasteners quickly.
Fact #4. A finish nailer's primary job is to install molding or other trim quickly and easily. If you've ever had to hammer down a baseboard, then you already know how much of a pain that can be. If you need to screw pieces of wood together, zipping a nail in there to hold them together makes the job much easier. Nailers are also fantastic for nailing down hard-to-reach places. They can extend your reach by a foot or so. This allows you to fasten things without moving your ladder.
Fact #5. Remember to always observe proper safety protocol when using a nailer. Wear protective glasses at all times. Treat the nailer as you would a real gun. Over 37,000 people visit the ER every year because of nail guns. Don't let yourself become a statistic.

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