Nailgun

[TryAgain1]

I think I can use a 18 gauge nail fired from a nailgun on the 3mm plywood but can I use a 18gauge nail on the 18mm chipboard?

Otherwise I was going to get a 90mm (max penetration depth) 1st fixing nailgun which uses 16gauge nails. Something like one of those Dewalt ones but I want a corded (electric) or (if I have to) a battery powered one. Is there a recommended 16gauge nail and 90mm corded/battery nailgun?

 

[opps]

What are you planning to do?

If the aim were to, for example, lay 3mm ply over floorboards, 18m brads might not suffice. Staples might be better.

Why do you think you need 90mm brads?

Sorry, it will help if you can explain what you plan to do.

 

[TryAgain1]

What are you planning to do?

If the aim were to, for example, lay 3mm ply over floorboards, 18m brads might not suffice. Staples might be better.

Why do you think you need 90mm brads?

Sorry, it will help if you can explain what you plan to do.

I plan to do lots of things

1) Nailing together two 3"x2" CLS timbers together (e.g. noggins) and CLS timber to mini joist hangers. For lowering ceiling height. Frame itself only holds insulation and plasterboard.

2) 3mm thick 1.2m wide x 2.4m long plywood nailed onto inside structure of wooden shed. Just for internal boarding

3) 18mm thick 1.2m wide x 2.4m long chipboard nailed onto inside structure of wooden shed. Just for internal boarding

The '90mm' was just an estimate of the type of nailgun I think I need. From watching youtube videos it sounds like I need a corded 1st fix electric nailgun capable of firing a minimum of 60mm brad 16 gauge nails. Up to 90mm long brad 16 gauge nails would be idea. Because for 1) said nail needs to go through 38mm CLS timber then another 38mm of timber to hold them together. So 60mm is ideal.

Am a complete DIY novice when it comes to nailguns. What do you think?

 

[big-all]

think small pin gun for 18 gauge and pin gun for 16 gauge not nail gun
you need nails with big heads and big shanks not sub 2mm shanks so look at 15 gauge collated nails

 

[TryAgain1]

think small pin gun for 18 gauge and pin gun for 16 gauge not nail gun
you need nails with big heads and big shanks not sub 2mm shanks so look at 15 gauge collated nails

What nailgun uses 15 gauge collated nails? Usually 1st fixing nailguns only do 16 gauge. Should I get 14 gauge long nails to make sure that for structural timber/framing is nailed together?

 

[big-all]

ok no expert on nails
i have a ryobi 18 [50mm]and 16 gauge [65mm]and they are brilliant at pull out resistance for the size on cladding but the head will pull though long before the nail shank looses grip so i wouldnt trust on studs but could be wrong with longer nails ??

 

[robinbanks]

Am a complete DIY novice when it comes to nailguns. What do you think?

Use a hammer instead; cheaper and safer in inexperienced hands

Or a decent cordless drill and screws; you'll get a lot more mileage out of a cordless than a nail gun. Take it from someone who owns a framing nailer, finish nailer, and multiple cordless and impact drivers; I'd swap either of my nailers for another cordless (so I had multiple), just to avoid changing bits when using a mix of screws/pilot drills etc

Buying a nail gun for 3 small jobs is ludicrous

 

[TryAgain1]

Use a hammer instead; cheaper and safer in inexperienced hands

Or a decent cordless drill and screws; you'll get a lot more mileage out of a cordless than a nail gun. Take it from someone who owns a framing nailer, finish nailer, and multiple cordless and impact drivers; I'd swap either of my nailers for another cordless (so I had multiple), just to avoid changing bits when using a mix of screws/pilot drills etc

Buying a nail gun for 3 small jobs is ludicrous

I have lots of other wood working projects such as 3"x2" framing for a false wall and separately for a shed. Both could use nail guns. Could a 15ga nail gun work?

 

[mrrusty]

You really, really don't need a nail gun for the jobs you are planning. Use screws and an impact driver and/or nails and a hammer.