NAILERS

[Belboz]

Hello all,

Been doing some research on nailers. Have read through posts on here but still have a few questions.

Basically, I have a lot of work in the house AND the garden to do.

The garden work will be a fair amount of fencing (featheredge) plus a largish shed which will be clad with shiplap.

The house will involve shelving units and largish wardrobes. There will also be a fair amount of 'finishing' stuff. I tend to use screws in construction but could use nails in the 'first fix' where necessary.

As you can see, I have, in effect, two sorts of jobs - building AND finishing. I have looked at all sorts of nailers (gas, non-gas cordless, air etc.) and I have yet to find one which can do both jobs. They appear to be either finish nailers or first-fix nailers - not both.

(a) Will a finish nailer with a bigger nail capacity be suitable for fencing, cladding and interior work? If so, any suggestions please?

(b) If the answer to (a) is NO then I am thinking it may be worth buying a compressor plus TWO nailers (finish and first-fix) Any suggestions as to compressors/makes of air nailers please?

Thanks very much in anticipation.

B

 

[foxhole]

First fix nailer is too heavy for light fencing needs, likely to shoot thru the panels and kill the neighbours dog.
Would think a finishing nailer could do the jobs you mention.
They differ because of the need for the right tool, like using a sledge hammer where a pin hammer is needed, not going to do the job right.

 

[Belboz]

Thanks foxhole.

So am I correct in assuming that a 16g nailer which can handle longer 'nails' will be the best for what I want (light fencing, cladding AND interior work)??

Whilst an 18g nailer would do the interior stuff, I believe it would be too 'lightweight' to tackle the fencing and cladding.

Having done a bit more reading, I now understand your point about first-fix which I agree I don't need. I have also read up on the 'g' differences and 16g appears my best bet.

Am I correct? If so, have you (or anyone else) got any recommendations please?

Thanks again.

B

 

[ree]

FWIW: there is no way that a DIY working on their own house could justify the cost of any nailer (& expensive nails). The trend now is for cordless nailers unless you are involved in production carpentry - framing etc.

If you like to have tools as toys then perhaps start with a really cheap cordless and see how it goes.

Two of the best 18g air nailers are: Bostitch BT 1855 and the Makita AF 505.

 

[ree]

FWIW: there is no way that a DIY working on their own house could justify the cost of any nailer (& expensive nails). The trend now is for cordless nailers unless you are involved in production carpentry - framing etc.

If you like to have tools as toys then perhaps start with a really cheap cordless and see how it goes.

Two of the best 18g air nailers are: Bostitch BT 1855 and the Makita AF 505.

 

[Belboz]

FWIW: there is no way that a DIY working on their own house could justify the cost of any nailer (& expensive nails). The trend now is for cordless nailers unless you are involved in production carpentry - framing etc.

If you like to have tools as toys then perhaps start with a really cheap cordless and see how it goes.

Two of the best 18g air nailers are: Bostitch BT 1855 and the Makita AF 505.

Thank you for your input.

 

[vards01]

Not sure how you're getting on....I use a Makita GN900 (first fix) for feather edge and arris rail work. I have not suffered from the nails piercing through. I can only sing praise about this tool. I use 50mm HDG 2.8mm nails for exterior work, these have a good head and dont pull through, I found the 16g too flimsy for this job. This was a well priced piece of kit (£380) with a 3 year warranty in comparison to the Paslode @ £600, and is full lithium ion too!

 

[Belboz]

Thanks vards01.

Despite the somewhat rude suggestion by another poster, I went ahead and eventually plumped for a Bostitch cordless nailer which, thus far, has done all that I asked of it.

I got it at a very reasonable price too so all good.

B