The description says "Optimized" for, 15.5ga Staples and 16ga "L" Cleat Nails. Does Optimised mean this is all it will use or will it work with 18ga
195654
Will not work with 18 ga nails. If you could see 18 and 15.5 side by side you would understand. Great tool for the money though
195655
I haven't try with 18 ga yet . But the 16 ga cleat was perfect for a 1/2" engeneered floor
89159
I purchased the nailer specifically for 18GA brads. 16GA can split small pieces of wood, quarter round, etc. I'm retired and use mine for interior trim and small woodworking projects using brads with glue or just brads. Once you use a pneumatic nailer, you will seldom, if ever, use a hammer and nail again. There is a depth adjustment on all nailers. Test the adjustment using a piece of scrap of same wood. Obviously, a brad won't sink as deeply into oak as pine. Happy nailing.
1096351
The 2 1/2" nailer is made for 16 ga. nails, the other nailer is an 18 ga. nailer and this is the one you would use with the supplied finish nails. The 2 1/2" model will accommodate any 16 ga. nails up to 2 1/2", they do not have to necessarily be that length though. I believe your nail shank diameter (gauge) need to match the nailer but please refer to the documentation that came with it.
450315
I only have bostitch and hitachi; I love them bouth the same ; I don't know about building furniture, I would think that 18 ga nails are not dsigned to hold togeter furniture, they're designed to hold finishing trim and stuff that is not structural; eather way for the performance of the gun , BUY IT WITH CONFIDANCE
1541146
Look on the side of the nail gun it will tell you the gauge and lengths of nails and staples. I'm sorry I don't have mine right now my neighbor is borrowing it again. The brand does not matter just the size. I purchase mine at Harbor freight. They have a great selection at very low cost
941973
I used Porter Cable Staples.18 GA. 1 inch.They worked great . Good Flooring Nailer.
2020272
Sorry tried to hit yes. I personally use Stanley L-cleats.. but the instructions on the paperwork indicate that it will indeed use T-cleats 16ga
449280
18ga staples up to 2" ... I use these in a cabinet shop and they are by far the best nailer and stapler we have found.
1526702
This listing is for a compressor and "brad nailer". The brad nailer will only accept brad nails, it will not accept staples of any kind.
292154
It should be perfect for this type of application; I know of nothing better, also there are many options for types of nails, i.e., ringshank, stainless, coated, etc.
225538
The brand of nails does not matter. Any straight 18 ga. 5/8" to 2" should work. Others might have experience with a specific brand. The manufacturer provides some generic brand ones they deem are acceptable.
2012864
Comes with brads(short nails) and several sizes of staples. Load one or the other. Agree with zilla59 on brads. Haven't tried staples.
551415
I don't the model numbers but the one that I purchased is for 18ga nails, there is another one that shoots 15 or 16ga nails which are used for typical trim like base, crown and door trim. If you are using for small trim you need 18ga or smaller nails.
1107687
I was a buyer of the Nail Buffer. I see socalgal gave you the correct link for the seller and it worked out for you.
1394656
I had leftover brad nails that I got from Sears six years ago. Any 18 gauge nails should work.
1991298
I just used 5/8" brad nail by accident and they worked fine. I didn't even realize it till after. I only used about 8 though. I would still like to see what Wen says.
437670
Information from Duofast site: It seems they are minor differences in the 5418's. Also i think that should say 'last letter' Product Description Code Explanation Staples: 1st letter: C = Chisel Point D = Divergent Point 2nd letter: A = Aluminum G = Galvanized SS = Stainless Steel Z = Low Carbon Steel R = Coated Nails: G = Electrogalvanized HDG = Hot Dipped Galvanized A = Aluminum ** Larger 0.233" Diameter Head