Will this gun handle standard "I show up on the job site and use their nails" nail angles? What is the standard nail angle for most guns?
345670
This gun uses Paslode framing nails. No, it will not handle most other nails someone may have on the jobsite, like Duofast, Bostitch, or other brands. I don't know the nail angle, but I have not found any other nails that will fit a Paslode gun other than Paslode. If there is another nail brand that it will shoot, then I am not aware of it.
345671
I'm not sure if there is a standard angle for the nails but the Paslode CF325 uses 30 degree nails. Most of the other framing nailers I've seen use a different angle.
1035638
You just load the nails in the right hand slot as viewed from the rear of the gun and the L goes over the middle. No other adjustment is needed.
350518
I did not receive any fasteners with the nail gun. I have only used 21 degree fasteners with my nail gun, without any problems.
1633533
The first responder's words are very misleading: first, I'm not sure how you would effectively load unclipped nails in this nailer, and I've had great success with 1000's of hitachi 21 deg nails (all plastic clipped). They penetrate great and they're pretty darn cheap. Secondly, I would never use 22 deg nails in a 21 deg nailer. This nailer has a fixed loading mechanism. You wouldn't load a gun magazine with bullets angled 1 degree off the angle of the barrel, right? Hope this was helpful and that this is crystal clear - 22 deg nails could ruin the nailer - why take the risk? Happy nailing!
1068601
I wouldnt. Nails are very thin. It will hold it in place but you need thicker nails that would come out of a gas powered gun. This is more for crown molding.
1174891
It doesn't shoot any nails; it acts like a hammer. I've used it for framing 10d - 16d (.131" - .162") and didn't have any problems. I don't think it'll (properly) drive finishing nails or the like, but I presume this tool is made to drive .121" and larger nails.
343444
My pin nailer came with a small amount of one inch nails. I have been very satisfied with this gun.
831580
The nails used in this gun are straight and don't have a large head on them. They aren't standard nails. The ones it uses are BOSTITCH BT1309B 1-Inch 18-Gauge Brads, 3000 per Box as you can tell the head is barely there.
1834821
It doesn't matter. Bostitch framing nailers suck. They double fire nails a lot. How do I know? If I could, I'd post up the X-ray of a 3 inch nail that nailed my hand to a deck joist. I knew these guns suck, and kept my hand about 6 inches away as I held a 2x4 block I was nailing in place. The gun kicked back and the second nail went through my middle finger . Ironic. That's what I think of Bostitch.
1127623
Nails only. I would not recommend any dual purpose gun. They are usually not great at either application.
2158053
as long as you are not in a tight corner you should have no problem. Gun is great. Used for garage shelving, shed and porch extension. No problems. Only issue is that they do not sell the nails at your local hardware stores or at HD or Lowes. Need to order online. Not a bad deal as long as you have what you need. If you run out, you wait until the mail comes.
1104945
This gun uses several different sizes of hitachi nails. I used some 2 1/4", 3" and 3 1/2" in my deck project. The gun worked flawlessly. Importantly, though, is the level of you expertise, the size of your air tank, etc. to adequately answer your query. On first thought, yes; however experience level could mitigate that.
502979
It doesn't matter it is the most solid and best nail gun I have ever used. Buy it!!
340308
Yes it will shoot the ring shank , but hard on the gun,.....they just started the nail and gas combo, along with new gun ...I would think they are marketing most common nails
1167399
It should as long as they are siding nails and not the roofing nails with the larger head. I use mostly 2 inch nails with mine. The only problem I had is that it does jam every once in a while. I found that the jamming has more to do with the coiled nails being tangled (tip of the nail gets caught behind the wire coil for the next inside coil) and less to do with the gun. It also seemed to drive the nail in farther if you bump shoot instead of trying to press the safety tip in and holding it still.
1252193
The nose has an attachment for flat surfaces that you can take off so that you can use the gun for toe nailing. Works great.
535866
Sounds like you need to exchange it. I haven't had that problem with mine. I have found that this gun works best with 1 1/4" nails. Anything longer and it starts having problems sinking nails.