I don't know the difference between a "brad nailer" and a nail gun. Does the brad nailed use nails. If not, what are "brads"? Is that like a staple
1511602
The brads are 2" inch or smaller with a small head, Nails can be much larger with or without a large head.Not all brads are the same due to lack of universal specs. I bought this nailer and love it for it specific purpose (smaller projects, not large projects such as construction framing). However, prior to purchase you should go to the manufacture's web site to see what brands of brads are compatible.
1511603
i'm no expert, but from what i know a brad nail looks like a "regular" nail only is made from a thinner wire and has a smaller head. It does not have a U shape like a staple does. A nail gun can use other types of nails, like finish nails which are heavier gauge and have a larger head and most probably you have to putty the holes...I hope this helps, but as i said i'm no expert :)
1511604
Brads are common 18 gauge, it's about the length of the nails but the thickness (gauge). Larger the Gauge, the more holding power the nail has. Brad nails are the same as 15-16 guage nails but those nails are called finishing for the purpose which they are needed. 23-gauge nails are the same as brads but they are usually called pinners because they are very thin.
1511605
Its just a nail. It's not a stapler, it's definitely a nail gun. And it works very well. It's a good buy for sure.
1024162
Leo, I am away from the tool right now, but got either 1 inch or 1.25 inch brads with the nailer. Hope this helps you.
1211417
You know this is a 1/4 inch staple gun right? Not a brad shooter. I use Hitachi 11101S staples
1238019
mine works awesome... if you are having trouble loading the staples, take it to your local hardware store and they will assist you, or help you find the right staples or brad nails for your nail gun.
1357536
I have used another brand of nail in this gun, and they are ring shanked. shoot fine. the other brand I used were the same angle of degrees, (21 I think), they were the same length, and they had same kind of binding on nails. has been a good, and fun tool.
1011916
I have not had any problems with the gun. First of all, is it turned up too high where it is actually driving the nail all the way through the wood? You may want to practice on a two by four to test the depth setting. Second of all, and this is probably a stupid question but you do have the correct brad nails in, right? I have not had any problems with mine - it worked wonderfully for me. Sorry, I wasn't any more help.
56943
There's really no reason why you couldn't, but if you do choose to ID recommend using crown staples as opposed to brad nails which this gun takes both. It'll give you a better and longer lasting hold
1552331
I used the 15 gage on 3/4" stock (into 2x4 frameing) and it worked great. Baseboards I have not gotten to yet but my plan would be to try the 15 gage and if it blows through the wood or cracks go with the brad nailer. Good luck!
1615990
This gun shots a 1/4"?crown staples and that's it It does not shot finish nails nor brad nails
575375
I have used the pins that came with the nailer - I think that they are Grex - with no problems. I really like this nailer - no problems at all. The only issue I have with 23 gauge pins is that they sometimes will deflect due to the grain of the wood and if you are close to an edge they can poke out of the material.
1521070
Small tool only, like a brad nailer. You should be able to look up the owner manual and compare volume & pressure outputs with the requirements of the tool(s) you have or are looking at getting. In my experience, any thing bigger than a brad nailer and you'll be waiting 2-3 min between nails, &/or not have enough power to drive a nail into anything harder than pine.
1526302
Use standard nails for nail guns from any hardware supplier... nothing special. I like this gun.
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.
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.
778546
This nailer uses brads. The head of the brad is rectangular. I have found this to be an excellent tool that is both durable and reliable. I hope this helps.
761427
Uses the same driver for the staples and brad nails.. All u can do is turn down the air regulator on your air compressor or grind the driver down on the side that doesn't push out the brad nails.
1560249
This is a finish nailer. You are going to want a framing nailer and use ring shank galvanized nails. Check out the bostitch f28ww