Can I use this nailer for base shoe and base crown or will it split the wood
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!
1552332
You can use it on base crown but not on crown molding. Not sure what base shoe is.
1552333
This gun may be a bit much for shoe. I used it on crown (craftsman style crown - so straight lines). It will leave a much bigger hole than a brad nailer, which is why I got the brad nailer too, which is a steal to get them both together. The brad nailer is perfect for base shoe and the more intricate parts of crown.
1552334
I'll start by saying I love this nail gun ... but it's probably overkill for both shoe and crown molding. I have a smaller brad nailer that I use for molding. You might be able to dial the air pressure back and use the smallest nail possible ... it's heavy crown molding it might be enough to keep the nail from cracking the wood.
1552335
id use a pin nailer for that shoe base not really sure what a base crown is , but this is a great nailer and has a medium sized head . small moldings require a smaller head and a pinner you wouldn't even have to fill the holes .
2033766
Yes this is a finish nailer, so it uses finish nails. I have used it to install moulding in a house. It works flawlessly for that pupose. I also used it to nail 3/4 inch poplar boards together with mixed results - some of the nails turned out the sides if the nailer was not very perpendicular to the boards. If you are planning to use harder wood or boards thicker than standard household moulding, I would recommend the 16 gauge nailer.
1436607
I don't see why you couldn't cut all the cross pieces. They do have a special kind of screw with allen wrench to attach to the board, but you could use any kind of screw for the side you cut. The only thing I don't like about this shoe rack is that the height of the bottom layer isn't tall enough to accommodate high heels.
912645
It depends on what you want to do, how heavy a brad you want to use (gauge and length of brad). Naturally the smaller gauge won't split your material but won't hold heavy material. I own three different nailers all used for different purposes. These Hitachi guns are really good and pretty inexpensive to boot.
2089192
Yes. If the material is particle board adjust the depth on the nailer so the nail just penetrates the surface.
507034
10D no problem...12D.. depends on what kind of wood.. Joining 2 2x4's no problem.. WILL NOT drive sinker nails.. overall great tool , easy to use, small size important to me as i have a very small hand,
450312
I used it with trim work. Structural work with a brad nailer may not be good.
2217521
I have used this for a lot of trim and love it. As far as shoe molding goes you may want a smaller gauge. This 18 gauge may split it. Since this is the only nail gun I have, I would use it, but be cautious.
1792096
I had no problem nailing that thick a wood on my floor molding. I would suggest using the longer nail.
603676
I just added the necessary fittings to put the separator in line at any of my air tools.I don't have a nailer... but I have done this successfully with my impact gun, my paint sprayer, and my media blaster, among others ... I don't think you have to put it right at the tool you're working with, anywhere along the air line would work... I do use a separator at my air tank as well, but I live in the Northwest where it is very damp. Good Luck!
351179
Just my opinion, but I think I would use a brad nailer for the molding and the toe kick, I'm assuming the toe kick would also be glued. I'm not in this line of work so hopefully someone that is will speak to your question.
1703205
I don't know about all that stuff, I'm new with my nailer so I bought bostitch nails. So far I've used 2 inch and 1 1/4 both are great with no problems. If you ry them the worse case is they jam and you have to get them out, go for it!
1857399
I purchased this nailer to install bamboo hardware flooring. Never did hardwood floor but it worked well and I was pleased with the performacne of the tool. The angle function is really just a couple of 1/2 nylon shims that attached to the head not really a mechanical adjustment. So if you need precise nail angles, this may not be the tool to use. The nailer function worked well but not use to using a air nailer you need to lift the head high enough for the safety to reset. By the way if you buy this gun get a range of nails, cuz when I set my floor I used a nail that really was longer then I needed. I hope I answered your question. I purchased this nailer to install bamboo hardware flooring. Never did hardwood floor but it worked well and I was pleased with the performacne of the tool. The angle function is really just a couple of 1/2 nylon shims that attached to the head not really a mechanical adjustment. So if you need precise nail angles, this may not be the tool to use. The nailer function worked well but not use to using a air nailer you need to lift the head high enough for the safety to reset. By the way if you buy this gun get a range of nails, cuz when I set my floor I used a nail that really was longer then... » Read More I purchased this nailer to install bamboo hardware flooring. Never did hardwood floor but it worked well and I was pleased with the performacne of the tool. The angle function is really just a couple of 1/2 nylon shims that attached to the head not really a mechanical adjustment. So if you need precise nail angles, this may not be the tool to use. The nailer function worked well but not use to using a air nailer you need to lift the head high enough for the safety to reset. By the way if you buy this gun get a range of nails, cuz when I set my floor I used a nail that really was longer then I needed. I hope I answered your question. « Show Less
726246
I bought mine to put ring shank nails into hardi plank siding since this is a siding nailer. I would think it would work just fine on subflooring. It has an automatic firing mode and a trigger mode. It's been a great nailer for me. I have had no problems with misfires.
951969
The material will nail in just the same way that wood shoe molding nails...this stuff is shoe moulding, so it covers the gap between the baseboard and the flooring, and is designed to be used where the baseboard or wall is curved. It is not designed as a flat molding, and your application requires something different....like a flat transition-type molding that will bend. Radiused tile meeting radiused Pergo....you have gotten yourself into a pickle there...creative and interesting maybe, but a bummer to figure out that transition. Good luck.
1154052
Suppose you could. It's really a trim nailer. Nails are thin and have very small heads.
507035
I've used 3" 10d nails, the nailer worked great. My advice is to start the nail first manually then use the nailer, otherwise the nail wanders before it bites into the wood.