Can you use 16 gauge nails in this brad nailer or only 18 gauge nails?
1028362
I haven't tried, but 16 gauge nails are generally reserved for a finish nailer as opposed to this brad nailer.
1028363
18 Gauge only. From 5/8" to 2" length nail size. If you need a 16 Gauge nail gun here is the link on that one (Never use a 16 gauge): DEWALT D51257K 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16 Gauge Finish Nailer
68347
no, my experience has been the fence panels need thicker nails than the nailer uses. nails need larger heads. so brad nailer is unsuitable for fence panels
2138086
The nail gun would work, but the brads wouldn't be strong enough. Fences can take quite a battering and be subjected to large forces (wind, earthquake, people etc). I wouldn't use 18 guage brads for this. In fact I wouldn't use finishing nails either - framing nails would be the better option and they should be galvanised or stainless.
26292
The N62FNK-2 15 Gauge. will hold 130 nails (1.25inches to 2.5 inches in length). So you can do a lot of nailing without reloading.
559244
The 18ga brad is too thin for your application and will bend when trying to go through thick decking floor. You should consider something larger than 16ga for decking, like a framing nailer. I have both a brad nailer and a Dewalt 16ga finish nailer. The Dewalt is great for base and cove molding. The brad nailer is for lighter materials or thin materials that split easily.
912644
I'd say do not buy either one!! The 16ga I bought was a piece of junk!! Jambed every 4-5 nails and it is not easy to clear. Took it to a repair shop and they charged me more than half of what I paid for it!! JUNK. Buy a MAX nailer and forget about Hitachi. You have been warned.
950738
The framing nailer and finish nailer will use the same degree nail as the nail gun. For the framing nailer that is 21 degree nails up to 3 1/2 inches long. They can be either full or partial head. The finish nailer uses a 34 degree angle nail, and I believe the length goes up to 2 3/4. The brad nailer uses 18 gauge brads up to 1 1/4 inches, and the stapler uses 18 gauge staples up to 1 1/4 inches. As far as the brand goes that does not matter as long as it is the correct angle or gauge for the gun being used
950743
All the nailers use different ones. They are the plastic bound nails though. Round head 21 degree
1923752
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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.
1239845
I bought this nailer and never used it yet ! I bought 16 gauge nails for it ( Stanley bostotch L cleats ) waiting until the year to tear up my floor
1378148
I have used the nails in the assortment at http://www.amazon.com/P6-MP-3-Gauge-Multi-Pack-Headless/dp/B0012BV21W/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_text_y The 1/2" seems to work without any problems.
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.
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.
441823
Not sure. Here is the link to the nails that I used in this nailer. They can be purchased at Home Depot. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bostitch-2-in-Leg-16-Gauge-Galvanized-Steel-Flooring-Cleats-1-000-Pack-FLN-200/100178451?N=5yc1vZc2d8
138116
The description Amazon attributes to the manufacturer states: "...fires 15-gauge nails from 1-1/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch." I haven't tried anything shorter, and I'd be hesitant to do so without seeing something from Hitachi that says it's okay. I've been fortunate enough to have an 18 gauge brad nailer/stapler (Senco) that has handled everything I've asked of it. If I'm using only a 1" fastener, 18 gauge is normally sufficient. If not, spacing them a little more closely should make up the difference in shear strength, IMHO. In most cases, I'd probably just use a 1-1/4" 15 gauge nail (if I had some handy), rather than getting out the other tool. I can see where that wouldn't always work, but as I said, the lighter gauge fasteners should normally work for applications using material so light as to preclude use of the longer ones. I didn't look. Do the other brands' 15 gauge finish nailers handle shorter nails?
1276178
Any good quality 18 gauge finish nails 2"or less should work. I usually buy Hitatchi nails as they are available at my local big box store.