Could you use this with coiled roofing nails?
1470756
The head of a roofing nail is TOO LARGE to fit into this gun. You need to get a roofing gun to handle the nails. When more than 1 size nail is suggested for a nail gun the length of the nail is the only difference; the head size cannot change.
1470757
Hello, I am sorry to say that I do not know for certain that you could use this nail gun with roofing nails. I own a Bostitch coiled "roofing" nail gun as well as this one. I would suggest a call to Bostitch Customer service for an answer. Good Luck! Mark
1470758
The Bostitch N66-1 accepts wire and plastic coiled nails from 1-1/4" - 2-1/2" length with shank diameter .080"-.092".Nail head dia. is approx. .220" max.
1062742
it doesn't work good nailing through 2 layers of hardy, and it doesn't work for nailing roofing, i mostly use it for nailing all other siding, and exterior trim, and it doesn't work for nailing roofing to small of a head, i use a sinco roofing nailer for hardy siding and for roofing, hope this helps with your questions,
2083619
Yes. I use it with a small Bosch oiless pancake compressor. Terrific nailer. Vinyl siding adapter available
1809532
Hi, the head of the roofing nail is to big to fit in the nailer. The bigger issue is the time it would take to insert 1 roofing nail at a time. A roofing gun allows you to load an entire clip of nails for a faster, smoother process. Most rental agencies, including the HD stores with rental equipment have the roofing guns and nails available. Have fun!
1234918
The PDF on installation describes roof nails, and siding nails. http://www.jameshardie.com/pdf/install/hardieplank-hz5.pdfDepending on the substrate, installation will vary. This is a roofing nail gun which has worked quite well for me, and may possibly work on this siding, if piercing and holding are the only considerations but it is likely it is not the best choice generally for this material.
1113433
I suppose you could try. I only used it on the molding around the roof. It has good adherence.
2138088
no I would not use this. The nail is too small a diameter. I would use a 15 gauge nail
1698428
Absolutely! The nail heads are a bit small, but if you dial the regulated pressure on your compressor down to 50 psi or so, AND you drive the nails at an angle, they will consistently lay into the vinyl grooves with room for wiggle. (the head fits perfectly for nail placement) This speeds up putting up siding like nobody's business!
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Hardie instructions say you can use a roofing nail, and that's what I'm currently doing. The big heads on roofing nails tend to get bent and you'll want to keep a hammer on your belt to fix the occasional error, but they work fine. If you're going to do a lot of fiber cement, though, get a siding gun. I highly recommend switching to a sequential trip trigger, so it only shoots one nail at a time. Bump mode will sometimes double-fire on you and that gets messy in a hurry. I got the #107582 trigger from my local service center for $3.85, but I had to pick up a spring from the hardware store to make it work properly. Hardie instructions say you can use a roofing nail, and that's what I'm currently doing. The big heads on roofing nails tend to get bent and you'll want to keep a hammer on your belt to fix the occasional error, but they work fine. If you're going to do a lot of fiber cement, though, get a siding gun. I highly recommend switching to a sequential trip trigger, so it only shoots one nail at a time. Bump mode will sometimes double-fire on you and that gets messy in a hurry. I got the #107582 trigger from my local service center for $3.85, but I had to pick up a spring from the hardware store... » Read More Hardie instructions say you can use a roofing nail, and that's what I'm currently doing. The big heads on roofing nails tend to get bent and you'll want to keep a hammer on your belt to fix the occasional error, but they work fine. If you're going to do a lot of fiber cement, though, get a siding gun. I highly recommend switching to a sequential trip trigger, so it only shoots one nail at a time. Bump mode will sometimes double-fire on you and that gets messy in a hurry. I got the #107582 trigger from my local service center for $3.85, but I had to pick up a spring from the hardware store to make it work properly. « Show Less
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Hi, I do think you can use these nails for the reasons you stated. Thanks Ken
1234919
Yes it will work well for that. Hardie siding can be installed with this as manufacturers installation only requires 1" penetration into the stud. If nailing into sheathing then longer nails won't matter. This nails up to 1 3/4". Please refer to pages 11 and 12 of their best practice guide where this model is specifically mentioned as recommended for Hardieplank. See the link below, page 11 and 12. http://www.jameshardie.com/pdf/best-practices/hz/hz5-best-practice-guide-us-intro-tools.pdf Thanks, ADP
1698426
I used this nailer to install Hardiplank siding. Its too powrful for vinyl siding. Personally, I wouldn't install vinyl siding on a storage building, much less a house.
1930594
No you shouldn't use this for roofing. The head of the siding mail is too small.
529774
I would say so. Just back the stringer with a little force so the nail sinks completely. I would also nail in a triangular pattern.
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.
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Yes it will work well for that. Hardie siding can be installed with this as manufacturers installation only requires 1" penetration into the stud. If nailing into sheathing then longer nails won't matter. This nails up to 1 3/4".Please refer to pages 11 and 12 of their best practice guide where this model is specifically mentioned as recommended for Hardieplank. See the link below, page 11 and 12.http://www.jameshardie.com/pdf/best-practices/hz/hz5-best-practice-guide-us-intro-tools.pdfThanks,ADP
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I would assume you could if your nail gun did not require very large constant volumes of air. I had a contractor use this size compressor for his nail gun to put on roof shingles and it kept up very well. This is a very handy, portable compressor.