Does this nailer also use finishing nails? And does it countersink the brads and nais? Thank You One more thing. Is it better to use 16 GA? or stay with 18? Building small projects like bird houses. Thanks again. Never used a nailer before. Old school. Use nail sets and the like. Ooops There goes my age. HA HA HA Thanks guys. Does this nailer also use finishing nails? And does it countersink the brads and nais? Thank You One more thing. Is it better to use 16 GA? or stay with 18? Building small projects like bird... » Read More Does this nailer also use finishing nails? And does it countersink the brads and nais? Thank You One more thing. Is it better to use 16 GA? or stay with 18? Building small projects like bird houses. Thanks again. Never used a nailer before. Old school. Use nail sets and the like. Ooops There goes my age. HA HA HA Thanks guys. « Show Less
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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.
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I purchased the nailer specifically for 18GA brads. 16GA can split small pieces of wood, quarter round, etc.I use my brad nailer for small projects. I build small projects and I also use first and then use the brad nailer to finish. It works great.
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In order to use finishing nails you will have to use the PC Model FN250SB finishing nailer. The BN200C brad nailer can handle up to 2-inch 18 gauge brads. In regards to whether it will countersink, the answer is yes it will. In my humble opinion it is an ideal tool for building small projects. I too am old school, but quickly adapted to the convenience, speed, and neatness of using a brad nailer. Good luck!!
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I purchased the nailer specifically for 18GA brads. 16GA can split small pieces of wood, quarter round, etc. I'm retired and use mine for interior trim and small woodworking projects using brads with glue or just brads. Once you use a pneumatic nailer, you will seldom, if ever, use a hammer and nail again. There is a depth adjustment on all nailers. Test the adjustment using a piece of scrap of same wood. Obviously, a brad won't sink as deeply into oak as pine. Happy nailing.
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Hi Julia, These are only what they consider "Tips". So they are really to just be used down by the end of your nail. Then the rest is to be filled in a then built up with acrylic, like in a nail salon. I personally just like to wear them like you are talking about. I just round it to match up against my cuticle and use nail glue to secure. I do use super glue if i run out but find that i often use way too much of either one and it tends to turn the fake nails really soft. By the time the fake nail has grown out away from your cuticle is about when the glue starts to loose it's strength so they pop off easy & i give my nails a day or two to "Breathe" and do it all over again. The glue lasts best if you lightly rough up your own nails with a file (it gives more for the glue to hold on to" and clean WELL with good soap & water. I have done this for several years with great results & DON'T have to spend money i don't have on nail oil removers and high class false nails and such. These were the BEST deal for what you & i are looking for! Just make sure you buy from a seller with a good low price! Most good deals are out of China so takes a couple of weeks to arrive. Good luck & hope i helped!
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Yes my numax framing nailer has work perfectly. Couple drops of air tool oil daily is good maintenance. Would recommend to anyone.
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My nailer is in my shed so I don't have that specific information right now. I will tell you that I have a Porter-Cable PCFP12236, which is designed to operate at or under 150psi that I used my nailer with. I built an entire 8x8x8 wood garden shed, and currently building a 10x15 wood storage shed, and I have had NO problems. I love this framing nailer. I bought a box of 2,000 Freeman framing nails to use with it. The reviews for the nails said you should use it in a Freeman gun. I took the chance, and like I said, I completed my first project and on to the next one and have not had any jamming problems, or any other issues. I hope this helps. Good luck. My nailer is in my shed so I don't have that specific information right now. I will tell you that I have a Porter-Cable PCFP12236, which is designed to operate at or under 150psi that I used my nailer with. I built an entire 8x8x8 wood garden shed, and currently building a 10x15 wood storage shed, and I have had NO problems. I love this framing nailer. I bought a box of 2,000 Freeman framing nails to use with it. The reviews for the nails said you should use it in a Freeman gun. I took the chance, and like I said, I completed my first project and on to the next one and have not had any... » Read More My nailer is in my shed so I don't have that specific information right now. I will tell you that I have a Porter-Cable PCFP12236, which is designed to operate at or under 150psi that I used my nailer with. I built an entire 8x8x8 wood garden shed, and currently building a 10x15 wood storage shed, and I have had NO problems. I love this framing nailer. I bought a box of 2,000 Freeman framing nails to use with it. The reviews for the nails said you should use it in a Freeman gun. I took the chance, and like I said, I completed my first project and on to the next one and have not had any jamming problems, or any other issues. I hope this helps. Good luck. « Show Less
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I won't be home until tonight. If I remember it was 3/8, 1/2 5/8, 3/4 7/8. A word of advice: be sure to fit the plate to the flooring. The measurements are nothing more than a good guide. I did 3/8" hard Bamboo and found out the 1/2" plate was the right fit. (No split tops; almost no split tounge and only a few nail sets needed.) this gun paired with the (4in1 I think) 18g brad nailer / flooring / finish gun was a beautiful pairing. I had zero misfires with either gun and about 320 sqft. Do read the general directions (oil, be sure to remove staples when reconnecting air lines I did have the unit fire two deprecate occasions). I honestly can't wait to do more flooring at the house.
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Use standard nails for nail guns from any hardware supplier... nothing special. I like this gun.
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It doesn't shoot nails. This is essentially a pneumatic hammer that you use to drive conventional nails in places where there isn't enough room to swing a hammer. It is best used on headed nails. I've used it on all sizes up to 3-1/2 framing nails. It is not the best choice for small nails or finish nails, as you may damage the surface of the work. It's really not intended for those nails. But it's very handy for framing. I can't comment on the warranty, as I've had mine for a while now. Visit the manufacturer's site and you'll probably be able to get warranty info.
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I just used 5/8" brad nail by accident and they worked fine. I didn't even realize it till after. I only used about 8 though. I would still like to see what Wen says.
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Larger nailers (brad, finish, etc.) have safety of trigger plus tip pressure. Generally pin nailers have a double trigger for safety, since a pressure tip could mar delicate items.
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I have always used the 30 degree framing nailer and am very happy with them. I guess it is a matter of preference.
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I honestly can not answer that for you right now. Hopefully someone else sees this and gives you an answer. I just started doing my own nails at home and I am a 1st time drill owner. I don't know much about this drill, other than how well it works. :-)
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I won't be home until tonight. If I remember it was 3/8, 1/2 5/8, 3/4 7/8. A word of advice: be sure to fit the plate to the flooring. The measurements are nothing more than a good guide. I did 3/8" hard Bamboo and found out the 1/2" plate was the right fit. (No split tops; almost no split tounge and only a few nail sets needed.) this gun paired with the (4in1 I think) 18g brad nailer / flooring / finish gun was a beautiful pairing. I had zero misfires with either gun and about 320 sqft. Do read the general directions (oil, be sure to remove staples when reconnecting air lines I did have the unit fire two deprecate occasions). I honestly can't wait to do more flooring at the house. I won't be home until tonight. If I remember it was 3/8, 1/2 5/8, 3/4 7/8. A word of advice: be sure to fit the plate to the flooring. The measurements are nothing more than a good guide. I did 3/8" hard Bamboo and found out the 1/2" plate was the right fit. (No split tops; almost no split tounge and only a few nail sets needed.) this gun paired with the (4in1 I think) 18g brad nailer / flooring / finish gun was a beautiful pairing. I had zero misfires with either gun and about 320 sqft. Do read the general directions (oil, be sure to remove staples when reconnecting air lines I... » Read More I won't be home until tonight. If I remember it was 3/8, 1/2 5/8, 3/4 7/8. A word of advice: be sure to fit the plate to the flooring. The measurements are nothing more than a good guide. I did 3/8" hard Bamboo and found out the 1/2" plate was the right fit. (No split tops; almost no split tounge and only a few nail sets needed.) this gun paired with the (4in1 I think) 18g brad nailer / flooring / finish gun was a beautiful pairing. I had zero misfires with either gun and about 320 sqft. Do read the general directions (oil, be sure to remove staples when reconnecting air lines I did have the unit fire two deprecate occasions). I honestly can't wait to do more flooring at the house. « Show Less
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This is a "finishing" nail gun, not a framing gun. For 2x4 studs, etc., You will need a much bigger gun to shoot large nails normally used in framing. Look into one like the Bostitch 2" to 3-1/2" framing nail gun (which will serve your Hubby much better.). I have both a framing and finishing nailer and they are both well suited for different tasks!
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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.
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Mine did not come with the extra O-rings. As to the 16 penny nails, I have only used up to 10 penny. The only issue I can see with the 16 penny would be the diameter of the head. If the diameter of the head is more than 11/32, then this nailer will not work. Other than that, I've used it to build a workshop about the size of a single car garage, and it performed flawlessly throughout all phases of the project.
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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!
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Brad nails are formed from a fine 18 gauge wire, while finish nails are made from heavier 16 or 15 gauge wire. Finish nails are the correct choice for fastening larger crown and baseboard trim, brad nails are used to install smaller trim to help prevent splitting and to promote a cleaner looking job with less touch-up work after the nailing is done. The initial tool purchased by most customers is some kind of brad nailer to attach finish moldings. Heavier finish nails often split smaller moldings, so brads are preferred for the small trim pieces, or also for the lighter-weight moldings. Most folks who have used a hammer to drive small brads know how frustrating it can be when nails bend, and you can often ding the molding easily with the hammer. The brad nailer makes these small trim jobs a breeze with high-quality results. The brad nail also has a smaller head, which may not need to be concealed with carpenter's putty. When a nail is not puttied over, it's called a "shiner". Sometime a shiner is so small, it's difficult to be noticed. Brad nails leave such a small shiner, the putty touch-up may not be necessary. Of course, it all depends on the application, or how easy it will be for people to see the surfaces that you have nailed. The driven finish nail is almost always puttied over to conceal the shiner because it leaves a more visible hole in the wood surface. Again, for larger and heavier moldings the finish nail is the correct fastener to use. The finish nail offers more support and withdrawl resistance than the brads making them a better choice for the bigger trim installation. Most finish carpenters own and use both tools; a brad nailer for small moldings, and a finish nailer for larger base or crown moldings. Hope this helps.