what type of machine do i need to hook this up too i need to use 3 or 4 " nails for building a fence and i wanted to purchase the BOSTITCH air tank
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The manual requires 80 - 100 psi. I am running this on a large compressor, but I see no reason why the tank you are looking at wouldn't work. My BOSTITCH PN50 Mini Impact Nailer can drive a 3-1/2" hot dipped deck framing nail into a 6"x6" post in less than 2 seconds. Don't know how I got along without it.
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Most compressors should handle the job. Portable "pancake" styles on up to large commercial units. Just don't try to use a car battery powered inflator. Obviously the smaller compressors are not as efficient as the larger ones.
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At least this size; BOSTITCH Factory-Reconditioned U/BTFP02011 6-Gallon Pancake Compressor
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I used a bostitch that had 150psi max output to drive 16p nails. Setting the output above 100psi. That might be above the rating for this nailer but it worked for me.
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You'll need a 1/4" coupler to connect to 1/4" hose and accessories. Hoses come in several lengths and qualities depending on the type of job you're using this for. I use my compressor for blowing out dust from electronic equipment, airing up tires and other very minor jobs and an inexpensive plastic coil hose has worked fine. I also purchased a lower end 1/4" accessory kit, which came with the coupler for the same reasons.
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Search for FLT5464 on Amazon and you will find the 4 foot ones. Order them well in advance of needing them, as they can take awhile to ship. I caution you to buy the proprietary brand. I tried to buy T5s at Home Depot and found that Hydrofarm uses a unique length. I was replacing the 2-foot ones and notes that they are about an inch off from standard. So if you try to go off-brand, make sure you write down the exact inches and take a good look at the ends to make sure you're getting the right ones.
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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.
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Make sure and use Bostitch brand nails with it, and it works great. Adjustable nail depth is very consistent.
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Probably can't build a fence. The max length nail is 2 inches. 18 gauge brads are too small to make a fence. Unless that fence is for action figures.
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Search for FLT5464 on Amazon and you will find the 4 foot ones. Order them well in advance of needing them, as they can take awhile to ship.I caution you to buy the proprietary brand. I tried to buy T5s at Home Depot and found that Hydrofarm uses a unique length. I was replacing the 2-foot ones and notes that they are about an inch off from standard. So if you try to go off-brand, make sure you write down the exact inches and take a good look at the ends to make sure you're getting the right ones.
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This IS a finishing nailer, just electric-powered not air-powered. It can definitely power a nail through a 3/4" fir or pine slat, which I assume your fence is. My only caveat is the nails that come with the nailer are not coated. I'm not sure if they sell stainless or aluminum nails for this gun. If not, you'll have to do a good job filling and sealing the hole so you don't get rust bleeding down your fence.
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I think it comes with a standard air fitting so you just need brads. Of course you need an air compressor and hose.I really love this thing! It shoots 2 1/8 through 3/4" solid oak and manufactured studs with holes small enough to skip the color stain pencil.
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According to the description it can be used with "metal connector nails". The problem is there are no metal connector nails available so the metal connector tip is useless. I was very disappoint with the nailer after finding out Bostitch did not provide support by supplying nails it said the nailer could use.
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I use a compressor that I purchased from harbor freight. Remember if you buy a compressor you will need the hard ware to attach it
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i bought an air compressor from arbor freight for $59.00, its a round red pancake air compressor 3 gallon oilless this is amazing for the price. make sure you buy bostitch "2 inch brads for your numax gun when i ran out of these nails i bought an off brand and my nail gun kept jamming, you can buy these at amazon or home depot, i hope this helps you. brenda
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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.
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I don't know the answer to this question. it would depend on what your access to the water lines is. If its a normal spigot then you would want a short piece of hose with a female water fitting on one end and a pressure fit closure on the other end that you could push a normal air fitting for the air compressor. I have a nice inexpensive air fitting that has a metal tube about 1/4" in diameter that is the blower end. You could get a rubber cork to plug the hose and drill a hole that would allow you to insert the air blower tube. A lot of air blower tools are cast parts with out a nice round tube at the business end. I don't know the answer to this question. it would depend on what your access to the water lines is. If its a normal spigot then you would want a short piece of hose with a female water fitting on one end and a pressure fit closure on the other end that you could push a normal air fitting for the air compressor. I have a nice inexpensive air fitting that has a metal tube about 1/4" in diameter that is the blower end. You could get a rubber cork to plug the hose and drill a hole that would allow you to insert the air blower tube. A lot of air blower tools are cast parts with out a nice... » Read More I don't know the answer to this question. it would depend on what your access to the water lines is. If its a normal spigot then you would want a short piece of hose with a female water fitting on one end and a pressure fit closure on the other end that you could push a normal air fitting for the air compressor. I have a nice inexpensive air fitting that has a metal tube about 1/4" in diameter that is the blower end. You could get a rubber cork to plug the hose and drill a hole that would allow you to insert the air blower tube. A lot of air blower tools are cast parts with out a nice round tube at the business end. « Show Less
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Pretty much any compressor will work with this gun. Even the little hot dog style ones. If your building an outdoor shed I would look more toward using a nail with a head on it for your exterior trim, something like a 6,7,8d galvanized common or box nail.( Box nails do tend to have a larger head than an common) This gun is definitely not suited for framing.
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The unit comes with a 6 foot long, 4 inch diameter hose. you need to buy a reducer of some kind if you're going to hook it up to a smaller hose, and into your power saw.
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I bought a hose from Harbor Freight and I also purchased a couple of quick disconnects from Amazon. I installed one quick disconnect on the hose and the other on the airbrush. To hook up to the compressor you may need a 1/4 or 3/8 to 1/8 inch reducer that you should be able to find at Home Depot or Low's in brass. The hose should have a 1/4" fitting on both ends.