Have you ever noticed that there are too many useful things around us made of wood, such as chairs, tables, stairs, shoe or kitchen cupboards, home decorations or picture frames? Not only these, but also most of our houses, doors, windows and garden furniture are made of wood. However, without the support of a person, they would not have reached their usable format. And the man who actually works to turn a piece of wood into a beautiful craft is a carpenter or wood professional. I would like to thank all woodworkers from the bottom of my heart for their exceptional work.
Are you interested in this growing profession? Or remember to do woodwork or conversions yourself. Whatever it is, there are some simple tips you need to learn. In addition to acquiring knowledge, it is also important to find the right tools. Yes man! You have to have some special tools in hand, either you tinker or take it as a profession.
When it comes to woodworking tools, the hammer and chisel come first. However, what types of resources you ultimately need depends on the size of the project you want to work on. In general, the hammer, either the claw, the finish or the hammer, is one of the most useful woodworking tools. However, using a manual hammer is a somewhat outdated idea. The only remaining option is to use a power nail gun.
A nail gun significantly improves your work speed and gives you the accuracy you will never find with a hammer alone. Our topic is to discuss different types of nail guns and find out which one is more suitable for your project. So don't go anywhere, just stay with us. In fact, there are many different styles. So do you know the type of purchase with many options? Are you going to buy all or just one or two?
Types of nail guns
Nail guns come in handy when you are working on your woodworking project. Knowing which one to use would make the job easier and faster. So find out about nail guns and use them wisely and correctly. Here are the 9 different nailers to keep in mind:
Framing of nailers
Let's start with a frame nailer, the most functional and robust among the other nail guns. You can use it for high performance constructions, e.g. B. for the production of wooden frames for the construction of houses. Typically, a frame nailer can drive 2-1 / 2 to 3-1 / 2 inch nails to create 2 x 4 trusses. Based on the power source, we can divide the frame nailer into two groups – pneumatic and cordless. Pneumatic frame nailers are more efficient and reliable than cordless ones. However, if you use a cordless (battery-powered or gas-powered) nailer, you can enjoy the freedom to drive nails into tight corners, as you don't have to drag hoses or compressors.
Again, we can divide the frame nailer into two categories based on the nail head they fire – the trimmed head and the round nailer. Cut-off nailers keep more nails than the round head, but you get less holding strength. In some states, there are also certain restrictions on using the cropped head. Before you make your decision, you need to review this matter. You can get more tips and tricks like this by following the best frame nail reviews and buying guide.
Typical applications of a frame nailer:
- Build decks,
- Frame house,
- Additional room,
- Wood sheathing,
- Fencing,
- Wood paneling and more.
Roof nailer
Roof nailers, like frame nailers, are a high-performance nailing device. It is more of a professional nailer than a handyman. Only if you think about doing a roofing job as a career could you think about buying a roofing nailer. Nevertheless, serious home improvement can think about it.
There are two types – coil and strip roofing nailers are available on the market. With the coil roofing nailer you can drive in nails over a longer period of time without reloading. Roofing nailers are usually equipped with a tool-free gauge for precise spacing. Therefore, you can choose it as a solution for quick shingle work.
Typical applications of a roof nailer:
- Attaching roof shingles made of asphalt or fiberglass
- Outside drywall
- Fiber cement
- Insulation board
- Vapor barrier
- Vinyl siding
Floor nailer
The appearance of the nailer differs significantly from the conventional nail guns. These nailers were specially developed to simplify the laying of tongue and groove boards. All you have to do is place the nailer against the edge of the board. Then press the nail into the piston with a light punch from a club. And finally, you have your nails at the right angle and at the right depth. You can even find a pneumatic nailer on the market. The basic concept is the same for both types, except that pneumatic nailers use air pressure to get the job done instead of being hit by a mallet.
Typical applications of floor nailers:
- It can only drive nails into tongue and groove boards.
Siding nailer
In contrast to floor nailers, siding nailers are also designed for a specific task and that is the installation of the siding. This sturdy nailer comes in handy when you need to join thinner pieces of wood or synthetic materials with a wooden frame. Typically, the siding nails with larger heads are shorter in size 1-1 / 4 to 2-1 / 2 inches. Many siding nailers are compatible with aluminum nails, making them suitable for mounting aluminum siding. You can use a frame nailer for siding, but if you need the superior result, it's better to use a siding nailer.
Typical applications of siding nailers:
- Installation of thin pieces of wood and non-pieces of wood on wooden frames or surfaces
Palm nailer
If you want to have everything under your palm, you can choose a palm nailer. Yes! You can do everything other nailers can, but on a small scale with a palm nailer. Although small, it is more accurate than other larger nailers, giving you more control and excellent balance. With a palm nailer, you can only shoot one nail at a time, and you can drive in a wide range of nails from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches. It is available in the battery, pneumatic and electrical versions.
Typical uses of palm nailers:
- Tight spots,
- Beam hanger,
- Smaller projects.
Finishing nailers
If our previous nailers are more of a specialized nail gun, finishing nailers offer you versatility. Yes! You can use the finish nailer for various indoor and outdoor jobs, for making furniture and more. Finishing nailers are medium weight nail guns designed to drive 1 inch to 2 1/2 inch 15 to 16 gauge nails into small cumbersome baseboards or moldings. Finishing nails with smaller heads therefore have an almost negligible space requirement.
Typical applications of finishing nailers:
- Interior and exterior cladding work,
- Crown molding,
- Basic molding,
- Door and window coverings,
- Cabinets,
- Chair rails,
- Stairway,
- Hard and softwood floors
Brad Nailers
Brad nailers are slightly smaller and lighter than finishing nailers and are designed to drive thin, delicate nails or brads for crown shape or trimming work. It's more of a DIY tool than a professional. The Bradnagler is suitable for smaller woodworking, upholstery and household repair projects. With a brad nailer you can usually drive 5/8 inch to 1-1 / 2 inch 18 gauge nails.
Typical applications of brad nailers:
- Baseboards,
- Crown molding,
- Cladding, including door and window coverings
Pin nailer
If you can drive 15 to 18 gauge nails with finish and Brad Nailer, you can drive in more sensitive 23 gauge nails or pens with the Pin Nailer. Therefore, needle nailers are the smallest and most sensitive carpentry tools available. Because pens are often headless and have very little holding power. Carpenters therefore mostly use them for gluing to keep things in place.
Typical applications of nailers:
- Fine finishing in the carpentry,
- Thin crown shape,
- Delicate trim,
- Thin veneers,
- Small furniture cladding,
- Crafts, jewelry cases and hobby work
Crown stapler
The crown stapler, also known as a staple gun, does not look like other nail guns, but drives staple or U-shaped nails to attach a variety of materials.
Typical use of a crown stapler:
- pad: For attaching a piece of fabric to the frame of a sofa or chair.
- Carpeting: For attaching carpets to floors and even walls for sound insulation.
- Carpentry and home repairs: For fastening boards and panels.
- construction: Build birdhouses or doghouses.
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Conclusion
Now you know all types of nail guns and how to use them. If you are just thinking about woodworking or DIY projects, you can start with finishing or Brad Nailer. Or if you are thinking of heavy work, frame nailers are an excellent choice. A better understanding of the available nailers would make it easier to choose the right one for the project you want to start. Have fun working wood!
