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This introductory guide will cover the different types of nail guns to use for each project.
Framing Nailers
Introducing one of the most essential nail guns you should have in your toolbox is the framing nailer. The framing nailer is recommended for wood construction, wood sheathing, wood framing, decks, fences and wood siding. Heavy duty in nature, this nailer will help with the heavier construction jobs.
Brad Nailers
A versatile nail gun that can be used for finishing work or heavier duty jobs. If your job requires a 15 or 16 gauge nail, the brad nailer is right for you. It is recommended to use this gun for crown moulding, window casings and door casings.
Finishing Nailer
Like the brad nailer, the finishing nailer or the finisher, can tackle many of the same applications. However, the finisher has more holding power. This nail gun designed specifically for carpentry work and for use with finish nails. It is recommended for carpentry, crown moulding, baseboards and bulkier pieces of wood.
Pin Nailer
Meet the more delicate finishing nailer! Like the finisher the pin nailer is smaller and used for more delicate applications. Some common recommended uses are for any job that requires 23-gauge headless nails, delicate trim work, crown moulding, furniture repair, furniture trim, wood veneers and cabinetry.
Roofing Nailer
This nail gun is very fast and powerful. Typically used by the professionals, however, if you find yourself adding squares and shingles to your roof, this is the right tool for you. Best used for roofing and thicker wood materials.
Siding Nailers
Another powerful gun typically designed to join wood to other materials. So, If you find yourself installing siding, joining thin pieces of wood to synthetic materials or to wooden mounts then this will be your selection.
Flooring Nailers
First, if you are big enough to tackle a flooring job on your own, then you deserve to have this gun in your bag. Second, these are uniquely designed nailers that are made exclusively for installing tongue-and-groove floorboards. Manual models are operated by hitting the plunger with a mallet. As a result, utilizing this tool can help you finish your tongue-and-groove floor much quicker.
Short and Sweet!
In conclusion, we recognize this was short and sweet. However, we felt like a brief introduction to nail guns was a good start. There are many models, types, manufacturers, specs and different nails that can be used for each of the common nailers described in this edition. As a result, coming soon, we will dive deeper into each and every one of the common nail guns.
In the meantime, Home Depot and Lowes have a great selection to get started with!
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