I had something similar happen to me back in the early '80s. I was installing closet backing between a couple of studs using an air nailer. What I didn't see was that the 2x6 that I was putting in for the backing had a knot in end of it. When I shot the 16d nail into the stud, it knocked the knot out of the backing. That nail went through the stud, then through my thumb and another 10 or so feet to bounce off the tin siding of the shop. Lesson learned - always check what you are nailing into!
Hello glad to hear your back is feeling better. And thanks for the review on the brad nailer. I did see the video when you redid the power room door and it seemed like he did pretty well then. And thank you for explaining safe use as well. I remember back in the day we used to rubber band The triggers. And slide the top gauge back and put a block of wood in it so we can do rapid fire when we were doing bridging and all that in houses. I guess it don't take much to get shot in the hand or in the leg. Well if you be safe God bless and have a great weekend
Thanks and yes! These things can bite! I've seen guys with nails through their thumbs and hands (as well as my own). But proper safety and you're good to go.
And watch out for the nails that you think are going to go straight in but curve out. Don't hold next to the target. Last building out here, 16 x 21 on a basement, battery from start to finish. No generator, compressor noise. Agree on convenience of battery. Cordless, hoseless. Stay upright.
I think the step from air nailer to battery nailer is almost as big as was the step from hammer to air nailer. I'll never go back to air hoses again. Great information. Dewalt finish nailers have been good to me also.
I had something similar happen to me back in the early '80s. I was installing closet backing between a couple of studs using an air nailer. What I didn't see was that the 2x6 that I was putting in for the backing had a knot in end of it. When I shot the 16d nail into the stud, it knocked the knot out of the backing. That nail went through the stud, then through my thumb and another 10 or so feet to bounce off the tin siding of the shop. Lesson learned - always check what you are nailing into!
Ouch! Yup, pay attention!
Yup, you got that right! 1:01 @@TheOldJarhead
The school of hard knocks :D Been there, graduated, got the PHD!
Hello glad to hear your back is feeling better. And thanks for the review on the brad nailer. I did see the video when you redid the power room door and it seemed like he did pretty well then. And thank you for explaining safe use as well. I remember back in the day we used to rubber band The triggers. And slide the top gauge back and put a block of wood in it so we can do rapid fire when we were doing bridging and all that in houses. I guess it don't take much to get shot in the hand or in the leg. Well if you be safe God bless and have a great weekend
Thanks and yes! These things can bite! I've seen guys with nails through their thumbs and hands (as well as my own). But proper safety and you're good to go.
@@TheOldJarhead absolutely I know from experience myself I shot myself in a leg I shot myself to in a hand I kneeled my hand to the roof 😂 .
OUCH! Seen all that -- the roof one we had to cut the truss and bring part of it with us since we couldn't dislodge the nail.
And watch out for the nails that you think are going to go straight in but curve out. Don't hold next to the target.
Last building out here, 16 x 21 on a basement, battery from start to finish. No generator, compressor noise. Agree on convenience of battery. Cordless, hoseless. Stay upright.
Yes! Deflections can get you!
I think the step from air nailer to battery nailer is almost as big as was the step from hammer to air nailer. I'll never go back to air hoses again. Great information. Dewalt finish nailers have been good to me also.
Agreed!
@AdamRoby
Ouch!
Yes sir!!!