This is a really good video. I've used the 18 gauge brad for 100% of my work. Baseboard, crown, trim and cabinet building to hold it in place for pocket screws. As you mentioned filling holes goes so much easier and it has enough holding power to allow the glue to set up.
I bought this nail gun as we were planning to renew all the fencing in our back garden. As this involved 19 double slatted fence panels, 10 of which needed to be cut down in size, we knew there would be a need for a great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt deal of re-stapling the wooden slats to the wooden framework. Each alteration required the re-stapling of 62 wooden slats with double staples. Prior to starting the work we ordered sufficient additional staples as per the instructions with the gun.The gun performed fantastically throughout the entire project with no jams of misfires. The adjustable power was excellent allowing the staples to be fired into the 8mm slats to the correct depth. For the price paid this was a bargain and it proved itself to be so reliable and versatile making an arduous task much quicker and professional. I cannot recommend this product highly enough and it will be used on many other projects in the future.
I've watched over an hour of nail review and content and no one has mentioned that except tip about orientation along the way. Thanks for that big brain info
Thanks! I was a sheet metal worker in an apprenticeship program, and nobody ever explained where gauges came from. Also the advice on nail guns is pretty solid.
I've always wondered about it too and finally looked it up when I did this video, thought it'd be some fun trivia. There's actually a fair bit of history involved in it too. Every smith had their own set and it took quite a while for sizes to get standardized.
My gf and I are putting on trim after pulling it off to add flooring and I was just tossing around the idea of buying vs renting a nail . I didn't know where to start. I feel much more educated and confidant now, thanks so much.
Very good demonstration on brad nailers and how to use them. This is the second time I've watched it. Thanks for sharing. I've used a Paslode for decades on building sites, only recently switching to the more modern gasless units. Last year I took the plunge and purchased a small, quiet compressor. As you said in the video, the pneumatic brad nailers are much smaller, very light, and usually only cost a fraction of the battery equivalent. Having made the initial investment on the compressor, I will add a 23g nailer to my arsenal - again, even the Makita branded model comes in a quarter of the price of the battery versions.
The best thing is how he tried his best to answer all the questions posted here which shows his dedication for the channel and the viewers. Instantly earned a subscriber and life long respect
I am New to using Pneumatic (anything), I didn’t know we needed to Oil the guns or the Air Line...when we buy those guns, nothing is said about oiling... Thanks for the tip on angling the nails, I heard this on a previous video. Also nice info on the different size nails..a 10ga nail means that there are ten nails to the inch, whereas an 18 ga nail. There are 18 nails per inch..good way to remember that. Lots to learn when I thought it would be easy!
I have an OZITO 18v battery powered 18G brad nailer. Takes 15-50mm brads. Variable depth adjustment. Single or Rapid Fire option. Fast Fencing. Awesome Tool.
I am new to wood work and really learned a lot from your video. Trying to decide the gauge, type, brand, etc. of nailer to use. Your video explained very good basics and great tips. Thanks!
The dovetail shooting pattern is very useful. I came up with this idea myself when watching this video but before it was mentioned. Thanks. The wedge diving tip is useful too.
The PVC hose is good for a long run like when I’m using the big compressor in my garage and using a nailer inside my house. The last 25’ I plug in a 1/4” soft rubber hose which flexes and is very comfortable to use. I think using too long of a soft hose you start to get a pressure drop which may or not be a problem if your compressor can compensate. That’s where the stiffer PVC line can help.
Awesome video thanks! One plus for buying an air compressor vs battery operated tool is the air compressor can be used for any air tool that runs off that pressure where a battery can only be used on a select number of tools from *that* brand of manufacturer. Pay now or pay later I guess. If you are getting into power tools and not just a one project wonder a decent quality air compressor may save you money down the road and definitely leave your options open to any manufacturer tool requiring air power. I know you know this but to those who don't know....
That’s true.. but you’re still tethered to a hose and limited by compressor capacity. The only tool I’ve ever ran off a compressor are nailers. Of course air blowers too. Otherwise everything is electric and mostly battery. No cords or unplugging/replugging.
Thanks for the help. Just picked up my first ever nailer (hobbyist who's always just used a hammer and nails... But after trimming my entire houses baseboards and shoe moulds with a fricken hammer and nails I decided I'd get one lol) I'll mostly use it to hold pieces together during glue ups and such but also for non structural builds for thing the wife wants me to make. This was helpful because I've just never used this tool before
That's great! Now that you finally bit the bullet I bet you really wish you'd done that before you trimmed the house. Man, I never wanna use a nail set again.
For individuals with no nailer, the most versatile is the obvious 1st choice. with 10 ga framing nails to 23 ga pins it seems 16 ga is right in the middle. a lot of the trim I see used is the 3/4" x 3/4" quarter round and some basic baseboards or crown. My goal is to correct bad work so will 16 ga still be okay with thinner work once in a while say 1/2" - 1" boards. I heard in some cases the thinner 18 ga nails can sometimes shear off
Thanks for the video! I picked an air nailer because, although it's more expensive right away because I needed a air compressor, now that I have an air compressor I can get multiple air powered tools besides the brad nailer alot cheaper than battery powered nailer and tools.
Hey not fair. No one is going to give you a thumbs down after seeing your young lad with his licorice lips (it does look some people did not watch to the end though). I came out learning more than I expected. You definitely prevented me wasting money on a cheap airline, and I would have suffered blow out for sure as I'd have assumed aligning the sharp edge chisel edge with the grain would make the brads/nails cut through the wood easier. So a helpful video that I thank you for sharing.
Just the information I needed. I have been doing woodwork for over 40 years and have never used an air gun. Well, it's time I try one. Thanks for the info., esp. the nail blowout part. I would have learned that the hard way, lol...
Glad to hear! And yeah.. I still screw it up from time to time, it's just one of those things. Definitely helps if you at least know how to prevent it though.
I am just starting out in woodworking, so this was very helpful! My first projects will be simple mitered frames. I was contemplating a 23g pin nailer to secure the frame, which is how I ended up finding your video. But now I am wondering if a 23g is really just meant to be a temporary hold. Would 23g nails be sufficient for holding a picture frame's joints together, or for holding the frame to a board beneath it? The first project I am making will have 1/4" plywood art (laser cut) glued to a 1/4" MDF backing. The person that created the laser cut file I used suggested nailing 1 x 2" boards to the back of the MDF along the sides, then nailing 7/16 x 1 5/8" boards along the edges to create the frame that you would see from the front. They had the frames just straight cut at the ends, but I plan to try to miter them. I had planned on just using finishing nails and a nail sink for the 1x2" boards attached to the MDF (the art will be glued over top of the nails along the edges of the MDF) and for the same for the frame itself. But I've been eyeing nail guns to make this easier, as I would love to make lots of these wall hangings. I also really want to make some shadow boxes, but need a router first. I only have a miter saw and table saw right now.
A 23ga would really just be a temporary hold for anything structural. One trouble is miter joints tend to not hold glue well because of all the end grain. A good solution for picture frames is to staple the back of them.
@Humble Joe I have two air compressors at home, so pneumatic it is! Got me an F30 model which costed $15. So far so good. For electric the cheapos won't work well, and you'll need to spend a lot for a good one, they also not as fast as pneumatic ones. That's what I hear and people say.
Great video. Useful and thorough, but concise. I think I'm getting a finishing nailer when I'm ready to purchase. Seems like the good middle-of-the-road option for me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
My friend does finishing on single and double digit million dollar custom homes. The only thing he uses for trim is 18G. 100% maple base and casing. for installing interior doors they only use 15G.
sorry for asking after so long, you say he uses 18ga for mounting the OSB panel walls ? I'm planning to make a small shed 11:54 building out of OSB boards, so I'm wondering if it's enough for me 18 GA ?
Definitely not. 18ga is just for trim. For your OSB sheathing you need a proper framing nail. Typically a minimum 2” long .113 or 8d nail. Every 6” on the edges and 12” spacing in the field.
Thank you so much for this video! No one has ever taught me about nail guns or how to shoot them into wood. Much appreciated! And your little man is a handy man in traning1
EXCELLENT 👌 Thank you so much... Very educational... I was searching for the difference between a Framing vs Finishing Nail Gun. I want to make my own Picture Frames and Replace the Crown Molding... A contractor installed Tiles and the Baseboards... He didn't Miter anyting... It looks so terrible.. I told him I had a Miter Saw, but he wouldn't use it... So now, I'm going to take it off and do it right... So, thank you for helping me understand. I purchased a Craftsman's 15 Gauge Nail Gun several years ago and never used it... I just found it in the basement... Now I want a 18 gauge and a 23 gauge...
Amazing video. I rarely comment but this content was top notch. Informative at first in order to understand the different types of nailers, and practical with real usage tricks at the end. Thanks a lot !
Got a pin nailer for Christmas. Haven't had the opportunity to use it yet, but i can't wait 😁 one day I'll swap out my air powered one for a battery powered as it seems like it would be worth it. Thanks for sharing Caleb!
I have two bostitch pneumatic nail guns. One is for finishing,one for framing...If i leave them unused for a couple of years, the seals in the trigger assembly fail and need to be replaced.I was wondering if battery operated nailers have the same problem and if this is only a bostitch fault..Thanks in advance.
I don't think battery would have that problem, since they don't use air they don't rely on seals. That said I'm not sure that's really a fault, it's just what seals do when they aren't regularly oiled.
Thanks for the great info. I have a small corded pin nailer that takes 15mm (5/8 inch I think) but want to make larger things like boxes with 1/2 inch ply so need something bigger. I don't have a compressor and was thinking about the battery brad nailers. I'm happy to be patient. I like the way you explain things so I'll be checking out your other videos :)
as far as blow outs I always show the new guys to make the head of the nail the "T" go in line with the grain. Less chance of a blow out on thin corners
how long can you go with a pneumatic and battery? how many hours or minutes? how slow is slow with shooting nails? it wont shoot one then another or u have to wait for each nail???
That depends on what and how many batteries you have, or the size of your compressor. I normally use a 3AH battery in my nailer and I've never killed the battery in a single project. The battery nailer takes about a second to reset between shots. Normally isn't an issue, 'cause it takes longer than that to reposition.
Hi, I'm looking for a Nail gun for making furniture from old pallets,which would u recommend for this? It would be only for occasional use for a few hours a day. thank you
That's really not enough information.. if plan on assembling using just nails (which I highly advise against for furniture), you need a framing nailer to stand a chance.
Brad nailer should definitely cover you for that. Just some glue and the brads to hold structures together 'till the glue sets, and just brads for trim pieces.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo thats one ive been looking into mostly because it seems to be the most common. The nails looked really long tho so I wasn't 100% if that was the right kind or not I was also looking into like the stapler and the little finish nailer. I didnt take into account the thickness of the material vs the length of the nail.
Thanks! That's 'cause there aren't any trim guns that are powder fired. I kept this to those.. which are commonly used in woodworking. That's why I didn't get to framing nailers, roofing nailers, flooring nailers..
The bostich nailers have all broken on me. I did not oil them, so possibly it was that. I got the pancake compressor and 3 tool kit for real cheap. You tend to get what you pay for.
I got the same set about 10 years ago and the nailers still run well for me, but I’m sure to oil them each day that they’re used. Metal bits don’t like to run dry.
If I wanted to build something like a chair to support a 200# man would a 18g brad nailer support the weight? I typically would use screws for something like this but what are the limitations? 18g brad nailer for a working load of probably under 75# right since after all its smooth unlike a screw?.?.
Depends on what part of the chair you’re talking about. For the loads a chair sees you’d need a framing nail. But I’d avoid any fastener carry the load and use joinery. Any fasteners would just be to keep the joinery from coming loose
Couldn’t tell you. I’ve had a harbor freight for 2 years that hasn’t given me any issues, only one I’ve owned. Used a buddies Milwaukee that was nice too. Got a friend that had the Ryobi and used it for a long time with no issues. I think both of those were battery instead of pneumatic though.
Let the class commence. Rocking. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you thank you thank you.. and the professor shall speak.. Tell me what I need to hear.. Because I don't have the faintest knowledge within nail guns. My husband said, well there's different sizes. I'm like oh no. I got to go to class.. So I can understand.. 🤣😂 I'm such a visual learner.. although book is fine. Ain't nothing like the real thing. Thank you so much for this. Now I can understand him. See he doesn't have a nail gun. I'm so excited. How he doesn't have one I have no idea? I'm so happy. It is so hard to buy a man a gift that practically has everything. Soon as I find some new tool or some cool thing. He has it.. I'm so excited I can buy him something he doesn't have.. hooray hooray hooray...
The Gen 2 Milwaukee 18Ga brad nailer is rated for 180 nails a minute on continuous fire. From what I've seen on video reviews it seems to be capable of it, or very close to it.
I know these are nail guns but me and my dad were doing a flooring job we had to buy three different flooring guns one was a fathers day gift it was a freedman 16 18 gage flooring nailer after awhile the gun would not work every time I tried to hit with a hammer to drive the nails in the rubber thing on the top wouldn't move it just made a weird sound and the nails wouldn't shoot through and the flooring company sucks because most of the flooring pieces were short and some of the pieces would break in half and were missing lips and stuff the boxes had at least 50 pieces one box only had 11 good ones in it I had to measure them to make sure from the groove to tongue was 4 inches or we had to rip some out and redo it
You'd want to use some glue with that too.. you're only going to have 1/4" penetration, which isn't much.. and if it's not super tight against the back, it's even less. I'd use an 18ga brad nailer with 1.25 or 1.5" nails.
Question for you or anyone with experience. Quick question.. debating on Ryobi 18ga cordless vs a different brand pneumatic. I’m a low key honey do list DIYer.. is the cordless worth the addded expense?
Perfect! Tha k you so much! I wasn't sure what I needed to get and ho much I would use it and so on. This definitely helped me figure it out! Thank you so much!
Yes very helpfull TY. Im about to buy the new Worx nailer thats out cuz we been doin alot of remodeling in out house.... Hammer no more!!! I did find it kinda interesting about nailing certain ways to make a mechanical bond but then towards end of your video you talked about blowout so technically if im just doin say baseboards I really wouldn't need to alternate then would I if the "wedge" blowout can curve the nail in different directions creating the same bond correct? TY for video.... Helped out alot. 😊
Blowout would happen on baseboard when you're holding the nailer sideways so it can get against the floor. If you just flip it upside down, it won't blow out and you can do the wedges. You'll love having a nailer for trim! so much faster
I've got no clue.. and that depends on whether you're wondering about pull out strength or shear strength. Either way, I'd say trim guns aren't the kind of nailers to be looking at if you're wondering about how much weight they'll hold.
What about electric nailers? I'm looking to buy my first nailer for use on furniture builds. I leave in Greece and range of tools ( in terms of brands) are limited so I'm just trying to find a low budget / reliable solution. Since I cant bring a nail gun from US i limited my first purchase on electric vs pneumatic nailer . I prefer the electric solution since I leave and do my projects at home and noise from compressor is a downsize. Whats your advice?
It sounds like electric would be a good option for you. I didn't include them because they're not very common here except for staplers and very small nails. But I have had a few foreign watchers mention them to me since I published this. Sorry for the oversight!
This is a really good video. I've used the 18 gauge brad for 100% of my work. Baseboard, crown, trim and cabinet building to hold it in place for pocket screws. As you mentioned filling holes goes so much easier and it has enough holding power to allow the glue to set up.
For sure! I seldom use anything besides the 18. It’s my go to.
I bought this nail gun as we were planning to renew all the fencing in our back garden. As this involved 19 double slatted fence panels, 10 of which needed to be cut down in size, we knew there would be a need for a great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt deal of re-stapling the wooden slats to the wooden framework. Each alteration required the re-stapling of 62 wooden slats with double staples. Prior to starting the work we ordered sufficient additional staples as per the instructions with the gun.The gun performed fantastically throughout the entire project with no jams of misfires. The adjustable power was excellent allowing the staples to be fired into the 8mm slats to the correct depth. For the price paid this was a bargain and it proved itself to be so reliable and versatile making an arduous task much quicker and professional. I cannot recommend this product highly enough and it will be used on many other projects in the future.
Pneumatics are, batteries are heavier
I've watched over an hour of nail review and content and no one has mentioned that except tip about orientation along the way. Thanks for that big brain info
Glad it was helpful!
My 4 year old is my biggest helper too. Always makes me happy to see a dad building stuff with his kiddos
It's always a good time!
Thanks! I was a sheet metal worker in an apprenticeship program, and nobody ever explained where gauges came from. Also the advice on nail guns is pretty solid.
I've always wondered about it too and finally looked it up when I did this video, thought it'd be some fun trivia. There's actually a fair bit of history involved in it too. Every smith had their own set and it took quite a while for sizes to get standardized.
My gf and I are putting on trim after pulling it off to add flooring and I was just tossing around the idea of buying vs renting a nail . I didn't know where to start. I feel much more educated and confidant now, thanks so much.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this comment, they go a long way in keep me motivated to do videos like this
Very good demonstration on brad nailers and how to use them. This is the second time I've watched it. Thanks for sharing.
I've used a Paslode for decades on building sites, only recently switching to the more modern gasless units.
Last year I took the plunge and purchased a small, quiet compressor. As you said in the video, the pneumatic brad nailers are much smaller, very light, and usually only cost a fraction of the battery equivalent.
Having made the initial investment on the compressor, I will add a 23g nailer to my arsenal - again, even the Makita branded model comes in a quarter of the price of the battery versions.
The best thing is how he tried his best to answer all the questions posted here which shows his dedication for the channel and the viewers. Instantly earned a subscriber and life long respect
Thanks so much! It gets harder as the channel grows, but I do my best.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo thanks a lot mate. Carry on your good work
I am New to using Pneumatic (anything), I didn’t know we needed to Oil the guns or the Air Line...when we buy those guns, nothing is said about oiling... Thanks for the tip on angling the nails, I heard this on a previous video. Also nice info on the different size nails..a 10ga nail means that there are ten nails to the inch, whereas an 18 ga nail. There are 18 nails per inch..good way to remember that. Lots to learn when I thought it would be easy!
Good to know! I hadn’t heard of the nails to the inch between
I have an OZITO 18v battery powered 18G brad nailer. Takes 15-50mm brads. Variable depth adjustment. Single or Rapid Fire option. Fast Fencing. Awesome Tool.
I am new to wood work and really learned a lot from your video. Trying to decide the gauge, type, brand, etc. of nailer to use. Your video explained very good basics and great tips. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
The dovetail shooting pattern is very useful. I came up with this idea myself when watching this video but before it was mentioned. Thanks.
The wedge diving tip is useful too.
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!
The PVC hose is good for a long run like when I’m using the big compressor in my garage and using a nailer inside my house. The last 25’ I plug in a 1/4” soft rubber hose which flexes and is very comfortable to use. I think using too long of a soft hose you start to get a pressure drop which may or not be a problem if your compressor can compensate. That’s where the stiffer PVC line can help.
That makes sense, I seldom run long enough to need multiple lines so hadn't thought about mixing them.
Awesome video thanks! One plus for buying an air compressor vs battery operated tool is the air compressor can be used for any air tool that runs off that pressure where a battery can only be used on a select number of tools from *that* brand of manufacturer. Pay now or pay later I guess. If you are getting into power tools and not just a one project wonder a decent quality air compressor may save you money down the road and definitely leave your options open to any manufacturer tool requiring air power.
I know you know this but to those who don't know....
That’s true.. but you’re still tethered to a hose and limited by compressor capacity. The only tool I’ve ever ran off a compressor are nailers. Of course air blowers too. Otherwise everything is electric and mostly battery. No cords or unplugging/replugging.
Thanks for the help. Just picked up my first ever nailer (hobbyist who's always just used a hammer and nails... But after trimming my entire houses baseboards and shoe moulds with a fricken hammer and nails I decided I'd get one lol)
I'll mostly use it to hold pieces together during glue ups and such but also for non structural builds for thing the wife wants me to make.
This was helpful because I've just never used this tool before
That's great! Now that you finally bit the bullet I bet you really wish you'd done that before you trimmed the house. Man, I never wanna use a nail set again.
For individuals with no nailer, the most versatile is the obvious 1st choice. with 10 ga framing nails to 23 ga pins it seems 16 ga is right in the middle. a lot of the trim I see used is the 3/4" x 3/4" quarter round and some basic baseboards or crown. My goal is to correct bad work so will 16 ga still be okay with thinner work once in a while say 1/2" - 1" boards. I heard in some cases the thinner 18 ga nails can sometimes shear off
For me, your advice hit home: Clear explanation of nail size of nail & type, shoot at an opposing angles and the wedge effect. Thank you
Great to hear, glad it was helpful!
Trying to decide which would suit me better, glad I can get all my info here! Thanks for the time/effort put into making this video!
I’m glad I succeeded then, happy to help!
I learned more in the 1st min of watching this than I'd done so from hours on the web thanks for this great video,
Great to hear!
same
Great tip about preventing blowout. That’s a game changer. Thanks!
It's a big help!
Thanks for the video! I picked an air nailer because, although it's more expensive right away because I needed a air compressor, now that I have an air compressor I can get multiple air powered tools besides the brad nailer alot cheaper than battery powered nailer and tools.
Heck yeah, do what works for you
Hey not fair. No one is going to give you a thumbs down after seeing your young lad with his licorice lips (it does look some people did not watch to the end though). I came out learning more than I expected. You definitely prevented me wasting money on a cheap airline, and I would have suffered blow out for sure as I'd have assumed aligning the sharp edge chisel edge with the grain would make the brads/nails cut through the wood easier. So a helpful video that I thank you for sharing.
Glad you were able to pick up more tips!
Just the information I needed. I have been doing woodwork for over 40 years and have never used an air gun. Well, it's time I try one. Thanks for the info., esp. the nail blowout part. I would have learned that the hard way, lol...
Glad to hear! And yeah.. I still screw it up from time to time, it's just one of those things. Definitely helps if you at least know how to prevent it though.
I am just starting out in woodworking, so this was very helpful! My first projects will be simple mitered frames. I was contemplating a 23g pin nailer to secure the frame, which is how I ended up finding your video. But now I am wondering if a 23g is really just meant to be a temporary hold. Would 23g nails be sufficient for holding a picture frame's joints together, or for holding the frame to a board beneath it?
The first project I am making will have 1/4" plywood art (laser cut) glued to a 1/4" MDF backing. The person that created the laser cut file I used suggested nailing 1 x 2" boards to the back of the MDF along the sides, then nailing 7/16 x 1 5/8" boards along the edges to create the frame that you would see from the front. They had the frames just straight cut at the ends, but I plan to try to miter them. I had planned on just using finishing nails and a nail sink for the 1x2" boards attached to the MDF (the art will be glued over top of the nails along the edges of the MDF) and for the same for the frame itself. But I've been eyeing nail guns to make this easier, as I would love to make lots of these wall hangings. I also really want to make some shadow boxes, but need a router first. I only have a miter saw and table saw right now.
A 23ga would really just be a temporary hold for anything structural. One trouble is miter joints tend to not hold glue well because of all the end grain. A good solution for picture frames is to staple the back of them.
Exactly the advice I needed. Thinking about getting my first nail gun. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
@Humble Joe I have two air compressors at home, so pneumatic it is! Got me an F30 model which costed $15. So far so good. For electric the cheapos won't work well, and you'll need to spend a lot for a good one, they also not as fast as pneumatic ones. That's what I hear and people say.
I want a zero gauge nailer. That would be insane. Also really good tips here sir
That would be insane, thanks Chris!
I'd go with "negative X (random number)" gauge. ;)
Best explanation thanks also I love the fact you have your child involved.
Thanks!
Thank you, I'm in the market for a Nail gun. This video was helpful. Angel from The Bay
Glad it helped!
I recently switch to battery.. the loud compressor the awkward hose and these constant oil and maintenance of the tools was too much for me
Love my battery tools
Great video. Useful and thorough, but concise. I think I'm getting a finishing nailer when I'm ready to purchase. Seems like the good middle-of-the-road option for me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful, thanks for the feedback!
Doing research to set up the workshop I’ve always wanted. This is a great video. Have saved it for future reference. Thx!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! Very helpful information for someone who is just starting with power tools. (Not always asking my dad or brother for help) 👍
Glad it was helpful!
My friend does finishing on single and double digit million dollar custom homes.
The only thing he uses for trim is 18G. 100% maple base and casing. for installing interior doors they only use 15G.
Interesting, I can see that.. 18ga goes up to 2".
sorry for asking after so long, you say he uses 18ga for mounting the OSB panel walls ? I'm planning to make a small shed 11:54 building out of OSB boards, so I'm wondering if it's enough for me 18 GA ?
Definitely not. 18ga is just for trim.
For your OSB sheathing you need a proper framing nail. Typically a minimum 2” long .113 or 8d nail. Every 6” on the edges and 12” spacing in the field.
thanks, then a regular hammer will work. because they are too expensive for such a small project 😢
Thank you so much for this video! No one has ever taught me about nail guns or how to shoot them into wood. Much appreciated! And your little man is a handy man in traning1
Glad it was helpful!
EXCELLENT 👌
Thank you so much... Very educational...
I was searching for the difference between a Framing vs Finishing Nail Gun.
I want to make my own Picture Frames and Replace the Crown Molding...
A contractor installed Tiles and the Baseboards... He didn't Miter anyting... It looks so terrible.. I told him I had a Miter Saw, but he wouldn't use it... So now, I'm going to take it off and do it right...
So, thank you for helping me understand.
I purchased a Craftsman's 15 Gauge Nail Gun several years ago and never used it... I just found it in the basement...
Now I want a 18 gauge and a 23 gauge...
Glad this was helpful! The 18ga is what you'll want for all the trim work. But the 23 will be perfect for picture frames. Hope you can get them soon!
@@YouCanMakeThisToo
I found a Cheap 23 Gauge at Lumber Liquidators... $9.99
I put the DeWalt 18 Gauge on my Wish list... hopefully by Christmas ❣️
God bless you and your son big cheers from Kuwait 🇰🇼.. I love your attitude you are so respectful🫡
Amazing video. I rarely comment but this content was top notch. Informative at first in order to understand the different types of nailers, and practical with real usage tricks at the end. Thanks a lot !
Much appreciated!
That was a great tip about angling brads for a "dovetail". Thanks!
Glad it helped! Game changer when I learned that one.
Got a pin nailer for Christmas. Haven't had the opportunity to use it yet, but i can't wait 😁 one day I'll swap out my air powered one for a battery powered as it seems like it would be worth it. Thanks for sharing Caleb!
They’re a lot fun, you’ll love it. Thanks for watching, Grant!
Very useful video. Would be helpful in buying and choosing one nail gun. Thanks for spending efforts and energy in making one.
Glad it was helpful!
So when shooting nails at an angle for the dovetail method, does that create any extra blowout?
It shouldn't, it's not a severe angle and you're still perpendicular to the grain so if it dives it's not shooting out the side
Best nail gun summary I've found!
Thanks!
I have two bostitch pneumatic nail guns. One is for finishing,one for framing...If i leave them unused for a couple of years, the seals in the trigger assembly fail and need to be replaced.I was wondering if battery operated nailers have the same problem and if this is only a bostitch fault..Thanks in advance.
I don't think battery would have that problem, since they don't use air they don't rely on seals. That said I'm not sure that's really a fault, it's just what seals do when they aren't regularly oiled.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo Thanks for your reply. Really appreciated..
If only compared to corded Arrgh! Do you know which is the best corded?
Don't have any experience with them, sorry
What’s the best Nail gun for 9mm villa board into pine wall studs ?
Thanks that's helped me a lot got a number of framing nailers but never knew what was what with Brad nail guns
Glad I could help
Bro that was a really cool demonstration and explanations.
Thanks!
Thanks for the great info. I have a small corded pin nailer that takes 15mm (5/8 inch I think) but want to make larger things like boxes with 1/2 inch ply so need something bigger. I don't have a compressor and was thinking about the battery brad nailers. I'm happy to be patient. I like the way you explain things so I'll be checking out your other videos :)
Thanks for the feedback, glad this was helpful! And I'd agree, sounds like a battery brad nailer is the ticket for you.
The 2 in 1 brad nailer/stapler at harbor freight it’s an awesome bargain for 29.99 I bought it with a coupon for 23.99
Sweet deal, I picked up my pin nailer from there.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo awesome!
as far as blow outs I always show the new guys to make the head of the nail the "T" go in line with the grain. Less chance of a blow out on thin corners
Great way to explain it
exactly the video I needed was very concise, thanks!
So glad to hear, thanks!
outdoor cedar siding board would use a brad, or a small trim nail?
If it’s trim you could use Brad nails. If it’s siding you’ll want to use siding nails… longer and a full head.
This explanation video helped me out so much thank you!
Glad it helped!
how long can you go with a pneumatic and battery? how many hours or minutes? how slow is slow with shooting nails? it wont shoot one then another or u have to wait for each nail???
That depends on what and how many batteries you have, or the size of your compressor. I normally use a 3AH battery in my nailer and I've never killed the battery in a single project. The battery nailer takes about a second to reset between shots. Normally isn't an issue, 'cause it takes longer than that to reposition.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo thanks, what do u think about the cordless dewalt 21 degrees one?
Hi, I'm looking for a Nail gun for making furniture from old pallets,which would u recommend for this? It would be only for occasional use for a few hours a day. thank you
That's really not enough information.. if plan on assembling using just nails (which I highly advise against for furniture), you need a framing nailer to stand a chance.
Ive been wanting to get a nailer for a while now. Looking for something for small projects like car audio or furniture.
Brad nailer should definitely cover you for that. Just some glue and the brads to hold structures together 'till the glue sets, and just brads for trim pieces.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo thats one ive been looking into mostly because it seems to be the most common. The nails looked really long tho so I wasn't 100% if that was the right kind or not I was also looking into like the stapler and the little finish nailer. I didnt take into account the thickness of the material vs the length of the nail.
Thoroughly covered all of my questions. Thanks for the lesson.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video. Which one would you recommend for solid concrete walls installing trimboard?
None of these are going into concrete. You’d need a Ramset, or liquid nails
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Thanks, will do!
You didn't mention about blank bullet powered nail guns. Great video by the way 👍
Thanks! That's 'cause there aren't any trim guns that are powder fired. I kept this to those.. which are commonly used in woodworking. That's why I didn't get to framing nailers, roofing nailers, flooring nailers..
The bostich nailers have all broken on me. I did not oil them, so possibly it was that. I got the pancake compressor and 3 tool kit for real cheap. You tend to get what you pay for.
I got the same set about 10 years ago and the nailers still run well for me, but I’m sure to oil them each day that they’re used. Metal bits don’t like to run dry.
If I wanted to build something like a chair to support a 200# man would a 18g brad nailer support the weight? I typically would use screws for something like this but what are the limitations? 18g brad nailer for a working load of probably under 75# right since after all its smooth unlike a screw?.?.
Depends on what part of the chair you’re talking about. For the loads a chair sees you’d need a framing nail. But I’d avoid any fastener carry the load and use joinery. Any fasteners would just be to keep the joinery from coming loose
Excellent presentation.
You deserve a million of thumbs up for this video!
Thanks!
Who makes the best pin nailer today?
Couldn’t tell you. I’ve had a harbor freight for 2 years that hasn’t given me any issues, only one I’ve owned. Used a buddies Milwaukee that was nice too. Got a friend that had the Ryobi and used it for a long time with no issues. I think both of those were battery instead of pneumatic though.
This video was quite informative. Thank you.
I learned something today: nailing according to the wedge direction.
It’ll save a lot of blow outs
Let the class commence. Rocking. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you thank you thank you.. and the professor shall speak.. Tell me what I need to hear.. Because I don't have the faintest knowledge within nail guns. My husband said, well there's different sizes. I'm like oh no. I got to go to class.. So I can understand.. 🤣😂 I'm such a visual learner.. although book is fine. Ain't nothing like the real thing. Thank you so much for this. Now I can understand him. See he doesn't have a nail gun. I'm so excited. How he doesn't have one I have no idea? I'm so happy. It is so hard to buy a man a gift that practically has everything. Soon as I find some new tool or some cool thing. He has it.. I'm so excited I can buy him something he doesn't have.. hooray hooray hooray...
Thanks! Glad this was helpful :) I just try to break things down the way I understand them.... once I finally learn enough to understand them 🤣🤣
My hose is stiff and hard to wind up for storage, I’ll look for a Hybrid on Amazon.
Hybrid are the way to go
What pin nailer do you recommend on todays market?
I’ve got a harbor freight pneumatic that’s been running fine for me. Think there are some battery ones out there now too
Thanks for the shooting tips
Great tip about blowouts and being perpendicular. Thanks for an informative review.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, great info. Informational without being boring. Thanks.
That’s what I aim for, thanks!
THANK YOU!!!!! 🙏🏽 GREAT video for clueless beginners!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video and helpful tips. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
The Gen 2 Milwaukee 18Ga brad nailer is rated for 180 nails a minute on continuous fire. From what I've seen on video reviews it seems to be capable of it, or very close to it.
That's pretty cool, sounds really fast. Probably the way to go for someone that needs to lay down a ton of brad nails fast pretty often.
Thank you for the great description
You bet! Thanks for watching
Nice job explaining it.
Thanks!
I know these are nail guns but me and my dad were doing a flooring job we had to buy three different flooring guns one was a fathers day gift it was a freedman 16 18 gage flooring nailer after awhile the gun would not work every time I tried to hit with a hammer to drive the nails in the rubber thing on the top wouldn't move it just made a weird sound and the nails wouldn't shoot through and the flooring company sucks because most of the flooring pieces were short and some of the pieces would break in half and were missing lips and stuff the boxes had at least 50 pieces one box only had 11 good ones in it I had to measure them to make sure from the groove to tongue was 4 inches or we had to rip some out and redo it
That sounds like a nightmare
@@YouCanMakeThisToo it was
What can of gun can I used to do my wood fence? Thank you in advance
I typically use a framing nailer with 2 3/8” galvanized ring shank nails.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo thank you 💪🏽
Very informative, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
So I'm doing 3/4" round molding for my stairs. Can I use a 23gauge with a 1inch nail?
You'd want to use some glue with that too.. you're only going to have 1/4" penetration, which isn't much.. and if it's not super tight against the back, it's even less. I'd use an 18ga brad nailer with 1.25 or 1.5" nails.
Great information for a beginner
Glad I was able to deliver
Nice! Great job. Keep up the good work sir!
Thanks, will do!
Question for you or anyone with experience. Quick question.. debating on Ryobi 18ga cordless vs a different brand pneumatic. I’m a low key honey do list DIYer.. is the cordless worth the addded expense?
If it’s in your budget, battery all the way. You won’t regret it and it’s sooo nice not messing with a loud compressor and pulling hoses around
Perfect! Tha k you so much! I wasn't sure what I needed to get and ho much I would use it and so on. This definitely helped me figure it out! Thank you so much!
Awesome! Glad it was helpful 😊
Loved the tip on dovetail nailing! Cute kid!
Thanks! It’s a really useful technique
Exactly the video we needed! Thanks!
Glad to hear it!
Thanks for info
BTW your little kid is so cute
So nice of you
Can you use a 18ga brad nailer for baseboard trim and door trim ?
16 would be preferable. But with long enough nails you definitely can.
great tutorial clear and demonstrative
Thank you!
So glad I stayed to the end. So cute!
Yes very helpfull TY. Im about to buy the new Worx nailer thats out cuz we been doin alot of remodeling in out house.... Hammer no more!!! I did find it kinda interesting about nailing certain ways to make a mechanical bond but then towards end of your video you talked about blowout so technically if im just doin say baseboards I really wouldn't need to alternate then would I if the "wedge" blowout can curve the nail in different directions creating the same bond correct? TY for video.... Helped out alot. 😊
Blowout would happen on baseboard when you're holding the nailer sideways so it can get against the floor. If you just flip it upside down, it won't blow out and you can do the wedges. You'll love having a nailer for trim! so much faster
@@YouCanMakeThisToo yeah some of us learned the hard way with a good ole fashion nail n hammer..... Lol
Me too buddy, one at a time and then with a nail punch to countersink them for putty. Never again! haha
Good job and I did learn.
THANK YOU, YOU HELP A LOST SOUL OUT THERE....
Glad to help!
Which is tbe best one for pallet making
Probably a framing nailer.
Great instruction ! Several tips to make my use more effective.
Glad to hear it! Thanks!
Fantastic review for any beginners.
Thanks!
Great video! Angled nails seem like a great tip!
They work great!
How many pound each nail hold where the pound?
I've got no clue.. and that depends on whether you're wondering about pull out strength or shear strength. Either way, I'd say trim guns aren't the kind of nailers to be looking at if you're wondering about how much weight they'll hold.
What about electric nailers? I'm looking to buy my first nailer for use on furniture builds. I leave in Greece and range of tools ( in terms of brands) are limited so I'm just trying to find a low budget / reliable solution. Since I cant bring a nail gun from US i limited my first purchase on electric vs pneumatic nailer . I prefer the electric solution since I leave and do my projects at home and noise from compressor is a downsize. Whats your advice?
It sounds like electric would be a good option for you. I didn't include them because they're not very common here except for staplers and very small nails. But I have had a few foreign watchers mention them to me since I published this. Sorry for the oversight!