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   pm22 | Apr 26, 2006 05:25am | #1

   Of course not.

   The 33º nails have points ground into a 33º pyramid and likewise for the 34º nails. They have different purposes. The 33º nails are designed for roofs at less than a 4-in-12 slope whereas the 34 degree nails are reserved for steeper roofs.

   Don't ask me why but I think it has something to do with penetration, moisture resistance and avoidance of slippage which can be very aggravating.

   ~Peter, the former speechwriter for Marcel Marceau

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   FastEddie | Apr 26, 2006 05:27am | #2

   I thought the difference was for 15# vs 30# paper.  Or does it have something to do with ice & water membrane?  I don't do enough roofs to keep it straight.

     

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   AlanRoberson | Apr 26, 2006 06:38am | #3

   poor guy probably thought he was gonna get some real advice :)
   - Just buy a box and see if they work-

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   cjer | Apr 26, 2006 11:34pm | #4

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   FastEddie | Apr 27, 2006 01:54am | #5

   Hey that's really neat that you learned to cut 'n paste.  But obviously you don't belong here ... real contractors don't stop to read the instructions.

   Ok, I guess we're jerking your chain cuz the question was a bit ... dumb?  The difference in 33* and 34* is not enough to worry about.  There's more slop than that between the nail and the magazine.  Usually the box of nails will list the brand and model nailers that they will fit.

     

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   Sphere | Apr 27, 2006 03:25am | #6

   Whoa thereBubua.... yer wrong it does hurt. Paper wll clog. Mis fires will jam.

   Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   Damm, I miss that stuff

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   JasonPharez | Apr 27, 2006 03:58am | #7

   CJ, pardon the guys--they must've spent too much time at the Tavern tonite LOL.

   In answer to your question, 30-, 33-, and 34- degree clipped head nails will all interchange. As someone else mentioned, check the box; it should say what guns the nails will fit.Jason Pharez Construction

       Framing Contractor

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   JeffBuck | Apr 27, 2006 05:38am | #8

   220 ...

    

   221 ...

    

   what ever it takes.

   Jeff    Buck Construction

    Artistry In Carpentry

        Pittsburgh Pa

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   LEMONJELLO | Apr 27, 2006 07:31am | #12

   HA!!! ROFLMAO!
   I was thinking the same thing! ! !

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   JeffBuck | Apr 27, 2006 07:39am | #13

   that line runs thru my head about a hun'ert times a day!

    

   Jeff    Buck Construction

    Artistry In Carpentry

        Pittsburgh Pa

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   FastEddie | Apr 27, 2006 05:57am | #9

   Hey Hillbilly ... who you callin' Bubua?

   And we're talking about plastic collated nails.  Don't you be bringing that paper crap in here. 

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   Sphere | Apr 27, 2006 06:18am | #10

   LOL. Did ya ever deck a roof w/ em plsccid cornihesh cated nails?

   sucking frippary doo dads on the sheet goods be be gozzzzzzzle sha man like gravity wid out the sna-schnausage and schnizle but the ride belike a white woman her fust datealls cool tillshe see s the ride.

   Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   Damm, I miss that stuff

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   FastEddie | Apr 27, 2006 05:15pm | #14

   No, actually, when I deck a roof I use plywood.  Seems like a lot of work to deck a roof with strips of nails.

   And I used to know a girl like you describe, back in high school.

     

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   MarkH | Apr 27, 2006 09:09pm | #15

   Uh, is that when u got your "FastEddie" handle?

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   FastEddie | Apr 27, 2006 09:16pm | #16

   I don't kiss and tell. 

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   Sphere | Apr 28, 2006 12:11am | #17

   Lol.

   Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   Damm, I miss that stuff

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   philarenewal | Apr 27, 2006 06:55am | #11

   When somebody yanks your chain, the gracious thing to do is . . .

   laugh.

   You'll get your turn to yank a chain or two, don't worry. 

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   mike4244 | Apr 28, 2006 12:11am | #18

   Most framing nailers will work within 2° either way of the stated angle. I have a framing nailer that uses 22° , manual says any nail collation from 20 to 24°.Ask manufacturer or try a clip.

   mike