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   GACC_DAllas | Aug 01, 1999 10:57am | #1

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   Olav,

   I've never seen a gun that will shoot different gagues. It may be out there, but I haven't seen it.

   Sorry,

   Ed. Williams

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   Adrian_Wilson | Aug 04, 1999 04:28pm | #2

   *Airey makes a gun that shoots nails and staples, same gauge, maybe that's what you are thinking of?

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   Doug_Ranney | Oct 20, 1999 06:06am | #3

   *The latest Harbor Tools catalog shows a 18/19 gauge air nailer by Central Pneumatic (whoever they are)

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   jim_"crazy_legs"_blodg | Oct 20, 1999 06:44pm | #4

   *Hey! When you guys talk about "gauge", is the lower the number, the bigger the diameter of the nail...15g would be larger than 16g for example? Thanks - jb

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   drvnputt | Nov 02, 1999 05:17pm | #5

   *Crazy, yes, the lower the number, the thicker the nail, just like wire. Olav, I've never seen a finish nailer that could shoot different gauges. I can tell you this from experience, don't bother with the Porter Cable "Bammer". It uses 15 gauge nails, which is what attracted me to it, but it's a piece of junk.

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   santiago_ | Nov 15, 1999 02:05am | #6

   *Dryputt, what do you think of the Porter Cable 15 ga. finish nailer? i'm considering a 15 ga. or 16 ga. nailer, what does the 15 ga. do better?

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   mikegranger | Nov 15, 1999 08:59am | #7

   *I have a Senco SFN40 which shoots 16 guage nails. Works great for trim work but a little too heavy for finish work in the shop. Spring for a nailer that shoots 18 gauge nails/brads. They work great for the finish stuff and are not overly expensive.

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   Mike_W. | Nov 19, 1999 02:46am | #8

   *I have a Paslode Impulse cordless finish nailer, and it's the cat's meow!!! It's a 16ga nailer that'll shoot from 3/4 inch all the way to 2 1/2 inches. It only weighs 5lbs 8oz, and comes with a heavy duty no-mar tip. You should be able to find one at any Lowe's or Home Depot...or nail/fastener shop (if you live in a big enough city with lots of construction going on).Only thing, you must keep it clean.P.S. I've also heard the P.C. Bammer is a piece of junk, and it's being discontinued. The Paslode is definately a first-class tool. It'll run you about $399.00 give or take 50 bucks, plus fuel cells which are less than $10.00 for a two pack. The battery will shoot 4,000 nails per charge. That's right...4,000.Give it a shot...no pun intended.

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   tooch | Nov 20, 1999 05:56am | #9

   *Jim:you hit the nail on the head!(sorry, i couldn't resist!)

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   tooch | Nov 20, 1999 06:00am | #10

   *Santiago:I just purchased a P.C. 15 gauge & I like it. I use to own their 16 gauge, but i found that it didn't always set nails in hardwoods as well. They wld often bend. The new P.C. has and adjustable air deflector, which is nice when working in tight spaces, as it keeps you from getting dust & debri blown in yr faces (& eyes).

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   George_W._Carpenter | Nov 20, 1999 10:28am | #11

   *Porter-Cable FN-250 is a good, cheap alternative to the Senco SN-40, both are 15 ga., and you can use the Senco brand nails in the P-C, the collation angle is the same. The P-C requires oiling, which may be a factor around some finishes.

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   Olav_Ormseth | Jan 04, 2000 11:37pm | #12

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   I'm wondering if there is a finish nailer that will allow me to shoot bigger nails for exterior trim and smaller ones for interior trim and building cabinets and other furniture. I thought I saw a 15/16 gauge nailer somewhere. Does anyone have a suggestion?