Replies

1. 
   YesMaam27577 | Jun 20, 2005 03:59pm | #1

   It sparks at the safety tip.  Wierd or Normal?

   Wierd -- and dangerous enough that I'd go get my money back. Most jobsites, and most shops, have at least a little sawdust hanging around, just waiting for a spark.

    

    

   Unless you're the lead dog, the view just never changes.

1. 
   daFarmerDave | Jun 20, 2005 06:17pm | #2

   I don't think my job site will ever be anywhere close to a grain elevator.

    Big Macs - 99 cents

1. 
   YesMaam27577 | Jun 20, 2005 09:44pm | #6

   Although grain dust is almost explosive, wood dust is nothing to discount. It can, and has ignited from a spark.

   And if you have a new nail gun that sparks, you should return it. Plain and simple, no jokes intended.

    

    Unless you're the lead dog, the view just never changes.

2. 
   FastEddie1 | Jun 20, 2005 07:35pm | #3

   15-1/2 gage?  Can't say that I ever heard of that.  I have a 15 and a 16.

    

   I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.

1. FHB Editor
   JFink | Jun 20, 2005 08:43pm | #4

   Where do you buy 15.5 gauge nails??Justin Fink - FHB Editorial

1. 
   daFarmerDave | Jun 20, 2005 09:28pm | #5

   He's correct it's a 15 guage.  They have the nails at the local HF.  $5.99 for 1.25" nails and $7.99 for 2".  That's 1000 nails per box.  It looks like they are glued together with a clear adhesive.  They are slanted at 32 degrees.  Will other manufacturers fit?  Probably I'll never use up the first 2000 nails.

   Sorry, sorry, ... sorry

   Not trusting HF quality, we bought the two year take it back to the store for a another one warranty, $12.50.  So if it quits shooting nails, it's getting traded in.

    Big Macs - 99 cents

1. 
   dieselpig | Jun 21, 2005 12:34am | #7

   I've never noticed it in my finish nailers, but I never looked.  FWIW, every single framing gun I've ever bought (maybe a dozen)  sparked through the first case of nails or so until it broke in.  I don't think I'd think too much about it.

1. 
   Gunner | Jun 21, 2005 05:10am | #8

   Ever have a house explode from having the sparks around sawdust?

    

    

   Riverfest 2005. Be there, or be square.

   http://www.hay98.com/

2. 
   dieselpig | Jun 21, 2005 05:30am | #9

   Not lately.  First one was a few years back and I promised my insurance company I'd be more careful.  Second one had them aggravated a bit.  That sawdust can be a real b1tch.  Now I only buy used guns.  Keeps the explosions down and the insurance company happy.  I think I'm due though.  Will post pics.

3. 
   Gunner | Jun 21, 2005 01:25pm | #10

   KEWL!

    

    

   Riverfest 2005. Be there, or be square.

   http://www.hay98.com/

4. 
   JasonPharez | Jun 22, 2005 05:23am | #11

   My Paslodes do the same thing for the first few sticks--never seen it in a finish gun though.Jason Pharez Construction

      Framing & Exterior Remodeling