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Nail Gun Recommendation

Johnsonjaks | Posted in Tools for Home Building on February 14, 2021 09:09am

What’s the best nail gun for homeowners who work occasionally? I read a lot of review articles and forum threads but couldn’t make my mind yet. Any help from you guys will be appreciated.

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  1. Kelvin93 | Feb 14, 2021 09:14am | #1

    You should try Porter Cable PCC790LA brad nailer. I bought it a few days back and It's working fine. Cheap as well compared to many other options.

    1. Johnsonjaks | Feb 14, 2021 09:15am | #2

      Thank Kelvin for the recommendation. Can you share any resource where I can see a detailed review of the product?

      1. Kelvin93 | Feb 14, 2021 09:19am | #3

        I'm out of home now and I have a page bookmarked in my desktop that has a review on this. You should find many reviews online. Try searching it. I'll share the resource once I reach home.

        1. Johnsonjaks | Feb 14, 2021 09:22am | #4

          Thank you kelvin. I'll search. and please share the resource as well so that I can compare them better.

          1. Deleted | Feb 14, 2021 01:36pm | #8

            “[Deleted]”

          2. Kelvin93 | Feb 14, 2021 01:40pm | #9

            Guys may report this as spam. Don't wanna get myself banned by sharing the link. Sorry!

        2. Johnsonjaks | Feb 15, 2021 11:12am | #13

          Please don't get offended. Feel free to share the resource. Those guys were a bit cautious as people come here to spam, sometimes. Hope you understand. I apologize on behalf of them.

          1. calvin | Feb 15, 2021 12:01pm | #17

            Good to hear your posts are legit and my apology for suggesting not.

            Here’s an example of the straight forward method:

            User avatarNose Surgery Cape Town General Discussion 0 Replies February 15, 2021 04:27am

            A recent post and quite comical, tho we do have remodelers here.

          2. Kelvin93 | Feb 15, 2021 09:56pm | #19

            Here is the review- https://ireviewtools.com/best-nail-gun-for-hardie-trim/

            Skip to number 5 to read the porter cable review.

            However, I think fire is right. you can save money by getting a hammer rather than nailer. Can be used occasionally and will last a lifetime.

  2. firedudec56 | Feb 14, 2021 09:31am | #5

    1st question is what are you planning to nail? If you're doing a small jobs around the house then a brad nailer would probably be fine, but if you're going to build a shed or something else with framing, you'll need a very different nailer
    good luck

    1. calvin | Feb 14, 2021 12:01pm | #6

      Fire,
      With the short time period between the two of them it makes me wonder when the spam link appears....

    2. Johnsonjaks | Feb 15, 2021 11:14am | #14

      I don't have much knowledge, I just wanna do some repair work here and there, when needed. Should I spend on a professional type all in one tool? Those are a bit expensive, I can see.

  3. firedudec56 | Feb 14, 2021 01:15pm | #7

    since I'm not that "bright", now guessing this could be an "ad" for the brad nailer (?)
    man I've got out more...lol
    thanks - I pretty much never look at posting times and only sometimes the years

    1. calvin | Feb 14, 2021 03:12pm | #10

      Hey, not saying it is, but there’s been many sideways attempts here.

      Could have been just two good guys getting up early, looking to ask and help.
      My apologies

  4. Dposada | Feb 14, 2021 07:46pm | #11

    A brad nailer, if its only 18 gauge, shots pretty skinny finish nails that may not give enough holding power for some situations with their minimal nail head. Most people seem to prefer a 16-gauge nailer if they had to pick just one. The advantage of a 15-gauge nail gun is the nail heads are a bit bigger and hold better. You might consider getting a 15- and an 18-gauge to cover a broader range of nail sizes and uses.

    1. Johnsonjaks | Feb 15, 2021 11:16am | #15

      That's a recommendation for doubling the budget. LOL! Thanks for the insight.

  5. firedudec56 | Feb 15, 2021 07:20am | #12

    other question is do you have a compressor? no compressor, you need to look at the newer battery operated tools, most of which are great until you need to replace batteries, and batteries tend to lose charge if not used

    1. Johnsonjaks | Feb 15, 2021 11:17am | #16

      How long do batteries last? as I am looking for a budget option for occasional use. It will be of no use if the battery is found dead when I need to nail.

  6. firedudec56 | Feb 15, 2021 04:03pm | #18

    batteries are better than they used to be but it kind of sounds like you're better off with a good hammer, various nails and a nail set if the work is that "occasional"

    one of the big box has a good deal on a decent size compressor right now, so if you have the space, get the compressor (also good for balls, tires, cleaning off work surfaces/clothes) and then decide what size nail gun you need. 6 gallon compressor on sale, should handle most finish work and light framing
    good luck

  7. 90skidcarpenter | Feb 17, 2021 02:52pm | #20

    i got banks fro. harbor freight for framing. throws sparks across the room but pretty good. Bosch for finishing and staples mostly for precision.

  8. Dcardarelli18 | Mar 07, 2021 04:02pm | #21

    I am moving away for compressor for my guns. Unless it’s a bigger job and I can move faster with my compression nailers.
    I highly recommend the Metabo battery line. The Brad nailer is great for home use and I also have the 21 degree metabo 3-1/2” framing gun. I find the lithium batteries last much longer than they should between charges. I love these two nailers

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