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Source needed for s.s. floor nails

strawboss | Posted in General Discussion on September 1, 2005 11:18am

I’m looking for a source (preferably in the southeast) for stainless steel flooring nails. I’m trying to nail pressure treated (ACQ) T&G flooring down to CCA joists on an exposed porch, so it looks like s.s. is the only solution, if I’m going to use a nailer. I need them for Bostich or Senco (I’m told they’re the same, in this case). Anybody got a good source of supply?

Thanks.

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  1. MikeSmith | Sep 01, 2005 11:39pm | #1

    straw... i bought  the Bostich Floor stapler because i knew i could get SS staples for it...

     we do some t&G fir on exterior porches..

     now my supplier tell me they can also get the SS cleat nails for the Bostich floor nailer... so i know they're out there..

     BTW... $350 / 5000.... heh, heh,heh

    Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore
    1. strawboss | Sep 02, 2005 12:48am | #4

      Many thanks folks! That was almost easy! I did also find that Porta-Nail has stainless as well, in case anybody else reading this thread has a similar problem. Looks like everything's back on "go"<Jack>

  2. Jamie_Buxton | Sep 02, 2005 12:08am | #2

    http://www.stainless-fasteners.com/Menu_of_stainless_nails.htm

     

  3. JohnSprung | Sep 02, 2005 12:31am | #3

    http://www.swansecure.com

     

     

     

    -- J.S.

     

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    JeffBuck | Sep 02, 2005 06:28am | #5

    I was considering SS finish nails ... 15g ... and PL Premium for a similar job if I couldn't find a suitable alternative.

    Jeff

        Buck Construction

     Artistry In Carpentry

         Pittsburgh Pa

  5. MRinger | Sep 02, 2005 05:25pm | #6

    http://www.manasquanfasteners.com/Stainless%20Steel%20Flooring%20Nails.htm

    I have too agree with JeffBuck on that one!!

  6. neilpuck | Sep 02, 2005 09:06pm | #7

    DOn't know how big your porch is, but I would recommend screws.  Resist pulling out when your framing shrinks.  No squeaks either.  McFeelys has good sqyuare drive ones.  Takes longer, predrilling recommended, but you'll be happier with the finished product.

    Neil

    1. MikeSmith | Sep 02, 2005 10:00pm | #8

      neil... that is not how you lay T&G flooring

      the SS staples or nails work just fine.. and they don't loosen up as the framing shrinks

      you're making this sh*t up as you go

      Swan makes SS for a lot of different gunsMike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

      1. neilpuck | Sep 02, 2005 10:12pm | #9

        Easy there killer, I misread your original post.  No need to get nasty.  A simple clarification would have sufficed.   In which case I'm guessing you already have your answer. 

        1. MikeSmith | Sep 02, 2005 10:45pm | #10

          no problem neil... i have a hair across my azz for the trend to use screws where nails have always worked just fine....

          must be advanced age

           Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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            Mongo | Sep 03, 2005 06:20am | #11

            Been screwed one too many times Mike?

            I've used the same source Buxton linked to.

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