Finish Nailers

Uses

The most that finish nail guns using 15-gauge and 16-gauge nails. They will push nails up to 2.5 inches. The 15-gauge nailer uses bigger nails and typically has an angled shape that enables it to enter small spaces. Features of finish nailers:

• Creates a better, more stable grip than a brad nailer;
• Built for heavy duty tasks such as doors, steps, walls, crown and foundation frames, etc.;
• Works with pneumatic and cordless models;

Finish nail guns are available in two types, pneumatic and cordless models are accessible for sale. Pneumatic nailers operate by compressed air through an air compressor hose. Alternatively, cordless finish nailers use a mix of a charger and a compressed air canister to power the nail. Cordless models appear to be a little heavier. Many carpentry tasks — such as pinning moldings, trim boards, or door/window casings — require a nail coating. These devices leave a tiny nail hole that you can easily and efficiently cover with a little wood filler. Finish nail guns have both straight and angled magazines with thick nails that help you to fit into narrow spaces. Typical jobs for finish nailers include:

• Installation of base moldings and crowns;
• For making door/window casings;
• To repair and fix cabinets, chair rails;
• To make exterior trim projects;
• For building staircases;
• Baseboards;
• For crown molds;
• Softwood and hardwood flooring;

Such models of nailers are intended to be used for precise jobs. If you construct/repair/make furniture, create molding, or install trims, then you ought to use a finishing nailer. The accuracy and quality of the finish nailer are important for this kind of work. Finish nailers can be also picked for light-duty tasks such as installation of tiny crowns, and are offered as both corded and cordless devices. Lithium-ion nail guns also become more common, particularly picked by DIYers who have to use a nailer for a short time. Benefits:

• The nails in this tool are wider and thicker – they will do for many hard surfaces;
• These tools can be great for working with rough surfaces and tough materials. They are also powerful that may split thin materials;
• They are incredibly faster than hammers. Trim carpenters and woodworkers should pick these nailers to do their job more effectively;
• Provide a stronger permanent hold than most other nailer types. Its nails won’t go anywhere;
• Very versatile;
• You don’t have to reload this device frequently;

Final thoughts

The accuracy and precise driving of the nails of a premium finish nailer makes it perfect for this kind of work. Often, it typically has an angled shape that enables it to enter small areas and certain locations that are hard to access. /In fact, most versions offer a tool-free depth-drive modification that helps you to handle a broad variety of home improvement uses.