Have another Question can this nailer easily install or has anyone installed 9/16 vertical woven stranded bamboo?
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I just sold mine to someone who is installing 9/16 woven stranded bamboo. Mine was 3/4 Brazilian cherry. It worked like a clock. It has adjustable height, and adjustable pressure. It uses 18 gauge 1 3/4 L cleat nails. I don't see why not.
62610
Bradley, I just contacted the people who purchased my nailer and this is their reply: "Hey, We just picked up the flooring and will hopefully be starting the project on Monday. I had contacted Freeman prior to buying the nailer and was told by them that it would work." I hope this helps. However, you may also contact the store that sold you the flooring. They can also tell you if this nailer works for your flooring. I will let you know if I hear anything from these people next week. Blessings on your project.
62611
I would be happy to contact them. Will get back to you as soon as I hear from them.
1541338
Had the same issue..I just used a little thicker small nail..place the higher middle piece 1st, then kine up the other middle piece and move along...I did it with my husband so it was a little easier.
575375
I have used the pins that came with the nailer - I think that they are Grex - with no problems. I really like this nailer - no problems at all. The only issue I have with 23 gauge pins is that they sometimes will deflect due to the grain of the wood and if you are close to an edge they can poke out of the material.
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The first responder's words are very misleading: first, I'm not sure how you would effectively load unclipped nails in this nailer, and I've had great success with 1000's of hitachi 21 deg nails (all plastic clipped). They penetrate great and they're pretty darn cheap. Secondly, I would never use 22 deg nails in a 21 deg nailer. This nailer has a fixed loading mechanism. You wouldn't load a gun magazine with bullets angled 1 degree off the angle of the barrel, right? Hope this was helpful and that this is crystal clear - 22 deg nails could ruin the nailer - why take the risk? Happy nailing!
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I don't see why it would not work for you. I would, however, ensure that the nails that you use for the 1/2" bamboo are long enough to penetrate the two layers beneath the bamboo flooring. I have not worked with bamboo but the posts I have read indicate this railgun will work fine on that material.
548722
Yes with staples not nails. However, 3/4 is apparently much easier that 5/8 bamboo as it is very thin and tends to chip.
1021609
Works great on 3/4" hardwood trim (red oak). It has enough power to not only get thru the oak, but thru the plaster, wood lath and into 1920's era studs. Don't know about the bamboo.
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I used the 15 gage on 3/4" stock (into 2x4 frameing) and it worked great. Baseboards I have not gotten to yet but my plan would be to try the 15 gage and if it blows through the wood or cracks go with the brad nailer. Good luck!
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I use Hitachi fasteners. GEt mine at Lowe's. Used the Stapler and Angle Finish Nailer today. Built our 16'x16' deck with the Framing nailer. Great set of tools. LOOK here: http://www.lowes.com/Search=hitachi+nails?storeId=10151&langId;=-1&catalogId;=10051&N=0&newSearch;=true&Ntt;=hitachi+nails#!&Ns;=p_product_price|0&page;=1&N;[]=0&N;[]=2z8vj&N;[]=2z8vk&N;[]=2z8vl&N;[]=2z8vm
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Do not use 15 gauge nailer for baseboard or crown molding I use it for exterior trims You need 16 gauge finish nailer Angled is more comfortable to operate and easier to use in corners ,use 2" nails for baseboard and crown molding
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Don't know if there is a manual available. The nailer that I received works flawlessly. I installed 3/4" red oak in about 1/3 of my house without a single problem. Keep it lubed with air tool oil, and feed it with an adequate, regulated air supply. You might search for the Bostitch manual. The two tools are nearly identical.
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This is a finish nailer. You are going to want a framing nailer and use ring shank galvanized nails. Check out the bostitch f28ww
689873
This is a GREAT finish nailer; I would not use this to nail 3/4" stock (1x4-1x6 lumber). It is good for a decorative lattice at the top;). 1x4 or 1x6, or even 1x8 will 'cup' as they say, therfore due to cupping you need a nail/screw with a large 'head' ( 6 penny common galvanized at least). You could use this Wen to 'tack' your pieces (and then use larger nails or screws later). ;)
1792096
I had no problem nailing that thick a wood on my floor molding. I would suggest using the longer nail.
1455737
If you do a search for the Bostitch framing nailer you will see that is requires 28 deg. I ended up buying Bostitch nails just to be safe but any manufacturer that makes them in 28 deg will work.
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I used the compressor and nailer to install baseboards and they worked well. If you need a straight nailer, this should do the job. However, if you're installing tongue and groove flooring, I would think you would want an angle nailer designed for that task.
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I used it with a 3" framing nailer and 3/4" brad nailer. Didn't have any problems.