Brad nailers work in one of two ways: single shot and automatic. In this mode, the user holds the trigger down and bumps the nose against the workpiece to fire a nail. You can position the nailer exactly where you want it by pressing the nose against the workpiece and adjusting as needed. Since all nailers work similarly, the ease of use comes down to some finer details. The nose may jam when you press it into off-angled moldings, and fasteners may not drive as deeply as you need.
Also, how easy it is to load the nailer with a fresh set of brads makes a significant difference. The best brad nailers typically allow you to feed a stick of brads into the magazine and then pull a spring-loaded latch down to feed them into the nailer. This list showcases some of the best brad nailers, based on the key considerations listed above. There are electric and pneumatic options on the list, as well as some cordless options to improve your range and workflow.
Choosing one of these brad nailers will ensure great results for your trim, molding, or cabinet projects. It also features a tool-free jam release mechanism that allows the user to quickly and safely clear jams. The Smart Point nose tucks into some very tight spaces due to its reduced size and wedged shape. You can also switch between single shots and bump-activation.
It also features a degree adjustable exhaust port to direct the air away from your face. You can also quickly switch between single-shot mode and automatic bump-style firing.
It comes with the fitting for an air hose, safety glasses, a hard case, and extra tips. When it comes to tools that pack a lot of value into low-set price tags, WEN leads the way. It features a spring-loaded magazine, an adjustable depth-drive, and toolless jam clearing. The exhaust port is adjustable, allowing you to steer it clear of your face or dusty surfaces. It is a little heavier than other options on the list, but not enough to outweigh the low price.
This type of nailer does not require an air compressor, hose or cord, which offers some convenience. It's considered a more costly way to power a nail gun, as opposed to a pneumatic tool. This is the most popular choice for power fastening tools, as it is an affordable, powerful and convenient way to power your nail gun.
This type of nailer uses compressed air to drive nails. If you choose a pneumatic tool, make sure that the air requirement for the nail gun and the compressor match - ensuring your nail gun will work properly. Don't forget to consider the brand when making your decision. Trusted brands such as Stanley Bostitch , Hitachi , Senco or Paslode will usually lead to less jams and repairs.
How do you load nails longer than one inch? My friend has a Porter Cable finish nailer and he can't figure out how to feed the longer nails into the slot. I am considering buying a Bostitch nailer if I get a good response from you. Frederick, we do offer several Bostitch 16 gauge finish nailers that run larger than 1".
In fact, most of them do. They should load the same way as normal. We don't carry Porter Cable so I'm not certain how their product is set up, or what the exact fastener range would be for your friend's tool. Please feel free to contact a customer service technician for more detail, at sales nailgundepot.
Wanting to replace a bunch of baseboards and trims. Currently own a Porter Cable 18 gauge brad nailer but it makes a dimple in the wood with each nail. Looked at a DeWalt 16 gauge finish nailer but the nails it accommodates are 1.
Also 16 gauge is sort of fat. Thinking a shorter nail or brad would work better but do not want to have to fill in around a ton of dimples. Is there a manufacturer you would recommend instead of the one we have? Pam, It really depends on the thickness and density of your baseboards, but typically a brad nailer would be ideal for the projects you've listed. We don't stock Porter Cable, but a common issue we see that may cause dimples is when the operator is applying too much pressure on the gun while firing.
Due to slight recoil during firing, when too much pressure is applied, the gun may "bounce" on the surface - which causes marring dimples. A brad nailer that features a no-mar tip would also help to prevent surface damage.
A couple popular options that we offer would include the Bostitch Smart Point line air-powered , as well as Dewalt Li-Ion cordless models battery-only. I would like to get a brad nailer for some furniture building projects I am contemplating. The nailers I have looked at all seem too large or too long. Can you recommend a nailer that fires thin diameter fasteners that are an inch at most? Depending on the size of furniture you're assembling, it sounds like an 18 gauge brad nailer is exactly where you want to start.
Keep in mind, you can order brads that are one inch or less - even if the tool is rated to run longer sizes. We carry a variety of finish and furniture tools.
Good brands to consider include Paslode, Senco, Bostitch and Hitachi. We also carry a value brand, called Freeman, which is not quite as durable for everyday use, but is great for occasional woodworking projects around the home. Thank you for the information it will help me in the near future casue i bought a house and it needs alot of work.
They also have a hard time with certain materials, such as hardwoods and some thicker panel products like MDF and plywood. Brad nailers are available in both pneumatic and cordless models and they both have their pros and cons. A pneumatic brad nailer is small, light weight and easy to use one handed. Since they need to be attached to an air compressor, your mobility is limited by how long your air hose is.
Also, without needing to use an air compressor, they tend to be quieter than pneumatic nailers. However, the battery and the housing needed to power a cordless brad nailer make it bulkier and weigh x more than pneumatic models.
The bare tool without a battery cost of cordless brad nailers is typically x more expensive than their pneumatic counter parts. However, pneumatic nail guns do require an air compressor. Another thing to keep in mind is the difference in firing cycles. Pneumatic nail guns fire as soon as you pull the trigger. Cordless models can take a minute to spin up before firing. There have been certain jobs where a cordless brad nailer was more necessary and came in really handy.
However, for most jobs where I need a brad nailer, I prefer to use a pneumatic one. Simply because they are so much lighter and fire as soon as I tap the trigger. In a nutshell, a finish nailer is a nail gun designed for attaching finishing materials, like trim and crown molding, with finish nails. Like a brad nailer, a finish nailer uses headless nails. Probably not. Brads are a thinner gauge than their finish counterparts. Ranging from gauge pins on up, they have different uses in finish carpentry.
Some professionals use them for securing base caps of shoe molding smaller than quarter round. However, because of their small size, brad nailers are used to conceal to visible nails. When painting your baseboards:.
Caulk contracts, and it will never fill up the nail hole quite right. As a result, when you paint over it you will see a divot or dent looking shape in the location of your nail holes. We think the best filler for nail holes in baseboards is spackling paste. Because of its texture, it is more amendable to the holes. If you are careful it is easy to clean up, and you can sand it for a nice even finish.
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