How Does a Brad Nailer Work?

How Does a Brad Nailer Work

Brad nailers use 18 gauge nails to fasten objects together. There are two types of brad nailers – electric brad nailer and pneumatic brad nailer. The electric brad nailers are run by the power of electricity and the pneumatic brad nailers are run by the power of air compressors. Electric brad nailers are available in … Read more

What Are the Different Sizes of Finishing Nails?

What Are the Different Sizes of Finishing Nails

Finishing nails are very strong and perfect for applications that demand high strength and supporting power. That is why the finishing nails are used in crown molding, paneling, and cabinetry. The high strength and supporting-ability of the finishing nails depend on 2 parameters – one is the construction material and the other is its size. … Read more

Narrow Vs Wide Crown Stapler

Narrow Vs Wide Crown Stapler

Crown staplers, also known as construction staplers have several variations. They are also called the upholstery stapler as they are used for upholstering projects like fastening different materials to wood. Crown staplers are similar to nail guns but instead of nails or pins they use two-pronged metal staples to join two pieces of materials together. … Read more

Narrow Crown Stapler Vs Brad Nailer

Narrow Crown Stapler Vs Brad Nailer

Fastening two things together is a common task that both the professional and the householder need to do often. Stapler and nailers both are made to do the fastening job. Stapler and nailers are pretty much similar tools with a little difference. Among the different varieties of staplers and nailers the crown stapler and the … Read more

Electric Vs Pneumatic Nail Gun

Electric Vs Pneumatic Nail Gun

Based on the source of driving force, nail guns are divided into 2 categories – electric nail guns and pneumatic nail guns.  When you are in the hardware stores to buy nail guns it is very common to get confused between the two. Electric and pneumatic nail guns both have many features and advantages and … Read more

Siding Nailer Vs Roofing Nailer

Siding Nailer Vs Roofing Nailer

Siding nailers and roofing nailers do different jobs. As a handyman or carpenter, you may need to have both the tool depending on your work. I do not see anything that may confuse one to choose between these two. Well, this may confuse you, if you do not have a good idea about these nailers. … Read more

How to Use a Palm Nailer?

How to Use a Palm Nailer

Where the hammer or the big nailers cannot reach the palm nailers can easily reach there. It is very small that it can fit within your palm and so it is named a palm nailer. Though it is smaller in size it is not weaker in strength. You can drive a nail at a thunder-fast … Read more

Angled Vs Straight Finish Nailer

Angled Vs Straight Finish Nailer

Two types of finish nailers are available in both angled and straight nailers. Those are finishing nailers and framing nailers. So, if you are in the market of finished or framing nailers you have to face the problem of choosing the right one between angled and straight nailers for your project. We have picked the … Read more

15 Gauge Finish Nailer Vs 16 Gauge Finish Nailer

15 Gauge Finish Nailer Vs 16 Gauge Finish Nailer

Finish Nailers is the sub-category of the trim nailers. When trim nailers shoot 15 and 16 gauge nails they are called finish nailers. Here the gauge number means the diameter of the nail. You may think that the higher gauge number means nails with higher diameter but the truth is the opposite – the higher … Read more

What Size Air Compressor for Framing Nailer?

What Size Air Compressor for Framing Nailer

Based on the source of power framing nailers can be categorized into 3 categories – pneumatic framing nailer, cordless framing nailer, and brushless framing nailer. Only the pneumatic framing nailer requires an air compressor to operate. The pneumatic nailer is the most powerful framing nailer and so it is favorite to the professional nail gun … Read more