What Nails will work with this gun?
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The nails I have used are Grip Rite brand Collated Framing Nails. They are Paper Tape Offset Round Head 2" and 3 1/2" - Ring Shank. I purchase them at Lowes. I have just about completed the conversion of a garage into two bed rooms and an entrance hall. These nails have served all my framing needs.
165839
Mr. sipos, with all do respect,If you have to ask that question, you shouldn't be using that Nail Gun.
835358
My experience with this nail gun is with the plastic coated nails. But I think as long as they are the correct size, it shouldn't make any difference. Paper tends to be more expensive, but you don't have bits of plastic flying around.
1623443
Senco nail boxes almost always have a few examples of the guns that they fit. This Hitachi nailer is very common and it is my guess that they will work just fine.
2192628
I don't think you can get the type of nail that should be used to secure underlayment to fit this gun. (ring shank)
1068601
I wouldnt. Nails are very thin. It will hold it in place but you need thicker nails that would come out of a gas powered gun. This is more for crown molding.
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I really don't know which is better. You will probably get used to either. What I looked for was whether I would be able to buy the nails for the gun I selected, cheaply and readily available. If you go to Lowes or Home Depot and they have a large stock of 30 degree nails then that tells me that the contractors are using the 30 degree nails more and you should too. Go with what most of the gun manufacturers are using. Don't go with an odd ball type. Your gun won't be any good if you can't find nails for it in the future. Hope that helps you. Also, I really liked the Porter-Cable. It performed well, was good priced, and the nails are cheap and available. I really don't know which is better. You will probably get used to either. What I looked for was whether I would be able to buy the nails for the gun I selected, cheaply and readily available. If you go to Lowes or Home Depot and they have a large stock of 30 degree nails then that tells me that the contractors are using the 30 degree nails more and you should too. Go with what most of the gun manufacturers are using. Don't go with an odd ball type. Your gun won't be any good if you can't find nails for it in the future. Hope that helps you. Also, I really liked the Porter-Cable. It... » Read More I really don't know which is better. You will probably get used to either. What I looked for was whether I would be able to buy the nails for the gun I selected, cheaply and readily available. If you go to Lowes or Home Depot and they have a large stock of 30 degree nails then that tells me that the contractors are using the 30 degree nails more and you should too. Go with what most of the gun manufacturers are using. Don't go with an odd ball type. Your gun won't be any good if you can't find nails for it in the future. Hope that helps you. Also, I really liked the Porter-Cable. It performed well, was good priced, and the nails are cheap and available. « Show Less
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Yes this nailer uses the full head plastic stripped nails. I have found that the 22 degree nails work well with this nailer.
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Any good quality 18 gauge finish nails 2" or less should work. I usually buy Hitatchi nails as they are available at my local big box store.
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It can and it will. Just have to buy the different length nails for the different jobs. Is a continious nailer just hold the trigger and every time you hit the face gauge she lets one fly
1011626
I have not used them in a Bostitch nailer, I have used Bostitch nails in my DeWalt guns though, if that helps or matters anything to you.
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It will shoot 2" - 3.5" nails. It uses clipped nails. The ones we purchased were glued togeter with a thin paper outer wrap. Hope this helps.
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I use the Bostitch 28deg. wire nails. 2"-3 1/2" work. Very common nail to find. Every lumber yard or big box store (home depot, etc.) carry them
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I found it does fine with 8 penny nails. Like any nail gun, you have to get the gun in position to get a good toe nail.
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Sorry for the delayed response. This particular gun shoots plastic, non-clipped nails.
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The nails used in this gun are straight and don't have a large head on them. They aren't standard nails. The ones it uses are BOSTITCH BT1309B 1-Inch 18-Gauge Brads, 3000 per Box as you can tell the head is barely there.
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18 Gauge only. From 5/8" to 2" length nail size. If you need a 16 Gauge nail gun here is the link on that one (Never use a 16 gauge): DEWALT D51257K 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16 Gauge Finish Nailer
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Make sure and use Bostitch brand nails with it, and it works great. Adjustable nail depth is very consistent.