what gauge of nails does this nail gun use?
623828
Mine didnt use any nails at all. It was dead on arrival. I had to go rent one to complete my project.
623829
It doesn't really use nails it uses cleats. the length depends on the floor thickness. The floor manufacture usually provides the specs on the length. to keep in compliance with the warranty.
437135
Porter Cable says:Nails 0.113"-131" (2.87-3.33 mm) diameter, papertape collated clipped head framing nailsLengths 2"-3-1/2" (50-90 mm) Angle 34ºI've been using 30º nails (by Paslode) without problems - I had 2 boxes.Great nail gun - its a hoss!
1647909
Not sure. I bought mines at Home depot. "Grip Rite" 21 deg /4000 nails 3 1/4" for around 50 bucks. Not a jam after more than 1000 shots. The Max is amazing.
1741612
Hi PaulI have used 45 mm nails and my Hitachi has done about 7000 nails perfect.Mauri
351175
I would go with a larger 18 gauge nailer. I owned this gun for a little less than a year before it gave up and died. I wouldn't buy it again.
1084386
I'm using a portable 6 gallon 150 psi pancake compressor made by Stanley. It's fine for my basement/garage projects using any of my 3 nail guns.
343444
My pin nailer came with a small amount of one inch nails. I have been very satisfied with this gun.
719067
my gun weighs 7 to 8 lbs. Because of the nail feed it is lighter than most nail guns. Very dependable. Les
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.
950743
All the nailers use different ones. They are the plastic bound nails though. Round head 21 degree
16962
If you go to Home Depot they currently sell this nail gun and you can see it on their website as well. It's a 30 degree nail gun I have several of them. And yes they sell the nails there too. 2"-3 1/4"
950745
21-degree nails ranging in size from 2 to 3-1/2 inches, they have a plastic mold over the nails to hold the clip togeather. any big box home improvement store has them, or get them when you get the gun. like this http://www.amazon.com/Freeman-FR-113-2GRS-113-Inch-Collated-Galvanized/dp/B008JDKT8S/ref=pd_sim_hi_7 or this http://www.amazon.com/Freeman-FR-131-3GRS-131-Inch-Collated-Galvanized/dp/B008JDKUI2/ref=pd_sim_hi_2
1714638
I have used one to two inch nails. I believe the nailer could handle anything down to one fourth inch.
831580
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.
344420
This nailer only shoots 15.5 or 16 gauge nails. I used 16 gauge nails to install my 5/8 bamboo. Worked great.
101548
Quick answer is "yes" as long the air pressure the gun need is less than 150 psi. However, depends on the size of the nail-brad gauge and requirement of pressure of the gun, you may need a larger & stronger compressor. My 20 gauge nail gun is not porter cable one but the compressor works just fine with it. Actually, brand of the nail gun & compressor doesn't matter at all. All you need to concern is a required air pressure.
750565
I have just gone through the entire manual and can not find anything that says weather it is at 35 or 21 degrees.... sorry! But, the nails I use in the gun are as follows and are the cheapest in the hardware store (BUNNINGS) where I am in Australia. "DUO-FAST" STRIP NAILS S3.1 x 75 plastic collated. Box of 3000. Reorder code D30500. I have checked on the nail box as well and there is nothing on there either as to the degrees they are set at. I hope this helps... :)