Compressed Air Gun for Applying Paneling

[Dee Bee]

Hi Everyone

Today I used a compressed air gun for applying my paneling to the inside of my Zephyr TD. I never would have dreamed of using one since I don't own one. I am too cheap to rent one, too. But I am amazed at the offeres of help that have come to me as I build the TD. A man formerly in construction has taken an interest in what I am doing. He said, " You need a nail gun for the paneling. I'll bring mine over. So he came back with a compressor, hose, air gun, brads. The works. It does a beautiful job. What a blessing!



It worked beautifully, even countersinking the 5/8" brads I used , after applying glue etc... I think the oak veneer is a gorgeous wood.

More on my Zephyr web site...
http://www.nfdc.net/home/cbdb/Micro%20CamperInterior.htm

Thanks for taking a look.

Coments always welcome.

DEE

[David Grason]

For years, I worked as a trim carpenter, cabinet maker and hardwood flooring installer. I became very familiar with all types of nail guns.

The brad gun you're using there will do a good job however, in some cases, the heads on those brads will be small enough to pull on through the paneling if it gets in a bind and wants to pop loose. They make a stapler that works even better, although it requires just a little bit bigger dab of Famowood to cover it over. In my teardrop, like you, I'm glueing all the paneling in too.

[TonyCooper]

I bought mine for $19 at Harbor Freight. The staple version was $28. I bought it for another project. Both work like a dream.

[madjack]

...do you mean to say that there is some other way of fastening, besides an air gun
madjack

[Guest]

For years, I took pride in what you could do with the right hammer and right nail set. I had a special nail set for just about every situation possible.
Then one day, on a jobsite I recieved a challenge from a fellow worker that brought a small compressor, hoses and an air nailer.
I won because of one reason only. My friend wasn't familiar with his new equipment. He kept getting tangled up with his air hose and his gun kept getting jammed.
I saw right away, that I was "old" school and it got me to thinking about the phrase, "time is money."
About a year later I ended up buying a Paslode finish nail gun. (Cordless too... works on nicad and propane)
Recently I had to do a small job without my Paslode, because my brother had borrowed it and didn't return it when he said he would. (Sound familiar?)
Man... I thought I was back in the dark ages!!!
(Especially nailing and setting nails overhead)
It showed me just how much I depend on that thing to turn a profit.


http://www.paslode.com

[Nitetimes]

I haven't used a hammer in years. It's amazing how many nails you can pound in a day with just one finger! Kinda like an American Express card, don't leave home without the nail guns. (I have several)

[Larwyn]

I haven't used a hammer in years. It's amazing how many nails you can pound in a day with just one finger! Kinda like an American Express card, don't leave home without the nail guns. (I have several)

I got a framing nailer and a finish nailer several years ago, back when nail guns were considered contractor's tools and were priced accordingly, have never looked back. With today's selection of lower priced and in some cases higher quality nailers I think everyone should give them a try.

These days when I use a hammer it usually involves steel and an anvil.
That or a stuborn part that needs moving or reshaping. Hammers are GOOD, for assembling wood I use a screw gun or nailer whenever possiable.

A hammer is superior to a nailer for breaking up those solid bags of "crushed ice" before dumping them on the Guinness though.

[David Grason]

...do you mean to say that there is some other way of fastening, besides an air gun
madjack

You got it man!

What does someone other than Harley make motorcycles?

[Steve Frederick]

...do you mean to say that there is some other way of fastening, besides an air gun
madjack

Well, There are screws.. I only use a hammer to "adjust" the fit of something. I just bought an air setup Harbor Freight, to replace the electric nailer I was using. These brads have a slight "t" on the top. They seam to work well. I'll give it the test later this week as I apply the roof skin.

[Denny Unfried]

I only used my brad nailer to help hold the outside Masonite while the adhesive cured. Didn't want to mess up the finish on my birch headliner so nothing but tite-bond glue to hold it to the stringers. But, it was fastened around the vent where it would be hidden by the trim.

Denny

[skydiver31738]

My neighbor came over and saw the profiles I have traced on the walls of my carport. he just purchased a new compressor and gave me his 5 year old Craftsmen compressor that looks new. I was wondering if the elcheepo wal mart guns are any good?


Jim...

[purplepickup]

I just bought an air setup Harbor Freight, to replace the electric nailer I was using. These brads have a slight "t" on the top. They seam to work well. I'll give it the test later this week as I apply the roof skin.

Steve, which one did you get? I looked thru the nailers they offer and didn't see that they say what type of nails they use. I'd be interested in your "review" after using it.

Has anybody used the $29 Harbor Freight 18 gauge 2-in-1 nailer/stapler kit? It uses brads and staples.

[jonadean]

I have the $29 dollar nailer/stapler from HF, seems to work great!

[TonyCooper]

I have the $29 combo unit from Harbor Freight and it works as advertised. I like the Harbor Freight $19 nailer better for trim work as it only uses nails (no staples) and makes a very small dimple in the trim. Even if using nails in the dual purpose $29 unit you get a wider indent in the wood. For the home user both are excellent choices.

Harbor Freight Links to the the nailers mentioned.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/D ... mber=46309
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/D ... mber=40116

[Arne]

Just got the h/f mailer, the 18 guage brad nailer is on sale for $20.00