Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Ive been experimenting with a little nail gun it fires 1" and 2" t nails it seems to make strong joints for framing etc
does anyone else use these? with glue of course in place of screws?
marcel

I think most of use use both screws AND glue for most framing.

What is a t nail?

Is it a finish nail?

I use an air nailer/finish nail in some parts of my tear to help hold things in place while the glue dries.

I don't believe the structural portion of a teardrop is a good place for nails. With the vibration of traveling on the road it would be too easy for them to work themselves out.

Now ring shank nails might be another story...

But I still suggest glue and screws for a double redundant fastening system! And it's easy enough to do!

Mike...

I use one of these...

...Nicad to make the spark, propane as fuel to fire the piston.
One sweet cordless finish nailer.

I believe the term "T" nail is a brad and perpindicular to the top of it is a small leg forming a T on some while others have an L used as the holding force. They may be OK for construction, but have very little holding power on their own. I use them myself for some construction but if I'm in doubt about the joint then I back it up with a better fastener method.

I used mine to hold the interior skin in place while the glue dried. Worked great. I don't use it for anything structural unless its to hold pieces in place after I've glued them and then I set a screw. I've since switched to a stapler for the skins and then only in places that won't show when finished. The staples don't blow clear through as often as the nails and hold better.
Bruce

I use the brad nailer with a t-head brad, for fastening the headliner along with glue, as well as the first layer of exterior skin on the roof. I also use it for assembling drawers and cabinet sides, insulated panels..I love mine!!

I am using a brad nailer. I figure with so many people using just Gorilla Glue or what ever they used, that 16ga 2inch nails and 3/4 inch staples would work fine.

Just my 2 cents worth.

OkieSailor wrote:I am using a brad nailer. I figure with so many people using just Gorilla Glue or what ever they used, that 16ga 2inch nails and 3/4 inch staples would work fine.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Exactly! The brads/staples serve as "clamps" so you can get on to the next step quicker!!