Now that we've managed to master the power of the wind, or rather, air compression, nailers can make our woodworking lives easier. Hammer, be gone! Air compression nailers break down into various categories of nail guns: there are brad nailers, framing nailers, roofing nailers, finish nailers, and cordless options for all of the above. So choose your weapon! Well, actually, these can be considered hazardous to your health if not used wisely, so be careful. As cool as this tool looks, let there be no messing around. With great power, comes great responsibility. Name that movie.
Tips on Usage
Pneumatic nailers are not that hard to use as long as you stick to the rules and stay alert. Always use eye protection, ask the experts. Also, turn off the nailer whenever you put it down, even if you're in the middle of the project and you promise you'll get right back to it. You never know who may come along or if you'll pick the gun up in a sloppy manner. Turn the nailer on after it's in your hands. Make sure nothing will knock the nailer askew during it's recoil from depositing the nail. A lot of injuries happen this way. You'll want to position the tip of the nail gun perpendicular to the wood you're nailing because you want the nail to enter cleanly into the wood. You wouldn't hammer a nail at an angle so don't do this with your nailer.
