The author does like to from scratch, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practise the full stack project, is still great.
Anika’s explanation of the different tools, sizes, types, use, etc. is fantastic! I went to several websites to get info. Anika does it all, in a concise and easy to understand format. Love this site, now I know what nailer I need for my project! Thank You Anika!
This is a really good video with a lot of useful information for beginner woodworkers and crafters. I have the entire lineup of Ryobi Airstrike 18v cordless nail and staple guns. They work very well, and they are a great bang for the buck (compared to the more expensive red, yellow or blue colored tool brands). The trick to keeping battery powered nailers working properly (and to prevent jamming) is to put a few droos of lightweight oil in the nail channel at the front of the nail gun (recommend by the manufacturers). Also, "technically" most battery powered nail guns are "pneumatic" tools, as the battery powers a small built-in compressor, that propels a piston, which shoots the nail. I also have a whole set of air compressor powered pneumatic air-nailers, but I find myself using the Ryobi battery operated nail guns a lot more these days. The battery powered tools are just really convenient. The other two useful, and popular, air powered "nailers" that were not covered here are the framing nailer and crown stapler. The framing nailer (straight or angled) uses very large 16d (penny) nails, and it is really useful if you are joining larger lumber like 2x4's and above. The crown stapler is very useful (and a must) for installing crown molding, baseboards, fiberglass insulation, wood and foam siding, and roofing tar paper. A good stapler is also a must for doing upholstery work. The two-pronged staple holds much better in these applications than a single shaft nail. The smaller crown staplers will take the common T-50 staples, from 1/4" up to 7/8" long, while the larger crown staplers will take larger staples up to 2" long or more. Ryobi also makes great crown staplers (large and small) as part of their 18v Airstrike collection. I just wanted to give a few more useful tips and suggestions for the beginning woodworkers and crafters out there. Keep up the good work!
Great tutorial. I recently got the Ryobi Brad Nailer. Already fixed a couple of loose baseboards in my bedroom with it. Definitely saves on whacking your fingers with a hammer.
I recently started woodwork (blah blah blah - I'm visiting soo many sites to learn from I need to stop myself from giving my woodwork life story on every one I visit lol) and I need one of these. In the first 4 minutes I fell in love with you. You explain things so easily with no pointless frills. As you were speaking I made a decision based on your descriptions to go for the 18 gauge electric nailer. I was very happy when at the end you said that would be the best option for all rounder which is a testament to your teaching. Thank you VERY much for this video. You got a new sub and I look forward to watching many more of your videos to learn more. Much love from the UK : ]
Thank you for an EXCELLENT tutorial in nail guns. I now know what to buy which has been a struggle when asking for help in a male dominated department. Keep up the good work! At 69 years I'm just getting into woodworking for craft projects. I think I'll start with the brad nailer.
Thank for the explaining the differences so clearly! I will be installing baseboards in masonry walls and have been researching which nailer I needed. I may even feel adventurous and try a small wood working project.
Thanks so much for this video. I just bought a brad nailer for a project I'm working on and I am so glad I bought the correct tool. I am a complete beginner and I am so glad to see a woman teaching all these useful information. Thanks again.
It's a brad nailer, does about all these with a swap of length of nails. It's the most versatile of the group and can handle the most. Make sure it has the ability to handle lengths up to 2 inch. Go pure battery now skip gas. Kobalt XTR is a beast for the price.
Great overview; very informative. Thank you. But I have to comment, as an owner of a Ryobi 18ga brad nailer, you do your viewers a disservice to omit the sound when you fire it. @13:22 for example. It's a loud bang and beginners won't know that until they pull the trigger for the first time.
OMG thank you so much, I've rented from Home Depot to plank a wall and loved it, but was not sure what to buy you helped so much. I am going to get a Brad battery operated one. Again great instructional video.
Each battery powered nailer from Ryobi is upwards of $129 (without the battery). I wanted to buy 4 nail guns (16, 18, 23 and a 20 gauge stapler), those were going to be upwards of $500 dollars but I was able to buy a $100 compressor and all 4 nail guns for $200, so $300 total. The investment in the compressor has helped with inflating party balloons, tires and pool floaties. If I want a 15 gauge nailer, it will be much cheaper than the battery powered version. Basically, if you think you need all the nailers, a compressor and pneumatic nailers is the cheaper option. Compressors can be quiet too, just need to buy an ultra quiet version of compressor.
In addition, pneumatic nailers are much lighter and are smaller than battery powered nailers. This makes using a pneumatic nailer less tiring. It also allows the pneumatic nailer to fit into spaces where a battery powered nailer cannot. Lastly, a battery powered nailer needs to 'recharge' between shots. A pneumatic nailer does not. Indeed, many pneumatic nailers can be set to 'bump fire' -- as long as you hold the trigger down, the nailer will drive a new nail every time you press it against the wood. This allows you to drive a lot of nails very quickly, which is a great feature if you're working on a large project. For example, our video host illustrated using a finish nailer to attach battens to a wall. With a pneumatic nailer, you could position a batten by driving one nail at the bottom and top, and then -- bam! bam! bam! bam! -- drive the remaining nails in the length of the batten almost as fast as you can drop your hand. With a battery powered nailer, you'd have to wait a few seconds between each nail. That may not be a big deal in a small bedroom, but it would be a huge deal if you were installing new baseboards in your entire house. For all these reasons -- lower cost, less weight, more maneuverable, and greater speed -- pneumatic nailers are the better choice for most DIYers. The only exception is if you need the freedom from being tied to an air compressor. Most of us don't. A professional who works on several job sites each day might benefit from this freedom. If you're using the nailer in your shop or your own home, there really isn't much benefit to a battery powered nailer.
Correct if I’m wrong, but aren’t nails most ideal to combat/address shearing forces? Due to the nails ductil nature it will not snap like a harder and more brittle screw when lateral/shear forces occur on two pieces of wood secured by nails. In regard guages... Your description of how the system to standardize nails was intriuging and made sense for that era, but I had NEVER heard that before. Although there is some history of using lengths to measure the diameter, the basis for guages is based on how many times iron is drawn to create a certain thickness. 1 guage was about .3", which was the smallest wire that could be drawn at the time due to limitation of the tech of that time. The next draw was smaller and therfore listed as 2 guage. Since wire would not draw down in a linear fashion therefore, your guage measurements are not linear either. This means 24 guage wire is not half the thickness of 12 gauge wire. Battery powered nailers are great, but they're expensive. Air compressors have come a long way. You can get a very low noise, battery powered 2 gal compressor that will easily run your pneaumatic nailers. Aside from nailers, they are great to have around to blow air and can be used in LVLP sprayers. Nailing... To prevent blowout, rotate your nailer 90 degrees so if the flat of the nail starts to bend in the board it does so inside the length of the board rather than out the side.
Excelente video, muy didáctico! Trabajo en The Home Depot y siempre he tenido confusión con eso, pero con tu video se me aclararon muchas cosas! Gracias, felicitaciones!
Great informative video. You just saved me from buying wrong nailer. Now I know 18 guaze brad nailer is for me. How did you make such a wonderful, clear, bold and logical order video? I also make youtube videos on electronics and automobile but not like you. Need to learn from you...😀
Important omission: I have the Ryobi 18ga nailer. If you have a jammed nail, you need to remove the battery AND unload the magazine BEFORE opening the cover to look for jammed nails. If you don't, and the actuator is retracted, the magazine spring will launch the strip of nail directly out of the gun, probably towards your face.
Thank you for the great informative video. I’m wondering if you are aware that your Ryobi 18 gauge link shows “ currently unavailable so it cannot be bought through your link.
Anika -- Your explanation of nail gauges may have helped your viewers understand that a larger number gauge means a smaller nail, but it is factually inaccurate. Eighteen gauge doesn't mean there are 18 nails to the inch. It means the nail is made from 18 gauge wire, which is thinner than 16 gauge wire and thicker than 23 gauge wire. Wire gauges were determined during the early days the industrial revolution. To form wire, the metal would be drawn through a series of dies (or gauges). Each successive die had a smaller hole than than the prior one, resulting in a thinner wire. An 18 gauge wire was one that had been pulled through 18 successive gauges. A 23 gauge wire had been pulled through 23 gauges. Etc. Eventually, these sizes were standardized.
Great video but a ket component you skipped is the weight variance between pneumatic vs cordless…. Also Cost…. Pneumatic is superiorly lighter, and cheaper…. Plus it is likely less to break or run out of juice. The new Ryobi HP one + framing nailer has a new ability for battery operated. Has a pneumatic valve that you can attach a compressor with. Most ryobi nailers going to move towards this
Hi Anika, thank you so much for this video. I went to home depot to get a nail gun, only to realize there were so many kinds. I had to come back home and watch a bunch of vids - Your video helped me to decide to go with the 18 brad nail gun. I also love that you talk about safety, how to use it properly. I'm subscribing your channel!
Excellent comparison and info about the different nail guns. When building a huge room addition back in the early 1980s, I used a hammer and nails with a set punch for door jams, built in shelves, and moldings. One of the great advantages of nail guns is that you are not beating on things with the hammer. The nail gun shoots the nail in without the pounding--which can shake other things loose.
You are SOOOOO awesome for helping those of us who are beginners. I'm a new homeowner and I really appreciate your guidance and how you totally explain everything for DIYers. Thank you kindly beautiful and many blessings to you!
Great video with a load of information. One thing I would add is that when applying face frames you should always hold the nailer perpendicular to the outside, not parallel, to decrease the problem of blow out that you mentioned in your video. As you said, trust me, i've been there. Trying to remove the nail and repair the damage can be frustrating.
Sitting here having used 10 penny 3" nails many, many times & hearing her say 16 ga. nails are "pretty big." 😮 😂 Nailed them in with a hammer, too - gives ya muscles! 😊 "Compressors are big and bulky," I hear, as I worked at a shop with TWO BIGASS compressors that could hold about 4 or 5 of those roll-around compressors, wheels and motors, included! 😂 That happens when working as a semi-trailer mechanic. 😉 Looking to sort through what to get for a big home repair project, whether to get a 15 or 16 gauge nail gun or just do those by hand. Sounds like I want a 15 or 16 gauge finish nailer for what I'm going to be doing, from this and other videos. ~•~•~•~•~•~•~ On a separate subject: Everyone, please take time to tell your loved ones you love them EVERY chance you get. Tomorrow is not a given; you're never promised the next sunrise. ~ ~ ~ ~ "And don't let it break your heart. I know it feels hopeless sometimes. But they're never really gone as long as there's a memory in your mind." _Hold On To Memories_ Dave Draiman, Disturbed 💔💔 Rest in Peace, son. 07 Jan 1984 - 02 Aug 2023 Momma will miss you every day of the rest of my life! (Edited typo & added context)
Great video! I was shopping for a nail gun earlier, Ivwas a bit confused about the 16/18 gauge nails. You summed it up perfectly. I knew I needed a brad nailer for a feature wall and finishing nailer to repair some fascia and other projects. I didn't have a total understanding of the different gouges being specific to each gun.
This is such an informative video! Thank you for providing great content! PS if you haven’t already, I’d appreciate a video on using a multi-tool and what exactly it would be good for!
Thanks so much for the thorough explanation! I've been looking into purchasing a nail gun and was a bit iffy as to the choices. Great clarity from you! Thanks again.
When nailing edges, hold nailer perpendicular to the edge. The nails will deflect left or right if it meets any sort of resistance. That’s why blow out happens when nailing in line with or parallel to the edge.
What type of nail gun would you recommend for securing OLD natural wood door and baseboard trims that have come loose, but don't want to crack the wood and try to hide putty after?
I can use your help. I am going to install vinyl plank flooring leaving the base molding in place. There will be a gap between the planks and the base. The 1/4 round will cover the gap. I will be attaching 1/4 round molding to the base molding that is installed over 1/2-inch drywall, which is attached to steel studs. Here are the questions; 1) What gauge brad? 2) What length brad? 3) Do I have to use glue on the 1/4 round? Someday someone is going to want to remove the 1/4 round to replace the flooring, so I am questioning the use of glue. Thanks for your help!!
This is the BEST video on explaining nail guns I have seen on You Tube! Thorough but not over confusing.
The author does like to from scratch, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practise the full stack project, is still great.
is this a riddle? :D
Anika’s explanation of the different tools, sizes, types, use, etc. is fantastic! I went to several websites to get info. Anika does it all, in a concise and easy to understand format. Love this site, now I know what nailer I need for my project! Thank You Anika!
Awesome! Thank you so much!
This is a really good video with a lot of useful information for beginner woodworkers and crafters. I have the entire lineup of Ryobi Airstrike 18v cordless nail and staple guns. They work very well, and they are a great bang for the buck (compared to the more expensive red, yellow or blue colored tool brands). The trick to keeping battery powered nailers working properly (and to prevent jamming) is to put a few droos of lightweight oil in the nail channel at the front of the nail gun (recommend by the manufacturers). Also, "technically" most battery powered nail guns are "pneumatic" tools, as the battery powers a small built-in compressor, that propels a piston, which shoots the nail. I also have a whole set of air compressor powered pneumatic air-nailers, but I find myself using the Ryobi battery operated nail guns a lot more these days. The battery powered tools are just really convenient. The other two useful, and popular, air powered "nailers" that were not covered here are the framing nailer and crown stapler. The framing nailer (straight or angled) uses very large 16d (penny) nails, and it is really useful if you are joining larger lumber like 2x4's and above. The crown stapler is very useful (and a must) for installing crown molding, baseboards, fiberglass insulation, wood and foam siding, and roofing tar paper. A good stapler is also a must for doing upholstery work. The two-pronged staple holds much better in these applications than a single shaft nail. The smaller crown staplers will take the common T-50 staples, from 1/4" up to 7/8" long, while the larger crown staplers will take larger staples up to 2" long or more. Ryobi also makes great crown staplers (large and small) as part of their 18v Airstrike collection. I just wanted to give a few more useful tips and suggestions for the beginning woodworkers and crafters out there. Keep up the good work!
Thank you friend.
Which stapler do you find yourself using the most for upholstery? Do you think the 2 in 1 brad nailer/staplers are any good?
Great tutorial. I recently got the Ryobi Brad Nailer. Already fixed a couple of loose baseboards in my bedroom with it. Definitely saves on whacking your fingers with a hammer.
Thanks , I'm a beginner & your demo takes care of my questions before I start ....Good Job !!
Glad to help!
I recently started woodwork (blah blah blah - I'm visiting soo many sites to learn from I need to stop myself from giving my woodwork life story on every one I visit lol) and I need one of these. In the first 4 minutes I fell in love with you. You explain things so easily with no pointless frills. As you were speaking I made a decision based on your descriptions to go for the 18 gauge electric nailer. I was very happy when at the end you said that would be the best option for all rounder which is a testament to your teaching.
Thank you VERY much for this video. You got a new sub and I look forward to watching many more of your videos to learn more.
Much love from the UK : ]
Thank you and so glad to have you with us!
Thank you for an EXCELLENT tutorial in nail guns. I now know what to buy which has been a struggle when asking for help in a male dominated department. Keep up the good work! At 69 years I'm just getting into woodworking for craft projects. I think I'll start with the brad nailer.
Love it! I'm glad you're learning and keep on building! You got this!
Thank for the explaining the differences so clearly! I will be installing baseboards in masonry walls and have been researching which nailer I needed. I may even feel adventurous and try a small wood working project.
I hope you do! I believe you can :)
Thanks so much for this video. I just bought a brad nailer for a project I'm working on and I am so glad I bought the correct tool. I am a complete beginner and I am so glad to see a woman teaching all these useful information. Thanks again.
Welcome to the channel! So glad to have you! Have fun with the project!
That’s a great video for beginner. Even as a intermediate DIY person, this video gave me a good clarity .
After watching this and other videos, you really have left me with no questions unanswered. Thank you very much.
It's a brad nailer, does about all these with a swap of length of nails. It's the most versatile of the group and can handle the most. Make sure it has the ability to handle lengths up to 2 inch. Go pure battery now skip gas. Kobalt XTR is a beast for the price.
Great!
Great overview; very informative. Thank you. But I have to comment, as an owner of a Ryobi 18ga brad nailer, you do your viewers a disservice to omit the sound when you fire it. @13:22 for example. It's a loud bang and beginners won't know that until they pull the trigger for the first time.
Thankyou for such a an awesome, in-depth and detailed vid on this, very helpful! 😁
OMG thank you so much, I've rented from Home Depot to plank a wall and loved it, but was not sure what to buy you helped so much. I am going to get a Brad battery operated one. Again great instructional video.
You are so welcome!
Great explanation of the different nail gun gauges and types of nail Guns. I love how you broke it all down.
So glad you found it helpful
excellent instructions ! Really enjoyed and well informed
glad to hear it!
Very detailed and helpful video. Thank you. I have the 18 gauge ryobi and I love it!
you're welcome! glad it was helpful for you Kelly!
This was so helpful, thank you. ❤
First time I have seen one of your videos. Fantastic presentation and extremely helpful. Thank you
Ecxactly what I was looking for - thank you very much !
you're welcome!
I’m so glad I found you!
Welcome to my channel!
Each battery powered nailer from Ryobi is upwards of $129 (without the battery). I wanted to buy 4 nail guns (16, 18, 23 and a 20 gauge stapler), those were going to be upwards of $500 dollars but I was able to buy a $100 compressor and all 4 nail guns for $200, so $300 total. The investment in the compressor has helped with inflating party balloons, tires and pool floaties. If I want a 15 gauge nailer, it will be much cheaper than the battery powered version.
Basically, if you think you need all the nailers, a compressor and pneumatic nailers is the cheaper option. Compressors can be quiet too, just need to buy an ultra quiet version of compressor.
In addition, pneumatic nailers are much lighter and are smaller than battery powered nailers. This makes using a pneumatic nailer less tiring. It also allows the pneumatic nailer to fit into spaces where a battery powered nailer cannot. Lastly, a battery powered nailer needs to 'recharge' between shots. A pneumatic nailer does not. Indeed, many pneumatic nailers can be set to 'bump fire' -- as long as you hold the trigger down, the nailer will drive a new nail every time you press it against the wood. This allows you to drive a lot of nails very quickly, which is a great feature if you're working on a large project. For example, our video host illustrated using a finish nailer to attach battens to a wall. With a pneumatic nailer, you could position a batten by driving one nail at the bottom and top, and then -- bam! bam! bam! bam! -- drive the remaining nails in the length of the batten almost as fast as you can drop your hand. With a battery powered nailer, you'd have to wait a few seconds between each nail. That may not be a big deal in a small bedroom, but it would be a huge deal if you were installing new baseboards in your entire house.
For all these reasons -- lower cost, less weight, more maneuverable, and greater speed -- pneumatic nailers are the better choice for most DIYers. The only exception is if you need the freedom from being tied to an air compressor. Most of us don't. A professional who works on several job sites each day might benefit from this freedom. If you're using the nailer in your shop or your own home, there really isn't much benefit to a battery powered nailer.
Correct if I’m wrong, but aren’t nails most ideal to combat/address shearing forces? Due to the nails ductil nature it will not snap like a harder and more brittle screw when lateral/shear forces occur on two pieces of wood secured by nails.
In regard guages...
Your description of how the system to standardize nails was intriuging and made sense for that era, but I had NEVER heard that before. Although there is some history of using lengths to measure the diameter, the basis for guages is based on how many times iron is drawn to create a certain thickness. 1 guage was about .3", which was the smallest wire that could be drawn at the time due to limitation of the tech of that time. The next draw was smaller and therfore listed as 2 guage. Since wire would not draw down in a linear fashion therefore, your guage measurements are not linear either. This means 24 guage wire is not half the thickness of 12 gauge wire.
Battery powered nailers are great, but they're expensive. Air compressors have come a long way. You can get a very low noise, battery powered 2 gal compressor that will easily run your pneaumatic nailers. Aside from nailers, they are great to have around to blow air and can be used in LVLP sprayers.
Nailing... To prevent blowout, rotate your nailer 90 degrees so if the flat of the nail starts to bend in the board it does so inside the length of the board rather than out the side.
What a Great tutorial, I learned so much, Thank you!!
So glad!
A very nice video thanks I'm going after the 18-in nailer thanks for your help..
VERY helpful for a first timer! Thank you for this video.😊
You're so welcome!
Hi Anika, Excellent video that explained three types of Nail Gun.....Thanks for educating us.
My pleasure 😊
Thank you. Great explanation.
You are welcome!
Wow how informative. Keep up the awesome work.
Thank you!
Great, Great, Great explanation and examples!!! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
thank you for this video. Best explanation I've seen, and I've been LOOKING.
You're very welcome!
Well Explained - Thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
Excelente video, muy didáctico! Trabajo en The Home Depot y siempre he tenido confusión con eso, pero con tu video se me aclararon muchas cosas! Gracias, felicitaciones!
Thanks!
5:20 😜 you have my attention with them pretty eyes! love it! great job
Great informative video. You just saved me from buying wrong nailer. Now I know 18 guaze brad nailer is for me. How did you make such a wonderful, clear, bold and logical order video? I also make youtube videos on electronics and automobile but not like you. Need to learn from you...😀
Great info, thank you Anika!
You're welcome!
Important omission: I have the Ryobi 18ga nailer. If you have a jammed nail, you need to remove the battery AND unload the magazine BEFORE opening the cover to look for jammed nails. If you don't, and the actuator is retracted, the magazine spring will launch the strip of nail directly out of the gun, probably towards your face.
Excellent information thanks for your video❤
very good explanation thanks
Thank you for the great informative video. I’m wondering if you are aware that your Ryobi 18 gauge link shows “ currently unavailable so it cannot be bought through your link.
Thanks a lot for explaining so accurately! Now I KNOW! LOLL
You bet!
I feel when I hear you say “electriCITY” that u are 🇹🇹 ❤ … love the video excellent explanation n tips
Thank you! I am from India :)
Can a pin nailer clamp two pieces ehen gluing
They are a great helping hand to hold projects together while glue dries where you may not be able to use a clamp.
Very well explained and gret information... Thank You!
Glad you found it helpful
Great Video !
Thanks!
Which budget cordless one would work for putting 2x4 on brick wall please?
Very useful video, thanks
Glad you found it helpful
Nice comparison!
Glad you think so!
Anika -- Your explanation of nail gauges may have helped your viewers understand that a larger number gauge means a smaller nail, but it is factually inaccurate. Eighteen gauge doesn't mean there are 18 nails to the inch. It means the nail is made from 18 gauge wire, which is thinner than 16 gauge wire and thicker than 23 gauge wire.
Wire gauges were determined during the early days the industrial revolution. To form wire, the metal would be drawn through a series of dies (or gauges). Each successive die had a smaller hole than than the prior one, resulting in a thinner wire. An 18 gauge wire was one that had been pulled through 18 successive gauges. A 23 gauge wire had been pulled through 23 gauges. Etc. Eventually, these sizes were standardized.
Great video but a ket component you skipped is the weight variance between pneumatic vs cordless…. Also Cost….
Pneumatic is superiorly lighter, and cheaper…. Plus it is likely less to break or run out of juice. The new Ryobi HP one + framing nailer has a new ability for battery operated. Has a pneumatic valve that you can attach a compressor with. Most ryobi nailers going to move towards this
Great to know about the new Ryobi nailer. I haven’t tried it yet.
What nailer should i use for smart siding?
Great video thank you
You're welcome!
Perfect video... Thank you!
You're welcome!
Very useful, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for make it so clear! Can you use it to build stud wall? Thanks in advance for your response
It's surprising nobody mentioned this in the comment section.
Nails ARE used in situations where there is high shear force contrary to what you said.
Thanks for such an amazing video
What size of nail for 3/8 plywood for ceiling
which one should I use for nail shiplap board to the stud, in between there is a 1" board insulation?
I WANT TO WORK WITH PALLETS WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND 😊
I have a bunch of project Ideas using pallets here www.anikasdiylife.com/creative-pallet-wood-projects/
I love these videos! Thank you for taking the intimidation factor out of power tools!
You are so welcome!
Thank you love your channel
Thank you!
Excellent
Thank you!!!!!!!!
What about electric nail guns???
Does Passlode the only brand that has the slanted magazine?
Nope! It's just the one that I have.
excellent
Many many thanks
I thought nails had more shear strength than screws ?1? -U10
hi
This really helped me. You gained a new follower! 🤍
Thanks for the sub!
I'm a beginning woodworker, this video is excellent, and Anika is among the very best teachers on UA-cam.
That means so much thank you!
I felt exactly the same : ]
Agree 💯
Ditto!
Hi Anika, thank you so much for this video. I went to home depot to get a nail gun, only to realize there were so many kinds. I had to come back home and watch a bunch of vids - Your video helped me to decide to go with the 18 brad nail gun. I also love that you talk about safety, how to use it properly. I'm subscribing your channel!
Excellent comparison and info about the different nail guns. When building a huge room addition back in the early 1980s, I used a hammer and nails with a set punch for door jams, built in shelves, and moldings. One of the great advantages of nail guns is that you are not beating on things with the hammer. The nail gun shoots the nail in without the pounding--which can shake other things loose.
This is the best I’ve viewed so far on nailers. As a beginner, this is the type of information I needed to hear.
You are SOOOOO awesome for helping those of us who are beginners. I'm a new homeowner and I really appreciate your guidance and how you totally explain everything for DIYers. Thank you kindly beautiful and many blessings to you!
Happy to help!
Thanks for such a clear, straightforward video. As promised, you answered all my questions!
How weird!! I was JUST thinking about this bc I need one…and then Boom I get the notification! Lol
Me too!
funny how that happens right?
It appears when u searched things in google
Google AI has learned to read minds
The matrix 😎, but seriously me too.
Great video with a load of information. One thing I would add is that when applying face frames you should always hold the nailer perpendicular to the outside, not parallel, to decrease the problem of blow out that you mentioned in your video. As you said, trust me, i've been there. Trying to remove the nail and repair the damage can be frustrating.
Great tip!
This video was so informative. It is very difficult to select a tool. You really did a great job breaking down the information! Thank you!
Really helpful Thanks
Nice tutorial. Own 18 gauge Brad nailer and it’s really useful.
When to use miter Vs circular Vs table saw?
great idea! I do have a blog post on miter vs. circular that would be a good start: www.anikasdiylife.com/miter-saw-vs-circular-saw/
You are an excellent teacher. I learned more from this video than from all the burly tool guys I watched previously. You gained a subscriber.
Wow, thanks! Glad to hear!
Thank you so much. Exactly the information I was looking for with details, no off topic discussion or music. Straight to the point!!
So glad to hear!
Sitting here having used 10 penny 3" nails many, many times & hearing her say 16 ga. nails are "pretty big." 😮 😂 Nailed them in with a hammer, too - gives ya muscles! 😊
"Compressors are big and bulky," I hear, as I worked at a shop with TWO BIGASS compressors that could hold about 4 or 5 of those roll-around compressors, wheels and motors, included! 😂 That happens when working as a semi-trailer mechanic. 😉
Looking to sort through what to get for a big home repair project, whether to get a 15 or 16 gauge nail gun or just do those by hand. Sounds like I want a 15 or 16 gauge finish nailer for what I'm going to be doing, from this and other videos.
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Great video! I was shopping for a nail gun earlier, Ivwas a bit confused about the 16/18 gauge nails. You summed it up perfectly. I knew I needed a brad nailer for a feature wall and finishing nailer to repair some fascia and other projects. I didn't have a total understanding of the different gouges being specific to each gun.
Glad it helped!
This is such an informative video! Thank you for providing great content! PS if you haven’t already, I’d appreciate a video on using a multi-tool and what exactly it would be good for!
it's on the list now!
Very well done video. Content explained clearly, in a logical order, and at a level that assists but does not insult the beginner.
You are so kind! Thank you this is entirely my goal
Thanks so much for the thorough explanation! I've been looking into purchasing a nail gun and was a bit iffy as to the choices. Great clarity from you! Thanks again.
You're so welcome!
When nailing edges, hold nailer perpendicular to the edge. The nails will deflect left or right if it meets any sort of resistance. That’s why blow out happens when nailing in line with or parallel to the edge.
Thanks for the feedback Terri!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
tht was so good! - You shoul do this for a living :)
haha!
What type of nail gun would you recommend for securing OLD natural wood door and baseboard trims that have come loose, but don't want to crack the wood and try to hide putty after?
You cant use a nailer for anything bearing weight? Isnt that the sole purpose of a framing nailer?
Thank you 😊 thank you 😊 thank you! On my way to get my nail gun & excited to start using it.
Thank you for this great video, you explained very well, it is very helpful!!
I can use your help. I am going to install vinyl plank flooring leaving the base molding in place. There will be a gap between the planks and the base. The 1/4 round will cover the gap. I will be attaching 1/4 round molding to the base molding that is installed over 1/2-inch drywall, which is attached to steel studs. Here are the questions; 1) What gauge brad? 2) What length brad? 3) Do I have to use glue on the 1/4 round? Someday someone is going to want to remove the 1/4 round to replace the flooring, so I am questioning the use of glue. Thanks for your help!!
Super helpful thank you so much for sharing! I needed this. 🙏🏻
Excellent video!!! Thank you!!
wow thanks for the info, you now your stuff...