I know this is old video but, oil your nailers well and since you are right-handed, work from left to right by doing several rows so you are not constantly having to move back and forth. Maybe the best advice is watching some pros and you will learn the most efficient way to shingle. Also, the tank guage on air compressors is rarely accurate, mine is off by 10 -15 psi.
I was just demonstrating a few for video (hence the sandles) but I had never thought of which direction would be better to go...other than cord management. Thanks!
@@robo5987 I don’t, im actually a top nominee for Biggest Hater of the Year Award, so with that being said, I hate on every single thing in the world including myself.
Honestly, I've only ever used tar paper, and it was available. As far as 6 nails vs 4, we have a lot of wind here, so I was following the instructions for the higher wind rating. Thanks for the view and comment!
Glad you brought it up!! Whatever it was didn't seem to be a problem anymore as the job progressed. Either I didn't have the regulator set as I thought, or perhaps it has some sort of "break-in period"?? Whatever it was, it finished out the job like a champ...and yes, I was using 1.5"...maybe 1.75" from HF.
Not a pro roofer, but was trying to follow the high wind pattern on the packaging. 6 nails. One on each end and two sets of twins a couple inches apart as I show...rather than 4 nails. Manufacturer says that gives the high wind rating...think it was 110 or 130 mph. Can't remember. We get plenty of wind here.
Wow. A review of a tool after 2 dozen nails...I would bet he had the depth setting wrong, and zero respect for anyone who does work like this in flip-flops. i bought the exact same model, used it for three days, only one misfire, and, sure, I had to hammer-in a few nails, but nothing major. Is it pro-grade? No. Is it a solid, effective tool? Absolutely.
I'm sorry...please don't misunderstand...Im NOT a pro. Admittedly. Setting was correct...air pressure may have been sketchy causing the issues?? Loved the tool. At the end I say basically what you do...good tool, but probably not pro grade. I'm a Harbor fan, actually. It's my toy store. Affordable and lasts me long enough to get most jobs done. I'm not a pro, so a more expensive tool would likely rot away by the time I use it next anyway. Have a good one.
@franciscovilla1275 sorry to hear! Wonder if you got a lemon...mine got my job done, but I don't roof professionally, so I had time to hammer in the occasional nail that didn't seat all the way, etc.
@@AlexDenham-of7me A lot of the things I do aren't the polished way a pro would, but it hasn't leaked, and looks purty good! Glad I could give you a laugh, though!
For future reference, what did I do to cause future problems? So far folks have recommended a different product to tar paper. My nail placement is for high wind (6 nails instead of 4 per manufacturer). I used bare minimum overlap on the tar paper 😬 I have another longer video of this roofing job if you cared to check my work for me. Thanks in advance!
@AlexDenham-of7me Thanks. Yeah, the last one I did is ten years in and still looks ...buyer is now a friend, and hasn't reported any issues. Should get me 15-20 years down the road...put fresh decking under it, too.
I dunno whats worse, the review of the nailer or his nail placement lol
I know this is old video but, oil your nailers well and since you are right-handed, work from left to right by doing several rows so you are not constantly having to move back and forth. Maybe the best advice is watching some pros and you will learn the most efficient way to shingle. Also, the tank guage on air compressors is rarely accurate, mine is off by 10 -15 psi.
I was just demonstrating a few for video (hence the sandles) but I had never thought of which direction would be better to go...other than cord management. Thanks!
This roof leaked the first time it had rain on it.
How do you know?
@@robo5987 I don’t, im actually a top nominee for Biggest Hater of the Year Award, so with that being said, I hate on every single thing in the world including myself.
how many years take it to finished this one
Lol...bout a month and a half dodging rain and work! I did half, then the front two quarters one at a time....a lot to bite off all at once.
😂 That was my question
Can you use this nailer on vinyl siding?
Could you ..yes. I haven't, and don't know if it's recommended. Anyone else know?
You only need four evenly spaced nails. Also, why not use synthetic underlayment?
Honestly, I've only ever used tar paper, and it was available. As far as 6 nails vs 4, we have a lot of wind here, so I was following the instructions for the higher wind rating. Thanks for the view and comment!
@@Mr.Handy-ish Ahhh! That makes total sense then. I appreciate the video. I'm contemplating getting one.
Good luck if you do! It got the job done, and I may not use it again for years, so I didn't wanna spend more than Harbor Freight money 😊
@@Mr.Handy-ish I’m the exact same way lol
are those 1 1/2 '' nails from harbor freight??? seems strange you can't add more power..thanks
Glad you brought it up!! Whatever it was didn't seem to be a problem anymore as the job progressed. Either I didn't have the regulator set as I thought, or perhaps it has some sort of "break-in period"?? Whatever it was, it finished out the job like a champ...and yes, I was using 1.5"...maybe 1.75" from HF.
@@Mr.Handy-ish i see harbor freight has a couple...is this the $100 nailer? Yes most air tools have some break in time...thanks
@@roadstar499 as I recall it was about a hundred...maybe $120.
@@Mr.Handy-ish yes thats their low end one...thax
What size nailer are you using 1" 1/4 is pretty standard
I think the shortest it takes is 1 1/4, yeah...will take up to at least 1 3/4, I wanna say.
I was probably using 1-3/4" seeing as I was going into the original half inch thin deck plus 3/8 plywood.
Bro what is that nailing pattern lol
Not a pro roofer, but was trying to follow the high wind pattern on the packaging. 6 nails. One on each end and two sets of twins a couple inches apart as I show...rather than 4 nails. Manufacturer says that gives the high wind rating...think it was 110 or 130 mph. Can't remember. We get plenty of wind here.
Never mind I’m not saying nothing
Buy a hitachi roofing nailer
Wow. A review of a tool after 2 dozen nails...I would bet he had the depth setting wrong, and zero respect for anyone who does work like this in flip-flops.
i bought the exact same model, used it for three days, only one misfire, and, sure, I had to hammer-in a few nails, but nothing major. Is it pro-grade? No. Is it a solid, effective tool? Absolutely.
I'm sorry...please don't misunderstand...Im NOT a pro. Admittedly. Setting was correct...air pressure may have been sketchy causing the issues?? Loved the tool. At the end I say basically what you do...good tool, but probably not pro grade. I'm a Harbor fan, actually. It's my toy store. Affordable and lasts me long enough to get most jobs done. I'm not a pro, so a more expensive tool would likely rot away by the time I use it next anyway. Have a good one.
...and definitely don't take too much stock in what a guy in flip flops says...agreed.
Literally is a piece of shit if you have to hit the trigger every fuckin time
@@franciscovilla1275 no that's just my inexperience...you can hold trigger and run down the line. Just not recommended in flip flops 🤣
@@Mr.Handy-ish I threw the damn thing off the roof it ain't worth a shit total waist
@franciscovilla1275 sorry to hear! Wonder if you got a lemon...mine got my job done, but I don't roof professionally, so I had time to hammer in the occasional nail that didn't seat all the way, etc.
That is not how you roof lol
@@AlexDenham-of7me A lot of the things I do aren't the polished way a pro would, but it hasn't leaked, and looks purty good! Glad I could give you a laugh, though!
@@Mr.Handy-ish for now yeah it won’t but in the feature it most likely will start to.
For future reference, what did I do to cause future problems? So far folks have recommended a different product to tar paper. My nail placement is for high wind (6 nails instead of 4 per manufacturer). I used bare minimum overlap on the tar paper 😬
I have another longer video of this roofing job if you cared to check my work for me. Thanks in advance!
@@Mr.Handy-ish theres a few things i seen that will cause it but i understand your not a pro not everyone is but you will get it down eventually.
@AlexDenham-of7me Thanks. Yeah, the last one I did is ten years in and still looks ...buyer is now a friend, and hasn't reported any issues. Should get me 15-20 years down the road...put fresh decking under it, too.