Thank you for this video. Quick story about the Ramset I bought.... I was doing a small job in my basement and I needed to tie a wall into the concrete floor. I needed a Ramset but couldn't really afford it. My sister and her husband were at the house and she said she'd get it and I could pay her back. So I went down to the shop and bought one. I went down stairs and drove a nail in and then she came down to see what the noise was. I asked her if she wanted to try it and she did. After she drove that first nail, she looked up at me and said, "If you let me do the rest, you don't have to pay me back."
Thank you for this video. I have to drive nails into the concrete in my little workshop and I have to do it myself as all the contractors, including the ones who built my shop for me are gone for the winter. I was intimidated by this tool, but this video helped me get a little more confidence using it myself.
Great video. I appreciate the info and I also appreciate your straight to approach rather then turn a simple lesson into a thirty minute video. U get 10 likes bro.
Great overview, because I hadn't used one of these tools in about 10 years. Exactly what I needed to see to remind me the press hard on the loaded ramset to get it to fire. Thanks!
Can you explain why you use the washer? I thought you said it is to NOT countersink, but then you hammer it down after the shot anyway? Why not get a higher load to sink the washer or skip the washer altogether with a lower load?
I do have to wonder how the nail goes into the concrete without shattering it. When you put a nail in wood, the nail essentially displaces the wood fibers, and the friction holds it in place. But concrete has a much different structure.
The short answer is that it does shatter the concrete ... at least, usually the first inch or so. Most of the time, the nail is held in place by the bottom half of whatever length enters the concrete, with the top half of that length surrounded by concrete powder and shards. Usually still pretty firmly anchored regardless.
I'd like to know just which length nail one needs for the job. Like what if I didn't want to do the extra hammering? Or if I just wanted to attach an electrical box to a basement wall? Is that going to be 3/4" nail? If I use 1/5" nail will I have to be trying to hammer inside the box? I guess it's trial and error.
I got a different kind of unit...but it lists on barrel of the gun; Fastener length gauge 3" 76mm 2.5" 63mm 2" 51mm 1.5" 38mm 11/4" 32mm 1" 25mm 3/4" 19mm
I preffer the hammershot- less mechanical things to jamb or go wrong. Kind of like the new cordless nail guns that are great and I use - until they malfunction. Pneumatic nailers are more dependable.
That’s how I feel about it too. I don’t use one all the time. Maybe once a year. So the extra money and the risk of the tool malfunctioning is not worth it to me. Thanks for the comment!
You should not "close" or slide the barrel back into the handle with a .22 in the chamber with your hand over the barrel exit. Wrap you hand around the barrel, wearing gloves for heat protection, as if a bullet is going to come out the end of the barrel. In the event of an accidental firing, with your hand over the barrel, even with no slug, you will be seriously injured.
my hammershot doesn't work at all, so sad because I bought it a few months ago saving it for a project and now I dont know if I can return it, Sooooooo mad because its a budget build
Thx for trying to teach us DIYers, but recommend pulling this video down until you can get one up showing proper technique. Loading the charge before the nail and setting this piston with your hand over the barrel can lead to serious harm if the tool were to discharge then. Cheers.
Ok... so.. many safety issues here, ONE you put your hand on the end of the barrel while closing the breach, TWO you put the cartridge in BEFORE the nail...
I would agree with Gerardo. This is an excellent informational video but you are doing some unsafe things with a tool that is essentially a firearm. Be safe!
Big fan of channel but not of this vid. Load the nail first. Then the powder load. Imagine installing the powder first, and while you are loading the nail (somehow) the tool goes off. Nail goes flying. Now imagine loading the nail first. Then you install the charge. While doing that the tool goes off- no issue cause you have it safely pointed away from anything dangerous.
after watching your video and reading the comments below ， I am going to buy ramset hammershot and nails with washer 。start new project。amituofo 。bow with respect
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Thank you for this video. Quick story about the Ramset I bought.... I was doing a small job in my basement and I needed to tie a wall into the concrete floor. I needed a Ramset but couldn't really afford it. My sister and her husband were at the house and she said she'd get it and I could pay her back. So I went down to the shop and bought one. I went down stairs and drove a nail in and then she came down to see what the noise was. I asked her if she wanted to try it and she did. After she drove that first nail, she looked up at me and said, "If you let me do the rest, you don't have to pay me back."
You are welcome Richard. That is a really cool story. It is amazing how useful that tool is. Take care!
Just as a gun enthusiast I’d say load the mail before the .22 blank just to ensure all safety esp with trigger operated
Thank you for this video.
I have to drive nails into the concrete in my little workshop and I have to do it myself as all the contractors, including the ones who built my shop for me are gone for the winter. I was intimidated by this tool, but this video helped me get a little more confidence using it myself.
Great video. I appreciate the info and I also appreciate your straight to approach rather then turn a simple lesson into a thirty minute video. U get 10 likes bro.
Thank you. I just picked one up and wasn't sure how to use it. Your explanation was clear and spot on. Thank You!
4:20 wife coming over like “what was that noise, oh he’s playing with the ramset again”
Thank You for the video. I was a bit intimidated by the ramset and your instruction helped greatly✨
Thank you for this video. I JUST purchased on at home depot. I need it for my cement basement wall!
Great overview, because I hadn't used one of these tools in about 10 years. Exactly what I needed to see to remind me the press hard on the loaded ramset to get it to fire. Thanks!
Thank you , I bought one yesterday and I never used it before, but now I learn how to use it safely
Question: I’m planning to finish my cold room the ceiling is concrete, can I use this backwards to get the top plate on the ceiling?
Can you explain why you use the washer? I thought you said it is to NOT countersink, but then you hammer it down after the shot anyway? Why not get a higher load to sink the washer or skip the washer altogether with a lower load?
goood stuff. quick videos are great. trying to catch up on as many of the vids as i can
Thanks man!
That was so cool! Thanks for sharing your “know how”
Thank you Josh
You are welcome!
Thank you 🙏 I’ve never seen a Ramset before
No problem. They are very handy. Faster than a tap con.
Any tips on getting stuck ammo out? First shot and I can’t get the bullet out 😅
Thanks josh...I got the trigger one...
Great video, tremendous help! T/Y!!
I needed this!
Check out my Amazon store. It may be listed there!
I do have to wonder how the nail goes into the concrete without shattering it. When you put a nail in wood, the nail essentially displaces the wood fibers, and the friction holds it in place.
But concrete has a much different structure.
The short answer is that it does shatter the concrete ... at least, usually the first inch or so. Most of the time, the nail is held in place by the bottom half of whatever length enters the concrete, with the top half of that length surrounded by concrete powder and shards. Usually still pretty firmly anchored regardless.
I'd like to know just which length nail one needs for the job. Like what if I didn't want to do the extra hammering? Or if I just wanted to attach an electrical box to a basement wall? Is that going to be 3/4" nail? If I use 1/5" nail will I have to be trying to hammer inside the box? I guess it's trial and error.
I got a different kind of unit...but it lists on barrel of the gun;
Fastener length gauge
3" 76mm
2.5" 63mm
2" 51mm
1.5" 38mm
11/4" 32mm
1" 25mm
3/4" 19mm
The course you do online needed to buy/operate this tool stated that we have to insert the nail first them the powder load...
What inches did you use for the naisl
For concrete you want the nail to bury 1"..so material thickness plus 1"
Hey can you use this tool to put wood over concrete porch?
Hammershot or trigger? Which do you prefer?
I have done both and now find myself doing it old shool. Concrete nailing by hammer
@@framnerdan Are these guns legal in Canada?
Yes
@@framnerdan Bc of cost of why go back to just hammering?
When are you going to the update video?
Can you used it for Metal frame
I never have but I don’t see why you couldn’t!
Thanks Josh
No problem!
If it doesn’t sink you got to finish driving it “misses 6 times” nice and sunk in smooth rub
Is this the cheaper $31 one?
Never head of this! But it is awesome!
These are faster than tap cons. Thanks for watching!
I preffer the hammershot- less mechanical things to jamb or go wrong. Kind of like the new cordless nail guns that are great and I use - until they malfunction. Pneumatic nailers are more dependable.
That’s how I feel about it too. I don’t use one all the time. Maybe once a year. So the extra money and the risk of the tool malfunctioning is not worth it to me. Thanks for the comment!
thanks
Getting me self one class tool
Class tool?
@@TheExcellentLaborer I’m from Liverpool uk it’s slang for great tool 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I’m not getting the nail all the way through leave about an inch out, what am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance
You need a higher powered cartridge
@@TheExcellentLaborer I am also facing similar issue and I am using Yellow cartridge. Trying to nail a wood (2x4) to concrete.
what did u end up using 3"nail?
You should not "close" or slide the barrel back into the handle with a .22 in the chamber with your hand over the barrel exit. Wrap you hand around the barrel, wearing gloves for heat protection, as if a bullet is going to come out the end of the barrel. In the event of an accidental firing, with your hand over the barrel, even with no slug, you will be seriously injured.
Load the nail before the .22
my hammershot doesn't work at all, so sad because I bought it a few months ago saving it for a project and now I dont know if I can return it, Sooooooo mad because its a budget build
make sure you have the lines on barrel all lined up
You should never put your hand at the opening where the nail goes and push it shut!
Neat tool
Thanks! It gets the job done!
Bro u jus closed it with your hand in front of the barrel. Risky af
Thx for trying to teach us DIYers, but recommend pulling this video down until you can get one up showing proper technique. Loading the charge before the nail and setting this piston with your hand over the barrel can lead to serious harm if the tool were to discharge then. Cheers.
Ok... so.. many safety issues here, ONE you put your hand on the end of the barrel while closing the breach, TWO you put the cartridge in BEFORE the nail...
Don't ever put your hand over the muzzle ever ever ever always treat powder-actuated tools as if they were loaded safety 101
Other than that it's an outstanding instructional video
I would agree with Gerardo. This is an excellent informational video but you are doing some unsafe things with a tool that is essentially a firearm. Be safe!
I didn’t know there was a projectile in it until it went through my hand
no ear protection???!?!
I thought changing a drill battery made you feel cool.
Haha yes that is a satisfying experience!
you're supposed to put the nail in first, then the cartridge. Not good to ever stick anything down the barrel of something loaded.
Big fan of channel but not of this vid. Load the nail first. Then the powder load.
Imagine installing the powder first, and while you are loading the nail (somehow) the tool goes off. Nail goes flying.
Now imagine loading the nail first. Then you install the charge. While doing that the tool goes off- no issue cause you have it safely pointed away from anything dangerous.
My son and I are having the worst time with this tool. Ours must be defective because it is just not firing at all.
Costs $36 in 2023.
Wow! Inflation is real. Take care!
damn so i can't use it as a gun?
I didn't know wnyostill used that garbage anymore
Get to the point already
after watching your video and reading the comments below ， I am going to buy ramset hammershot and nails with washer 。start new project。amituofo 。bow with respect
Thanks for watching! Good luck with your project!
I have bought one hammershot today, and did it with confidence. super ! thank you and all the wise teachers .