Nail Gun advice

tootsie215

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a nail gun for some stud partition walls. I don't want to hire one as it will put too much pressure on me to rush the job.

I will be using 4 x 2 for the frame so I guess I will need a gun that fires up to 90mm. The paslode im350 seems the biz but the price (even on ebay) is outside my budget.

Therefore I've come down to this (I think) a Clarke 21degree roundhead or 34degree clipped head (not sure which I'd need),a Draper 50 -90 nail gun kit or a Silverline air framer 50 -90.

They are all under £100 and are air driven - and thats the next question. How big a compressor will I need? I'm thinking of getting the compressor plus smaller nail gun off ebay so will the same compressor work for both guns.

I've also read there is sometimes a problem with nail compatability.

Anyhow sorry for length of post but any advice appreciated.

many thanks

wallbash

Bit cheeky this
Have no advice for you.


But how much stud work are you going to do , to justify a nail gun.
Every time i want a new 'toy' , tell the 'boss' that its essential for the job. But can't see her falling for a nail gun for a stud wall.

andyhop

buy a hitatchi or pasolode gas nail gun ,

if you only have a few walls to put up i would suggest hiring one over a weekend from speedyhire or hss

tomstickland

Just use a hammer?

wallbash

A chop saw would be a better purchase,


But admit it not easy using it to knock in nails:D

Bishop_Basher

I own/use both the Paslode 1st and 2nd fix guns, and unless you're using them all the time its not feasible to lash out £300+.

Why don't you use hammer and nails if you've only got a few walls to do? You're still spending over £100 on an inferior product and a compressor that you'll never use again!

Get your arm swinging man woman man!

tootsie215

Thanks for responses so far

I have built a small stud wall in the past with hammer and I do admit there is a bit of "I want a new toy" here but I really need one cos I damaged my elbow knocking down some (very solid) block walls with a lump hammer (too tight to hire breaker and also thought I was still a youngster)

I can only work on this project 1 day a week so hire is not a good option and I am hoping to resell after use.

So what do you think?

sloth

not trying to be funny, but if you have damaged your elbow how are you going to handle the kickback on the nail gun?

is there no one else you can get to just wack the nails in for you whilst you do everything else (cutting etc)?

if you're intent on buying a nailgun though (which you seem to be) buy a paslode

wallbash

If ( like me :rolleyes: ) want a new toy , the rest of us are wasting our time :rotfl:

Go buy a nail gun. :beer:


If you ( dare I say it ) want to save money ! What about using 4 inch screws instead of nails.

Good excuse to get a better ( or another) batt. drill
The advantages would be less strain on the elbow.
Yes I know screwing is more expensive :rolleyes: But the amount saved , compared with a new/ second hand nail gun.???

tootsie215

Thanks Sloth and Wallbash
Yes, I think you've sussed me out. I just wanted someone to back me up with my choices.
However I did not know there was a kick back on nail guns, I had a look on youtube and it all looked so easy.

I hadnt considered screwing cos of the time issues but you may be right Wallbash, the extra cost of screws would still save me money. I've got cordless drills and 2 (yes) chop saws (2nd was a mistake though) Also when I make a mistake (and trust me, I will) it will be easier to rectify if I have used screws.

So thanks for your advice everyone.

But what about a small nail gun for finishing work ... Nah just kidding!

many thanks

vaio

Get a paslode (or even two) off ebay and re-sell when you’re done

Think of it like hiring but with the added advantage that if you discover they are “indispensable” you can hang on to them

Edited to add:

ebay number 110300091310

one of each, £200 with 14 hours to go