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Post by nailer on Nov 14, 2020 0:22:53 GMT -5
Hello, I'm having confusion about Finish and framing nailer. Could you please rephrase this?
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Post by aas on Nov 14, 2020 2:19:45 GMT -5
A framing nailer is for building structural 'frames' - so thicker nails (around 3mm or 1/8"), often with rings around the shank to stop the nails moving or pulling out. They leave the nail head visible, it is usually for work that is not seen later on in the build process.
A finish nailer is for fixing items that will be seen once the build is 'finished' - door frames, skirting or kick boards, etc. The nails are thinner - usually from 18g to 23g (about 1mm to 1,6mm).
Then there are pinners for 'pinning' light items to cover joins around the finish trim - quarter rounds, etc,. These are usually 23g (about 0,5mm).
Of course, all these tools have other uses, I've tried to basically explain in the context of wooden framed house construction.
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Post by holmz on Nov 14, 2020 3:10:52 GMT -5
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Post by alvychippy on Nov 22, 2020 10:15:29 GMT -5
Hello, I'm having confusion about Finish and framing nailer. Could you please rephrase this? Caliber of the nails is the difference 1'st fix or framing are nail guns or nailers that are of lesser caliber- thicker bigger that 15GA nails, commonly 2.6; 2,8; 3.2 and 3.4mm thick nails either coiled or in strips (most are angled) "collated", that are powered by either compressed air, gas, gas and battery or battery only type 2'nd fix or finishing nailers or guns or even brad nailers are anything 15GA or greater (thinner) nails (brads) commonly in strips angled or straight most popular 16GA, lately 18GA and 22GA are gaining popularity for use on MDF and other small mouldings, due to smaller marks left for finishing (filling etc). Most are battery powered, some are gas and battery powered, some are compressed air and few are electric (cable) powered |
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