Need recommendations for self-powered nailers

[Banjorear]

Need recommendations for self-powered or air powered nailers

I'm going to be replacing all the doors in my house. It's a '60 split/modern house and has all hollow core cheesy slab doors. I just purchased all new pre-hungs and want a cordless/self-powered (not sure what to call) nail gun to help me since I'll be doing it myself.

I know some of these tools use a CO2 cartridge and some are battery powered. Looking for recommendations on this type of tool.

Also, what size nail would you guys use?

I'm an old school hammer and nail guy so this is new territory for me.

Thanks.

 

[shoot summ]

I have a Paslode finish nailer that works great, rechargeable battery and fuel cells.

 

[Woody610nb]

Yeah, Paslode is the way to go. To hang doors, you need the 16 ga. finish nailer, not the 18 ga. trim nailer.

 

[danski0224]

Paslode.

But, buying these types of tools for this type of project is overkill, especially if you will not use them later. Paslode 16 and 18ga nailers will set you back ~$300 each for new ones.

If you shop around, you can get a small compressor and both trim nailers for $300 or less.

There is a portable CO2 bottle system for pneumatic nail guns. Not the same as a Paslode cordless nailer.

If you are updating the doors and retaining the jambs/trim, you will be much better off getting a Hinge Mate jig, the matching 5/8" radius cutter bit, a decent lockset boring kit and using door slabs if the openings are square. Even adding a tracksaw (or, making a cutting guide) to cut the slabs to fit the openings is more productive than redoing all of the door casing (plus the paint/patch that folows).

Be aware that not all prehung door units or slabs are created equally. Many slabs do not come with the bevel cut on the lockset side, and some that have a bevel cannot be installed in right and left orientation. Some vendors undersize slabs by 1/4" (width)- these slabs or prehung units will NOT fit standard openings without moving the casing. Conversely, if you have an opening set for an undersized door, the correct size will not fit.

Measure the width of your slabs. a 30" door should measure 30", but you can buy 29-3/4" too.

Also be aware that tract home builders may have obtained a "deal" on doors by using a non-standard size. Lots of that in my area.

Doors are deceptively simple and the source of many headaches.

 

[bcradio]

Dewalt hands down.

Don't mess with gas cartridges... batteries only and they work beautifully.

I was getting ~1000 2" nails on a charge with my 15ga dewalt.

 

[Banjorear]

Re: Need recommendations for self-powered or air powered nailers

I'm going to be replacing all the doors in my house. It's a '60 split/modern house and has all hollow core cheesy slab doors. I just purchased all new pre-hungs and want a cordless/self-powered (not sure what to call) nail gun to help me since I'll be doing it myself.

I know some of these tools use a CO2 cartridge and some are battery powered. Looking for recommendations on this type of tool.

Also, what size nail would you guys use?

I'm an old school hammer and nail guy so this is new territory for me.

Thanks.

OK, since I've posted this, my buddy lent me his portable IR compressor. So now I have the option to use an air powered nailer.

Any recommendation or is one system (self or air) preferred over the other?

Thanks,

Tim

 

[hallboyone]

I recently used the ryobi one+ system nailer. It claims to have the air compressor built into the nailer so when you pull the trigger it revves up to build up pressure (I assume) and then the nail fires. Because of this there is a tiny delay between pulling the trigger and the nail firing. The other downside is that it is quite a bit bigger than standard nail guns so there are places that it can't reach. I found this to be more of an annoyance then a show stopper.
On the plus side it was really nice not to have to drag around an air hose (nothing to scuff interior walls with) and the ryobi one+ system really is a good value. Also since it is electric they could add a light that turns on when you grab the gun to light the work area. Sounds gimmicky but if you are working in a tight area (under cabinets on the kick plate) it's nice to have that light. Oh and last but not least, it is nice to not of the sound of a portable air compressor running half of the time.
This is it.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18...n-Brad-Nailer-P320/203810823#customer_reviews

Bottom line, I like it.

 

[Zeke]

I used a friend's cordless (lineless?)Porter Cable and I'd buy one if I was going in that direction. I use Senco naliers normally. They were the standard for years. I don't have much experience with the newer brands. Frankly, I'd buy what's on sale.

 

[Banjorear]

Just bought a Bostitch N62FNB. Got it for $140 shipped to my door. I think for the little I'll need it, it will work fine.

 

[dandan111]

I think you did good banjo. Bet you will like that gun.