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Doug/Ont

11-11-2004 03:22:51




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Bought an air nailer about a month ago, one has to wonder how we ever got on without it before.
Question, it drives brads from 5/8 and nails up to 2 inches, no problem with the larger sizes but will drive the smaller ones right through the material being secured. I have the regulator set at as low as possible for the smaller brads but it still drives them right on through. The reg is set at a point that if I reduce the line pressure further it will not allow the gun to fire at all, any help would be appreciated. Best regards Douglas.

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MMRTI

11-12-2004 06:50:55




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 Re: Air Nailer in reply to Doug/Ont, 11-11-2004 03:22:51  
I have several air nailers including a framing nailer. I found that air pressure will not control depth satisfactory. I occassionally help friends with projects like decks. I replaced my framing nailer with one with depth adjustment and it works perfectly on all types of wood from cedar decks and fences to siding and oak boards. The compressor must hold even pressure for best results. You get consistent drive depth all the time even if the nail hits a knot this includes my pin nailers.

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Big Jim

11-11-2004 21:47:56




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 Re: Air Nailer in reply to Doug/Ont, 11-11-2004 03:22:51  
One technique I've used with mine that seems to help is to let it kick a bit when you pull the trigger. Don't hold it dwon hard on the material and let it come up naturally a bit.



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Bob - MI

11-11-2004 11:02:10




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 Re: Air Nailer in reply to Doug/Ont, 11-11-2004 03:22:51  
Should be a depth adjustment on the gun to address the problem however I like the idea of shooting through a small scrap to help out.

I wonder what brand of nailer this is. I have a Bostich and used it a lot for a basement project and used different lenghths of brads and never had this issue.



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Doug/Ont

11-11-2004 13:43:36




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 Re: Air Nailer in reply to Bob - MI, 11-11-2004 11:02:10  
Many thanks for the replies from all of you, and will check the shoe adjustment thing'y tonight.
Bob, the make of nailer is an AIRCO, offshore product, guess this was my first mistake.

However I will read again my booklet, and have reduced the air at the compressor via the onboard regulator to no avail. Many thanks to all.
Regards Douglas



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FarmerDave

11-11-2004 05:54:21




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 Re: Air Nailer in reply to Doug/Ont, 11-11-2004 03:22:51  
What happens if you reduce the compressor output pressure?



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Richard Fazio

11-11-2004 04:52:56




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 Re: Air Nailer in reply to Doug/Ont, 11-11-2004 03:22:51  
Doug, Mine has an adjustment on the nailer. It moves the shoe further away or closer up to the nailer head. Further away makes it drive less. Maybe check the book and see if there's an adjustment you missed first time reading through.



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Ben A

11-11-2004 04:09:42




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 Re: Air Nailer in reply to Doug/Ont, 11-11-2004 03:22:51  
Doug: Try shooting the nail thru another piece of wood on top of your work piece. This may slow down the nail before it goes thru your finished work. good luck



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