Advice on Framing Nail Gun

[dfurman]

Was wondering if anyone has advice on the style of framing nail gun to buy.
I just need it to build a shed, and a few projects around the house, maybe a tree house in the future, not everyday use.

I don't want to spend a lot of money so I went to Harbor Freight and they have two styles, and I’m not sure if it matters which I buy.

Looking at 21 degree round head, vs. a 30 – 34 degree full or clipped head nailer. I realize this is the type of nail it uses, but is there an advantage to one over the other? Also, I will want to use galvanized nails for some of the shed project for siding and trim.



Thanks

 

[mabloodhound]

Stick with the 21º round head style. You also have to know if the gun uses wire collated nails or plastic collated, so you can buy the correct nails.

 

[dfurman]

Thanks

 

[bud16415]

As a DIYer and not a pro I have been getting along great for years with deck screws and a drill. (Cons) Cost more for screws than nails and takes a bit longer to get them in. (Pros) they come out as easy as they go in and you don’t need a compressor and hoses and all that.


There is a lot of debate on strength but all the tests I have done make me favor Deck Screws or similar. I’m not talking about large drywall screws.


As to nail guns when my nephew and I built his house he bought a gun that runs on a fuel canister. No hoses and it worked really well.