Brad nailer or finish nailer

[RWebb]

Thx, I'll keep the Senco and treat myself to a nicer air hose...

[MBAtarga]

Originally Posted by look 171

Off topic, sorry. What do you think of those Nichiha sidings?

The version I got has some fairly decent wood grain texture for the surface - just a tad more than the Hardieplank version. The building supply house I used for all the framing and sheet goods carried Nichiha - so I went with it. The Nichiha was also slightly cheaper as well. I've used Hardieplank in the past on a different house - there's really not much difference other than the texture from what I could tell.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by RWebb

Thx, I'll keep the Senco and treat myself to a nicer air hose...

and a nice and quiet Thomas compressor.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by MBAtarga

The version I got has some fairly decent wood grain texture for the surface - just a tad more than the Hardieplank version. The building supply house I used for all the framing and sheet goods carried Nichiha - so I went with it. The Nichiha was also slightly cheaper as well. I've used Hardieplank in the past on a different house - there's really not much difference other than the texture from what I could tell.

Thanks.

[RWebb]

ok, do I buy red, yellow, or black Goodyear hose?

- which is softer, more flexible?

[look 171]

Originally Posted by RWebb

ok, do I buy red, yellow, or black Goodyear hose?

- which is softer, more flexible?

Normally, red, rubber hose because its easy to identify. We have 50' thicker yellow ones for framing. Color for us to ID the correct hose. I hate that damn thing. Heavy, long and gets tangle up often. For interior or finish work, My guys seem to really like the 25' hose.

[dad911]

Originally Posted by look 171

Normally, red, rubber hose because its easy to identify. We have 50' thicker yellow ones for framing. Color for us to ID the correct hose. I hate that damn thing. Heavy, long and gets tangle up often. For interior or finish work, My guys seem to really like the 25' hose.

I like short hoses also. Same for extension cords. I'd rather carry a few 25' & 10' than a long one. I prefer the flexible polyurethane lines for paint and nail guns, but rubber lines in the garage.

[gregpark]

I still have my old Senco snf1 finish nailers and they're keepers because the new ones require you to actually pull the trigger for each firing and my old ones can repeat fire by holding the trigger and banging it down like a roofer does. Most have no need for this but when my guys are top nailing old school hardwood flooring those old guns are pretty handy. I also have pneumatic pin, brad, framing, staplers, cleats, etc. and use them all. For pneumatic nailers other than the framing gun I like to use 1/4" rubber hose. They don't need the volume the framing gun needs and the small diameter hose is way more user friendly as is rubber vs plastic. I like my battery nailers for relatively small jobs and don't want to haul the compressor, listen to it and fight hoses

[look 171]

Originally Posted by dad911

I like short hoses also. Same for extension cords. I'd rather carry a few 25' & 10' than a long one. I prefer the flexible polyurethane lines for paint and nail guns, but rubber lines in the garage.

I don't do much work anymore, but still do a bit of the finish stuff, I am picky about my cords. I use a 20' extension cord. I can't deal with a long mess of cords running all over the floor. My guys hate me when I btich about the job site mess with hoses and cords everywhere we step foot. Tripping hazard for sure.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by gregpark

I still have my old Senco snf1 finish nailers and they're keepers because the new ones require you to actually pull the trigger for each firing and my old ones can repeat fire by holding the trigger and banging it down like a roofer does. Most have no need for this but when my guys are top nailing old school hardwood flooring those old guns are pretty handy. I also have pneumatic pin, brad, framing, staplers, cleats, etc. and use them all. For pneumatic nailers other than the framing gun I like to use 1/4" rubber hose. They don't need the volume the framing gun needs and the small diameter hose is way more user friendly as is rubber vs plastic. I like my battery nailers for relatively small jobs and don't want to haul the compressor, listen to it and fight hoses

That SFN 1 is my favorite gun. The guys know better to take it because I know they aren't kind to it. I think that's the best finish nailer made to date. Easy field repair, simple, no oil so no mess. Yep, I love the 1/4" dia. hose too

[gregpark]

Originally Posted by look 171

I don't do much work anymore, but still do a bit of the finish stuff, I am picky about my cords. I use a 20' extension cord. I can't deal with a long mess of cords running all over the floor. My guys hate me when I btich about the job site mess with hoses and cords everywhere we step foot. Tripping hazard for sure.

I'm a stickler for a clean job site too. I've joked with the guys over the years "a tidy job is a safe job and a safe job is a happy job". When I see an offending area I say "a tidy job is a safe job and a safe job is a what?" and I hear in chorus "a happy job!"

[look 171]

Originally Posted by gregpark

I'm a stickler for a clean job site too. I've joked with the guys over the years "a tidy job is a safe job and a safe job is a happy job". When I see an offending area I say "a tidy job is a safe job and a safe job is a what?" and I hear in chorus "a happy job!"

I am going off a tangent here. After this I will get back on track.

You know what really bothers the hell outta me? The pile of demo trash. In the past few projects, forget about the roll-offs (no room on narrow hillside) I had a hauling guy come out every three days to get rid of the trash. You have no clue what a relief that is. He sweeps and hose the dust off. It does cost a few bucks more, but does good for my OCD as long as I hire one or two certify green or recycling company with doc then I am off the hook with the city.

[gregpark]

Sounds like he's worth every penny.
I park the dump trailer and when it's full I go to the dump myself. Gives me a break, my guy's a break from me and I get all my calls done to and from. Too bad the place is such a dump

[masraum]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

I have all pneumatic nailers, just cheapies, and I use the Harbor Freight brads/nails. No issues. I am sure the expensive electric guns are better and easier. I have several nail guns and under $100 invested.

And I have a long air hose so I don't have to listen to my compressor.

Previously, I had a devilbiss 20gal air compressor. I think I had a 50', 1/2" line, and then also had a 25', 3/8". I have had the compressor in our old home with the hoses snaked up the stairs to do nailing upstairs. It worked.