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In today’s home shop equipment lineup, an air compressor has become a vital addition. Along with an air compressor you will be an assortment of air power tools. One family of air power tools are the very handy air driven nailers made in several different styles. Perhaps the two models that are of the most interest to the home shop user are the brad nailer and the finish nailer.
Both of these nailers are used for light duty fastening jobs. Although they look very similar in construction, they use different fasteners and are used in slightly different applications.
Finishing nailers use a heavier constructed fastener or finishing nails. Finishing nails usually are made in either 15 gage or 16 gage. They are available in lengths from one to four inches. The finishing nailer is typically used to assemble larger wood working projects, fasten baseboad around rooms, or fasten larger molding such as crown molding. The size of the finish nail makes the finish nailer very useful for any light fastening job around the house.
Brad nailers use a smaller fastener also known as a wire brad. Wire brads are made 18 gauge only, and are more easily bent in use. On the other hand they do not make as big a hole in the wood and do not cause splitting problems. Wire brads are available in lengths from 5/8ths inch to 2 1/4 inches. Brad nailers are perfect for assembling craft projects and small woodworking projects where a larger fastener is not appropriate. They excel at holding wood parts together while the glue sets or applying light trim on plywood edges.
Both of these tools will need an air compressor that can provide 70 to 100 PSI at a minimum of 3.5 CFM. This is well within the range of most small home shop air compressors. Since you will find either the brad nailer or finish nailer invaluable for home remodeling projects, you will also need enough air hose along with quick coupler fittings to complete your air nailer set up.
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