Thread: Nail gun compatability

The only way you will be able to tell is a gang of nails from each and compare them.

There could be 3 deg difference in the angle and they cannot be interchanged or there may be no difference.ter brands are

The better brands, Senco and Paslode, are not inter changeable because of the slight difference in angle

Also check on the max length nail of each gun, S & J is 90mm, what is the other one?

The Supercheap model is also 90mm.

I would go with Bunnings as you would have more stores(I think) to buy nails
I bought one of those cheap guns many years ago and have had no problems,mine uses the same nails as Paslode.
I only use Gal nails for all my projects,cost a little more but then ok for any timber.

All framers use the same degree nail. I have a paslode and a makita and my boss has a hitachi, senco and powers framing guns andthey all accept the same type nails

Originally Posted by chippie24

All framers use the same degree nail. I have a paslode and a makita and my boss has a hitachi, senco and powers framing guns andthey all accept the same type nails

This is right, the only one that has models that are different is bostitch. Some of their models take 28 degree nails, although they are quite rare now.

All good news, thanks.

I've ordered the compressor as it's free delivery. For the tools, I'll go with the Spear and Jackson ones from Bunnings.

Now I just need something to build ...

Got the bradder/stapler yesterday and the compressor arrived today.
I spent a fun 15 minutes firing brads into any bit of scrap timber that came to hand. It's fun!
Now for a project that needs lots of brads ...

Last year a job came up that was just right for a bradder/stapler. Like you I bought it from Bunnings, and it came with 500 of one size of brads, and one size of staples. This job used two dozen brads that came with the tool, yep they were the size I required. The job paid for the tool.
Since then I have used it for a few jobs but normally only need about a dozen brads at a time.

The thing about nailguns is that if you have one, you will use it. The only thing to remember is that to keep it working as it should, give it plenty of oil, even to the point of lightly misting from the exhaust and then you can cut down on it and to fire it at least 4 to 5 times a year if you aren't using it. This will keep the seals from going hard and blowing out so soon. I have a bostitch framer, 2 angled bradders, 1 18gauge straight nailer, 1 6mm crown stapler, and an 12mm crown stapler. All of which are years old now with no problems just by following those two rules.

Happy nailing.

Robert

Good info on the maintenance. I picked up some oil today along with some fittings for an accessory kit I bought last week.
The kit has engine cleaner gun, spray gun, tyre inflater, dust gun and a recoil hose.
The spray gun was faulty, would';t seal properly so I took it back for exchange today. Found the Nitto fittings for these tools but in my haste, picked up the wrong ones (feral not male). Back to town next week to exchange them..

Just on the maintenance, I know it is important to keep air-tools oiled. For most tools there is no problem if the "mist" a little oil out the exhaust. The tools I use for furniture making however I'd rather wear out a bit quicker than run the chance of contamination on the workpiece. My sander and bradgun I oil just one or two little drops every now and then, easy to overdo it. Also for using the spraygun you want to make sure you don't get your hoses oily.

Have fun with it!