Which Nail Gun Do I Buy (for Beginners) | Finish vs. Brad vs. Pin nailer
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Published 2022-07-15
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What is gauge, pneumatic vs cordless, angled vs. straight, how to use and safety!
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All Comments (21)
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I'm a beginning woodworker, this video is excellent, and Anika is among the very best teachers on YouTube.
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This is the best I’ve viewed so far on nailers. As a beginner, this is the type of information I needed to hear.
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Excellent comparison and info about the different nail guns. When building a huge room addition back in the early 1980s, I used a hammer and nails with a set punch for door jams, built in shelves, and moldings. One of the great advantages of nail guns is that you are not beating on things with the hammer. The nail gun shoots the nail in without the pounding--which can shake other things loose.
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This is the BEST video on explaining nail guns I have seen on You Tube! Thorough but not over confusing.
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The author does like to from scratch, youtube.com/post/UgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6… shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practise the full stack project, is still great.
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Hi Anika, thank you so much for this video. I went to home depot to get a nail gun, only to realize there were so many kinds. I had to come back home and watch a bunch of vids - Your video helped me to decide to go with the 18 brad nail gun. I also love that you talk about safety, how to use it properly. I'm subscribing your channel!
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You are an excellent teacher. I learned more from this video than from all the burly tool guys I watched previously. You gained a subscriber.
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Thanks for such a clear, straightforward video. As promised, you answered all my questions!
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You are SOOOOO awesome for helping those of us who are beginners. I'm a new homeowner and I really appreciate your guidance and how you totally explain everything for DIYers. Thank you kindly beautiful and many blessings to you!
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This video was so informative. It is very difficult to select a tool. You really did a great job breaking down the information! Thank you!
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After watching this and other videos, you really have left me with no questions unanswered. Thank you very much.
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Thank you so much. Exactly the information I was looking for with details, no off topic discussion or music. Straight to the point!!
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Anika’s explanation of the different tools, sizes, types, use, etc. is fantastic! I went to several websites to get info. Anika does it all, in a concise and easy to understand format. Love this site, now I know what nailer I need for my project! Thank You Anika!
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Thank for the explaining the differences so clearly! I will be installing baseboards in masonry walls and have been researching which nailer I needed. I may even feel adventurous and try a small wood working project.
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Very well done video. Content explained clearly, in a logical order, and at a level that assists but does not insult the beginner.
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Thanks so much for this video. I just bought a brad nailer for a project I'm working on and I am so glad I bought the correct tool. I am a complete beginner and I am so glad to see a woman teaching all these useful information. Thanks again.
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That’s a great video for beginner. Even as a intermediate DIY person, this video gave me a good clarity .
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Thank you!! I’m in the market for one of these and now have decided to get the 18-gauge Brad nailer battery operated. Very clear explanation!!
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Great! Came away knowing all I needed to know in Buying my first nailer. Was just doing a glue up with titebond wood glue. everything smudging around, things moving, sliding, skating on the glue. Would have been TRIVIAL if I had a nail gun to keep everything together. while the clamps went on. Came in determined to get one...but realised I didn't know anything about them. Thank you. Well presented and clear. Thank goodness for the internet and folks like you. Will
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Wow! That is great explanation on the differences on 3 nail guns and the uses. This is very helpful as I was confused on which nail gun to purchase for my project. Thanks!
