How Do You Use A Framing Nailer?
Framing nailers take the work out of nailing. They literally shoot nails into wood using compressed air or internal combustion. Used safely, they let the carpenter concentrate on building and not on pounding nails with a conventional hammer. Whether framing a house, a backyard shed or building a new garage, using a framing nailer saves considerable time and effort. With proper care and setup, using a framing nailer is safe and easy, and you won’t be hitting your thumb with a hammer. Read and follow all the safety precautions and usage instructions that came with your framing nailer. Understand that there are two types of trigger mechanisms. One you hold down the trigger and “bump” the nose of the gun to shoot the nail. This is called “bump and go”. The second, you press the nose to the work surface and pull the trigger. This “single shot” fires one nail at a time and is considered safer, but slower. Know which type you have by reading your documentation. Load the framing nailer with na
