How to attach wood to cement IN SECONDS! How To attach a 2x4 to cinder blocks fast and easy!

[@rcook934]

Use the green in the same area not on the the solid row in the center

[@blown406]

I would like to see how the 1st round looked if it wasn’t shot into the center rib of the block. There wasn’t any reinforcement behind the 2nd one, so of course it blew some concrete out of the back side. I have used many of those to hold different materials to block, sometimes even using a washer with the nail to prevent the items being nailed from pulling over the nail head.

[@ToolReviewZone]

It was shot left of the middle

[@blown406]

@@ToolReviewZone My bad. surely wasn't taking from the awesomeness of the video or the attachment abilities, because they are both great.

[@charlesarata3801]

I've watched this guy before like allot of youtube there full of shit and you are right

[@4069ish]

@@ToolReviewZoneit was still in a thicker part. How about let’s see it in the middle( the weakest point?

[@nathanyork7986]

It's going to blow the back out if not in the reinforcing sections....even a rotary hammer craters out the back a bit.

[@dantheman9395]

You really nailed this one. Great shots as well. Completely concrete information here.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahaha, Dan The Man 😆👊👊👊

[@jamestopeka2236]

Only problem I saw with your demo is you put the green in the center block and the yellow in the hollow part of the block . Hum lol 😆

[@frontier9142]

The green cartridge shot the nail through "Solid Center Section" of the block and the yellow cartridge only shot through the side section which created the blowout hole.. look where he placed the nail for the green shot and the nail that he placed for the yellow shot you'll see what I'm saying..

[@satchmodog2]

I still have the old craftsman one my dad used. He nailed 2x four to the garage floor so my mom wouldn't blast her towncar through the living room, again. It still comes in handy and I use it at least twice a year on jobsites.

[@brucemarmy8500]

The Towncar into living room may have been the beginning of a stuntwoman career, but Dad had to ruin momma's hopes, again.

[@SaintTrinianz]

🤣

[@kittyhawk7060]

I used a concrete drill bit and used an extra thick nail to hold 2x4 to floor keeping it from moving. I could pull out the nail and move the 2x4 out of the way when needed.

[@ironmike742]

I definitely don't like the way it destroys the cement block. I wouldn't want anyone doing that to my home. I know times have changed.

[@lawrencejneuser8801]

Ramsets are good for blowing the block apart. Get a good hammer drill, use a 5/16 concrete bit. after you drill through the 2x4 & concrete, take two pieces of bailing wire, place in the hole leaving an inch out, take a 16PD framing nail & drive it home. This will hold a lot better than a ram set.

[@Sig-manFraud]

why not use a tapcon? Who uses nails, anymore?

[@hazlett1927]

Cinder block are made of cinder. Cinder block is no longer mde. You are talking about concrete block.

[@kittygonzalez2827]

I’d NEVER EVEN HEARD nor seen one until now. So I learned some today .

[@MrJdebest]

I used that exact same tool to nail my brothers head to the coffee table. Worked great 👍

[@krazmokramer]

Danny Glover Lethal Weapon style

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahaha

[@hydeparkacademy7107]

Well, some people ARE pretty hardheaded.

[@randymelious7848]

That's a concrete block..not cinder block

[@rodpotts2666]

Do your wife and kids think your crazy? Jk love ya man!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Haha, a little 🤣

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

Well, the green one you put in the center, where there is a full section of cinder block, then shot the yellow throught the side of the cinder block where it can create a blow shot. Don't understand why this is a thing. Either one would work perfectly in the center of the block... Anyway, thanks for the demonstration.

[@toolsandtactics]

''I cut it 3 x and its still to short??? !!!! Hey for real, good job conforming to the almighty KZbin Guidelines when explaining the function of that device !!👍👍👍👍

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahaha, definitely have to be careful with the tubage 😆👊👊

[@josephmalinowski6817]

When shooting into a concrete wall and it breaks the concrete does that mean I'm using too strong or not strong enough load. And depending on the age of the concrete how can you judge what to use. Thanks.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Probably to strong. Sometimes you just get one of those stubborn blocks. I just use a tapcon of o have that issue

[@mariustudoratlantageorgiau8142]

I would use some glue as well on those studs . And anything that's ground contact /concrete slab should be Treade lumber.

[@brucegibson8053]

I've used them quite a bit including putting counter flashing on an old chimney. I did a job outside Sacramento (H.P. building) where they had a young kid that weighed in around a buck twenty using the gun with 44 blanks in it shooting red iron (with holes already punched in it) into 12" of concrete. It was fun to watch! That kid would fire it off and come a foot off the ground every time!

[@michealrobinson]

And that's what makes America great! Merica! 👍

[@dr150]

Ma...ma....mer....Merica! Fuck ya! (eagles and F22s fly above)

[@cerberus2881]

Cinder blocks are light-weight low-density building blocks made of cement and coal ash. Real Cinder Block is not often seen. My neighbor built his smokehouse out of cinder block, and that's the only instance of Cinder block I recall.

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

When I was 14 I helped build bedrooms in our basement. We didn't have a ramset and Tapcons didn't exist. We used a broad head hammer with a long handle and a waffle profile on the head and straight smashed nails through the wall frames directly into the concrete foundation. I was a typical skinny 14yo boy and I didn't have an issue do it. This Ramset is cool and so are Tapcons but the brute force of a big hammer works too LOL

[@PFab]

I'm very surprised here in CA these are still legal to own.

[@Aepek]

I’ve even attached 2x10 to a metal I-beam to wrap it and finish it for a non load bearing wall for a room. Works really really fast for that top and bottom plate. Thx for vid Clint, & know you liked making this vid, I mean….who wouldn’t like shooting nails w/ a .22😉 Cheers✌🏻

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahaha, I definitely enjoyed theis one brother 👊👊👊

[@emilystubbs5650]

This looks fun but too scary for me to use unsupervised 🤣 Guess I'll just use... liquid nails? 😭

[@ToolReviewZone]

Haha, one shot and you'll be hooked 🤣👊

[@tidebounce9149]

Johnny Appleseed needs to come out of retirement and plant more trees.... lumber prices are crazy. Concur 100%... Ramset is a much better option than Tapcon for most applications. Thanks Clint.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahaha, dam right Tide!!

[@eoghanfla6343]

Ironically in Ireland where it’s very difficult to get a gun licence you can buy the gun version of that unit with auto loading cartridges. I only use it once in a blue moon but it’d nearly take down a wall!

[@rickwashek478]

Ramsets are awesome and time saving, I have used them many years. Sure beats the days when I was pounding masonry nails with a 20 oz. Framing hammer.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hell yeah Rick 👊👊👊

[@SophisticatedBob]

I tried that masonry nail into block thing on a basement once. Never again.

[@josephmalinowski6817]

I like to use my Kimber 45 hollow point. The wood sticks to everything. Lol. 👍🍻

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahaha, Joseph

[@joeyjoey22]

Sorry for the amateur question but does this work with attaching wooden slats to outdoor concrete walls for landscaping?

[@sapphirekeyes2042]

Any luck

[@josephmalinowski6817]

$1,500.99 cents to be exact. Wood is way out of control. 👍🇺🇸💯 keep up the great videos brother

[@ToolReviewZone]

It was on sale for $1,499 a piece here today 😆😆👊👊

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@@ToolReviewZone Hi Clint

[@MrJdebest]

You can rent a Hilti gun , cheap.

[@eosjoe565]

I saw a guy build a bridge using two I-beams with planks laying across them. He used a Ramset to attach the planks to the beams. It drove the nails through the planks and into the steel I-beams... real Nass Like! :-)

[@starlishiascott6203]

I have one. I love it!! Used it to attach the frame to the floor for a bar build in the basement.

[@ToolReviewZone]

😎👊👊👊

[@russmartin4189]

Probably nobody else said this, but personally, the attempt at humor got annoying. You don't need it. Just talk like a normal person. I watch hundreds of DIY videos and they don't talk funny and I have been subscribers of some of them for years. I found the info interesting and useful. Just be yourself. If this is you, then sorry for offending you.

[@kahlesjf]

My brother used to get annoyed at the way the late Louisiana TV chef, Justin Wilson, pronounced the word "onion" ("on-yon"). That never bothered me. But this is over-the-top annoying. I second your opinion. Just teach the skill without all the "personality". This is like a child doing something at a family gathering, getting a laugh, then doing the same thing over-and-over searching for the same reaction. Except in this case, it wasn't funny the first time. (No offense to the KZbin host. But there are too many people who act like they are on stage when they turn a camera on themselves. Though when a comedian is on stage, there is instant feedback as to whether or not something should be removed or left in the act.)

[@russmartin4189]

@@kahlesjf Exactly. You said it well. Additionally, humor is not appropriate here, even if it is funny, the reason being there is a time and place for everything, and this ain't it. There are people on KZbin who are pros with the medium. Do they use humor? Not much, or only sparingly. The rule being, if it turns some people off, and is not bringing more subscribers and likes, kill it. Comedy is a funny thing, so to speak. Almost everyone thinks they can say or do something funny. They can't, anymore than they should sing in public. They only will embarrass themselves.

[@jerseyneil1]

I agree. It is a fun and useful tool. It made my life easier when I was finishing my basement. Throw the tapcons away.

[@martinadams6067]

In all fairness you shot the first one into the webbing of the block. Makes a huge difference

[@jayflaggs]

Can you nail into the cinder block from any orientation?

[@eugenecorbin8176]

you should have put the shot in to the solet web not in whear hols are

[@ToolReviewZone]

Is that right 🙄

[@greggrusnak6094]

Well if they still made Concrete Block out of Cinder you may be on to something. However they haven't made block from cinder since 1947 it is now made of Slag and Concrete with a Dash of Fly Ash. So I think you mean Concrete Block or Building Block Not Cinder Block

[@crownlaurus2610]

I don't even know how I ended up on this video but I found you to be funny and I learned something. I've never heard of that tool but I might find some use for it.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Glad it helped 👊👊👊

[@kkdoc7864]

I know this was posted awhile ago, but I have a question. As a fellow Ohioan, I’m wanting to hang a flagpole off the house. The material on the house is an uneven stone veneer. So I’m thinking of taking a wood block to attach to the stone so that the surface is smoother. and flatter. Then I can anchor the pole to the wood. Q: what kind of wood and how thick? Will this idea work? I don’t have wood or brick to accomplish this task, so I have to mount the wood block first. Thank you!

[@markknister6272]

Love those!! 🎊 Used to have to smack it with a hammer. 😳

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah buddy 💪👊

[@soulergy1soulrgy1]

He shot the first one in the middle of the block, that’s where it has a support, the second shot was at the bridge no support below.

[@billymorris3265]

Crushing Ramset fears around the world. Nicely done. For cinder block applications I’m usually gluing as well, which makes a Brad nail good enough. Turn the air up to about 130 and go machine gun on it.

[@DistracticusPrime]

Go back about two centuries, air rifles were outperforming their gunpowder competitors.Shooting brad nails with an air compressor makes more sense to me. You can even fine-tune the air pressure to get the depth just right. Oh, and, no frightened activists, at least not until they figure out the air tax.

[@62Cristoforo]

You can’t attach wood to a powder, like cement. I think you mean ‘concrete’, not ‘cement’. Cement is a dry powder. Those aren’t cinder blocks, they are concrete masonry units, or CMU’s. Cinder blocks are pretty hard to find. I don’t think they’ve been made en masses in the past few decades. You can still find them in old buildings though.

[@mattachtemeier5296]

thanks, trying to figure out how im gonna build and addition on a cottage that half made of blocks. this is the solution. now i just gotta figure out how to cut a door in the block safely

[@maryhaynes9493]

Do you load one nail at a time? Surely I've missed something, this would take a lot of time. Want to attach 2 x 6's to the perimeter of an 18 x 20 addition built up to add a room on back of house cinder block all around. Right now this is a lot of wasted space. Would put a wood floor down to use for storage, "thinking this is a good idea?" It would have support obviously..

[@Aepek]

RED, ALWAYS RED. Cuz who doesn’t like all that P O W E R when using a ramset. Just know this….know flying after using ramset b/c will be positive if tsa chooses you as lucky winner if the wonderful search, chemical test, etc….inspection. And then ya gotta explain & hopefully not miss a flight. How do I know, well; as I NEVER WIN anything, it seems tsa feels sorry for me b/c every darn time I fly, IM THE LUCKY WINNER OF the TSA’s random passenger search (yes, strip search; no, not fun), etc…. 😩

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahaha, damn right Aepek 👊👊👊👊

[@Scott-tq7ko]

But isn't concrete block usually installed the other way, with the holes facing up?

[@fireguy144ify]

Not a fair test..... the first shot was shot into the block center flange.. and the second shot was shot into the hollow cavity of the block.. a weaker point

[@L.11.11.]

Thank you!

[@stephenpisanelli7108]

Have a Remington single shot with triggered handle. Have had it since the 90s. Got a lot of use out of it.

[@TiredOldMann]

New homes in Florida have poured (filled) cement blocks . Which one would you use ?

[@maxpolaris99]

Stuff is expensive compared to construction adhesive and clamps

[@millardmoore479]

I'm thinking the examples aren't the same , the green one is in line with the center supprt and yellow not ??

[@meagaindave2049]

Like button SMEESHED! "Measure once, cut twice." Words to live by. 🤣💯👍

[@26hurban]

I just had this video pop up. Your annoying, I’m annoying, I like your video! 😂

[@thisoldjunk5752]

Get a license…check with law enforcement… LMAO in Texan

[@edisonlightbulb2880]

Dude I like all the sounds effect!

[@georger2023]

dude, you started DOING something in the middle of the video.

[@carllamb6711]

Hi Clint Hope you are well my mate…. Great content Brother I’ll have to get myself one of these bad boys. Real Nass Like 👍 👍

[@UncleLouigisfamousyt]

You put the green shot into the center wall of the block. Not a fair comparison.

[@Hoellewood_Solutions]

I’ve been using a T nailer for a month now and it’s pretty nice compared to the time consumption of tapcons and the cost of a ram set. Tapcons get expensive in the thousands too lol

[@duymariochannel3885]

I have the same one and it worked perfectly but still scare.

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

This is my go to when framing basements, you're right though sometimes it doesn't work. You hit a soft spot it blows right through or a crumbly spot where it doesn't hold as well. Easy fix, move it 6" in either direction and repeat, it is why I prefer the .27 with the stripper clip. Important tip, along with eye also wear ear protection! In an enclosed basement these things are extremely loud.

[@breslaj4]

You're videos would be more enjoyable with out saying "right here" every ten seconds.

[@danny3843]

Funny! And enjoyable! And educational.

[@need2retire543]

Awsome vid! I want to partially put nail into a block so I can hang things on the nail. Is it possible to do the above with this tool?

[@kjohnson7696]

Right hea!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tommybroyles8055]

U might tell everyone while shooting to shoot in the web of the cinder block😊

[@amadoralfaro3572]

The green one you shot it on the webb, and the yellow on the cell that's it broke. Amateur.

[@ryanreeves70]

The sound effects are important when working

[@krazmokramer]

What a cool tool! Would be fun to have even if you don't have a real job for it. Like having a zero turn mower for a tiny back yard. Reminds me of my favorite scene in the Lethal Weapon series where Danny Glover offed that guy with a nail gun to the forehead. Real nas like!!! Thanks Clint!!!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahahaha, lethal weapon 👊🤟🤟🤟💪💪💪

[@marcohernandez3706]

@@ToolReviewZone whats the name of this tool?

[@ToolReviewZone]

Ramset

[@THD66-24]

😂so true bout zero turn comment. I worked at the plant.

[@eddie6719]

Hey Cuz is there something wrong with your tongue your not saying right here right maybe u got a cookie stuck under tongue

[@willwipf7030]

Make sure you wear eye protection, that's from an old guy who never believed in protection

[@p0c0q25]

Funny!

[@jazzlehazzle]

You are cool and this is cool. Thank you!!

[@jerrold3685]

Love the Louisiana accent. And sound effects!!!

[@sailingfreakshow]

Interesting. Thanks. And I'm view number 7 - woohoo - top ten

[@ToolReviewZone]

Haha, awesomeness 😆👊👊👊

[@marshaldillon4387]

Dam that’s some expensive pine. What would you use to attach wood to stucco on the outside of my house. Real Nass Like

[@ToolReviewZone]

Man Marshal, I'm not sure. I've never delt with stucco as I am stucco here in ohio brother. Hoping someone sees this and can help 🙏

[@marshaldillon4387]

@@ToolReviewZone 👍🇺🇸

[@Nuclear-Kenny]

I prefer the one with the pistol grip shoots alot better in my opinion plus its quieter

[@wolfierobblack]

Love the swagger man and the knowledge, mounting a wall punching 🥊 Bag.

[@rogerdeese2491]

Have to check about use for convicted felons.

[@dokmanian]

I can't believe the amount of money you waste on lumber all of use thank you and great info

[@ToolReviewZone]

Haha, anything for you guys 😆👊😎

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Yeah Clint I'm still gonna watch even though you done gave away my miliwakay saw😢😢😢

[@ToolReviewZone]

Ted, I'm sorry brother 😔 😞 😢 😪

[@tedmcdonald3377]

@@ToolReviewZone some day Clint I'll find out in my heart to forgive you😢💔😢💔😢

[@ToolReviewZone]

@@tedmcdonald3377 😪🙏🙏🙏

[@ebglock]

If you are in Canada. Move.

[@carolmaplesden916]

im so sorry 😐 for them but its not going to be much better for americans either if americans don't start to push back

[@clintloewenstine2996]

Good stuff as usual. Funny thing, my name is Clint also and I too am from Ohio

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hell yeah brother man Clint 👊👊👊

[@Bigboii5479]

So this would work on a piece of plywood?

[@olgajoachimosmundsen4647]

Can you use this for the purpose of fastening a sill to the floor without building the wall to the ceiling?

[@seanbishop9273]

Little color blond on that brown and purple…. Lol

[@samuelhenry9959]

Cool😊

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Dude’s funny 😂

[@rsmith7292]

Smeeeeshed! Thanks for a great video! Is the model you're using the same as the $99 one -- is the handle the only difference?

[@ToolReviewZone]

I think I only paid $50 for this one. The one with the grip I believe is $100

[@Bob_Adkins]

Whew! Caffeine is not your friend!

[@go.love.glow.4388]

So I really enjoyed your video. I’m throwing you. Crazy curveball question here…,I live in South Florida and I have a cane toad problem. I have wood fencing, they can crawl and hide between and I have dogs thy would die if they licked one. We are obliged to kill these things as they are invasive and lay 20,000 eggs per year. That being said, what would you use to barrier proof about 450 ft of wooden fence from floor to a loud 2 ft up? These things are bigger than a double whopper but can squeeze and morph like a pancake….they can only jump about 2 feet high. I’ve got one I can’t catch between my wooden fence post now. I’d like to create a cost effective yet toad proof barrier to protect my dogs and regain my sanity. What would you do? Please help!

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Tapcon plus less talk would still be faster. Just kidding. You really got me with “measure once, cut twice”. It’s not just bad practice, it’s my lifestyle.

[@SANDRACOLON-zs7ni]

HELLO,, thanks for teaching me crucial information. I am about to put together several 2x4 to create my door front. The 2x4 height is eight feet high. No room for square frame. I may create two unequal doors in my attempt to balance the weight against one side because the frame will stand alone without top horizontal support. Two things. Hurricane strong winds. And stand alone frame. I am hoping your technique of attaching two by four to cinder block will work. I am doing some research to make sure that the side wood (stand alone - frame for the door: row of 2 x 4) attached to cinder block would be strong enough to withstand hurricane winds. Suggestions welcomed. I am woman. 😢

[@theage3888]

Hi, enjoyed your vid. I'm a girly girl and am trying to put a padlock on my crawlspace door and wanted to know if I could use this tool to attach lumber to brick? Thanks for any help you can give, I'm in the middle Tennessee area.

[@emerytakacs7040]

Hmmm.... Just A point of reference, A cinder block is a blueish gray color made out of cinders. These are concrete blocks. 😉

[@deankay4434]

I found concrete block company's but no cinder block. They laughed and I left.

[@Cut3M3xicana1998]

I live in florida. I want to add shelfing outside in my patio . Where the screener fance is at, i dont know whats behind the wall or how the cinder block is placed. If that makes sense. Great..