How To Use A Ramset Hammershot 0.22 Caliber Single Shot Tool

[@thebeagles2025]

Thank you for this video. Quick story about the Ramset I bought.... I was doing a small job in my basement and I needed to tie a wall into the concrete floor. I needed a Ramset but couldn't really afford it. My sister and her husband were at the house and she said she'd get it and I could pay her back. So I went down to the shop and bought one. I went down stairs and drove a nail in and then she came down to see what the noise was. I asked her if she wanted to try it and she did. After she drove that first nail, she looked up at me and said, "If you let me do the rest, you don't have to pay me back."

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome Richard. That is a really cool story. It is amazing how useful that tool is. Take care!

[@davidpelton1154]

Just as a gun enthusiast I’d say load the mail before the .22 blank just to ensure all safety esp with trigger operated

[@MarkWerner-Gillum]

Great video. I appreciate the info and I also appreciate your straight to approach rather then turn a simple lesson into a thirty minute video. U get 10 likes bro.

[@chloehennessey6813]

Thank you for this video. I have to drive nails into the concrete in my little workshop and I have to do it myself as all the contractors, including the ones who built my shop for me are gone for the winter. I was intimidated by this tool, but this video helped me get a little more confidence using it myself.

[@ThomasSchwartz-j4p]

Thank you. I just picked one up and wasn't sure how to use it. Your explanation was clear and spot on. Thank You!

[@audreylindeman1046]

Thank You for the video. I was a bit intimidated by the ramset and your instruction helped greatly✨

[@j29g99]

4:20 wife coming over like “what was that noise, oh he’s playing with the ramset again”

[@StreamHugger]

Great overview, because I hadn't used one of these tools in about 10 years. Exactly what I needed to see to remind me the press hard on the loaded ramset to get it to fire. Thanks!

[@jacksonmurula9380]

Thank you , I bought one yesterday and I never used it before, but now I learn how to use it safely

[@MsABee1]

Thank you for this video. I JUST purchased on at home depot. I need it for my cement basement wall!

[@Kitchguy]

Thank you Josh

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

[@kevingreggshow]

That was so cool! Thanks for sharing your “know how”

[@fjoy3376]

Can you explain why you use the washer? I thought you said it is to NOT countersink, but then you hammer it down after the shot anyway? Why not get a higher load to sink the washer or skip the washer altogether with a lower load?

[@kyleallen1835]

Thank you 🙏 I’ve never seen a Ramset before

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

No problem. They are very handy. Faster than a tap con.

[@Jubileejones]

I needed this!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Check out my Amazon store. It may be listed there!

[@PorkGrinder71]

Great video, tremendous help! T/Y!!

[@LadyEtWatch]

Thanks josh...I got the trigger one...

[@T.E.P.]

goood stuff. quick videos are great. trying to catch up on as many of the vids as i can

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks man!

[@CalebHunt-e9d]

Any tips on getting stuck ammo out? First shot and I can’t get the bullet out 😅

[@justsomeguy6133]

I do have to wonder how the nail goes into the concrete without shattering it. When you put a nail in wood, the nail essentially displaces the wood fibers, and the friction holds it in place. But concrete has a much different structure.

[@roqua]

The short answer is that it does shatter the concrete ... at least, usually the first inch or so. Most of the time, the nail is held in place by the bottom half of whatever length enters the concrete, with the top half of that length surrounded by concrete powder and shards. Usually still pretty firmly anchored regardless.

[@ManInTheBigHat]

I'd like to know just which length nail one needs for the job. Like what if I didn't want to do the extra hammering? Or if I just wanted to attach an electrical box to a basement wall? Is that going to be 3/4" nail? If I use 1/5" nail will I have to be trying to hammer inside the box? I guess it's trial and error.

[@LadyEtWatch]

I got a different kind of unit...but it lists on barrel of the gun; Fastener length gauge 3" 76mm 2.5" 63mm 2" 51mm 1.5" 38mm 11/4" 32mm 1" 25mm 3/4" 19mm

[@framnerdan]

Thanks Josh

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

No problem!

[@radziw0n3]

If it doesn’t sink you got to finish driving it “misses 6 times” nice and sunk in smooth rub

[@bhadz100]

What inches did you use for the naisl

[@GageDrums]

For concrete you want the nail to bury 1"..so material thickness plus 1"

[@Royaliamandasher]

Hey can you use this tool to put wood over concrete porch?

[@davidhot121]

Can you used it for Metal frame

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I never have but I don’t see why you couldn’t!

[@loumonte658]

I preffer the hammershot- less mechanical things to jamb or go wrong. Kind of like the new cordless nail guns that are great and I use - until they malfunction. Pneumatic nailers are more dependable.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

That’s how I feel about it too. I don’t use one all the time. Maybe once a year. So the extra money and the risk of the tool malfunctioning is not worth it to me. Thanks for the comment!

[@rogeriorealtor]

The course you do online needed to buy/operate this tool stated that we have to insert the nail first them the powder load...

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hammershot or trigger? Which do you prefer?

[@framnerdan]

I have done both and now find myself doing it old shool. Concrete nailing by hammer

[@canadiantrucker9574]

@@framnerdan Are these guns legal in Canada?

[@framnerdan]

Yes

[@JakeLoeppky]

@@framnerdan Bc of cost of why go back to just hammering?

[@eduardodelacruz5870]

When are you going to the update video?

[@juicer911]

Never head of this! But it is awesome!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

These are faster than tap cons. Thanks for watching!

[@markb9580]

thanks

[@ishtlutz1261]

Is this the cheaper $31 one?

[@rhondaberg5644]

Neat tool

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks! It gets the job done!

[@uknow7236]

Getting me self one class tool

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Class tool?

[@uknow7236]

@@TheExcellentLaborer I’m from Liverpool uk it’s slang for great tool 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@nunbiz9137]

You should never put your hand at the opening where the nail goes and push it shut!

[@Paradx-ev6ln]

Load the nail before the .22

[@ToolTimeTabor]

You should not "close" or slide the barrel back into the handle with a .22 in the chamber with your hand over the barrel exit. Wrap you hand around the barrel, wearing gloves for heat protection, as if a bullet is going to come out the end of the barrel. In the event of an accidental firing, with your hand over the barrel, even with no slug, you will be seriously injured.

[@marcusnavarro957]

I’m not getting the nail all the way through leave about an inch out, what am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You need a higher powered cartridge

[@santoshshah9644]

@@TheExcellentLaborer I am also facing similar issue and I am using Yellow cartridge. Trying to nail a wood (2x4) to concrete.

[@ctkid6972]

what did u end up using 3"nail?

[@danielmotes1055]

Bro u jus closed it with your hand in front of the barrel. Risky af

[@WillibumWason]

my hammershot doesn't work at all, so sad because I bought it a few months ago saving it for a project and now I dont know if I can return it, Sooooooo mad because its a budget build

[@ctkid6972]

make sure you have the lines on barrel all lined up

[@jesuisdeuce]

Thx for trying to teach us DIYers, but recommend pulling this video down until you can get one up showing proper technique. Loading the charge before the nail and setting this piston with your hand over the barrel can lead to serious harm if the tool were to discharge then. Cheers.

[@rusticrambo128]

I thought changing a drill battery made you feel cool.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Haha yes that is a satisfying experience!

[@GM-ig7sg]

Don't ever put your hand over the muzzle ever ever ever always treat powder-actuated tools as if they were loaded safety 101

[@GM-ig7sg]

Other than that it's an outstanding instructional video

[@richgreene5445]

I would agree with Gerardo. This is an excellent informational video but you are doing some unsafe things with a tool that is essentially a firearm. Be safe!

[@dr.know-it-all5148]

I didn’t know there was a projectile in it until it went through my hand

[@areminfoxxtrot1064]

Ok... so.. many safety issues here, ONE you put your hand on the end of the barrel while closing the breach, TWO you put the cartridge in BEFORE the nail...

[@balkcsiaboot3297]

no ear protection???!?!

[@MS-gn4gl]

you're supposed to put the nail in first, then the cartridge. Not good to ever stick anything down the barrel of something loaded.

[@jeffreycole581]

Big fan of channel but not of this vid. Load the nail first. Then the powder load. Imagine installing the powder first, and while you are loading the nail (somehow) the tool goes off. Nail goes flying. Now imagine loading the nail first. Then you install the charge. While doing that the tool goes off- no issue cause you have it safely pointed away from anything dangerous.

[@roxannekane6142]

My son and I are having the worst time with this tool. Ours must be defective because it is just not firing at all.

[@lennardlennard414]

Costs $36 in 2023.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Wow! Inflation is real. Take care!

[@abraham7330]

damn so i can't use it as a gun?

[@vicvaccani7015]

Get to the point already

[@Robert-ug5hx]

I didn't know wnyostill used that garbage anymore

[@Jin-sy9wi]

after watching your video and reading the comments below ， I am going to buy ramset hammershot and nails with washer 。start new project。amituofo 。bow with respect

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your project!

[@Jin-sy9wi]

I have bought one hammershot today, and did it with confidence. super ! thank you and all the wise teachers .