Nailer and Stapler Basics [video 485]

[@daemon6491]

It’s almost like this man can see my screw fix search history. Uncanny timing.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

😂

[@harveysmith100]

Well, you really nailed that one Peter. I'll see myself out and I'll leave the door open to let the tumble weed blow out.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Boom boom! 😂👍👍

[@davidsneddon2242]

Rapid fire as always Peter but so concise and too the point, excellent and so helpful for the uninitiated, cheers mate.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks David! 🙌 Also excellent use of nail-puns! 👍😂

[@kevinpunter7960]

Seems you triggered a response.

[@SujMenon]

Nailed it Peter. I liked that reference of 3 paradigm of small, quite and cheap. We say something similiar in software industry: time, scope, money. You can pick only two. Haha 😄

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! Yes, it’s an old joke - first heard it about the print industry I think - but applicable to lots of businesses! 👍

[@adrianek12102008]

One of the best tools / technique / DIY creators on KZbin hands down - thank you Peter, another to the point, no BS video.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 🙌👍

[@lorenwoirhaye4687]

A cabinet maker showed me how to use staples in line with the grain on the sides of cabinet carcasses. I think he rabbeted them. With and with a little filler it looked good.

[@mikeking7470]

"Nailed it!" Mains staplers/nailers are OK for crafts and attaching screen material to window frames, and I use my bigger one to attach backs to knock down bookcases, no more thumb blossoms. But as you said that's about the limit. And the staples are much better than the little nails for those applications, much less likely to pull through. Comment made before I got all the way to the very end of the video. Now that I have a compressor I am looking at air tools.

[@ianmurray3820]

A small diameter rubber pneumatic hose makes life a lot easier than that hard plastic stuff you’re using Pete. Especially in cold weather. I have 9mtrs of slightly bigger hose for working outside and 5mtrs Of the smaller, lighter and more flexible hose to add to it or use on it’s own in the shed…so much more comfortable and no loops snagging everything around you..!!! Also I used a DeWalt 16 gauge nailer to build my workshop/shed and was smitten but like you found that I could buy the compressor and a nice Makita pneumatic nail gun for less money.!! So far no issues ..!!👍

[@JezVibert]

Having recently built a workshop using a borrowed gas nailer, later replaced by a compressor and 1st fix air nailer to the cost reasons Peter explained, there’s one other thing to be aware of regarding nails. Most framing nailers use clipped head nails, meaning the head is D shaped. That allows the nails to be packaged tightly and therefore get more in the magazine. These are normally collated at a 34 degree angle. You can also get full head nails, which are collated at 21 degrees. However, you can’t use 21 deg nails in a normal 34 deg nailer and visa versa.

[@murphymmc]

Where I live, most framing type nailers have moved away from clipped head nailers. Couple of reasons, paper collated nail strips don't play well when they get wet, plastic collated don't care and they have a full sized head which has increased hold down. Paslode, Senco nailers which still use paper collated, have produced full headed nails for years (decades), the head is offset from center to function, they work well.

[@d_o_r]

Thankyou for the video. Worth the wait.

[@cuebj]

Good to see Robin Clevett clips

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Always! 🙌

[@DavePawson]

An excellent intro Peter, thanks. [Especially the (daft?) nail sizing 'table']

[@LTWCarpentry]

I used to have that paslode and I loved it ! Was by far the best 1st fix nailer I’ve had. Shame it got stolen out of my van !

[@toolchuck]

Peter, I have both the Ryobi crown stapler and the 18 gauge pin stapler and have found them to be excellent. They are definitely a stand out in the Ryobi lineup.

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

About 12 years ago I bought a compressor/nailer combo for about $200. I discovered that nailing baseboard with a hammer was impossible for a novice so I bought the combo. The nailer is an 18 gauge brad nailer and the compressor "was" a 6-gal pancake style. I say "was" because I finally had enough of all the noise and bought myself an ultra-quiet 2-gal model. I used that loud compressor for baseboard, hardwood flooring and other tasks. Every time it fired up it would scare the bejeebers out of me. The quieter compressor can do everything the old one could (for what I used it for) but now I don't get startled whenever it recharges. I mention a compressor because I too found that getting into cordless nailers was just way too expensive, even just tool only since I already had the batteries. I already had a decent 16 gauge finish nailer and the 18 gauge brad nailer and just recently purchased a 23 gauge pin nailer. It just made sense to keep the nailers I had and spend the money on a quieter compressor, and I still paid less than one cordless nailer. This was a great tutorial for someone getting started with nailers. You covered a lot of ground and provided some good knowledge. Well done, sir. You just need another video on how to use a nailer properly. Not just safety but how to prevent blow-out. I had to learn the hard way.

[@mickgad1]

Just the vid I wanted. Recently getting into woodworking and these kind of videos are a major help

[@Micha_Ba]

Nice one 👍 Helped me kind of 😂 still a problem with translation, but i think i know which nails i need to buy. A pity they do not write which nails (except for theire own) to buy...

[@Matimila59]

Thanks so very much for this teaching. How very clear and helpful.

[@loinheart2369]

I found your the best explanation. very easy to understand your videos. you are better friendly then android 😃👍❤️🇵🇰

[@Mister-Gee-9999]

I've often wondered why you can't get interchangeable magazine / business end nailers with a single power unit / compressor part to reduce bulk and have 3 nailers in one case.

[@kevinpunter7960]

Modularity in itself adds complexity and this would introduce heavy duty requirements on lighter duty needs. In the trade, first fix and second fix are also typically different teams. As a person that hates changing angle grinder discs and would prefer to buy more angle grinders .. I don't think this had legs :)

[@Mister-Gee-9999]

@@kevinpunter7960 I have 3 battery angle grinders but am running out of space. The battery is a modular part. I'm a part time amateur performing construction and finish. In my shop I tend to still use air-line nailers as they are smaller/cheaper and reliable and the hose isn't as much problem as on site even with a portable receiver.

[@kevinpunter7960]

@@Mister-Gee-9999 unfortunately my angle grinder situation is something north of a dozen and I'd have to go and count them to know exactly :( I also have some chronic battery system proliferation going on - simply because no single manufacturer covers everything I want. Sometimes its better to use a little 100mm pneumatic angle grinder than a 125mm cordless job ... you can see my issue is probably manic in nature! Anyway .. where I was going with modularity is that with a nailer / pinner going beyond the energy source itself wouldn't appeal (to me at least) ... I don't want something with the power and weight that can drive a framing nail in my hand when all I want to do is fire a 23g pin.

[@lennytheleopard]

Thanks Peter. Helpful as always.

[@VennessaMabvuringe]

Thanks Peter, I really needed it. Its so helpful

[@meurigf]

Thanks Peter, exactly what I needed 😊

[@andyc972]

Thanks Peter, a really useful overview !

[@zoladkow]

something seems different... 🤔 can't put my finger on it... in any case - thanks for clearing some misconceptions about nailers! smile on! 😁

[@Elvo7684]

Perfect timing, I'm currently looking for a new nailer, I was completely confused, thanks for the clarity. 👍

[@rundeks]

Me too!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍🙌

[@johnmarshall8171]

This is without doubt the best, most concise and informative video I have seen dealing with the introduction to the various choices of nailers (and I have watched too many of them). Brilliant. Thanks from Canada.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! And best wishes from London! 👍

[@laapulsford]

Great video Peter - thank you.

[@james-jq8sk]

Very good Peter...thank you...

[@ourbrightnewworld]

Very well made, informative video with a perfect pace! Thanks!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 👍

[@tonysutton6559]

Thank you for another great video. I've had air nailers for some time but having to link up a heavy and noisy compressor puts me off using them away from my workshop. I was in need of something more portable for building fitted wardrobes for my daughter and also have a list of jobs to do at our beach hut where site rules place strict limits on how much noise you can make and when. Watching some of your earlier videos gave me the confidence to splash out on a cordless Ryobi 18G Airstrike nailer (I already had suitable batteries) and to say that I am pleased with it would be an understatement. It's easy to use, fairly light, amazingly quiet and takes up far less boot space than my compressor. It will reduce the time that I need to spend on my beach hut jobs enormously and free up a few hours for coastal walks with the dogs. Thanks again for helping me make the decision to splash out some cash.

[@ziggybombers1563]

I think you nail it in this video. Thx bud

[@JustTony72]

My first nailer was the 18G Ryobi cordless. Couldn't have made a better decision given how little tools I had back then

[@kevinohara8671]

15gauge is very useful as well mainly used in the USA but iv seen it being used over here

[@nbmagnolia]

Found this channel yesterday and it’s already been enlightening. Great content and your tone makes the videos great.

[@christianblack2916]

I work for a well-known tool retailer and although I have quite a bit of knowledge already, Peter is giving me clear info and insights to pass on to my customers. Outstanding.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! Be sure to recommend your customers to the channel! 😂👍🙌

[@brianmoore47]

Great watch Peter

[@freddiedoyle472]

Peter great video as always ! Thought I would share a mistake I embarrassingly have made more than once to hopefully save some one else the trouble. At least here in the US Angled 16 g finish nailers and and framing nailers are offered in 21 and 28 degrees some times even in the same brand like bostich. Loading the wrong angle nails can result in tool damage ...... Don't ask me how I know that lol Thank for all you do !

[@sierkdejongh8984]

A few years ago I bought an 18-gauge Stanley corded nailer, basically to see if it would be of use to me. It was around € 100. My conclusion is that it is quite nice for small jobs like fixtures. I find that for nails of 25 mm length or over I have to press down on the nailer to really sink the nail into the wood, especially in harder wood. Also: limited usability. I would not buy this thing again. If my workshop was bigger so I had room for a compressor, I would probably buy a good 18-gauge nailer, but there is no room for this. I have a separate green Bosch stapler which use 10 mm staples, very useful for light duties like upholstering.

[@davetay44]

Pretty soon I'm going to be replaced all of the skirting and architrave in my house. Standard 1960 UK property so a mixture of solid brick walls and internal stud walls, so this video was really helpful, along with your compressor video. I'm still not sure whether to get 18 or 16 gauge though. As once all the skirting and architrave is done, I won't be doing anything like that again. But I do hope to start doing small woodworking builds, so maybe the 16 gauge for longevity? Hmm

[@dalailager]

Good video Peter, answered a lot of questions I didn’t know I needed to ask 👍

[@davedaniels8211]

I use the Dewalt 16g & 18g nailer , imported from US . Both crazily expensive in UK. They get a lot of use firing nails , brads , from 15mm to 75mm.on the 20v max battery platform , I use 2ah . Brings the weight down . I use them on single fire otherwise you get a little trigger happy . Great investment .

[@johnfitzgerald4274]

Thank you.

[@mphys5370]

I love my ryobi 18g nailer but I didn't want another battery so I bought an adapter thst lets me use my dewalt batteries.

[@jameslovering9158]

Yep, the battery nailers/staplers are very costly here, I went for the Compressor and guns. If you are working in a workshop the compressor has huge benefits with the variety of air tools, it's a big unit to drag around a site though but I'm fine with it. I like the feel of air tools and having compressed air to clean up is awesome. I recommend the quiet models :-) which adds some cost but those direct drive compressors are too loud for me. Went for the 16 gauge Royobi Air gun seems ok, scored a regular stapler as a cheapie, and it's awesome. Small paint jobs are easily done and have a DA Sander which is nice to use.... 👍

[@Ori-Retro-Gamer]

Once again Peter, you've nailed it mate. Thanks for a great review!

[@frazer26]

Iv the 18 gauge ryobi and with a badaptor it works on my makita battery. Fantastic for the trim I did over lockdown and wardrobe build. You should see the jumbo nailer on RR building channel. That thing is a beast

[@huskyneusify]

That was a strikingly clear video :)

[@TheTimutube]

Peter I have to say your delivery is superb .surely your reading off a que board.amazing.tim in uk

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! Yes, when I need to get across a lot of information I'll script it and use autocue. 👍

[@TomClark1995]

Strange time with this video as I received an 18ga mains powered nailer from Excel yesterday. I tested with some 25mm nails and it sank them fully in to some hard wood. I've ordered some 32mm nails (which is the longest this nailer will do) for the job I actually need the nailer for, but judging by the power I have no doubt it will fully sink them in to most materials. Maybe mains nailers have come on a bit since you got yours as the excel one was only £45 delivered

[@Mike35858]

Peter as ever another great presentation, Loads of info packed into this video. Thanks for all your input.

[@WobblycogsUk]

My Tacwise nailer stapler couldn't bang in a nail correctly if it's life depended on it. It also has a power cord that's only just over a meter long which makes it frustrating to use. Not stopped me firing a few boxes of nails and staples though but never when I care about the finished look. On another note though, I keep my finger well away from the trigger... 6:00. I know these things have a nose button safety but better safe than sorry.

[@djashjones]

I had a Tacwise, what a waste of money that was!

[@mick882]

Nailed that as always Peter

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Mick! 👍

[@carterscustomrods]

I just bought the Cordless Dewalt Brad nailer on sale in November, and I'm amazed I waited so long to get one. Greatest $150 I've spent all last year.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

That"s a great price! 👍

[@allanwilliams679]

Nice comprehensive explanation Peter. Well presented as usual. Thank you for the ongoing content. 👍🏻

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 👍

[@BensWorkshop]

Cheers. I have a Titan 18 gauge nailer stapler, advertised as doing up to 25mm nails but will in fact do 32 mm. Odd. Can confirm the maring though.

[@WinoSnip]

Hi Peter - it was because of a video of you that I decided to try working with a nailer. I just used a hammer up to then - left and right - its just a matter of exercise. So I looked around on the internet and bought a Senco Fusion "16 gauge" and a "18 gauge" machine (battery with nitrogen cylinder) and later a "framing nailer" as well. It was all a rather confusing, stepping into the American world where a larger number meant a smaller nail, where nails are not nails with a diameter, length and surface type, but "brats" and "finishing" and "framing" and a lot more words which in itself must be totally clear to the initiated, which I was not. Am not. Now I watched your video and smile. Wish I knew all of this a year ago or so. Well - upside is that I do appreciate how you wrap up the important things very effectively. And I smile because I did find out some of the things which you explain, but by myself - by spending money and doing. Which brought me in the situation where I do have battery powered nailers but I already had a silent compressor... and a 18 gauge air nailer is likely easier to handle in my workshop. But to buy yet another machine... Mmm. Very useful - though on the hindsight

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Wino! Yes, we've all leaned this stuff the hard way I think! 👍

[@FritsvanDoorn]

Thank you for explaining. Very useful and interesting.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Frits! 👍

[@AndyJSThomson]

Great video, Peter. It was interesting to see the differences between the different types, as I have a set of air powered tools and a small mains nailer/stapler. The only thing I would add is that an air powered framing nailer really needs a bigger 25ltr compressor to deliver enough power consistently without constantly running to keep up. The nailer will tend to jump off the work if the pressure is down so you really have to get behind it to hold it down.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Great point! Thanks Andy! 👍

[@SteveMonk1956]

Love your presentation, no waffle, straight to the point and so informative. Thank you.

[@marty259]

Hikoki nailers are the best .no gas .only needs cleaned by a air blower every month. save yourself a fortune .also you can get a hikoki to ryobi adapter so your batteries fit the ryobi nailer .ryobi finish nailer is surprisingly good too. Too much maintenance with paslode

[@Litehamer]

What kind of nailer would be good to put fences together ?

[@johnwaite9321]

Clear and concise with enough info to guide the newbie without cluttering it up with extraneous info. However having said that I would have liked a little bit of info on nail head types and their usefulness.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! Thing is, the nail size you’re interested in will dictate the head, as head types only come with the nails; 21g,18g,16g etc are all strip nails with a T head; 23g are headless, 12g and below will be clipped-head, paper-collated ‘D’ nails as there aren’t really any other types. Also, I felt it was a bit too much detail ti get into with a ‘basics’ video; got to leave room for a sequel, right? 😆👍

[@carllamb6711]

Thanks peter Great review mate, iv tried them all.....and I have a couple of favourites that work very well two of them being Ryobi 👍👍👍👍

[@ben_the_cat_guy]

I have both an 18g nailer and an upholstery stapler (both air as I have a big compressor as I love air sanders) and honestly I’ve never found anything that they weren’t good enough for

[@michaelcarroll4330]

Thanks Peter, great and succinct info 👏👏👏 I recently bought an entry level nailer / stapler; having spent a good few bob on a quality track saw and mitre saw, I thought I’d ‘hold back’ on the spend on the gun. Turns out to be a good decision in that find I use only occasionally, but when I do it does the job - albeit mainly on ‘workshop’ furniture and the like. It’s a mains- powered one which is handy for me as a DIY-er and it sometimes needs a bit of extra ‘bicep powered encouragement’ to drive the nail fully home. If/When I start using it on house furniture, your explanation for the wide strike mark will be invaluable! I had been wondering about that 👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Michael! 👍

[@andrewyorke3352]

Fantastic vid really helpful

[@kennywoods8713]

Great video as always Peter, I do have the cheap compressor and cheaper brand nailer and stapler. Work fine for my garage workshop. I once tried to hire a gas nailer for a shed build and the cost of the gas and nails was more than the nailer about £90. Ended using my framing hand hammer. Keep up the great work.

[@andrewwilson3663]

Great content as ever. Nailled it!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

👍

[@livingladolcevita7318]

Thanks for this Peter, as I will be converting my loft in the near future.

[@howardmullins5053]

Excellent video as always 👍 Missing your ' out takes ' tho 😂😂

[@kevinpunter7960]

I'm horrifically over invested in pinners, nailers and staplers ... a complex history too long for here. One thing that I've learnt and want to add to everything you've touched on Peter is the fairly recent introduction of really good cordless compressors to the market. A cordless compressor lets you invest in lower cost pneumatic tools and have mains power and/or big compressor independence. On Cadex alone I have more pneumatic tools than fingers and toes and my choice to use them was either the big compressor or a high pressure gas bottle with a regulator for portable use .. but now I'm free as a bird with a small portable cordless Dewalt compressor. (To avoid brand specific stuff .. I know Metabo also offers a great alternative). Another little thing I'll mention is the material you are pinning relative to pin gauge and length. I have Cadex pinners that'll smack a 23 gauge pin 50mm into material. The density and structure of your target material becomes the limiting factor. One last little thing I'll mention is you need to do your research on jams. You'll be quite surprised at what brands and prices of pinners, nailers and staplers are prone to jam and further .. how simple or potentially costly a jam can be. Oh .. angled v's straight .. obviously angled gives you a pin with a bigger head for more surface anchoring. Hence why framing nailers are pretty much an angle only thing and coil nailers give you a full head for a completely traditional looking nail result. thanks Peter :) PS .. super fun to play with is a Simpson Strong-Tie. Nothing better than smacking nails explosively deep into concrete and having your neighbours think you are shooting elephants :)

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Great info, thanks Kevin! 🙌👍

[@TheJSV650]

Great video again Peter, thank you. I fell into the trap of the silverline nailer stapler looking like a free win, should have known better!

[@parrot340]

I dont think they make it any more. But I have a clarke 240v nailer/Stapler. yes can make a mark in the work pice, but you can now get someone to 3D print a shoe for it. its does up to 35mm nailes and I think 30mm staplers. its fantastic. I got mine from Machinemart. years ago.

[@PeterGagen]

Very usefull thanks Peter.

[@warrensmith2902]

Great Video as always. I'm more of a Prosumer with a small shop in the back yard. I do a lot around the house and do some built in's, cabinets, and molding work for family & friends as well. When needed, I do run my framing nailer on a 10gal compressor, I just avoid bump fire. I even used it to drive cement connectors that my constriction friend gave me years ago. 18gag. is usually my "go to" for most things. Have both the battery powered 18gag nailer and narrow crown staplers. You can make 18gag. work, even for crown molding. And I still use my 23gag when needed. Looking forward to retiring the framer, 23gag., and the compressor after buying battery versions. I'll take the freedom of movement that the battery provides. QQ: When's the second batch going to b available? 😁

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! And subsequent batches are coming through as fast as they can! You'll get a message when your name comes up, I promise! 👍

[@peterhaskew]

Thanks for the point about the drawback of the combined nailer/stapler. I've just bought a Clarke model (CSN1D) with little expectation of using the stapler functionality, and now I think I might have been better off getting the nailer only model (CNG1-C)! I am really pleased with what I've got, but I've not yet used it on a project where the marking matters, and - as you say - it's difficult to avoid. Couldn't you have released this video three weeks earlier?! 😋

[@xavytex]

For DIY, you don’t need all that. Just get a 18ga nailer with a compressor. And an assortment of nail length. And OIL it every 3-4 strips of nails (or every half day of work, just 1 drop). They sell very slim polyurethane hoses, those are ideal. Get a 50’ one and recut it to have a 12-15’ and a 35’ foot hose. Leave the 12-15’ in the workshop and the longer one for work outside the workshop. Don’t buy those tightly coiled hoses. They are not good.

[@GworxOz3953]

Bloody good video.😁👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

I did buy the same ryobi nailer as yours because I didn’t want to buy a compressor. They are a lot heavier to use but I ended up buying a compressor anyway so work that one out. Love your channel and content say safe

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! You too! 👍

[@adamlawonphotography5219]

Thanks Peter, have been looking forward to another video. There are a myriad nail guns and its a bigger subject than one might imagine, however you have delivered a fantastic over view for any one considering the purchase of one of these fantastic tools.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Adam! 👍

[@HumanBeingOnPlanet]

Ryobi makes an 18V Airstrike 23GA Pin Nailer. Would be nice to see them becoming available in the EU.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yes, no idea why they don’t offer it here. 🤷‍♂️

[@NWGR]

My most used nailers used to be 18g brad nailer, 23g pinner and narrow crown stapler, but since I got turned onto 21g nailers (adam savage video) I've been using that one quite a bit. It's a great inbetween of the 23g and 18g nailers and has quite a bit of overlap for both. In regards to airvs battery powered, I'd love to get a battery powered 18g and 23g, but I'm not working away from the shop enough to justify the cost just yet. I could definitely see myself with a cordless 23g pinner soon though. Thanks for the video Peter!

[@grantnelson7717]

Thanks a lot for this Peter - like others, I have been thinking about getting a better nailer, but was clueless about what to look for for my needs.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Cheers Grant! 👍

[@royshopland9041]

It appears that the Ryobi air strike stapler is only available in the US. Do you know of a UK supplier. Another excellent video. Many thanks.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

It was available here. I’m afraid I don’t know any more than I can Google. 🤷‍♂️👍

[@darren990]

peter you nailed it mate lol

[@colinwilson7524]

First.... YEAH!!!! :D Great video Peter.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Woo! And thanks Colin! 👍

[@equalibrium7898]

Now I finally know. Thanks

[@normanboyes4983]

Thanks Peter you really nailed it.👍😉

[@keithl4779]

Brilliant, very helpful!

[@stephenhull7120]

Peter, great video, as always! My colleague and I got stuck on a job and panic bought a Titan cheapo job and then swiftly returned it to Screwfix the next day. If we spend the extra $$$ on a Maestri will we see a significant lift in oomph to get nails in consistently? (Mainly MDF/ply/softwood). I.e. is a mains powered nailer any match for their gas counterparts? Appreciate your input as I have no way of testing them myself!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

The Maestri is bulletproof - carpet fitters favourite - and very consistent, but bear in mind it’s 25mm max nail size is a restriction, so won’t suite everyone as a general purpose pin gun; you’re generally paying for the small size and convenience of corded. My cheap compressor and nailer together were quite a lot cheaper than the Maestri. 👍

[@wareikasounds7003]

Greets from Brazil, what a good stapler size for assembling speaker cabinets built with 18mm plywood?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

30-35mm I’d say, assuming you’ll be gluing them as well.

[@idlersdream826]

Good round up Peter, last year I managed to get the Aldi Ferrex one, which always seems to get good reviews, no complaints so far 🤞.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Nice! Yes, a few folks I know have the Aldi - looks good for the money. 👍

[@ridgmont61]

Interesting stuff

[@danludlam1562]

I have a cheap titan corded nailer and you really have to make sure you put all your weight behind it to ensure the nail goes in flush to the material. I would imagine with better corded, and definitely gas/air assisted nailers, that this isn't the case. Problem is, with a lot of these tools, for DIY, you don't really know how much you're going to use it until you start using it (by which point you realise that you should have spent an extra £50 on something better).

[@anwolfs9804]

Wanted to say: Nailed it! But it seems I'm not the first one with that idea 🤣 Very good vid Peter, very informative. You gave me food for thought, maybe I'll have to invest in a compressor afterall when my corded one dies on me.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

😂👍

[@masterfranco1991]

is that an hermes apple watch? Love your videos thank you mr Millard!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Haha, no! I like a nice watch - I have a few - but even I draw the line at spending £450 for a watch strap! It’s a regular Apple Watch with a Hermes-alike face, and a £20 strap. Works great, looks good, and I don’t have to worry about it. 😂👍

[@IvanTheUndertaker]

Hi, I'm in the UK, and looking for something that'll nail 12mm ply to framework, or the end grain of another piece of ply, probably using 18g nails. Is there a decent "cheap and cheerful" 240v nailer? Thanks

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

There’s very little in the way of corded nailers unfortunately; you’d think there would be, but it seems that all the entry-level offerings are cordless. It’s why I ended up with a compressor. 🤷‍♂️

[@IvanTheUndertaker]

@@10MinuteWorkshop Thanks Peter. I've tried a 240v railer from Screwfix a few years ago. Rapesco was the brand. It was fine for nailing pine chatting to a CLS frame, or for attaching 6mm ply to a frame. It wouldn't nail through 12mm ply. I just wondered whether technology had improved; clearly not.

[@rick91443]

G R E A T I D E A Peter(another one.) Still don't own one yet but this will help me better decide...cheers...rr Normandy, Fra.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Richard! 👍

[@handle1196]

Thanks for reviewing these. Its a shame you need a different nailer for each gauge and can just use one that does a couple of sizes. Is the compressor quiet indoors? My old 25 litre aldi one is very noisy.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yes, it’s very quiet for a small compressor. Not ‘silent’ as they claim, but very quiet. 👍

[@normancoutts]

Ah, you have me feeling the green shoots of new tool temptation stirring again Peter. But if the compulsion flowers I'll simply follow your first venture into small compressor and cheaper airgun. - your instincts are always good. That said, I have banged in countless panel pins quite happily over the years to date. :-). All the best to you for 2022.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Norman! You too! 🙌👍