Ramset HammerShot Powder Actuated Fastener Demonstration

[@samhouston2000]

The trick to that partially driven nail is, you load another cartridge and press down hard and straight and if you have someone with you, let them drive the hammer. Even straight vertical pressure where you minimize the leaking of pressure generated by the explosion will give you a better result every time.

[@LivingCommonSense]

That makes sense and I would never have thought to try it. This was probably a one time use tool for me but I'll give your method a try if it comes up again. Thanks for the tip!

[@gf2e]

Nice demo. Would it be safe to put the nail in first, and then install the cartridge? It seems like you do have to hit it pretty hard to get it to fire but I bet it would be safer if there was no way to shoot the nail into your hands.

[@LivingCommonSense]

It takes a fairly good hit to set the cartridge off but putting the nail in first would still probably be a safer practice.

[@petemcroberts3762]

Unless there’s some physical restriction from doing so in the actual tool itself, I can’t imagine loading the cartridge before the nail. It’s literally a .22!

[@LivingCommonSense]

It is obvious that I didn't read the directions but putting the nail in first would still probably be a safer practice.

[@vonhalberstadt3590]

I believe the factory states loading nail first.

[@LivingCommonSense]

It is obvious that I didn't read the directions but putting the nail in first would still probably be a safer practice.

[@robertthomas4329]

You need a heavier hammer.

[@LivingCommonSense]

Yeah, that would have helped