Ramset vs Concrete Block Experiments

[@joee5768]

Thanks for the demonstration. I only have the yellow loads. Looks like I need to get some green loads for my block wall. Thanks again. Well done video.

[@vsarroyo]

Thank you for showing the results of all of them. That was very useful information. Appreciate it!

[@jamera8223]

thanks for sharing your experiment and thoughts on the results. Super helpful and. exactly what i was looking for!

[@ferrellstan]

What nail did you use? How much went into the block and what can it hold?

[@daviddwan7767]

Thanks for the detail. It's really help for beginner like me. And I'm really tired for the cement drilling.

[@jamieofalltrades536]

I'm pretty sure they had them when this video was made but they make a ram set with a trigger so you don't have to use a hammer. Also, it's probably cheaper to use a roofing coil nailer with hardened nails and much faster. Thanks for sharing your thoughts though.

[@shawn4357]

This was a great video thank you what length are the nails you used?

[@mfsperring]

I'm not finished yet but I have a question. Is the finger jesters around the 2:46 mark the universal sign for laboratory? Lmao Edit: now I've watched the whole thing I want to add more. You saved me trying this very same experiment and it was informative. Thanks for putting this out there.

[@drexellake4051]

What about the unsightly orange thing sticking out from the nail head? Wouldn't want to see that on say a handrail on your porch.

[@Realtor_Ryan_Hodzic]

can I use it directly on concrete flooring to anchor a wire? or should I predrill and use redheads instead?

[@RocketMan200]

16D double headed nail with forming wire over ramset or tapcon.

[@garykang1948]

I use 3 inch for the hammerstike even though not recommended never fails especially on 2x4s.

[@ILoveAmerica2424]

Those are structural quality block, try that with a regular Homedepot or lowes blocks. They will break apart.

[@beverlymarrs9124]

He mentions that, repeatedly.

[@uckfayooglegay9982]

Correction: There are two colours above Purple (Black and then White)

[@niqachu]

What kind of wood did you use? Does it matter if its not pressure treated or not?

[@Dabbleatory]

For the video, just a scrap of plain (untreated) 2x4. Pressure treated should be used in many cases though (bottom plate of a wall on a concrete floor for example). It would depend on the details of what you're trying to do and your local building codes.

[@niqachu]

@@Dabbleatory thank you for the info.. I will be receiving my ramset in a few days can't wait to test it out...

[@vintagepowderactuatedtools9036]

Good demostration. My experience with cinder blocks has been hit or miss- sometimes it works, many times it doesn't. Fastening into the mortar joints is the preferred method.

[@pmonser]

7:45 :)

[@BelieveInSenpai]

And 9:30

[@BelieveInSenpai]

And 10:35

[@spunkyprep]

Hero

[@garrett_9092]

Did you just say get licensing to use a ramset???

[@Dabbleatory]

Not where I live, but there are places in the world where one is needed.

[@gamerdaddy8597]

Informative. Thanks.

[@superiority7158]

License for a tool? 😂 no sir you don’t need a license for this you can buy it from homedepote

[@Dabbleatory]

Laws vary in different jurisdictions.

[@superiority7158]

Eclectronical yes but you could just order one online........

[@17hmr243]

In oz we do. Yes b4 u ask we have guns still

[@lordkrythic6246]

@@Dabbleatory What this guy means is, it may be illegal if you live in Communist States like California.

[@MiguelRamirez-oi8wi]

Stole my comment 🤣

[@Lou8430]

fern strips are 1"X2"X8' you are using 2"X4" pieces you get different results with fern strips

[@lordkrythic6246]

No one needs an Assault Nail Gun. #BanAssaultNailGuns

[@anonymousmc7727]

Long winded Willy

[@mfm1129]

Great video!! Thanks!

[@davidblue435]

Good Demo Thanks!

[@WallyFuller]

⚠ Warning! Not wanting to be critical. However, this tool is not intended for a novice "lab guy" to be having "fun." It's careless of him not to give any specific safety warnings other than his legal disclaimer. He should be telling you to wear safety glasses. So should anyone that is observing. Concrete can break off and hurt you or someone else. The nail may hit something hard and fail to imbed in the concrete. Things can and do go wrong. Not to mention he not using the tool correctly. What happened to the round steel disks that are supposed to be placed over the surface of the board? It prevents the nail from going clear through some materials. Which can be dangerous. You can seriously hurt or kill someone by not using the tool correctly. One of the comments asked about the orange plastic piece showing on the surface. It's not intended to be a fastener that looks good. The outcome can be unpredictable as far as appearance is concerned. The video, while nicely done, makes it look simple. He uses the best of circumstances. He is being reckless.

[@Ben-lr2vz]

I bought one of these to attach 2x4 to my basement walls. Don't waste your money. They really suck.

[@lordkrythic6246]

Looks like you and it have something in common then.

[@genesis204]

Why do they suck? They seem to work great? That’s what I want to use for. Attaching top plates in basement to concrete

[@gettinschmidtdunnoutdoors1099]

I tried using one with 2 1/2” nails and it wouldn’t penetrate much. Maybe try the 3”?

[@ferrellstan]

No useful info, just playtime for bonzo.