Hi Clifford, I have never used a nailer but I do know that those nailers sure take the pain out of the job.
I have also seen the strip nails as the roofers used them. Cy From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 8:38 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] hammering verses an eighteen volt electric nailer Dear Cy: My Dewalt nailer uses nails that come assembled much like staples but when the strip of nails is placed upright, the nails are slanted at different angles, depending on the brand of nailer. The individual nails are very close to the single counterparts that you buy by the pound. By the way, someone asked about getting short nails started, and there are some hammers which have a slot with a magnet to hold a short nail in place so that when it is struck against the wood, it will penetrate enough to keep the nail upright. I don't know if there is a model for roofing nails, but it would make sense. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson ----- Original Message ----- From: Cy Selfridge To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:54 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] hammering verses an eighteen volt electric nailer Clifford, Amen friend! For those wee small nails (aren't they called brads?) I had a gizmo which you put the brad into and then hammared the pushrod which in turn pushed the brad in. Sure was a whole lot easier on nerves and fingers. Since I am a massage therapist I am even more cautious with my poor hands and fingers. ((LOLLOLLOLLOL) Cy, The Anasazi From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 7:31 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] hammering verses an eighteen volt electric nailer Dear List Members: While I can use a hammer and nail, when it comes to those little nails, two and a half inches long or shorter, I enjoy my eighteen volt electric nailer. I can put in ten nails with it, while I would get one in with the hammer. It is wonderful when installing base board and other trim. The fingers come away much happier as well. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson Ps. The language barrier is broken much less frequently as well. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5394 (20100824) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5394 (20100824) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5394 (20100824) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
