I just bought a DeWalt coil roofing nailer. I haven't got to use it yet, but
it looks very well designed and I like the safety features. Since you've used
one of these before, could you tell me how many coil nails you drive into a
single standard 3-tab shingle? I'm just curious if more coil nails are
required than standard roofing nails.
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Klarich
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 4:46 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Rent or own, that is the question
Hey all:
Over the past 4 years or so, I've needed a roofing nailer 3 times. If I add
up all the money I've spent on renting one, I
have purchased one for the tool rental company out right. In my mind, I'm
thinking I won't use one enough to purchase one; but,
evidently, this isn't the case. I've wasted about $250 so far. On the other
hand, I don't think I'll need one for the forseeable
future. Unless, I have to replace another roof plumming vent as I did last
weekend. Having a nailer sure makes the job go much
quicker and easier than a hammer and box of roofing nails.
I'm half way tempted to get one the next time I have to do any roof work.
What do you all think?
Terry
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