#GREX HEADLESS PINNER PC#

If you’re only getting one gun, and have been trying to decide between a brad nailer and pin nailer, 100% go with the brad nailer – you’ll find that ‘pinners’ are actually not used all that much in the grand scheme of things. A pin nailer would be way out of its league for base-boarding.Ī brad nailer is actually a very versatile gun for finish carpentry – it can be used for most any application, even if a 15 or 16-gauge gun would be preferable. For example, a 16-gauge finish nailer with 2 or 2 ½” nails is the standard gun for nailing up baseboard, but an 18-gauge brad nailer with 2” nails could be used as well. Ok, so down to the meat and bone of the topic: how do you know when to use a brad nailer over a pin nailer, or vice-versa?Ī good thing to keep in mind is that pin nails offer almost zero holding power – more often than not they need to be used simultaneously with some sort of wood glue or other adhesive (and a lot of times they’re used just to hold a piece in place while the glue dries).Īn 18-gauge brad nail on the other hand can be trusted with a fair bit of holding power. Applications: When to use a brad nailer or a pin nailer? (Most pin nailers will only take up to 1” nails, but there are a few high-end models out there that can shoot 2”). These nails are still (relatively speaking) pretty small and delicate, but they offer a lot more holding power than the frail little 23-gauge nails.īoth brad and pin nails come in a variety of lengths, anywhere from ⅜” up to 2”, with all the standard sizes in between. Pin nailers are the smallest and most delicate of the finish nail gun family they shoot tiny little 23-gauge headless nails that look an awful lot like - wait for it - pins!īrad nailers shoot slightly larger 18-gauge nails, most of which have a distinguished head on them. Here’s an excellent, short video on all the different kinds of finish nail guns, and when to use each one. Click here to see our post on brad nailers vs. In this article, we’ll discuss the main differences between brad nailers and delicate pin nailers – what type of work each one is most appropriate for, and whether or not you need both for your DIY home improvement project.

Freeman PPPBRCK 2-Piece Brad/Pinner Kit with Nails and Canvas Storage Bag.

Hitachi NT50AE2 18-Gauge 5/8-Inch to 2-Inch Brad Nailer.

WEN 61720 3/4-Inch to 2-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer.

Dewalt DWFP12233R Precision Point 18-Gauge 2-1/8 in.

#GREX HEADLESS PINNER PC#

Cadex CPB23.50 2″ 23 Gauge Headless Pin & Brad Nailer with 6000 Pc Fastener Assortment.

Grex P650L 23-Gauge 2-Inch Headless Pinner with Lock-Out.PORTER-CABLE PIN100 1/2-Inch to 1-Inch 23-Gauge Pin Nailer.Top Picks: The Best Brad Nailers & Pin Nailers.Applications: When to use a brad nailer or a pin nailer?.

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