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Old 09-26-2007, 07:33 PM   #1
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Anybody have any insight for installing bamboo tongue and groove floors.
mostly how to keep the toungue from splitting when nailing it with a air gun?

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Old 09-26-2007, 08:09 PM   #2
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Some of that stuff is gluedown only. Shim the shoe to get more angle, but most likely your trying to use a 15 gauge staple or cleat.

You need a HighPro As4090 staple gun.
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Old 09-26-2007, 09:01 PM   #3
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What is the material thickness? I have successfully installed some 5/8 with my MIII.....had to shim the foot out with 2 layers of tar paper.
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