Should I Have A Palm Nailer

Chris G

Saw one at HD yesterday. I have never used one before and thought it would be handy for decks. I have a compressor but I don't have anything bigger than a brad nailer, so for the few times that I need a free hand to hold something and nail it I thought this would be a good tool. Also looks good for tight spaces.

BuiltByMAC

Yup -

palm nailers are very handy for installing joist hangers on joists set closer than 16" o.c. - also interior (house side) blocking where you don't have room to swing a hammer...

I use mine 3-4 times a year but when I need it, it's the perfect tool. I think mine cost me $50 - it's smaller than regular palm nailers I've seen.

And who doesn't need a new tool?!

Mac

dkillianjr

Yup, I have one I would recommend having one. I don't really use it all the time, but like mac said it comes in real handy for those realtight spots and other weird situations. I recently used mine to do some concrete forming with double headed nails. But just don't hit your hand with it I thought my hand was broken for a couple days


Dave

DecksEtc

How much was it Chris? Man, I hate nailing joist hanger by hand

Chris Johnson

For $ 59.00 you can't go wrong, they also have a strip nailer for tico nails, around $ 120.00.

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Chris G

$79 smackers. It was a ridgid. And I know you don't nail your own joist hangers! I actually enjoy nailing hangers. I don't have to use my brain. I find it very gratifying cause it's usually a sign of progress.

I noticed HD has Ridgid 14.4 impact drivers for $79 bucks as well. I have one of that model already, I bought it when it was on sale from $220 to $130. Now it's $79?? It's my favourite drill. 20 minute charger too. Do I need another one...no...but...I havent bought any new tools for 6 months I think.

buildenterprise

I have the Bostitch palm nailer and it's great. The first time I used it was for nailing up sistered floor joists from a crawl space while lying flat on my back. It sure beat hand nailing or holding the heavy framing nailer up over my head. I also use the heck out of it for joist hangers.

http://www.amazon.com/Bostitch-PN100...1821581&sr=8-1

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Tom R

Damn, - - I have two of 'em, - - and forgot all about them.

I could have actually used one today.


Oh, - - what to do, - - what to do with all these tools . . .

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Chris G

What do you do with TWO palm nailers? Do you have an assistant load each hand? That would be something to see.

Tom R

Actually, - - I buy so many tools, - - I apparently just bought that one twice.

Yes, - - I could have returned it, - - but it was SHINY!!

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WNYcarpenter

They're great to use, but they're loud!...Worth every penny in a tight spot, we use 'em a lot for drywall nailers.

MacRoadie

Yep, for Teco's and A35's, you can't beat having one around...especially for those clips you discover missing after the roof sheathing is on...lol

cleveman

I've got a half dozen of these at least.

One operates with diesel fuel.

Another is 12V DC. I can run it off my truck's battery.

I've even got one that you wind up and then it runs for 1/2 hour.

john5mt

a wind up palm nailer?

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2ndGen

There were many a time when I was sistering rafters for structual roof repairs where I wished I had a Palm Nailers...especially at the eaves!

I'm going to pick up a Bostitch in a few weeks for sure.

Norrrrrrrrrrrrm

Another vote for the nailer. Like others say, not used every day but good to have when called on.

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JPV123

I had mine for a couple of years and just recently I dressed it up with the "Bondage" outfit it came with. Looks Sexy now