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Not sure what your main objective is, but shooting it with a powder actuated fastener will work for most applications. Just use the proper load and the proper length of nail. In my experience, it generally takes the most powerful load and I find the length of fastener to be about an 1/2 inch longer that the depth of material you're shooting through. You should find instructions from the manufacturer with or on the box the gun comes in.
 
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Jeff G said:
Not sure what your main objective is, but shooting it with a powder actuated fastener will work for most applications. Just use the proper load and the proper length of nail. In my experience, it generally takes the most powerful load and I find the length of fastener to be about an 1/2 inch longer that the depth of material you're shooting through. You should find instructions from the manufacturer with or on the box the gun comes in.
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I usually squeeze some PL in there too
 
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hammer-n-nails said:
Any ideas how to attach a wood stud to a steel square pipe? I'm guessing that the steel post thickness is 3/16ths???
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Jeff G is correct about the powder actuated fastener, aka Ramset. However, since you are asking such a basic question suggests that you are fairly inexperienced. Be very careful w/the Ramset type tools. Not knowing what you are doing could cause you very serious injury.
 
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hammer-n-nails said:
Thanks for the replys. We are framing a couple of non load bearing walls. The HO has a 3"x3" steel square post that they want concealed within the new wall.
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If it's just being burried in a wall, why attach to it at all?
 
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ok...I meant square. I guess its what you get used to calling something correct usage or not... Kinda like asking someone if they want a Coke and they say yes I want a Pepsi. I'll check with Websters Dictionary before I post again!! LOL
It's close to the of a wall and I would like it attached on both sides to make it more solid.
 
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