[RandyJ2007]

I'm using a Bostitch LPF28WW air framing nailer to install 8" beveled cedar siding. The foot is leaving BIG blemishes and I'm halting the installation of siding until I can figure this out. My old cordless Paslode had a rubber foot I could attach to protect siding from this happening. Does anyone know of an attachment or gizmo or technique I can use to stop this problem? It's REALLY bad ugly when the nailer misfires and leaves 2 or 3 bad places in the siding. Looks like I'm going to have to re-do a whole wall at my expense because I'm ashamed of how bad a beautiful installation looks....

 

[Tinstaafl]

I haven't hung cedar siding, but it seems to me that a framing nailer might not be the optimum choice of tools.

 

[RandyJ2007]

My first shot at it too... Instructions say to use a nail with 1/4" head so my finish nailer is not recommended for the job. I can't see me hand nailing it but it would definitely look better... and may be my best option since this is not a really big job and probably a one shot deal. Something like a 1 1/2"- 2" ring shank is recommended... perfect nail for my framing nailer.

 

[BlueRidgeGreen]

Answer: Don't use a framing nailer.

Gizmo: Siding Nailer.

Ammo: Stainless ring shanks.

 

[Golden view]

You should probably be using a siding nailer like the N66C, or hand bang.

 

[JR Shepstone]

Would a siding or roofing nailer work better?

If it's causing quality issues, and it's not worth it to buy a new gun, I'd hand nail it. It can't hurt to hone your hand nailing technique. :thumbup:

Don't risk your reputation because of laziness.

 

[RandyJ2007]

Thanks guys... it's definitely not about laziness. It's about doing a top quality job efficiently. That's why I sought a forum like this to learn how others do it....

 

[All City]

I'm using a Bostitch LPF28WW air framing nailer to install 8" beveled cedar siding. The foot is leaving BIG blemishes and I'm halting the installation of siding until I can figure this out. My old cordless Paslode had a rubber foot I could attach to protect siding from this happening. Does anyone know of an attachment or gizmo or technique I can use to stop this problem? It's REALLY bad ugly when the nailer misfires and leaves 2 or 3 bad places in the siding. Looks like I'm going to have to re-do a whole wall at my expense because I'm ashamed of how bad a beautiful installation looks....

We hand nail with stainless steel ring shank. Make sure the nail penetrates studs 1 1/4" or more and not the piece of cedar below.

 

[steex]

You can make a non mar tip for a Hitachi out of the top of a Coke bottle.

 

[Kent Whitten]

Or electrical tape

 

[EricBrancard]

I have a siding gun and I don't think I've ever gun nailed clapboards.

 

[CENTERLINE MV]

If you're looking at a gun, this makita is hard to beat:

http://t.homedepot.com/p/Makita-2-1-2-in-Siding-Coil-Nailer-AN611/202713476?cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-202713476&skwcid&kwd=&ci_sku=202713476&ci_kw=&ci_gpa=pla&ci_src=17588969

Definitely use stainless steel fasteners (with some cedars the high tannin content will cause fastener corrosion)

 

[Tom M]

Try punching a hole in a felt furniture pad and stick it to the gun

 

[woodworkbykirk]

just use a siding gun.. hence the name.. framing gun is for.... framing:wallbash:

 

[Roofcheck]

Would a siding or roofing nailer work better?

If it's causing quality issues, and it's not worth it to buy a new gun, I'd hand nail it. It can't hurt to hone your hand nailing technique. :thumbup:

Don't risk your reputation because of laziness.

Too much gunning may result in hammering with two hands on the hammer handle.

 

[RandyJ2007]

just use a siding gun.. hence the name.. framing gun is for.... framing:wallbash:

Maybe I should just call it a fencing gun since I've built many a fence with it.... They're all basically NAIL GUNS that can serve many purposes. It does shoot the right kind of nails for the job. The problem is with the foot leaving claw marks and extra "holes" when it misfires which is unusual. It has been a very good/nice gun for all kinds of work.

 

[NCMCarpentry]

You can never have too many nail guns man, but those are your options, hand nail, siding nailer, or make/find a non-marring tip for your framing nailer

 

[JR Shepstone]

Didn't the DWB have some kind of tip made out of the top of a Mt Dew bottle or something? Can we send out an A.P.B. to get him in here?

 

[RandyJ2007]

Didn't the DWB have some kind of tip made out of the top of a Mt Dew bottle or something? Can we send out an A.P.B. to get him in here?

There has been mention of something of that order. Probably something on youtube about it. Sounds like a good job for duct tape.

 

[ajabbott88]

http://www.hitachipowertools.com/index/main-navigation/tools.aspx?d=9,46&p=165

Hitachi siding gun. This is the one I use and it works well.