Brad Nailer for Box Work?
#1
Brad Nailer for Box Work?
Anyone use a brad nailer for making boxes instead of screws?
Just getting an idea since I might pick up a brad nailer for xmas.
I know in the end its the glue that holds the box together the most but is brad nails good enought o give a nice fit between the 2 pieces of wood?
thanks.
Just getting an idea since I might pick up a brad nailer for xmas.
I know in the end its the glue that holds the box together the most but is brad nails good enought o give a nice fit between the 2 pieces of wood?
thanks.
#6
^^^2nd that^^^
I have a Pasload 16GA nailer and absolutely love it for box building. A 16GA will give you more fastening strength but I find I can still split the MDF if slightly off center.
I plan to pick up a 18GA capable of 2"+ brads and will see how that works out. I need one for wood working anyway.
Pasload is one of the best out there an I have been more than hoppy with mine but I here that the Porter Cables are extremely good for the price also.
I have a Pasload 16GA nailer and absolutely love it for box building. A 16GA will give you more fastening strength but I find I can still split the MDF if slightly off center.
I plan to pick up a 18GA capable of 2"+ brads and will see how that works out. I need one for wood working anyway.
Pasload is one of the best out there an I have been more than hoppy with mine but I here that the Porter Cables are extremely good for the price also.
#8
Brads are far better when building box's. Quicker easier to handle, and like the others said, its the glue that holds it, adding 5000 screws to a box is a waste of time and money. Good prep, fit up and adhesive is all you need. plus no big contersink holes to fill with wood filler when doing finish work!
#9
I've been temped to get one of the $70 electric brad nailers you see in the bubble packs by Arrow at Can. Tire or Walmart. Anybody use these? Do they actually work? I hear the cheaper electric units can't fire through denser wood like MDF. I know I've seen electric staplers that can't fire into MDF worth beans. My $16 manual one did a better job. I'd like a nailer though for the speed of it.