Framing With Nail Guns

By Rick Arnold and Mike Guertin They're as common on job sites as circular saws, but if you're not using your pneumatic nailer properly, maybe you should stick with your hammer. Rick Arnold and Mike Guertin explain how to use pneumatic framing guns safely and efficiently. The authors cover tool maintenance, how to set up compressors, pros and cons of stick and coil nailers, and handling these powerful tools safely. Click here for the article Return to this month's Fine Homebuilding page Return to the Fine Homebuilding archive