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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:27 pm
by GandA
Just wondered people's views on nailing it up ..
First Fix nailer for the ring nails and better hold...
Or 2nd fix for a less noticeable finish??
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:32 pm
by dig dug dan
I use a pneumatic coil nailer, fires 45mm ring nails. Forget paslode, far too expensive use of nails, you have to reload it to often
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:46 pm
by GandA
Cool thanks for quick reply .. so that's something more 1st fix size not pins ..
Iv seen people using both , but i just use the tools supplied .. can't tell the bloke I work with anything :rock:
Always thought proper ring nails be best .. doing this job for myself and want it to last! Lol
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 3:57 am
by lutonlagerlout
I see a lot of fencers jut using nails and a hammer
no gas power leads etc.
LLL
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 2:14 pm
by dig dug dan
GandA wrote:Cool thanks for quick reply .. so that's something more 1st fix size not pins ..
Iv seen people using both , but i just use the tools supplied .. can't tell the bloke I work with anything :rock:
Always thought proper ring nails be best .. doing this job for myself and want it to last! Lol
I am currently working on a project at a local village shop, doing all the landscaping. About 25 years ago, when i was just starting out, the then shop owner got me to put up fencing, using concrete morticed posts and fetheredge.
Back then, i brought a compressor and a brad nailer for nailing up the fetheredge. Amazingly, the fencing is still original and still fixed together well considering the brads are not designed for such a task.
The gravel boards are rotting, but the rest is still spot on!
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:04 am
by lutonlagerlout
nice to get repeat stuff like that Dan 
LLL
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:22 pm
by GandA
That was my thoughts with the brads not been.ideal for the job ... well put together !! Haha
Could do it all by hand, but it's a time saver with gun .. and it's something il need in the future down the line.
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:38 pm
by Forestboy1978
first fix 49-52mm threaded galvanised nails without exception.
Hammer and nail them if you can do a 10ft bay in less than 4 1/2 mins by that method.
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 7:37 pm
by lutonlagerlout
I have seen Mark Naseby do 16 bays in 4 hours with a hammer and nails,and still there
LLL
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:32 pm
by Forestboy1978
lutonlagerlout wrote:I have seen Mark Naseby do 16 bays in 4 hours with a hammer and nails,and still there
LLL
It would probably take me a long day to equal that with a hammer and nails. Perhaps more.
Good nail gun though and I'd destroy it. Probably by half.
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:26 pm
by GandA
Cheers Forest ..