plastic collated nails

09-03-2007, 04:47 PM	#1
harley Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	plastic collated nails I just bought a craftsman framming nail gun (air). Ithought I got a good deal untill I went to buy plastic collated nails. The guy at lowes told me they are hard to find. Can I use wire or paper collated nails instead. Thanks

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09-03-2007, 10:51 PM	#2
JFD140 Member   Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 38	plastic collated nails lowes doesnt sell craftsman thats why most likely. Go to sears they will have it if its a craftsman product.

09-04-2007, 01:19 AM	#3
ewils91 Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 18	plastic collated nails Hi Harley, All of my nail guns will accept and run either plastic, paper or wire as long as the strip angle is correct. I have been running these for about 8 or 9 years without a problem, no Craftsmans though. Eddy

09-04-2007, 07:49 AM	#4
AtlanticWBConst. Lic. Builder/GC/Remodeler     Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 7,554	plastic collated nails Quote: Originally Posted by ewils91 Hi Harley, All of my nail guns will accept and run either plastic, paper or wire as long as the strip angle is correct. I have been running these for about 8 or 9 years without a problem, no Craftsmans though. Eddy What ewils91 (Eddy) said... __________________ - Build Well -

09-04-2007, 03:56 PM	#5
harley Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	plastic collated nails Thank you I'll try them and let you know.

09-04-2007, 04:17 PM	#6
Clutchcargo I have gas!     Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,653	plastic collated nails Doesn't that nailer take the standard 20-22° full head nails? HD stocks Grip-Rite and Lowes has them under a different brand (same box though). They should be available everywhere. __________________ I tear things down and build them up.