Hi folks, not sure whether to post this in 'tools' or 'roofing.' So, I'm gonna just put it in here.
I am replacing the soffits around my house, and am using the occassion to 'fund' the purchase of a pneumatic nail gun. I see some nailer 'kits' which include a compressor and 3 types of nail-guns (a stapler/a brad nailer/and a 16-gauge finish nailer).
Now here's the question... what size nailer do I actually need for this project?
The soffits/fascia will be made from 1x6's and/or 1x4's and some 3/8" plywood...
I've read 'conflicting' information... some stuff says to use 6d or 8d nails for this type of project, and elsewhere I read that a 16 or 18 gauge nailer would work fine. My understanding is that 6d = 13 or 15 gauge... so I'm only a bit confused at this point.
May I ask what nail size is best for this type of project... I'd really like to get one of the kits, but if I need to buck-up and buy a 15 gauge nailer and a compressor, then so be it.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
-paul.
I am replacing the soffits around my house, and am using the occassion to 'fund' the purchase of a pneumatic nail gun. I see some nailer 'kits' which include a compressor and 3 types of nail-guns (a stapler/a brad nailer/and a 16-gauge finish nailer).
Now here's the question... what size nailer do I actually need for this project?
The soffits/fascia will be made from 1x6's and/or 1x4's and some 3/8" plywood...
I've read 'conflicting' information... some stuff says to use 6d or 8d nails for this type of project, and elsewhere I read that a 16 or 18 gauge nailer would work fine. My understanding is that 6d = 13 or 15 gauge... so I'm only a bit confused at this point.
May I ask what nail size is best for this type of project... I'd really like to get one of the kits, but if I need to buck-up and buy a 15 gauge nailer and a compressor, then so be it.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
-paul.