Can I use my Hitachi framing nailer for installing joist hangers, stud brackets and hurricane straps? They have holes in them, but I doubt I would hit the holes every time, will the gun shoot thru the galvanized metal? Will it damage or jam my nailer if I miss the hole?
Can I use my nailgun for joist hangers
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NO,
Framing nails are not strong enough (Width in diameter) to be used for installing joist hangers. You need to use approved joist hanger nails.
If you are 'dead-set' on using a pneumatic gun, there are two choices:
1.) Metal fastener gun: Several maufacturers make guns just for joist hangers and brackets. They have a guide point tip to align the gun with the hole and then you can shoot the joist hanger nail into it.
2.) Palm nailer: inexpensive choice.
Tho, if you are good at swinging a hammer, it can be done very quickly 'by hand'....the old fashioned way....
Framing nails are not strong enough (Width in diameter) to be used for installing joist hangers. You need to use approved joist hanger nails.
If you are 'dead-set' on using a pneumatic gun, there are two choices:
1.) Metal fastener gun: Several maufacturers make guns just for joist hangers and brackets. They have a guide point tip to align the gun with the hole and then you can shoot the joist hanger nail into it.
2.) Palm nailer: inexpensive choice.
Tho, if you are good at swinging a hammer, it can be done very quickly 'by hand'....the old fashioned way....
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