[Mr.S Teacher]

Beyond using Craftsman's automatic hammer (which is unfortunately on back order), what are some options for driving nails in tight spaces; too tight to swing a hammer? Thanks!

 

[Termite]

Use a palm nailer. Paslode, senco, bostitch, ridgid, hitachi and a lot of other manufacturers make them for around $70. They're used with an air compressor and work as slick as a whistle (and a heck of a lot better than anything battery powered that Craftsman makes).

 

[Daniel Holzman]

You can also drive structurally rated screws in tight places, especially if you have a right angle drill. Just make sure the screws are rated for the application, and are correctly installed (i.e. you drill the correctly sized pilot hole).

 

[Gary in WA]

As KC said: http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=palm+nailer&Submit=Go

Come to Tacoma, Harbor Freight by the Narrows Bridge or a $50, better one a BMC West on South Tacoma Way.

Or a stubby: http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=stubby+hammer&Submit=Go

Be safe, G in Tacoma

 

[Mr.S Teacher]

Thanks to ALL of you for the quick replies. Those are both options I hadn't thought of, and I'm looking forward to using your advice as I tackle the joists one more time tomorrow.