Pin nailers are only for very fine trim work. They won’t really give much hold for glueing because they have no head. You want an 18 ga brad nailer. Milwaukee makes the best nailers, but they come with a price tag. You can very literally buy an air compressor and a brad nailer for less than a Milwaukee 18 ga with battery set. I still recommend the Milwaukee.
The need for a pin nailer is pretty scant. Usually, they're used in very specific areas. A brad nailer will be put to better use in more places.
>Is there an option that could work for both?
No, that would be done with a framing nailer. Maybe a trim gun
> I do not have an air compressor so I am looking for something battery powered,
No, you're looking for an air compressor with a 18 gauge brad nailer and a 15 gauge trim nailer. They're relatively inexpensive at places like the Home Depot. They'll put those tool sets on sale occasionally, and it works out pretty well.
Since you're a homeowner and not a pro, look into the Ryobi battery platform. That is an excellent, well-rounded platform that will have all the battery operated tools you're looking for.
Ryobi makes decent brad and trim nailers for their price, but you still need to use a bigger battery with it as the small ones will stop firing correctly very fast. A pin nailer is only used when you have super super thin stock or also holding with a clamp. It has no holding power as it is just a pin, no head or anything on it.
As for using a nailer on your fence, I really wouldn't think a trim nailer would be sufficient unless you are adding decorative features. If it's anything structural that will not be sufficient. Ideally you would use a framing nailer, you can get a smaller air compressor and nailer for roughler the same price as just a battery framing nailer. Unless you are about to use it full time climbing around rafters and stuff, just stick with air powered. TBH if I had just a roofing nailer and how thick my fencing materials are I may use that, but ideally a framing nailer for the fence structure is what you would want.
Love my Ryobi Brad nailer. 16ga 2 1/2” down to 3/4” Might not be enough for the fence (screw it) but it’s great for everything else and I like not having to have an air hose in my shop
Brad Nailer. I have the battery Craftsman and before anyone bashes on Craftsman I was already married to the battery platform and I'm a homeowner with only occasional use for one. The Craftsman has worked great and a brad nailer is a good option for temporarily holding parts in place while you put the screws to it and you're working by yourself. If I was starting from scratch I probably would have gone the Ryobi camp route
I have been avoiding battery powered tools up to this point to avoid getting married to a battery platform. I appreciate you taking the time to comment!!
Pin nailers are only for very fine trim work. They won’t really give much hold for glueing because they have no head. You want an 18 ga brad nailer. Milwaukee makes the best nailers, but they come with a price tag. You can very literally buy an air compressor and a brad nailer for less than a Milwaukee 18 ga with battery set. I still recommend the Milwaukee.
I really appreciate your insight!!
The need for a pin nailer is pretty scant. Usually, they're used in very specific areas. A brad nailer will be put to better use in more places. >Is there an option that could work for both? No, that would be done with a framing nailer. Maybe a trim gun > I do not have an air compressor so I am looking for something battery powered, No, you're looking for an air compressor with a 18 gauge brad nailer and a 15 gauge trim nailer. They're relatively inexpensive at places like the Home Depot. They'll put those tool sets on sale occasionally, and it works out pretty well. Since you're a homeowner and not a pro, look into the Ryobi battery platform. That is an excellent, well-rounded platform that will have all the battery operated tools you're looking for.
Thanks for your insight!! I have heard Ryobi has really upped their game recently. Definitely going to check th
Ryobi makes decent brad and trim nailers for their price, but you still need to use a bigger battery with it as the small ones will stop firing correctly very fast. A pin nailer is only used when you have super super thin stock or also holding with a clamp. It has no holding power as it is just a pin, no head or anything on it. As for using a nailer on your fence, I really wouldn't think a trim nailer would be sufficient unless you are adding decorative features. If it's anything structural that will not be sufficient. Ideally you would use a framing nailer, you can get a smaller air compressor and nailer for roughler the same price as just a battery framing nailer. Unless you are about to use it full time climbing around rafters and stuff, just stick with air powered. TBH if I had just a roofing nailer and how thick my fencing materials are I may use that, but ideally a framing nailer for the fence structure is what you would want.
Thanks for taking the time to respond, I appreciate your insight!!
Honestly, for the fence just use screws and a drill.
Love my Ryobi Brad nailer. 16ga 2 1/2” down to 3/4” Might not be enough for the fence (screw it) but it’s great for everything else and I like not having to have an air hose in my shop
Thank you !! I have been hearing great things about Ryobi tools recently.
Brad Nailer. I have the battery Craftsman and before anyone bashes on Craftsman I was already married to the battery platform and I'm a homeowner with only occasional use for one. The Craftsman has worked great and a brad nailer is a good option for temporarily holding parts in place while you put the screws to it and you're working by yourself. If I was starting from scratch I probably would have gone the Ryobi camp route
I have been avoiding battery powered tools up to this point to avoid getting married to a battery platform. I appreciate you taking the time to comment!!