Nail Guns
A nail gun is similar to a stapler. It drives and countersinks
nails into paneling, carpeting, molding and insulation with a single
stroke. It resembles a heavy-duty stapler but will not scratch, mar or
dent work surfaces. Nails are 11/32" in length and come in
wood-tone colors to match paneling, etc. The nail gun usually comes
packaged with a supply of nails and complete instructions for the
do-it-yourselfer.
While there is a wide variety of staple types and sizes, each staple
gun will accept only a certain range of sizes and styles. In choosing
the proper staple leg length for the job, one must consider two things:
the thickness of the material to be stapled and its hardness.
Staple-leg lengths range from 3/16" to 9/16". In hardwood,
3/16" to 1/4" penetration is sufficient. Softwood requires up
to 3/8" penetration. However, if the staple stands away from the
work, it is too long for the gun being used.
