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jasondc44
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Username: Jasondc44
Post Number: 6
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 10:17 am: | 
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I am installing quarter round trim on my stairs between the steps and the risers to cover gaps. Plus, I will be doing a lot of other trim work around the house eventually. I am trying to figure out the best method to actually attach it. It seems like nails are the preferred method, but hammering in the confined space of the stairway doesn't work too well for me, plus I am afraid I would damage the trim. I looked into a cheaper brad nailer, but the lengths of brad nails they can use seems to short (5/8 is the most common) - do I need to pony up the dough to get a real nail gun? Can I use glue? Hammer and hope for the best? Any thoughts reccomendations appreciated. Thanks |
fabulouswalls
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Username: Fabulouswalls
Post Number: 212
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 10:25 am: |
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Pre-drill the holes to make it easier to nail. Won't you be painting the quarter round anyway? You would install the moulding and then spackle the nail holes and paint. I think glue would be a pain in the a s s. |
jeb
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Username: Jeb
Post Number: 129
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 12:14 pm: |
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a "palm" nailer may do the trick. about 60 bucks at home depot. |
gj1
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Username: Gj1
Post Number: 393
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 12:39 pm: |
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Use finish nails, a hammer and nail set. As mentioned, pre-drilling the quarter round will make it easier to get the nail started and prevent splitting. |
sportsnut
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Username: Sportsnut
Post Number: 2552
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 12:50 pm: |
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Buy a finish nailer. It takes 3/4 inch to 2 1/2 inch nails. Of course you'll need a compressor as well. I have this one and it has come in handy for a great many things.
Sorry link doesn't work. However, you can go to the HD website and look up finish nailers. I have the PC for $189.
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Bailey
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Username: Baileymac
Post Number: 432
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 12:51 pm: |
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I remodeled our family room a few years ago, and built window trim to match the profile of the Chestnut trim on our first floor. Because it was a lot of different pieces of wood, and I hate setting nails with a nail set, I wanted to use a nail gun. Fortunately for me, it was near Christmas, and it gave my kids the opportunity to buy me a really nice Christmas gift, a Paslode Angled Finish Nailer.
It uses a fuel cell, propane gas, I think. I've used it a lot, on several projects including replacing all the quarter round on our 2nd floor after the wood floors were refinished.
I prefer the Paslode to a nailer using a compressor, just because I don't like dragging the hose around, but I also have a framing nailer and an air compressor.
It's faster than pre-drilling, prevents dimpling the wood with your hammer, and leaves a neat small hole to fill with wood putty or caulk or whatever.
They are expensive though, but it's easy to justify the cost, since you're doing the work yourself instead of a contractor.
(I've used that argument to buy lots of cool toys.)
Have fun with your projects!
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george H
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Username: Georgieboy
Post Number: 310
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 2:43 pm: |
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I've never seen an electric palm nailer,only air.Senco makes a nice 18g.finish nailer that is solely battery driven.I have both 16g.Paslode trim guns in addition to the 18g.finish nailer and have gotten where I've almost forgot how to use a hammer.Not a bad tool to invest in if you plan on doing a lot of trim,but for a one shot deal,you might be better off drilling and hand nailing. |
K_soze
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Username: K_soze
Post Number: 737
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 3:00 pm: |
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A palm nailer will destroy quarter round. Jason are you in SO? I have two nailers you can use. Send me a pm if you want. |
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