I know you get what you pay for but I am retired, got a slightly dodgy shoulder and intend to build a quite large deck and pergola. "The Tool Shed" has a gas powered nail gun for $450 , has anybody had experience with one of these? The speed I work would not tax it in that way.
ashpot,
Dec 15, 4:20pm
I own a paslode nail gun but I never used it to build my deck, because I used stainless steel nails which are much cheaper buying loose than buying s/s gun nails.
golfdiver,
Dec 15, 4:43pm
I have a Paslode too but wouldn't considered it for a deck. Anular grooved nails are the go on decks
stevo2,
Dec 15, 5:50pm
^^^ This ^^^. A nail gun makes a mess of a deck. Guess its ok if you have lower standards but I wouldnt even consider using one.
bobwyn,
Dec 15, 6:10pm
I had a look at them but I ended up buying one from nails pacific it came with 2 batterys 2 gas and box of nails for $500 and it work great I also have a mate that has had his one for 4years with no problems.google search nails pacific im sure you can buy online.
budgel,
Dec 15, 6:31pm
A friend was in the same position and bought a Toolshed nailgun on special. It came with a good warranty, which combined with the price swung the deal for him. He is very happy with it.
It is your deck, do it the way that suits you.
happychappy50,
Dec 15, 7:17pm
x1
Just finished a deck last week,used 10g stainless star drive screws . Brilliant to use,no twisting def use again,would'nt use nails on a deck esp on wide boards as cupping can be an issue.
newtec1,
Dec 16, 3:14pm
You can actually get guns that fire decking nails without leaving a mess.Can't remember the brand or the nails,but i know they are around.You may need a round head nail as i have in my senco lightweight instead of the normal 'D' nail.
golfdiver,
Dec 16, 3:27pm
We were sold a duo fast gun many years ago that fired fifty mm round head nails. It is a piece of crap and the nails ended up falling out
newtec1,
Dec 16, 7:23pm
M senco would be the best gun i have used,and it fired duo fast RH nails.
andrewcg53,
Dec 16, 8:17pm
x1
Personally I would use SS decking screws rather than nails
russ18,
Dec 18, 8:49am
And tool sheds air operated framing gun is on special right now for $199 down from $279
nala2,
Dec 18, 9:32am
Thanks for everybodys help---very much appreciated.
fhpottery,
Dec 19, 4:40pm
x1
I got a senco framing gun for ten bucks of trade me and the best tool Ive ever had. Needed my air compressor to work. No good for deck tops, I use stainless screws here by the sea.
kandjaja,
Jul 4, 3:17am
Annular grooved nails? Clearly you have been living in a cave because those are not 'the go'. decks are screwed with SS screws.
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