The Peashooter
it actually dose not shoot peas
(tho it probably can)
what it dose do is nail in hard to get areas that a hammer cant get to
(tho it probably can)
what it dose do is nail in hard to get areas that a hammer cant get to
Carpenters Joist Hanger Dilema
as a carpenter ive had the pleasure of nailing alot of joist hangers.alot of the time another framing member is in the way and its almost impossible to get at every joist hanger nail hole.
thats where the pea shooter comes in handy
thats where the pea shooter comes in handy
Where Can I Get One?
ive never seen one in any tool catalogs or any hardware stores
i think because its so easy to make yourself
the closest thing is a gutter punch
i think because its so easy to make yourself
the closest thing is a gutter punch
Materials List
materials needed
a 12" long pipe with a inside diameter of 3/8"
a 16"steel rod with a outside diameter of 1/4"
some hocky tape
a 12" long pipe with a inside diameter of 3/8"
a 16"steel rod with a outside diameter of 1/4"
some hocky tape
Tools List
tools needed
hacksaw
vice
metal file
hacksaw
vice
metal file
Construction Steps
cut pipe to 12"
cut rod to 16"
use file to get rid of any burs from cutting
stick rod inside pipe
use hocky tape to make a handle on pipe to hold onto
your done
cut rod to 16"
use file to get rid of any burs from cutting
stick rod inside pipe
use hocky tape to make a handle on pipe to hold onto
your done
How to Use
its very easy to use
simply put nail in pipe leaving point sticking out
get nail to where it needs to be nailed in
then hit rod thats sticking out of other end of pipe with a hammer.
you can drill a hole in framing to get pea shooter to where you want
simply put nail in pipe leaving point sticking out
get nail to where it needs to be nailed in
then hit rod thats sticking out of other end of pipe with a hammer.
you can drill a hole in framing to get pea shooter to where you want
