Unboxing: Nail Gun - DIY Guy

Nail guns can really speed up your DIY projects. Today we're going to show you:

• The different types of nail guns
• The different types of propulsion for nail guns
• Unboxing a brand new Hitachi Cordless Electric Brad Nailer

This video is a little longer than our usual videos.

We go in-depth on the different types of nailers. We'll give you the overview here, but check out the video for more detail and in-use shots.

Framing nailers shoot large nails into structural wood. They're mostly used for framing houses.

Imagine pounding an entire house full of nails by hand, and you'll know why you need one.

In the video, we show you the Paslode 30 Degree Roundhead Framing Pneumatic Nailer.

Trim nailers usually use a 16-gauge nail and are great for trim and molding.

In the video, we show you the Paslode Angled 16-Gauge 7.5-Volt Finishing Cordless Nailer with Battery

Brad nailers use an 18-gauge nail as opposed to a 16-gauge nail.

They're easier to shoot through intricate moldings, etc...

In the video, we show you the Paslode Straight 18-Gauge 7.4-Volt Brad Cordless Nailer.

These nailers use headless, 23-gauge pins which are great for fine detail molding.

In the video, we show you the Hitachi 23-Gauge Headless Pin Pneumatic Nailer

Flooring nailers shoot staples into engineered and hardwood flooring.

In the video, we show you the Bostitch 1.5-in 18-Gauge Pneumatic Stapler

There are several ways to power a nailer. Ask yourself how you'll be using your nailer, whether you'll have access to power outlets, and how long you'll need to go between charges.

Many nailers run on compressed air from an external air compressor.

Air compressors can be powered by electricity, or gas engines.

Some nailers are powered by a combination of a smaller battery, and a compressed gas fuel cartridge.

Other nail guns are completely battery-powered. You may even be able to find one that shares a battery with your existing cordless tools.

We decided on the Hitachi 18-Gauge 18-Volt Brad Cordless Nailer with Battery.

If you're going to buy just one nailer, you'll want to go with something like this.

Check out the video for a closer look at the following items in the box:

• Carrying Bag
• Safety Glasses
• Instructions/Warranty
• Charger
• Brad Nailer
• Battery

Many nailers will come with a little charge on the battery, but go ahead and take the time to charge it up fully.

Our battery took 45-minutes to charge to 100%.

Go ahead and load up with some 18-gauge brad nails.

The power button, battery gauge, and firing mode indicator are all located in the handle.

Press and hold the power button to power up the nailer.

You'll want to fire a few test shots into some scrap wood similar to what you'll be working with to check the nail depth.

In our case, the nails were sticking out a bit, so we adjusted the depth until they were where we wanted them.

Now that you've got your nailer up and running, get to work on your next project!

Minus the 45-minute charge time, our nailer was ready to use right out of the box.

Let us know in the comments here on Instructables or over at YouTube what your favorite nailer is and why.

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