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Weedwaka
 Post subject: Face Nails / Nailing
PostPosted: Mon May 02, 2011 8:31 am 
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Hey Guys,

What size and style of nails should we use for face nailing the first and last rows of our 3/4 birch floor ?

We have a porta-nailer with the face nailing shoe but the porta nails with the T head make a large hole in the toung when blind nailing. I don't want something this large on the face of the wood if possible. Should I pick up an air powered nailer for this ? We have a brad nailer but I am not sure the gauge of nail I should use for this and am doubting it has the power to sink them fully.

What are you guys using ?
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jeff burstein
 Post subject: Re: Face Nails / Nailing
PostPosted: Mon May 02, 2011 5:43 pm 
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You can use a 15g or I use PL400 adhesive and 18g nails just to hold it until the glue dries.
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Weedwaka
 Post subject: Re: Face Nails / Nailing
PostPosted: Mon May 02, 2011 8:12 pm 
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Thanks. We have tons of pl400
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floormeintucson
 Post subject: Re: Face Nails / Nailing
PostPosted: Mon May 02, 2011 8:30 pm 
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PL Premium is more flexible than PL400.. I have used both with no problems but prefer premium if the wood might move more than ususal.

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jeff burstein
 Post subject: Re: Face Nails / Nailing
PostPosted: Tue May 03, 2011 8:21 am 
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I just find the 400 easier to clean up if you get it on something.
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Weedwaka
 Post subject: Re: Face Nails / Nailing
PostPosted: Tue May 03, 2011 9:22 am 
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Oops. Its actually PL premium that we have not PL400. Any tips for getting that slight residue off if you touch a board with it on your finger ?
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floormeintucson
 Post subject: Re: Face Nails / Nailing
PostPosted: Tue May 03, 2011 5:01 pm 
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Mineral spirits. Or if you prefer Bostik makes some pretty smelling saturated towellettes. :mrgreen:

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