Thread 2928587 - /diy/ [Archived: 298 hours ago]

Anonymous
7/3/2025, 6:25:15 AM No.2928587
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boys what gauge nailgun do i want?
90% of the use will be skirting boards and window trim
do i want 16ga or 18ga?
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Anonymous
7/3/2025, 7:02:32 AM No.2928596
>>2928587 (OP)
18 unless you're nailing large crown.
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Bepis Van Dam !ZNBx60Gj/k
7/3/2025, 9:43:37 AM No.2928636
>>2928587 (OP)
>>2928596
From my limited use, Iโ€™m going to say 18ga as well. The size range is super versatile, <1โ€ for small delicate stuff to 2โ€+ if your nailer will take it. And as long as the 18ga nails are just as long as the 16ga, itโ€™s easier to pop a couple extra 18ga nails if needed and paint or fill over then compared to trying to use a 16ga on something small and delicate.
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Anonymous
7/3/2025, 9:46:37 AM No.2928638
>>2928596
>>2928636
thanks guys, i appreciate the replies. going for the 18ga
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Anonymous
7/3/2025, 10:53:07 AM No.2928646
>>2928636
Shut up faggot no one wants your opinions
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Bepis Van Dam !ZNBx60Gj/k
7/3/2025, 11:36:09 AM No.2928648
>>2928646
Welp he took it already >>2928638
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 4:46:17 PM No.2928708
>>2928587 (OP)
16 for door jambs, 18 for everything, 24 for the pretty stuff and hiding the evidence
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 11:13:35 PM No.2928774
>>2928587 (OP)
18ga is better starting point, but you'll eventually own a 16ga or 15ga for larger, thicker trim or for when you'll do hardwood flooring and stairs. But even then you could get away with a few more 18ga brads instead.