Archive for the ‘Nailers’ Category
Fixing A Fence With My DeWalt Nail Gun
Out on the cattle ranch, anything I build is subject to the elements, but most of all the cows. If something is built on the property, there’s a good chance it’s going to be rubbed up against by a very large animal, which means repairs are always common practice.
I like to keep a DeWalt nail gun handy for just such repairs. It’s very convenient to keep one of these power tools around if you deal with a lot of fences made of studs or lumber in general. It’s a great alternative to spending needless time using a hammer and nails, and it’ll save your arm some punishment as well.
The DeWalt Nail Gun Has the Ranch Nailed Down
On the ranch, every day is a another opportunity to build something new. When you’re working with animals and the land, building is constantly in progress. With all the wood I go though building chicken coops, fences and who knows what else, my arm would be toast if it weren’t for my DeWalt nail gun.
Instead of swinging away with the hammer all day, I just tote along the DeWalt nail gun, and the hard part is done for me. Another big reason why a nail gun is one of my favorite power tools, is that the job gets done in a fraction of the time as using the hammer or driving screws with a cordless drill; time that could be spent grillin’ up a good steak at the end of the day.
Tin Ceiling Do-It-Yourself Install With A DeWalt Nailer
Out of all the types of style ceilings there are out there, I prefer the look of a copper or tin ceiling because of all the textures that are possible from the shaping of the sheet metal. Putting in a tin ceiling can cost a pretty penny when done professionally though. When my father and I did the ceiling in his house we chose white painted tin, which came out looking very nice.
The power tools we used on the project were a DeWalt Nailer and a brad nailer. Traditionally, using a cordless drill would have worked. In fact, the recommendation from the tin ceiling manufacturer was to use a cordless drill to mount the pieces with screws.
Completing the project really wasn’t that difficult. First we hung up a layer of 3/4″ plywood to the studs in the ceiling to have a solid base for attach the pieces of tin ceiling to. We used the DeWalt Nailer for the plywood, and the brad nailer for the ceiling pieces. We started at one corner of the room and worked our way across the, one layer at a time until we wound up at the opposite corner. We mounted all of the trim around the room, and we were done in a weekend’s time.
DeWalt Power Tools Accompany Yet, Another Construction Contractor
A buddy of mine just started a carpentry business out in the suburbs of Long Island. I think he’s done pretty well for himself. The work is pretty steady, the neighborhoods are quiet, and he doesn’t have to drive too far to go to work most of the time. So, one time after a job he wanted me to meet up with him because he was looking to make a purchase on power tools for his business, and wanted to know my opinion on the matter.
I told him flat out as soon as I saw him that I would highly recommend DeWALT power tools for someone in his situation. I informed him that some of my favorite DeWALT power tools available, were the DeWalt nailer, which I find to be an excellent tool, and the DeWalt cordless drill. Both of these power tools have been in my arsenal for years and neither of them have let me down before. I also told him that I knew quite a lot of people that were pleased about buying a DeWalt reciprocating saw in the past. Before I knew it, he had almost enough power tools to start a DeWalt tool store!
The Benchmark Of A Great Workshop
When building a bench in your workshop, you want to make sure that you’re getting the most out of your time and materials. We’ll go over a few basic steps to help you build a workbench that’s perfect for you. The power tools you’ll need for this project are a nailer and a power drill. You will find a tape measure and marking tool, such as a pencil to be helpful as well.
- First, identify what bench-top surface you prefer. Personally, I use MDF (medium density fiberboard), which is a composite of tightly compressed materials. You may find that using plywood, particle board or formica top is right for your needs though. Just make sure if you use particle board or MDF, when exposed to water, the surfaces have a tendency to swell up if not protected.
- Next, select either four-by-fours or two-by-fours for your bench frame. I like a bench that can hold the weight of a Buick, so I use four-by-fours. You may find this overkill if you don’t expect to do any heavy pounding work.
- Some people like to use a power drill to drill pilot holes, then use screws to tighten the bench top to the frame. I use a nailer made by DeWALT power tools though, because with the MDX and four-by-fours, you don’t have to worry about cracking the wood as much.
- Finally, when mounting the workbench to the wall, know that nailers can easily split a two-by-four. It may work out better if screws with pilot holes are used for this part. The mounting can actually be done before attaching the bench top. It just depends on what step you find more comfortable doing first. Note, that mounting the bench to the wall is not completely necessary. There are plenty of solid free standing workbenches out there.