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How to Choose a Brad Nailer

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A brad nailer can help you get your job done faster and more easily, but choosing the right brad nailer might not be as easy as using one. When choosing a brad nailer for your home or business, follow these simple steps to get the best one for your money.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Make sure the nail cartridges are easy to load and read on your brad nailer. You should be able to load your nail cartridges with one hand, and ideally you should find a brad nailer that has a clear window or some other marker to allow you to gauge how many nails you've got left.

  2. Step 2

    Choose a brad nailer with a slender nose to most easily see where the nails are going. This makes your nailing more accurate and your job easier.

  3. Step 3

    Get a brad nailer that has an exhaust port that doesn't blow into your face. Look for a nailer with an adjustable exhaust port or one with an exhaust that isn't going to interfere with you while you're working.

  4. Step 4

    Buy a brad nailer with an adjustable drive depth. Without this, you loose a lot of time adjusting the force of the air compressor to change the shooting depth of the brad nailer. An on-board depth adjuster that's easy to change with one hand is ideal. However, there are many designs that require two hands and are a little harder to adjust, but they're still better options than non-adjustable models.

  5. Step 5

    Allow for easy fixes of nail jams. Nail jams are an inevitable part of the job when you're using a brad nailer, but if you get a brad nailer that's easy to fix, then you shouldn't have to worry about jams when they occur. Get a nailer that's secured with latches instead of screws to help you clear your nail jambs quickly and easily.

  6. Step 6

    Select a brad nailer that's made of lightweight aluminum materials and has a rubber grip. This makes working with your brad nailer a lot easier on your hands and your arms.

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