How to Load a Craftsman 16 Gauge Finish Nailer
The introduction of the pneumatic nailing tool has greatly sped up wood assembly. Crown and base moldings can be installed in minutes instead of hours, and projects can be quickly assembled using a few quick nails. But the better technology gets, the more confusing it can be at times. Things like loading the nailing gun become an exercise in futility, and eventually you just break out the hammer and get the job done. If you know the right way to load a finish nailer, it will make that next carpentry project go a lot faster. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Place the finish nailer in your right hand, and hold it so that your hand is on the handle and your finger is near the trigger.
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Move your left hand to the bottom of the nailer, towards the front of the nailer by the tip. There is a black handle on the left side that sticks out in a half-circle shape.
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Pull the half-circle towards the air hose connection, using your left hand. This is the spring-loaded area where you load in the nails, so pull it back and lock it in place on the back of the nailer. You will find a latch there that catches the half circle area.
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Load the nails into the gun, sliding them along the hole in the back of the gun, where the black section of the nailer angles towards the front of the gun. The head of the nail goes at the top of the nailer, towards the handle.
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Release the latch on the half-circle using your left hand. This will lock the nailer in place and allow you to start shooting nails.
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