Can you install 15 mm bamboo flooring with the Bostitch MFN200 flooring nailer?

Nov 29, 2006 by Ryan | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Are there any special modifications that need to be made to the Bostitch floor nailer to install flooring of other thicknesses besides 3/4"? (i.e. 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 33/32", and metric bamboo)

yes,they have a block that can be removed from the bottom of your nail gun ,which come in different thicknesses to compensate for the thickness of the wood.uaually find them at lowe's or the depot.

what is a good flooring power nailer?

Feb 17, 2008 by carpentergry | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Do you still have to hit the power nailers with a mallet? I'm refering to one that nails 3/4 solid tounge and groove. I want one that will staple engineered flooring 3/8 5/8 5/16 tounge and groove?

The Bostich Floor nailer, you still have to hit. The hitting helps pull the boards tight. If your installing thinner, engineered floors, you might want to look at the all purpose staplers.

Can I use a finish nailer to install Costco Bamboo Flooring or do I need a flooring nailer?

Nov 11, 2007 by r_i_s_k_k | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

I recently purchased enough Red Arawana flooring to cover my living room and hallway. I've heard that it tends to split when using a normal flooring nailer. I'm looking at buying a compressor/nailer kit and am wondering if I can do it with the finish nailer or not. If so, how do I install the nails? Do I place them at a 45 degree angle? Thanks for the help!
I recently purchased enough Red Arawana tongue and groove flooring to cover my living room and hallway. I've heard that it tends to split when using a normal flooring nailer. I'm looking at buying a compressor/nailer kit and am wondering if I can do it with the finish nailer or not. If so, how do I install the nails? Do I place them at a 45 degree angle? Thanks for the help!

Yes, you can use a finish nailer. Nail the top of the tongue at a 45 degree angle.
The floor will have a tendency to split even with a finish nailer so you may want to rent a flooring nailer. This will be much faster and the splitting wont be much worse, if any. Experiment with the air pressure and use just enough, you don't need to bury the fastener in the board.

I have a pneumatic floor nailer that has stopped working, the staples no longer come out. Any ideas on why?

Nov 20, 2006 by HeadAche | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

It seems the air from the compressor isnt getting to the chamber to force the staple out, but it also doesnt seem as if their is any air leaking out. Its not the compressor either because my brad nailer works fine.
It seems the air from the compressor isnt getting to the chamber to force the staple out, but it also doesnt seem as if their is any air leaking out. Its not the compressor either because my brad nailer works fine.

I should have added, yes i've checked the staples, there is no jam, and there are staples in there. The best i can say is that it seems like the air is leaking because its not getting to where it needs to be to push the staple out. I dont hear or feel any air leaking. When i hit the plunger on the gun, it doesnt give the same sound or reaction that it did when its working.

1. Check to see that you have nails in the gun :)

2. It may be jammed

3. Take all the nails out, oil it up, and shoot it until oil stops spraying out (aim it at an unfinished section of floor) and try it again

What's the difference between a Brad Nailer and a Finishing Nailer?

Jan 30, 2007 by alphapoet | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am learning how to work with wood and different projects call for these nailers and I'm not sure what the real difference is. I even saw a kit at Costcos with both and a Floor Nailer (I know what that one is for).

I need to do some moldings and I think I need a Frame nailer for that.

Any help is appreciated. If you can, include some practical usages for each type of nailer.

Thanks

while i thought some of the other answers were good or o.k., they might be just a little vague. i think that how you would use each of these tools would go further in answering your question. to start with, the brad nailer; i would use this to build a picture frame, or other small nailing project, requireing nails 1" or less. with the finish nailer; if i were putting up window and door trim, chair rails, or floor trim, this would be the gun that you would use for that. a framing gun; if you are going to build walls, apply plywood, or exterior trim in certain applications, this would be the use for it. now as far as what type of tool to buy; if your use is for a hobby, then the less expensive combination kits should be fine for that. the same with the finish nailer, for just use on your own home project. just make sure that the nails for the guns are readily available for when you need more. you won't want to have to run around or have to order them when you need them. now if you are planning to make your living with these tools; i would suggest that you check out a home improvement store, or tool supply house, for a better quality tool. then buy the best the best that you can afford so that you'll be able to depend on it. this would be espessialy true with a framing gun. if this is the case for you, i would reccomend hitachi air tools, i use those for the tools that i need to depend on in my line of work. my finish nailer is a mid grade quality tool, and the brad nailer is basicly just for around my own house. as far as the compressor goes; once again buy the best that you can afford since it will be running all of your air tools and be used all of the time. here again, i bought a hitachi. i would advise you to avoid the dewalt compressor though, they seem to be having a lot of trouble lately, since they were bought out by black and decker. well i guess this turned into a pretty long answer, but i hope that it helps you out and good luck.

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