Woodwork is an art that needs different kinds of tools in order to
accomplish a design that has been conceived by the designer. Nails are an
important part of the woodwork and there are different varieties of nails that
serve different purposes depending on the design and the type of wood being
used. Normally nails that have less than 16 gauge are used with a framinghammer because of their size and ease of use while nails that have a gauge of
18 or more are used with a Brad Nailer.
Brad nailers are available as two variants on the marketplace. While
one is the electrical variant the other one is the pneumatic variant. The
electric variant can be directly attached to the mains power when working with
it. The speed of the machine is decent and accomplishes the job perfectly.
While this is an advantage, the disadvantage with the electric brad nailer is
that the cords prevents it from being used at heights and at locations that are
slightly not reachable.
With a pneumatic brad nailer there are no such issues because the
nailer uses compressed air to drive the nails into the wooden surface. A set of
rechargeable batteries is more than sufficient to create the right amount of
pressure when using the brad nailer. By not having a cord, this nailer can be
carried wherever desired and it can also be used to reach locations that are
uncomfortable or not feasible to reach using the normal electric brad nailer.
The size of the nailer is one more interesting aspect that makes it
all the more preferable. The equipment is lightweight and compact in nature,
making it very comfortable to be carried around and stored easily. This compact
nature coupled with the ease of use has made the brad nailer one of the most
preferred nailing device to both amateurs and enthusiasts of the woodwork.
While hobbyists are already promoting the device big time, students and
amateurs have also joined the promotion bandwagon. One of the primary selection
criteria for a nailer is the kind of job being undertaken and the type of nails
being used. While a pin hammer is most suitable for a job involving nails
without heads, a brad nailer is suitable for use with nails that have a tiny
head or are slightly bent in appearance.
By using a brad nailer, the intended work can be completed perfectly
avoiding blowouts that are common to woodwork. Blowouts usually spoil the look
and feel of the design and present a sore sight to the eyes looking at the end
product. Also, for workers having a blowout is discouraging and frustrating.
The nail strength also contributes significantly to the blowout phenomenon.
All said and done, brad nailers have gained a lot of acceptance and
are being widely used for small woodwork. While these were unheard of devices a
few years back, the size, convenience and the features of the device have made
it a runaway hit with users. It would not be wrong to say that the day of the
brad nailers is not too far away.
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