Chappy 138 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 Im doing a deck on Monday and just about half the nails need to be set. Ive read where some of you guys use nail guns to set them, Is there a gun that I can buy that uses electricity so I dont have to buy an air compressor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Richard 17 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 I'm curious to hear as well. At currant we use a ball peen hammer as a nail set and a conventional hammer to strike with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bigchaz 157 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 check out this thread guys: http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/carpentry/10788-setting-nails.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Tmrrptr 164 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 Sure there's an electric framer... Paslode Impulse. never tried one! r Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Chappy 138 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 I was reading that other thread, but everyone has a pneumatic nailer. Im going to try the ball peen hammer route. I am just trying to avoid being on my hands and knees as much as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Neil_Asheville 114 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 Jon, if the deck is nice and dry being careful with a reg hammer works for us most time to set nails back to deck level. We're usually detailing at least a day after strip/wash, so they are usually dry. If wet, I have two cordless paslode finish guns that work great to reset even the largest coated galvanized decking nails. It does take longer than a hammer, but a better option when wet than a hammer and nail set. hate those. /neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jeffex11 121 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 10 min. or so to hammer nails is no extra charge. Especially if they are home and see the extra service. I have charged $50 extra to take care of a more severe deck but I simply include it in my original estimate and point it out to the customer. "that price includes wash , stain , and hammering in your excessive loose nails." I never itemize, just one price for the finished product. If they wan't to save money by hammering the nails in themselves I offer to knock off $25 and most just say "oh we'll you can do that". Pricing and selling is a game. Play to win!!!! As far as removing nails or screwing in boards that is a onsite call for your own situation. I preferr to hand off all but minor repair work to a friend who also networks with me for cleaning . I make sure my handyman is prompt and considerate and it just makes me look like a good source to go to without getting bogged down with services I choose not to offer. I can get a higher rate for cleaning and staining than repair work so thats what I do. The sound of my power washers running is music to my wallet. I realize many have their own situation and like to be the one source for total deck care and that is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Chappy 138 Report post Posted June 5, 2007 Ended up just doing it with a hammer. used a nail set only on the ones that just wouldnt go flush. Even though only 1/3 of the nails were popped, many were a little loose, just hadnt popped above the surface. About an hour on my hands an knees. not too bad. I like to do those things before I start washing, since I use WTW. I only let it dry completely if I see a lot of furring after washing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Im doing a deck on Monday and just about half the nails need to be set. Ive read where some of you guys use nail guns to set them, Is there a gun that I can buy that uses electricity so I dont have to buy an air compressor?
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