mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 30, 2015 22:02:09 GMT -8
To remove the nails on our project, I first used a thin scraper to gently pry the roof overlap away from the siding. I then used a multitool with a thin metal-cutting blade to cut the nails between the overlapped metal. It was really fast and there was little chance of damaging the metal. I gave up on the cats paw after pulling the heads off of several rusty nails. I keep thinking about trying that but I'm afraid I'll hurt the metal. It doesn't take much.
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Post by vikx on Nov 30, 2015 22:07:32 GMT -8
I agree with Larry on air guns. The better quality are so worth it. My Hitachis are very accurate and easy to judge where the staple/nail is going. The cheap gun included with the compressor is junk. Doesn't jam, but puts divets in wood and hard to aim.
I also have a micro nailer that is really nice for inside trim; 23ga. nails and you can't even see them. Worth a search to see what's available...
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Post by davek on Dec 1, 2015 7:24:26 GMT -8
Funny I just broke down and got a hitachi stapler over the weekend. The pile from Harbor Freight would randomly not spit out the staple but instead make a dent in the skin. On top of that the safty switch on the Harbor Freight unit was absolutely impossible to deal with.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2015 20:08:23 GMT -8
Thank you all for letting me know your suggestions and the harbor freight air gun, I would have probably tried that! And plus it's 2 minutes from my house. Tempting! Haha.
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