Nail Guns

[Don The Duck]

Can anyone define the difference between a "First-Fix" and a "Second- Fix" nail gun please - is it just that the "First" is stronger (more powerful) and therefore for bigger nails/jobs etc or am I totally wrong???

[Andy Hall]

Yes. Usually a first fix model is a large framing nailer able to fire

70-100mm nails

[Andrew Mawson]

"Second-

Also the Second Fix ones have the option of a soft pad to avoid the re-bound damaging skirting, architrave etc and leaving a small 'hammer mark'

AWEM

ps anyone got a cheap second fix Paslode they want to pass on ????

[John Rumm]

Comes down to nail size and features like getting an anti marking nose on the second fix ones.

More here:

[Don The Duck]

Thanks to all - at least I know what to save up for now. Ta Don

[Newshound]

You need to be doing quite a lot of nailing to justify one, IMHO (except that the little electric ones are great for nailing down hardboard or plywood on uneven floorboards prior to vinyl, etc).