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???
Nail Guns
May 25, 2007
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Yes. Usually a first fix model is a large framing nailer able to fire
70-100mm nails
"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 ????
Comes down to nail size and features like getting an anti marking nose on the second fix ones.
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Thanks to all - at least I know what to save up for now. Ta Don
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).
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