JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 (edited) Just learned about this today. It is a novel idea and probably a practical one in some circumstances. So I will ask the question here. Has anyone used an air gun to shoot plastic nails? That is right they come in various colors and can be used to hang trim work make picture frames and many more ideas. One company that I found makes the gun and the nails. Ok lets discuss. Good idea or not a big deal. The idea behind it is basically twofold. They do not rust. They will not hurt blades if cut into. Will not trip safety equipment, Do not need filling on projects. Can be sanded flush and am sure more positives. negatives are not good shear strength. Probably won't shoot into some hard woods. I see more positives than negatives and see it can have a use. Interesting concept to say the lease. Seems the more I read about them, they are big deal in the CNC world. https://raptornails.com/ Edited January 23 by JTTHECLOCKMAN ChelCass 1 Quote
Wichman Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 These things need to be banned, forthwith. With the growing number of products that end up as "micro plastics", having a product that is designed to have a portion ground up is got to be a leading source. The health of the operator and anyone in proximity to the CNC machine is in danger and will surely be the target of future lawsuits. In reality, I have major trust issues with the whole "micro plastics" narrative. The average scientist cannot get access to the testing appreatice unless they have been vetted, and I'd bet good money that naysayers will never get access. BadBob and barb.j.enders 2 Quote
Dan Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 Looks like a nifty idea but the cost of the nails is higher than what I'm paying and I already have a finish nail gun. I can see it being of use for someone with the concerns when cutting used materials. Quote
TAIrving Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 Looks interesting and it looks like the brads might fit my finishing nailer. But, like Dan said, the price of the nails is high. Quote
Bill WIlson Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 I can maybe see some applications where this might offer an advantage, such as exterior trim. For me, not so much. For interior and shop use, I can't see any real upside to these. I'm sure there are circumstances where they are perfect, just not in my world. Quote
Wichman Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 In looking at the website I noticed under required equipment was their specific gun, at $300 that's a major deal breaker for me. I was looking at the pin nailer, as the plastic pins would be more forgiving to a scroll saw blade. Quote
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted January 23 Author Report Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Wichman said: In looking at the website I noticed under required equipment was their specific gun, at $300 that's a major deal breaker for me. I was looking at the pin nailer, as the plastic pins would be more forgiving to a scroll saw blade. That was what I was thinking also. Maybe Kevin can speak to this more but seems these are popular in the CNC world because they can nail things and not have to worry about their milling bits hitting metal. I do not know. I just found it interesting. Speaking of expensive guns, my brother got into this kick of wanting to buy these Dewalt battery operated nailers. They have all kinds just like these plastic guns and also they match the air powered ones. But the price of the battery guns is over twice what you can buy a air powered one. Sort of setting him back on the idea. I told him to get a small air compressor and buy all the air guns you want. and still come out under price of those things. Yes they are handy because you do not have to lug a compressor but not for me. Dan 1 Quote
kmmcrafts Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 I don't know anything about them as this is the first I've even heard of them myself.. I don't get on too many CNC sites or follow very many so maybe that's why I have never heard of them until now. I do know there is a big group of CNC folks using plastic sheets of some sort instead of wood as it's stable with no movement as you carve.. Quote
Dan Posted January 24 Report Posted January 24 20 hours ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: Yes they are handy because you do not have to lug a compressor but not for me. That's why I went with the battery powered tools. It was hard to want to pay for them but now I'm glad I did. Every time I made upgrades to our chicken coop it was nice just to drop all the tools into a bag and carry everything out in one trip and get the job done a bit faster. JTTHECLOCKMAN 1 Quote
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted January 24 Author Report Posted January 24 1 hour ago, Dan said: That's why I went with the battery powered tools. It was hard to want to pay for them but now I'm glad I did. Every time I made upgrades to our chicken coop it was nice just to drop all the tools into a bag and carry everything out in one trip and get the job done a bit faster. That is the lure about battery tools. The carpenter who did my remodel of my kitchen and bath used them but what I found is I had to go behind him and to set some of the nails because at times they do not sink in far enough especially if you are rapid firing. Also he was firing into some old wood framing. He would need to keep setting the gun for depth. The battery does not have enough charge in it. With air gun as long as the compressor can keep up you just keep firing. I will stick with the tried and true method when it comes to battery operated air guns. Other tools I have a collection now. Reminds me I have to set up my Dewalt battery operated sliding miter saw I got for Christmas. That will come in handy in the spring when I finish putting up trim in a few rooms I have left. need to make sure that thing works. Quote
Bill WIlson Posted January 24 Report Posted January 24 I like the concept of battery powered tools much more than I like the cost of entry and relatively short lifespan. I have cordless drills & drivers and a couple pieces of cordless OPE, but by & large, I still prefer corded electric, or gasoline powered tools. I don't mind paying up for a good tool, but don't like being a slave to a battery platform that will need replaced or be obsolete within a few years. A good electric router or gasoline powered weed eater will last the rest of my lifetime. Quote
rjweb Posted January 24 Report Posted January 24 Home Depot carries Ridgid battery tools, with them the batteries have a life time warranty, if it stops working they will replace no charge, not sure who's life time the battery or me, RJ Quote
Sparkey Posted April 6 Report Posted April 6 On 1/24/2025 at 5:03 PM, rjweb said: Home Depot carries Ridgid battery tools, with them the batteries have a life time warranty, if it stops working they will replace no charge, not sure who's life time the battery or me, RJ I buy a lot of Ridgid tools for that reason. Even their corded tool have lifetime warranty including the motor. Quote
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