Brad Air Nailers
Brad air nailers are often called bradders. They are a variety of air nailer gun which are smaller in size and is suitable for shorter and thinner nails with no head. For work that requires a nails to be concealed brad nails and a brad nailer can do the job adequately.
There are many different brands of brad nailers available, for a full listing of products for, please see below:
Brad Air Nailers: Precautions and Safety Warnings
Have you recently purchased an air brad nailer? You’ll probably know brad air nailers are specifically designed to efficiently and cleanly drive thin, small, finishing nails into the wood surface. Brad air nailers, perfect for small woodworks, DIY projects, and cabinetry, are light and basically comfortable to work with, especially when it comes to reaching tight corners or blind spots. Read on to know more about how to work with brad air nailers safely and efficiently.
Work with the handle whenever you are transporting the nailer from one place to another. Make sure that you disconnect the air supply from the nailer when you are transporting the air brad nailer. Avoid, as much as possible, contact with the trigger when not in use.
Operate within the pressure capacity. Do not exceed the recommended air pressure capacity for brad air nailers; never work above 95 psi.
Check woods that could possibly contain toxic materials and preservatives like copper chromium arsenate (CCA). Always wear eye protection and other body gears; minimize skin contact and even avoid inhaling wood materials whenever you are working with brad air nailers.
Fire at a safety range, especially if you need to work close with the edge of the workpiece. This could not only avoid splits on the work surface but most importantly prevent the wood from flying free and causing personal injury.
Work at the appropriate workpiece. Never attempt to fire on worksurfaces that may be too hard for the fasteners to penetrate. Never fire the nailer on top of a nail or fastener, or even at an angle. When working with brad air nailers, use safety goggles – even when you’re just re-loading the nailer.
Disconnect from air supply when you are reloading and oiling the nailer. Brad air nailers could accidentally fire, especially when the firing system is not working properly. To simply put it, always disconnect the nailer from the hose whenever you are not driving nails with it. Maintenance and oiling the nailer also require that you disconnect it from the air supply.
Load nails safely. Check that the safety or trigger is not depressed. Disconnect the nailer from the air supply whenever you are loading a new set of nails or fasteners. Assuming that the magazine is always loaded could save you and others from unintentional firing.
Use compressed air only. Brad air nailers only require dry and clean compressed air. Keep away from combustible gases like oxygen or any form of available bottled gas. Keep your work area from combustible materials as brad air nailers produce sparks when firing nails.
Use identical or similiar parts and accessories whenever you replace worn out parts and materials. Make sure that you follow the instructions provided for in the instructions manual in terms of repairing and servicing the nailer. As much as possible, only go to a qualified and accredited repair center whenever the nailer is about to serviced or repaired. Remember, using just about any part could lead to your disqualification with the manufacturer’s warranty.