Gauge Brad

What kind of Nail gun do i need?
I am building an aquarium stand. I have finished the framing
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The pic looks like its tilted but its not, I used a leveler and i took it on my camera phone.
yesterday i purchased plywood to put on the sides to finish it off. Then i plan on staining. my question is what type of finishing nailer if it is a finishing nailer that i need? i want to use a nailer because i dont want to do it by nail and hammer so im using glue than nails. the plywood is 3/8 thick. what gauge and size nails do i need to do what i want. should i use nails or brads? Whats the difference? will either of these two guns work?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97520
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46309
Are you ever planning to use the nail gun again? If so, I’d avoid Harbor Freight tools. They’re way down on the quality scale. Look for a brand like Bostitch or Porter-Cable.
You can use a brad nailer (18 ga.) if you use a little adhesive on the back, such as Liquid Nails or PL 400. This type of nail will leave a smaller hole to patch than a 16 ga. nailer. Hope this helps.
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-BN200B-8-inch-2-inch-Nailer/dp/B001AJ0LWC/ref=dp_ob_title_hi?ie=UTF8&qid=1224010706&sr=8-3
If you don’t have a compressor:
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-CFBN125B-4-Inch-Nailer-Compressor/dp/B000HZI6FE/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1224238045&sr=8-14
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SENCO AX15EAA Brad Nails 1-1/4″ Long 18 Gauge — *1-BOX*– $0.99 |
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GENUINE INTERCHANGE Brad Nails 1″ Long 18 Gauge — *1-BOX*– $0.99 |
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GENUINE INTERCHANGE Brad Nails 5/8″ Long 18 Gauge — *1-BOX*– $0.99 |
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PORTER CABLE 1-3/8IN 18 GAUGE BRAD NAILER BN138 $0.99 |
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1″ Brad Air Nailer 18 Gauge Brand New $0.99 |
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SENCO AY10EAA Brad Nails 5/8″ Long 18 Gauge — *1-BOX*– $0.99 |
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PORTER CABLE 1-3/8IN 18 GAUGE BRAD NAILER BN138 $0.99 |
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Hitachi NT50AE2 18 Gauge 5/8 Inch to 2-Inch Brad Nailer $0.99 |
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Craftsman 18 gauge brad nailer $0.99 |
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PORTER-CABLE BN125A BRAD NAILER, 18 GAUGE, 5/8” to 1-1/4” $0.99 |
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PRE-OWNED PASLODE CORDLESS 18 GAUGE BRAD NAILER 901000 ” NO RESERVE ” $0.99 |
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National 20 Gauge 1/2 Inch Bright Wire Brads $0.99 |
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National 19 Gauge 5/8 Inch Bright Wire Brads $0.99 |
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National 19 Gauge 1/2 Inch Galvanized Wire Brads $0.99 |
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National 18 Gauge 5/8 Inch Galvanized Wire Brads $0.99 |
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National 18 Gauge 3/4 Inch Galvanized Wire Brads $0.99 |
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National 17 Gauge 7/8 Inch Galvanized Wire Brads $0.99 |
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National 17 Gauge 1 Inch Galvanized Wire Brads $0.99 |
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National 18 Gauge 3/4″ Stainless Steel Wire Brads $1.88 |
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National 17 Gauge 3/4″ Stainless Steel Wire Brads $1.88 |
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National 17 Gauge 7/8″ Stainless Steel Wire Brads $1.88 |
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National 17 Gauge 1-1/4″ Stainless Steel Wire Brads $1.88 |
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CRAFTSMAN (351.181720) 18 GAUGE BRAD NAILER – USED $1.99 |
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Wire Brad Nails 19 Gauge 1/2″ Long #122500-N 1.75 OZ. $2.00 |
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PORTER CABLE 1-3/8IN 18 GAUGE BRAD NAILER BN138 $2.25 |
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Ace 26178 Brad Nail 1/2″ 18 Gauge $2.99 |
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Campbell Hausfeld 18 Gauge 1-1/4″ Brad Nails (1,000 Piece) FB180030AV $3.19 |
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Finish Brad Nails 18 Gauge 1-1/2 Inch 4,500 Pack AL38 $3.50 |
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Heavy-Duty 1 Inch 18 Gauge Brad Nails 4,500 Pack — AL25 $3.50 |
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5000 GALVANIZED 16mm smooth shank nails brad nailer 18 gauge NAIL GUN 589693 $3.91 |
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18 Gauge Brad Nails 5/8″ $3.95 |
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Finish Brad Nails 18 Gauge 1-3/16 Inch 4500 Pack —- AL30 $3.99 |
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Surebonder Brad Nails-18 Gauge 1 1/4in 1000-Ct. #400-114G $3.99 |
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Campbell Hausfeld 18 Gauge 2″ Brad Nails (1,000 Piece) FB180050AV $3.99 |
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1-1/2″ 18 Gauge Galvanized Finish Brad Nailer Nail Fit Porter Cable,Senco Dewalt $4.27 |
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3/8″ 18 Gauge Brads for Senco,Bostitch,DeWalt,Paslode,Duofast,Max & PorterCable $4.50 |
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18 Gauge Brad Nails 3/4″ $4.60 |
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1/2″ 18 Gauge Brads Senco,Bostitch,DeWalt,Paslode,Duofast,Max,Hitach,PorterCable $4.80 |
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2500pk 19mm finishing shank brad nailer nails 16 gauge 733248 NAIL GUN $4.86 |
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New (1000) STANLEY SWK-BN562 18 Gauge 9/16″ BRAD NAILS 14mm 18Ga Ga $4.95 |
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Campbell Hausfeld 18 Gauge x 2″ Galvanized Brad Nails Qty 1000 FB180050 NIB $4.95 |
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Surebonder Brad Nails-1000 Pk. 18 Gauge 2in #400-2G $4.99 |
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NEW Milwaukee 48-96-0505 16 Gauge 1″ Brads Bright 2,50 $4.99 |
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1 box of Stanley Bostitch 3,000 18 gauge 5/8″ brad nails $4.99 |
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HD. Valve Piston for Paslode T200-F18 18 gauge brad gun $4.99 |
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5/8″ 18 Gauge Brads Senco,Bostitch,DeWalt,Paslode,Duofast,Max,Hitach,PorterCable $5.00 |
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SENCO 18 GAUGE BRAD NAILER MODEL SLP20 $5.00 |
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pneumatic air brad nailer spotnails CB 1832 3/8 to 1-1/4 18 gauge finish trim $5.00 |
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LOT OF THREE NAILS BRADS 3000 PCS FINISHING GAUGE 16 1″ $5.00 |
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1 box of Stanley Bostitch 3,000 18 gauge 3/4″ brad nails $5.49 |
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NEW Milwaukee 48-96-0515 1-1/2″ 16 Gauge Brads – 2,500 $5.50 |
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2″ 18 gauge Brad Nails 3000ct $5.50 |
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1/2″ 18 gauge galvanized brads 5,000 brads per box $5.60 |
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2″ 18 Gauge Galvanized Finish Brad Nailer Nails Fits Paslode,Senco,Hitachi $5.69 |
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5/8″ 18 gauge galvanized brads for Senco bostich paslod $5.80 |
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5000pk 25mm smooth shank brad nailer nails 18 gauge AIR NAIL GUN 228551 $5.80 |
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3/4″ 18 gauge galvanized brads for Senco bostich paslod $5.89 |
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18 Gauge Brad Nails 1″ $5.95 |
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18 Gauge Brad Nail 1/2″ 5,000 per box fits most brands $5.95 |
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7/8″ 18 gauge galvanized brads for Senco bostich paslod $5.95 |
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Wire Brads, 1 Lb 18 Gauge 5/8″ Nails, Woodwork, Crafts $5.99 |
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3/4″ 18 Gauge Brads Senco,Bostitch,DeWalt,Paslode,Duofast,Max,Hitach,PorterCable $6.00 |
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18 Gauge Brad Nail 1″ 5,000 per box fits most brands $6.30 |
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18 Gauge Brad Nail 1-1/4″ 5,000 per box fits most brand $6.30 |
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18 Gauge Brad Nail 3/4″ 5,000 per box fits most brands $6.45 |
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18 Gauge Brad Nail 5/8″ 5,000 per box fits most brands $6.45 |
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16 Gauge Finish brad Nail 1″ 2,500/box fits most $6.49 |
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1″ 18 Gauge Brads Senco,Bostitch,DeWalt,Paslode,Duofast,Max,Hitach,PorterCable $6.50 |
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18 gauge1-1/2″ brads / finish nails 5000 per box $6.50 |
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18 Gauge Brad Nail 1-1/2″ 5,000 per box fits most brand $6.50 |
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PORTER CABLE FN250A 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Finish Nailer Brad Trim Used With Case $6.51 |
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1″ 18 gauge galvanized brads for Senco bostich paslod $6.95 |
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1-3/16″ 18 gauge gal brads for Senco bostich paslode $6.95 |
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Porter Cable 1,000 Count 5/8″ 18 Gauge Brad Nails PBN18063-1 $6.99 |
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1 Pound of Wire Brads 3/4 Inch, 18 Gauge $6.99 |
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16 Gauge Finish brad Nail 1-1/4″ 2,500/box fits most $6.99 |
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16 Gauge Finish brad Nail 1-1/2″ 2,500/box fits most $6.99 |
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STANLEY BOSTITCH BT1314B-1M 1 3/16″ 18 Gauge Brads $6.99 |
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25 degree 15-Gauge FN Style Angled Brads 2′ $7.00 |
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18 Gauge Brad Nails 1 1/4″ $7.20 |
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18 Gauge Brad Nails 1 1/4″ $7.20 |
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Porter Cable 1,000 Count 3/4″ 18 Gauge Brad Nails PBN18075-1 $7.51 |
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16 Gauge Finish brad Nail 1-3/4″ 2,500/box fits most $7.69 |
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1-1/4″ 18 gauge gal brads for Senco bostich paslode $7.70 |
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1,000 BRAD NAILS 35MM 1-3/8 18 GA FITS MOST 18 GAUGE NAILERS $7.78 |
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5,000 Duofast 1 3/16 Brad Nails 18 Gauge $7.95 |
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NEW Spotnail 18010 5/8″ 18 Gauge Gal. Brad – 10,000 Cou $7.99 |
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Wire Brads, 1 Lb 18 Gauge 5/8″ Nails, Woodwork, Craft $7.99 |
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Porter Cable 1,000 Count 1″ 18 Gauge Brad Nails PBN18100-1 $7.99 |
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NEW Spotnail 18008 1/2″ 18 Gauge Gal. Brad – 10,000 Cou $7.99 |
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NEW Spotnail 16232 or DC Brand 2″ 16 Gauge Gal. Brads $7.99 |
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Stanley 1/2″ Brads 18 Gauge – 1000 Count $8.00 |
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1-1/2″ 18 gauge gal brads for Senco bostich paslode $8.20 |
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Spear & Jackson 2000 Brads 10mm 18 Gauge $8.29 |
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New Porter-Cable PBN18100 18 Gauge 1 inch Brad Nails – 5000 Pack $8.50 |
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SENCO AX10EAA Brad Nails 5/8″ Long 18 Gauge $8.60 |
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1-5/8″ 18 gauge galv brads for Senco bostich paslode $8.95 |
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Bostitch Air Tools BT1350B-1M 2″ 18-Gauge Brads Nails $8.99 |
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Porter Cable 1,000 Count 2″ 18 Gauge Brad Nails PBN18200-1 $8.99 |
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16 Gauge Finish brad Nail 2″ 2,500/box fits most tool $8.99 |