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billy
11-22-1999, 06:41 AM
How many rescuers use screws vs. nails when installing emergency shoring for collapses?

What size & type do you use?
e33
11-22-1999, 10:41 AM
That would take forever..two Stanley pneumatic stick nailers (N80s)will throw nails like there is no tomorrow!
billy
11-22-1999, 05:00 PM
Actually I like the cordless nailers. No hoses.
e33
11-22-1999, 08:39 PM
who makes those and how are they powered..co2 cartridge??
mhas
11-23-1999, 01:44 AM
The cordless nailgun is called paslode and it works from a battery and a gas cartridge. They work great. And to billy, my department all we use is nails it is alot quicker then screws.
Walt
11-23-1999, 06:42 PM
Our USAR team uses pneumatic and piston activated nail guns. We carry a variety of 2" and 3 1/4" nails. We also carry 8 & 16 penny duplex common nails. Remember the best nail in training comes in a black marker. (You can get the nail pattern but you do not have to pull 500 nails when you are done)