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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?

11-22-1999, 10:41 AM

That would take forever..two Stanley pneumatic stick nailers (N80s)will throw nails like there is no tomorrow!

11-22-1999, 05:00 PM

Actually I like the cordless nailers. No hoses.

11-22-1999, 08:39 PM

who makes those and how are they powered..co2 cartridge??

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.

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)

11-22-1999, 06:41 AM	#1
billy Firehouse.com Guest Posts: n/a	Screws vs. nails How many rescuers use screws vs. nails when installing emergency shoring for collapses? What size & type do you use?

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11-22-1999, 10:41 AM	#2
e33 Firehouse.com Guest Posts: n/a	That would take forever..two Stanley pneumatic stick nailers (N80s)will throw nails like there is no tomorrow!

11-22-1999, 05:00 PM	#3
billy Firehouse.com Guest Posts: n/a	Actually I like the cordless nailers. No hoses.

11-22-1999, 08:39 PM	#4
e33 Firehouse.com Guest Posts: n/a	who makes those and how are they powered..co2 cartridge??

11-23-1999, 01:44 AM	#5
mhas Firehouse.com Guest Posts: n/a	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.

11-23-1999, 06:42 PM	#6
Walt Firehouse.com Guest Posts: n/a	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)

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