Angle Clamps or Straight Clamps

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

I'm on a budget since I'm buying an air nailer. Is one better than the other when using an air nailer? I used to use the screw method with no clamps and it takes FOREVER. I'm trying to make this process faster, but don't know which item would be more beneficial. How many of which one will get me by?

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[azbass 5,000+ posts]

never used clamps when building a box useing an air nailer.

because im baller.

 

[Immacomputer 10+ year member]

Harbor Freight Tools has these clamps for about $2 each and they would be perfect to old the wood at the correct angle while you nail it:

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

I love my angle clamps.

 

[bjfish11 5,000+ posts]

If using brad nails, I highly recommend you use straight bar clamps. Nails alone will not provide the strength to get a good bond.

 

[rpfuror 10+ year member]

ditto, the straight clamps are necessary. the angle clamps are optional.

 

[Chevillac 5,000+ posts]

Harbor Freight Tools has these clamps for about $2 each and they would be perfect to old the wood at the correct angle while you nail it:

Those look nice. only $2?

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

i dont understand the purpose of brad nails if you also have to kep them clamped.

I give a screwless box a 30 minute set time per seam, and it comes out as strong as my non screwless ones.

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

i dont understand the purpose of brad nails if you also have to kep them clamped.
I give a screwless box a 30 minute set time per seam, and it comes out as strong as my non screwless ones.

x2

but i can't wait 30 minutes per seam, that's why i take the screw/clamp approach.

 

[jdawg 5,000+ posts]

ehh, I use angles clamps sometimes, straight clamps and I have 2 air brad. To each their own. I usaully clamp it tight, run some brads along the edge, let it sit 15mins or so, usaully doing 2 joint and never had a problem.