brad nailer vs stapler

[unrated 10+ year member]

hey guys ive been doing some searching on here and i was wondering any of you guys using a brad nailer should i get a 2 in 1 that shoots staples, or just get a 18ga nailer, the question im asking, are you using staples or brad nails to hold the wood together

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[dcole18 5,000+ posts]

brad nailer (with correct air pressure) ftw!!!

 

[BrianChia 10+ year member]

Brad nails are superior to staples because the heads sink into the wood, allowing you to sand, route, paint, etc. The only time I've used staples for anything audio related is for making cloth speakers grills.