let's see that mug...

[thericanballer 10+ year member]

****, thats whats up

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

1 - I dont have a nail gun, and 2 - it doesnt seem like nails would hold as good in a smooth wood like MDF. I dont use screws all that much anyway, titebond 2 is good shit. Most of the time i just screw the sides on because i dont have a clamp 40-50" long to clamp it with. Never had an issue with my methods though and ive built quite a few boxes.

you're crazy brad nails and titebond, and you can finish that box in 25min

 

[death metal]

boxes with a million screw heads look jacked up when you dont carpet them... look like something from a flea market. they hold up well, but they look hideous and take way too long to build.

 

[I Like Waffle]

i dont like to pre-drill holes for screws. nail gun and glue to me is faster and holds up pretty good. to each his own...

Very true, pre drilling can be quite a pain if you arent careful. I always use the 6mm quick change bits in my dewalt impact and every now and then i snap one off. I have a compressor i can use air tools on but ive never used a nail gun. How much would a basic one to do boxes with be?

 

[seedubs1 10+ year member]

I screw and glue as well.

If I had money, I might invest in a nail gun.....But I don't.

Plus, you have to clamp using nails, and I'd rather just scew the shit together. Doesn't take that much longer.

 

[I Like Waffle]

you're crazy brad nails and titebond, and you can finish that box in 25min

I like to take my time on boxes, usually im posted up building one while bsing around talking with some people. Maybe when i build on a more daily basis ill get a nail gun, ive heard that from alot of people actually. I have 3 boxes on my to do list but im waiting for it to warm up some, no heat in my shop as of yet. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[seedubs1 10+ year member]

boxes with a million screw heads look jacked up when you dont carpet them... look like something from a flea market. they hold up well, but they look hideous and take way too long to build.

I countersink mine and woodfill over the top. Takes an extra 10 minutes tops.

 

[death metal]

Very true, pre drilling can be quite a pain if you arent careful. I always use the 6mm quick change bits in my dewalt impact and every now and then i snap one off. I have a compressor i can use air tools on but ive never used a nail gun. How much would a basic one to do boxes with be?

here's a good one for the money... be carefull on them corners. nails could pop out and bust your finger!

Product Details - Air-Nailers.com

 

[death metal]

I screw and glue as well.
If I had money, I might invest in a nail gun.....But I don't.

Plus, you have to clamp using nails, and I'd rather just scew the shit together. Doesn't take that much longer.

the hell if it dont... screwing takes a lot longer than nailing. trust me... you use a nail gun you'll never screw again. remember time is money. the faster you knock out that box, the faster you can get to the next job.

 

[I Like Waffle]

here's a good one for the money... be carefull on them corners. nails could pop out and bust your finger!
Product Details - Air-Nailers.com

Says it only drives 1" nails, that isnt gonna get me much grip in the wood man. I usually use 1 3/4 - 2" screws.

 

[themgators511 10+ year member]

Im not gonna lie you look exactly like I figured you did.

 

[death metal]

Says it only drives 1" nails, that isnt gonna get me much grip in the wood man. I usually use 1 3/4 - 2" screws.

you dont need that, but if you must... problem solved

Product Details - Air-Nailers.com

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

Says it only drives 1" nails, that isnt gonna get me much grip in the wood man. I usually use 1 3/4 - 2" screws.

I use 1 1/4 brads and it works fine

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

pic of me

 

[death metal]

pic of me

awesome... great 2 seam fastball