What is a Nail Gun?
A nail gun is a tool used to drive nails into wood, drywall, rolled steelwork, and other hard materials. Nail guns are available in a number of different styles and sizes, including special models for framing, roofing and sidings. Because they can replace a hammer in most cases, saving the user time and effort, nail guns have become standard among both professional and amateur builders. A nail gun can be powered by compressed air, electricity or batteries, or electromagnetism. Some small guns are powered by butane, a fuel that causes a small explosive charge to drive the nail into the wood.
A nail gun is a tool used to drive nails into wood, drywall, rolled steelwork, and other hard materials. Nail guns are available in a number of different styles and sizes, including special models for framing, roofing and sidings. Because they can replace a hammer in most cases, saving the user time and effort, nail guns have become standard among both professional and amateur builders. A nail gun can be powered by compressed air, electricity or batteries, or electromagnetism. Some small guns are powered by butane, a fuel that causes a small explosive charge to drive the nail into the wood. The most common type of nail gun is the pneumatic nailer, which works with compressed air. When the trigger is pulled, air pressure builds up, driving the nail out. Although cost-effective, easy to use, and highly powerful, a pneumatic nail gun has the disadvantage of depending on a bulky air compressor to work. For on-site jobs, however, this type of nail gun is the preferred choice.
