Makita Pneumatic Brad Nailer AF505

Different Types of Nail Guns

Staple Nail Guns

A combination of the two and is used on upholstery and thin sheets of wood. Perfect for when a nail would split wood or the project you’re working on.

Palm Nailers

Palm Nailers are specifically designed to allow the user access to tight spots or corners. As an extra it provides more accuracy in comparison to the larger nailers available. Recommended for detailed woodworking.

Roofing Nail Guns

It is essential for any professional to buy a good roofing nail gun. They can withstand almost any material such as fibreglass, roofing and asphalt.

Pin Nail Guns

These tools feature a headless nails that are roughly an 2.5cm long. Ideal for anyone looking for “secret” nails when making visually appealing projects or working in trim. Also usually used on soft wood due to them being extremely delicate.

Brad Nail Guns

Similar to Pin Nail guns but they have a much stronger holding strength. They do create larger holes than pin guns but it is still smaller and still comparable in strength to larger counterparts whilst still providing versatility when used properly.

Flooring Nail Guns

Targeted more toward the professional side of flooring; being able to work on thicker hardwood and tougher applications whereas many would rather opt for a staple gun to use on flooring (Considering it has many other uses).

Framing Nail Guns

A heavy tool designed to work with heavy and tough material. An absolute must have for carpentry or any sort of industrial projects.