Step 1


Nail Down Roofing
The roofing nailer (Image 1) drives nails through shingles and other roofing materials and holds the nails in a coil (Image 2). Its trigger remains depressed during operation: the firing action is triggered by depressing the foot.
Step 2


Pick up on the Plasti-Tacker from Hitachi
The Plasti-Tacker from Hitachi (Image 1) shoots nails and plastic washers simultaneously. It's used for attaching house wrap, roofing felt and insulation siding. It drives a small nail followed by a plastic cap that ensures that the nail holds the material in place without completely penetrating it (Image 2).
Step 3

Get a Feel for the Palm Nailer
The palm nailer is useful for driving nails in tight corners. It takes a few shots to drive a nail completely, so the user can control how deeply the nail is driven.
Step 4

Learn all the Angles
The angled finish nailer drives 16-gauge finish nails at an angle. Its angled body permits the user to work in tight spaces such as the crevices of crown molding. This nailer has a rubber foot that will not mar the work piece.
Step 5

Get a Burst of Power
The internal-combustion nailer gets its power from a fuel-cell engine rather than an air compressor. Depressing its foot creates an electrical charge to fire the nails. This nailer drives 15-gauge nails at an angle.