Step 1

roofing nailer drives nails through shingles

roofing nailer holds nails in a coil

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

plasti tacker shoots nails and plastic washers

plasti tacker drives nail followed by plastic cap

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

palm nailer used for driving nails in tight spaces

palm nailer used for driving nails in tight spaces

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

angle finish nailer used on crown molding crevices

angle finish nailer used on crown molding crevices

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

internal combustion nailer gives burst of power

internal combustion nailer gives burst of power

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.