Looking for a gun for moulding

[JLawrence08648]

I've never used a electric brad or nail gun but looking for a gun, brand, size, gauge? to put on moulding under the step treads, around a couple of doors, and have several rooms I want to put 1/4" round shoe to cover the gaps in floor vinyl planking. Should I even consider Harbor Freight? Should I consider lithium battery?

 

[dwcopple]

harbor freight $39 air compressor and brad nailer gun

 

[AndyB]

The nail quality is probably more important than the gun/compressor. Buy good nails.

 

[wag123]

I have this one, it works well for trim... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079FCZT4N/
You will need a compressor. If you don't have one, this will do the job... https://www.harborfreight.com/1-3-hp-3-gallon-100-psi-oilless-air-compressor-97080.html (HFT regularly sells these for under $40).

 

[Dadillac]

I have the Harbor Freight trim nailer, roofing nailer and framing guns. They are actually very good quality. As stated it is more important to have quality nails.

Don

 

[E365]

I've put a minimum of 5,000 Hitachi framing nails through my HF framing nailer. Still works great.

My 18g HF Brad nailer hasn't seen that much use but still works great.

 

[pkunk]

I have a 23 gauge pin nailer that is just what you need. Just got it as a spare at an estate sale. $20 + shipping and it's yours. I'll even through in some pins

 

[volk06]

I use a 23 gauage pin nail and a dab of liquid nails in the corners and middle. Won't ever go back to a brad nailer for trim work.

 

[pkunk]

Originally Posted by pkunk
I have a 23 gauge pin nailer that is just what you need. Just got it as a spare at an estate sale. $20 + shipping and it's yours. I'll even through in some pins

I went to the shop and checked it out. It's a worn out HF POS. Sorry, but I wouldn't sell it to anyone.