9 BRAD NAIL MISTAKES (and how to avoid them!)

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Brad Nailers of one of the most universal tools you can own! But, they behave a little differently from other nailers. This video from The Honest Carpenter will show you 9 of the most common brad nail mistakes--and how to avoid them.
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(Please note that brad nailers come in 18 gauge and 16 gauge sizes. For this video I've focused on the 18 gauge variety.)
9 Brad Nail Mistakes:
#1: Overdriving--be sure your pressure isn't dialed up too high when shooting thin stock. The brad may punch straight through.
#2: Bruising Wood--too much pressure on the tip of your gun can also bruise wood. Don't press to hard, or "bang nail". You can also soften the tip of the gun with painters tape.
#3: Too Much Nail--in general, you only need a nail about twice as long as your stock is thick.
#4: Spring Out--brads are somewhat flexible. They can change direction inside the wood grain and punch out through the side of your piece
#5: Fingers in Drive Path--don't keep your hands or fingers too close to the drive path of a brad nail. It may exit the wood an puncture your skin!
#6: Failure To Check Magazine--brad nails can separate in the top of the magazine, so be sure to check that all of the old nails are removed when changing nail belts.
#7: Steep Toenailing--brads are usually too flimsy for steep toenailing. Brads shot at more than 20 degree angles may skim off the surface of the wood and go flying.
#8: Don't Shoot Metal!--brads can't punch through metal effectively, so try to avoid shooting metal.
#9: Failure To Use Adhesive--brads aren't strong enough to hold things in place over time on their own. Use brads and adhesives together to keep projects securely fastened.
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@haciendadad 3 жыл бұрын

Huh, you couldn't find one more tip to make 10? :-)

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I left out a huge one-make sure you’ve got brads in the gun! That should have been magic number 10 😣

@ericfransen1309 3 жыл бұрын

hold your nailer perpendicular to the edge rather than aligned with it and the chisel point of the brad when it deflects will more often than not stay within the panel

@fredmayes8930 3 жыл бұрын

#11 Don't forget to dribble some oil into your nailer every hour or so.

@Jotnene 3 жыл бұрын

@@ericfransen1309 This one is the most important one!

@MegaDcmp 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter also, make sure your desktop computer is plugged in before calling tech support. Ah crap, I'm dating myself

@TIMAFEY2 3 жыл бұрын

Finally, a decent video explaining in detail about brad nailers cause we ain't all experts. Thank you very much sir.

@michaels3003 Жыл бұрын

Maybe you don't understand what the word decent means... This is an excellent video.

@wc5359 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, this video is perfect. I usually hate when someone loves to hear themselves talk too much at the beginning and doesn't get to the point. You got straight to the point and moved on to the next thing. I never write anything in the comment section but I needed to applaud you and give you encouraging credit. I wish you were my KZfaq guy to explain everything in life.

@josey414772 Жыл бұрын

First time using my brad nailer. I watched 10 videos amd didn't get questions answered. This answered everything and gave me extra to take note of. Awesome!!thanks

@glenpaul3606 3 жыл бұрын

I should have watched this before yesterday. I was Brad nailing some miter joints because I didn't have any other way to hold them together. I had my hand holding the joints as I shot in the Brad nails. One of those 2" nails must have been directed by the wood grain out the side and it managed to go through my thumb...in the top of my thumb and out the side. OUCH ! Lesson number 5 learned the hard way.

@webera 2 жыл бұрын

I am beginner and this was really helpful. I feel anyone starting to use a nailer should watch this video. :)

@taheelur1 3 жыл бұрын

Here's another protip for you: Brads won't come flying out the sides of your work piece if you turn the gun sideways. The tips of brads are sort of a wedge shape, so by orienting your gun so the wedge is cutting through the wood fibers instead of spreading them apart, the brad will go straight and never fish hook out the sides. This is also a good trick to use when you're nailing close to the edge of a work piece where it might split. It took me a long time to figure this out, and I've never met anyone else that knows about it.

@winkfinkerstien1957 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Thanks!

@ericfransen1309 3 жыл бұрын

even when hand nailing finish nails, the finish nails when they are stamped have a cutting edge to them, orient it across the grain and you will minimize splits. You can see the line also across the head of the finish nail.

@rogerdickinson920 3 жыл бұрын

@taheelur I noticed that at the beginning and at 3:00 plus after that. The tips are chiseled, if he turns the gun 90 degrees, the pins will tend not to blow out the side. This is the sign of a rookie or someone who doesn't know or care. When this happens in window trim it makes it difficult to repair, How do you pull the pins out as most 'finishers' load only with 2" for everything. You can't grab the head to pull it out and the edge of the liner is blown out. Putting a putty knife on the face of the liner and small vice grips or? and pull it thru. Fill with wood filler and sand..Generally Dap which leaves a depression. What a pain

@bradleythebuilder8743 3 жыл бұрын

Goddamn I was watching him explain blow out and how to avoid it while doing the number one thing that causes it to happen

@rogerdickinson920 3 жыл бұрын

@@bradleythebuilder8743 the problems blowouts cause right beside a window. Liner blown out and if 2 or 3 brads don’t do the job 10 will. What a mess trying not to crush trim pulling out a 2” brad when a 1 1/8” would be adequate.🇨🇦

@flyfishingpiper4976 4 жыл бұрын

Really good tips for a newbie on a brad nailer thank you!!!

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

@Heavyrain 420 You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)

@michaelfessenden1146 4 жыл бұрын

good info, thanks. i've just recently revived my old hobby of woodworking and although i've used air nailers a little, my experience is limited. i just ordered a brad nailer and a pin nailer, so this was a good video for me to watch.

@adub43ify 4 жыл бұрын

For a novice and weekend warrior like myself. This was as simple and informative as I needed it. Nice job and thanks

@bredlo 3 жыл бұрын

Dynamite video. Straightforward, covered all the mistakes I was concerned about, and didn’t waste anyone’s time. Thanks!

@alwhiting7986 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought my first brad nailer so I really appreciate all the tips. Thanks for the video.

@saturnus3 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these tips. I am new with this tool, so this means a lot to me!

@harmonymerideth1455 Жыл бұрын

I’m insanely grateful 🤩 I found your video. Learning to use my new Ryobi Brad nailer before putting together my first real wood project!! GREAT tips that I hadn’t seen from others~> yet seem extremely important‼️ More experienced woodworkers may take them for “common knowledge”however this greenhorn really needed to hear them!!🤓Thank You!!

@winkfinkerstien1957 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I finally bought a brad nailer and this really helps to keep me safe in my workshop. An old retiree like me needs info like this! An old dog CAN learn new tricks. LOL. 😎👍🏻

@jeffmiller8950 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your videos! You break it down to simple and easily understandable examples that are very useful. As a DIY person, there is no doubt I learn something from each of them. Thanks for the time and effort you put in doing them!

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff! I appreciate you watching.

@kenball8526 4 жыл бұрын

Super tutorial dude! Painters tape on the end is brilliant!

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ken! Saved me a lot of wood filling over the years 🙂

@christen1075 4 жыл бұрын

What a well made video. Answered a lot of questions I wouldn't even think of asking. Good job.

@capti443 3 жыл бұрын

Good discussion! The potential for blow-out by the brad following growth rings can also greatly be reduced by orienting the wedge of the brad by keeping the nail gun perpendicular to the stock whenever possible. If the length of brad belt / nailgun is parallel to the axis of the growth rings, they are much more likely to follow them.

@carguybd 3 жыл бұрын

I am truly grateful for your clear and straightforward instructional videos. I have learned a lot watching dozens of them. They’re my go-tos because I know that they are condensed and efficient training methods. Well done!

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brian! 🙂

@joew.1274 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter I got a new battery Dewalt 18 gauge because I thought the old one had a problem but I noticed the new one still stops shooting out around the last 8 nails??

@joseluisruiz3789 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this the best video on KZfaq that has the best explanation in Detail on how to use a Brad Nail gun. Thank you. I'm about to buy my first 18 gauge Brad nailer and wanted to learn how to properly use it. This was a BIG help.

@rayjay6769 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you for taking the time to make this video, much appreciated!

@reelmrj 3 жыл бұрын

very basic stuff but it's a great video non the less and thank you for the time to put it togther, refreshers never get old.

@michaelpoyntz774 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool video. I'm about to use Brad nailer first time this morning, I feel your info made me feel much more informed about what NOT to do!

@slvice14 3 жыл бұрын

This is really good information for someone like me who is a complete beginner. Thanks for posting this It's giving me a lot to consider

@pyrofful 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks the tip about checking to be sure one nail wasn't left over from old job was helpful as well as the sharp angle. Good video!

@bigfootseahawk5686 4 жыл бұрын

You nailed it in this very informative video .thanks man.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

@BigFoot Seahawk You're welcome! Thanks so much for the positive feedback 😀

@MikeWMiami 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I use 18 g nailer from time to time and by watching your video, I learned a lot.

@topshecaydoreo8391 2 жыл бұрын

I am in the process of purchasing a bradnail gun. Thank you for keeping it simple and straight forward for someone like me who is a novice in this area!

@apatterson8128 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought about the last nail in the chamber before changing the size. Thank You!

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

@A Patterson You're welcome! I've learned that one the hard way more than once 😅

@chrissammels5444 4 жыл бұрын

Alternatively, after changing length, nail into scrap until the new length emerges.

@winkfinkerstien1957 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have never thought about this either. I'm a newbie. LOL.

@misterbil4637 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot zee one in zee chamber???

@floyd4311 4 жыл бұрын

I am a wood working novice and found this video very helpful. Thank you for the great work!

@chrisleawood3595 3 ай бұрын

Thanks brother! Working with Kebony and had a blow out. I didn't have much room for error. You saved me.

@HeavyK. 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! I've been trying to figure out how to avoid bruising the wood. Thanks for the tips. And I'll definitely get the Porter Cable for the next gun.

@adaml7502 4 жыл бұрын

If you're shooting a stubborn trim board to a wall with no wood behind the sheetrock to grab. Close the gap by shooting two adjacent nails at opposite angles for a stronger hold

@mattpearce5294 3 жыл бұрын

If you are shooting anything to sheetrock with no timber behind it you shouldn't be shooting

@thinkdunson 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattpearce5294 sometimes you have no choice. some jobs do not allow time or materials for adding something behind the sheetrock. so alternating angle nailing is the only way to ensure a tight fit for trim.

@haydenpatstone2849 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, like this \/ if it were going into drywall

@ThaGreatestAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

yea and add some glob of adhesive, silicone or construction adhesive etc

@winkfinkerstien1957 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip!

@kevinsingh5242 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Loved the NO NONSENSE APPROACH. STRAIGHT TO THE POINTS

@MPDsQT1 7 ай бұрын

Great advice, I will definitely incorporate it into my projects

@palmsandboars Жыл бұрын

This video is so clear and easy to understand. Thanks.

@user-gs2pq8kc4r 5 ай бұрын

Excellent info. Great delivery ... quick, concise with great visuals. THIS is how I want all KZfaq videos to be.

@tinatipps5042 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your videos! I’m always wanting to learn these basics

@allanhughes7859 2 жыл бұрын

110% vid Well done sensible comments and very sensible advice For anyone just starting out using these tools this is probably the only vid you need to see !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jonlynn1864 4 жыл бұрын

Simple, to the point, no fluff, great job

@ssarraf6855 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks honestly!! One suggestion in your mistake #6, when replacing nail magazine, remove the battery to prevent any accidental discharge!! These tools have a capacitor that could have some energy stored in them. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

@chaday7 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am hoping to do my first DIY project and will use a nail gun and having this information is so helpful!

@jtrude 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video. Just bought a brad nailer having never used one before. Very helpful.

@joedanero5360 5 ай бұрын

I'm new to brad nailers. This was great and to the point.

@mikkelah.3589 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm just about to get a Brad nailer for a project and this was super informative and useful.

@joytotheworld2100 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a novice and just learning woodworking. Bought a decent used battery nailer. Put up new door trim and love the ease of usage. Your advice is great. Gotta go...trim awaits!!

@escapefromny2012 2 жыл бұрын

As always, your tips are fantastic! Thanks!

@holidaze8998 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for this. I have a new brad nailer and this was very helpful.

@theresedignard4267 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I needed that knowledge. Never knew a straggler could be left behind when you change sizes either. Thanks for sharing.

@ucandomaths 9 ай бұрын

Really useful to know these as I am new to woodworking and have just purchased my first Brad nailer.

@TheHonestCarpenter 9 ай бұрын

Enjoy it, Stephen. Stay safe!

@Pallidus_Rider 3 жыл бұрын

I like the use of subtitles and voiceover - this makes for a more polished video. Too many times have I seen video with wind noise, etc.

@terrywilliams9924 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed ! Much easier to listen to. Thanks "Honest Carpenter"

@hubertdo4012 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Planning on redoing my pantry shelves and this video was very helpful... first time using a brad nailer

@ransomdean7985 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome advice! I’ve learned from all of these problems hands on.... nice! 👍

@hfdny37 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I've made many of those mistakes over the years. Especially working fast and not keeping hands in safe area. Ouch!

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

@JC Moreno Thanks man! I've definitely pinged myself with some brads before. Never fun, best avoided! 😅

@jeaniemalone5304 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this helpful video! Great to prevent novice mistakes and injuries!

@davidlemor 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for those very good vidéos. Clear, concise, well illustrated, straight to the point!

@susannebrunberg4174 2 жыл бұрын

Omg, this was the perfect video for me! Just bought a brad nailer, and I am a complete beginner... Thank you so much for this, it was really good to watch what you shouldn't do!!!

@timdouglass9831 4 жыл бұрын

Been using brad nailers for a long time but learned a couple of things and was reminded of some. I honestly don't think I've ever had a brad stick in the chamber when I've changed sizes, but I also tend to be using the same size for extended jobs and may not change sizes for weeks or months. I may start paying more attention.

@sbx2307 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!!!! Doing my first project so this was so helpful!!! Thank you again!!! Well done on explaining too!

@jontnoneya3404 11 ай бұрын

Really helpful for those of us who've never used these before. Thanks for another great vid. Your vids are really helping me learn. Thanks man!!

@markp1512 4 ай бұрын

great video , I'm thinking about buying one for projects . I saw someone else's video & he mentioned yours , so I had to watch & learn & subscribe . Thanks for sharing these types of mistakes to avoid .

@PapaJoeWalsh 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Waiting for my first nailer to arrive tomorrow, so very timely video. Thanks!

@kimtoy3089 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Always informative and useful.

@burntsider8457 4 жыл бұрын

Good content -- well presented.

@jasonbrundage5107 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the same 20 v Porter Cable brad nailer and I love it a total game changer and I don't have to carry my compressor all over the job site

@anonymous.youtuber 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful ! Thanks for sharing.

@craigieb Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks for your hard work!!

@capcanucks Жыл бұрын

Your videos have been super helpful; thanks! Often times the simple (yet important) things aren’t covered - not the case here!

@ClementJoly 2 жыл бұрын

That was clear, concise and useful, thank you!

@The9mmProfessor 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, thank you for making this video. I learned a lot.

@bevanstuart9013 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this was a helpful review and reminder.

@marlenerafidi7737 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ethan! Really great video. Clear and professional. You’re the first and only KZfaqr I’ve ever subscribed to!

@keystonedaytrip238 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff 👍🏼 I just bought a DeWalt 20V 18g brad nailer -- these tips will serve me well

@marting.7564 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and intuitive. Thank you for sharing 👍🏽

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

@Martin Guerrero Thanks so much! I really appreciate the positive feedback 🙂

@rjnelson2810 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. As a new DIYer, it was very helpful.

@joevaldivia6733 5 ай бұрын

Always good information 👍

@christophervela5447 7 ай бұрын

Very good detailed info on Brad nails

@SeanReifschneider 4 жыл бұрын

ProTip: If you shoot out the side, the brads will break just below the surface if you bend them and work them back and forth. I was adding some trim to cabinets and had a brad hit one of the fasteners and come out the face. A cabinetmaker friend happened by and showed me that trick. Works like a charm!

@Cyber_Rigger Жыл бұрын

Also, rotate you gun 90° so "sideways" runs along the board. The flat nails tend to curve left and right more than up and down.

@Canosa612 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and excellent tutorial for brad nailer newbies like me. Thanks.

@billsmith1305 3 жыл бұрын

I knew there had to be some way to consistently avoid those toe marks (bruising). You touched on that #2. Its a new gun and I think the toe is a bit thin and sharp. I'll pick up a soft tip or use some tape next time I use it. Thanks for a concise and quality video!

@dlamb2840 4 жыл бұрын

Great upload. First time I’ve seen your stuff. Very informative. Thanks.

@jamesmosely5170 2 жыл бұрын

I just brought my new "18" this was very helpful. Thank you !!!

@helloharris4 3 жыл бұрын

To avoid possible nail blowout, be sure to shoot the nails perpendicular to the underlying stock. Look at time 00:43. Turn the nail gun vertical, less chance the nail could come out of the finished piece. At time 2:41, that's a much better way to shoot a nail. As nails are going into the underlying stock, they tend to bend to the left or right. The Spring out example at 2:52 is a great case in point (no pun intended), and a better reason to turn that gun 90 degrees in order to avoid spring out. Same thing at 3:16. Turn that gun 90 degrees. Great informational video.

@NearbyCactus 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! The one thing I'd add is in relation to spring out. Hopefully I'm remembering this correctly (I always have to stop & think to remember!), but they are much more likely to bend to the side than fore and aft. Knowing this, you can minimise risk by holding the gun perpendicular to the material you are pinning to, so if it does spring out you aren't going to see it. It will still be embedded in the wood.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

@Tim Elley Thanks Tim! You're right--plain sawn wood tends to have a grain that forces the brad through the wider faces of the board. So, truly vertical nailing is your best bet. And sometimes it still bends a brad out. Thanks for watching!

@genekhart 4 жыл бұрын

The Honest Carpenter. I think you missed Tim’s point. The way the head of the brads are cut makes them move perpendicular to the direction of the gun.

@TrevorDennis100 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. As Eugene is saying, the brads have a chisel point which gives them a chamfer on each side. It's that chamfer that can deflect the brad when it hits harder grain. Turning the nailer 90° to the grain puts the flat sides of the brad towards the grain.

@EmeyMendez 11 ай бұрын

Safety should of be the first priority for every one. And you have nailed a few steps here. Very good tips. Thank you for your advise

@poletste1 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video! However for length of nail I've always heard the 60 40 rule. Stating that you want 60% of the nail to be in the medium you are nailing into.

@wirelessnerd7131 11 ай бұрын

Great video, good clear explanation. Thanks.

@flandrensinteriors3428 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great and precise video!

@woodytheman2497 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Short and too the point. Great presentation.

@shawnr771 4 жыл бұрын

As a handyman, I bought a Ryobi 18v brad nail gun a couple of years ago. Works great. It is not fast, neither am I, but it sure does beat hauling air hose and compressors through a clients home for shooting a few brads to replace a damaged trim board.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn, if I never haul a compressor upstairs again, it’ll be too soon 😅

@shawnr771 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter No chyt.

@shawnr771 4 жыл бұрын

@C W I think it is. Very few malfinctions. Most caused by weak batteries and the user. Only thing I do not like, When storing remove the battery. It is possible something in the tool box or bag can activate the trigger and turn on the lights. It wont fire but will drain the battery. Has happened with the laser on the small circular saw also. Best to remove the batteries.