Bostitch Brad Nailer

What is a Bostitch Brad Nailer?

A brad nailer is a smaller version of a finish nailer and is typically used for attaching small moldings and trim to a woodworking project. Because brads are thinner than finish nails, they can often be used in an instant where a typical finish nailer might split the piece of trim that the nail is being driven through.

Bostitch Brad Nailers are both lightweight and durable with easy maintenance. It is quiet and easy to maneuver so even the smallest projects are simple.

What is a Brad?

Brads are made from 18-gauge wire, which is considerably thinner than the common 15 and 16-gauge nails for pneumatic or battery powered finished nailers. Brads also have a very thin head allowing for little to no wood filler.

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Bostitch Brad Nailers are bouth lightweight and durable with easy maintenance.

When do I need to use a Bostitch Brad Nailer?

With the invention of YouTube everyone seems to be on the DIY bandwagon. Doing home projects is easier than ever with all of the tutorials available and people are doing more and more of their projects themselves rather than hiring a contractor.

Brad nailers have become an essential part of completing a number of projects both big and small.
Once you understand what a brad nailer is and how it works you will find that there are many projects that you will use a Bostitch Brad Nailer for.

The following are just a few things that you can do with a Bostitch Brad Nailer, a skilled hand and an active imagination.

Home Improvement Projects – While there are many uses for a Bostitch brad nailer, it is not difficult to see how one would be useful with home improvement projects. You can turn an otherwise boring room into warm and welcoming with a coat of paint and some trim or crown molding. Some homeowners also use a Bostitch Brad Nailer for simple fixes like securing a window or door casing. Some, once they have mastered the skill, can use a Bostitch Brad Nailer to complete interlocking flooring projects.

Often Bostitch Brad Nailers are also used to hold things together along with a special adhesive, making things like chairs, cabinets, and other furniture.

Crafts – It does not take a lot of imagination to find uses for a Bostitch Brad Nailer for craft projects. You can use it to repair or build picture frames, children’s toys, or build models. The possibilities are endless.

Construction Sites – It would be a rare occasion to step onto a building site and not see someone using a Bostitch Brad Nailer. With this tool, you are able to more easily secure parts of the building and nail things together around corners and blind spots. This allows you to not only make the job easier but safer as well.