I have a Bostitch coil nailer, 15 degree, 0.75 - 1.75 nail length capability; model BRN175A.
When i used it for siding where there was no sheathing, 1" roofing nails worked great (Matabo brand).
Now with 3/4"(?) thick sheathing, a 1" nail never really makes it to the stud. Hence I buy a box of Metabo brand siding nails - 1.75" ring shank. Aside from the coils being almost too large for the gun, the real issue has been that the lower connecting wire in the coil is not well accommodated by the gun. I have not located Bostitch brand nails at Lowe's or HD in a length fits and will work here.
So is it foolish to consider filing a slot into that lower piece - to allow the nails to advance as they should? If you were to try this, what would you use? Or is this part of a hardened steel head that will resist my efforts entirely?
Currently it is about a 50/50 chance of the nails advancing and resetting the coil every other shot gets old fast.
When i used it for siding where there was no sheathing, 1" roofing nails worked great (Matabo brand).
Now with 3/4"(?) thick sheathing, a 1" nail never really makes it to the stud. Hence I buy a box of Metabo brand siding nails - 1.75" ring shank. Aside from the coils being almost too large for the gun, the real issue has been that the lower connecting wire in the coil is not well accommodated by the gun. I have not located Bostitch brand nails at Lowe's or HD in a length fits and will work here.
So is it foolish to consider filing a slot into that lower piece - to allow the nails to advance as they should? If you were to try this, what would you use? Or is this part of a hardened steel head that will resist my efforts entirely?
Currently it is about a 50/50 chance of the nails advancing and resetting the coil every other shot gets old fast.