What Is a Trim Nail Gun?

Different types of nail guns exist for different projects. A trim nail gun is designed to be used when putting up trim or molding around doors, windows, and ceilings. It is somewhat smaller than a regular nail gun and holds finish nails or brads. This device is attached to an air compressor, which creates pressure inside the device and thrusts the nails forward.

A trim nail gun is typically made of metal or plastic. It contains a section along one side for loading finishing nails. These nails are very small in diameter and length, and do not fit into a standard nail gun.

There is a handle on the side of the gun, which may have an ergonomic grip. A trigger mechanism is located near the handle. When viewed from the side, a trim nail gun somewhat resembles a cordless drill with a long bar attached to it.

It's very easy to use a trim nail gun. The user should first check to make sure there are nails in the gun and that they are sitting flat in the loading area so they can feed through the gun as pressure is exerted. After this, he or she should attach the gun to an air compressor by hooking the unit’s hose to the end of the nail gun.

Once the gun is ready to use, a person can begin to install trim. The piece of trim should first be cut to the desired length and then put into place. Next, the user can place the end of the trim nail gun flush against the trim. After depressing the trigger, a nail will be ejected causing the piece to become secure. The user can then continue the length of the piece until it is completely in place.

A trim nail gun is recommended for hanging trim because it is somewhat smaller than a regular nail gun. This means it is easier to get into tight spaces with this equipment. It also allows the user to use the right size nails for the job, which can be helpful because using large nails to hang trim could result in the product breaking or splitting.

People should take precautions when using a trim nail gun. This is because nails can sometimes eject from the equipment without warning. For this reason, eye protection is recommended when operating this machine. The air compressor attached to the nail gun and the nailing action itself can also be very loud, so hearing protection is recommended as well.