BIGLURKS 874 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Bostich big Bertha mate give that a google might be what your after will cost you though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmilam08 193 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Bostich big Bertha mate give that a google might be what your after will cost you thoughThat's the kiddie nice one mate,says it goes up to 6 1/2 inch heavy gauge for timber roof framing so should be perfect.Seen a few well priced ones online in the states and I'm over there in November so hopefully be able to try before splashing out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIGLURKS 874 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 They def not cheap mate but good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmilam08 193 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 They def not cheap mate but good luck1800 dollers the best in seen.will be goin 4 ways on it so cost not a problem.Looks a proper bit of kit though, will definatly lose a few hours test firing into alsorts of things if we do get it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire 151 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Drill a pilot hole , then knock your nail in . easypeasy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmilam08 193 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Drill a pilot hole , then knock your nail in . easypeasyTo late for simple ideas now,iv already orderd up the body armour ready for the 6inch nails bouncing of knots in a confined space!Good shout though,to be honest I'm a just a hairy arsed hole digger so didn't even consider something as simple as pilot holes,only started doin the deep stuff recently so will give it a try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmilam08 193 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 screws snap a lot quicker than nails. the hardened steel usually used may hold tighter but will fail suddenly under side loads that will bend a nail. Use "coach" bolts with thread on the first 3 inches only. That will allow the boards to swell etc without stressing the bolt, yet being made of mild steel, they will bend, but not fail under side loads. They fly in with a drill/driver.nice one mate will look into them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmilam08 193 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Drill a pilot hole , then knock your nail in . easypeasyTo late for simple ideas now,iv already orderd up the body armour ready for the 6inch nails bouncing of knots in a confined space!Good shout though,to be honest I'm a just a hairy arsed hole digger so didn't even consider something as simple as pilot holes,only started doin the deep stuff recently so will give it a try. Just wonder if the pilot holes could affect the fixing if ground water was to get into pilot after a few days,It ain't uncommon to have em filled up half way over night as the water table so high round our way.not to keen on finding when I'm 3+deep! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmilam08 193 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Struggling like mad to find one,don't think it will happen as we need some pretty thick gauge nails to secure timbering for deep excavations goin ok 3m plus ,and the most Iv seem for is 15 gauge. Club hammer it remains then!! Can't you use screws? Time an issue??No screws for some reason,possibly could work themselves lose after a few days of ground movement,God knows.the company has set procedures and 6 inch nails it is.Time not the issue its the fact that trying to hammer in nails with all sorts of cables and water mains in the way makes for a right laugh while tryin to balance 3m lengths of woodSo basically some fanny in a suit has said a screw will work its way out before a nail. Architects eh..???Not even an architect mate,some numpty pen pusher who gets a title of specialist excavation planner after an internal course I'd imagine.job creation at its finest! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmilam08 193 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Sort of thing im doing so you can see there a fair bit involved with 2 blokes down the hole! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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