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I pulled out my PC 16GA finish nailer yesterday and used it on some soft maple. I noticed that the nail heads were just above the surface so I checked the countersink dial on the nailer and set it to maximum depth. The next nails were level with the surface. I then changed the pressure on the compressor from 90 psi to 115. Now the nails are just barely countersunk. Any suggestions?
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Do you oil it from time to time?
Grant
Ottawa ON
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What diameter air hose are you using?
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Are you using both hands? temperature? if it is cold in your location oil gets more viscous and slows down stuff.
Bil lD
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Nail length? Material?
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At the cabinet shops we ran at 125psi. At home I run the ssme. If you raise the pressure and it's countersink in you should be fine. Not sure if PC takes pneumatic as I or we or I only use Senco....
Last edited by jack duren; 01-16-2020 at 11:05 AM.
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. A bit more background: I have had this gun for quite a while and it get light, intermittent use. I've never had a problem with it countersinking until now.
The hose from the compressor to the hose reel is 1/2" and 3/8" from the reel to the gun. I dropped about 5 drops of oil in the gun and fired about 15 nails - no joy. My shop is about 66 degrees F - same conditions it's worked under before. The nails are 1 1/2" into 3/4" soft maple.
Last edited by Ken Krawford; 01-17-2020 at 12:52 PM.
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You might check your air line for water.
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