Most home-use air compressors will be small enough to be moved around on wheels or carried around. If you have a home shop using pneumatic tools, a bigger-sized stationary tank will provide a better air source. In the reciprocating piston design, there is also the option of a single-stage...
There are numerous types of caulk, including silicon, acrylic, latex, rubber and oil-based, and the easiest way of applying is to use a caulking gun. A caulking gun is a metal device into which fits a tube of caulk. Once properly loaded and with the tube prepared, the caulk is forced...
Arrow and Craftsman staple guns use a spring-loaded plunger to keep the staples jammed against the front of the tool. To release the plunger, push in the plunger cap, which is located at the rear end of the magazine, and lower it to free the hook from the body of the stapler. Pull ...
Pull the two latches backward on the bottom side of the staple gun to release the sliding compartment that holds staples. Verify the gun is loaded with a strip of staples. Also check whether the staples are aligned properly, as any staple that's positioned at an awkward angle may not come...
Loading a Staple Gun from the Rear Arrow and Craftsman staple guns use a spring-loaded plunger to keep the staples jammed against the front of the tool. To release the plunger, push in the plunger cap, which is located at the rear end of the magazine, and lower it to free the hook ...
Using mynail gun, I then added a nail in the center of my bottom trim, see below on the image (1). Next, I would hold and line up the left side vertical 8′ piece. It was easy to use one hand to keep the two 45′ angles together and nail the bottom corner, see below on th...
Alternatively, Use a Masonry Hammer If you don't have access to a nail gun, you can use a masonry hammer and concrete nails. However, this method requires more physical force and increases the possibility of concrete cracks due to repeated blows from the hammer. The Take-Away Successfully dr...
Allow it to sit for the duration specified on the glue bottle. Step Five: Attaching the Top and Bottom This is a rather straightforward procedure. It’s your choice whether you want to use a nail gun or screws here. However, avoid using a hammer and nails, since the pressure may ...
Staple or nail gun Canvas pliers (optional) Wood, metal or floater frame Glazing aka framing glass (optional) Framing Stretched Canvas Prints and Paintings When framing a canvas print that’s already been stretched onto stretcher bars, you’ll have less work to do — but you may need help ...
Adding trim provides a clean and finished look to your window boxes. To add trim, cut four pieces the length and height of your box for each side of your window box. Secure into place with a nail gun or nails. Either before your woodwork or after your woodwork is assembled make sure ...