Purchased a framing nailer that is threaded for a 1/4 inch fitting but the manual recommends using a 3/8 inch hose. I would use it in a diy, not pro, environment.
Current hose I have is 1/4 inch slinky coil with 1/4 inch quick-connect fittings that powers my smaller nailers adequately.
Will the larger diameter hose make a difference? Would its length also be a factor? What do I look for in a good quality hose?
Thanks all for the replies. Yes, the 1/4 in works ok. It is, I guess ,pipe thread (the connector on the nailer is the same as all the others)
Edited 1/30/2007 6:16 pm ET by Dunc1
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1/4" should be fine. When framing w/ 5+ guns going at once 3/8 will get you more of a limited supply of air.
Look into Flexseal hoses. I'm pretty sure H.D. has them.
1/4" will be fine for a couple framers running on 100' lengths. It'll certainly be all right for a single gun (assuming your compressor is adequate) in DIY atmosphere.
Another poster suggested Flexeel hoses and I'd agree with that whole-heartedly, but you won't find them at any Home Depot that I've ever been to.... look for a tool store that caters to contractors or order from the internet. There are other brands of polyurethane out there comparable to Flexeel as well, Bostich makes one called ProzHoze, and PUR-Hose is another brand. The Flexeel is nice because repairs are very easy to make, they stay flexibile in cold environments, and they're so lightweight that the difference is quite noticeable compared to the old rubber ones we used to use. They also won't ding up your work much in a finish environment.
I am curious, however, about what framing nailer you purchased that only accepts a 1/4" fitting?
He probably means 1/4 pipe thread.
Joe H
Flexeel is definitely the way to go. And these guys have the best prices.
http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/ab/coilhose/flexeel.htm?L+coastest+xslp8323ff7ac87a+1170084094