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   FastEddie | Dec 10, 2006 11:35pm | #1

   When I saw the title I thought you were nuts.  But for a small section of roof where access is tight, I think it might work.

    

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   DonK | Dec 11, 2006 12:44am | #2

   Why not make everyone's life a little better and block it closed forever?

   Don K.

   EJG Homes     Renovations - New Construction - Rentals

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   joeh | Dec 11, 2006 12:52am | #3

   Yup, it's the answer except for the block it off forver solution.

   Joe H

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   dieselpig | Dec 11, 2006 12:59am | #4

   I'd check out the palm nailer you have in mind closely first.  I've owned a pair of Sencos, a pair of Cambell Hausfields, and now have a pair of Bostich palm nailers and none of them have an opening large enough to accept a roofing nailer.

   That being said, I do recall seeing that some palm nailers come with attachments for various uses.  Whether or not one of the attachments would accommodate a roofing nailer, I don't know.  But it might be worth a look. 

   I know all too well of the nooks and crannies of which you speak and they really aren't much fun.  As a framer, just trimming out some of these spots creates it's own set of similar problems where you just can't seem to find a way to drive a fastener.  So if it helps any.... I feel your pain.  ;)

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   xxPaulCPxx | Dec 11, 2006 01:16am | #5

   Then you could use a regular nail with a washer instead or a roofing nail.Rebuilding my home in Cypress, CA

   Also a CRX fanatic!

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   john_carroll | Dec 11, 2006 01:40am | #9

   I should probably rephrase this. I'm in the market for a palm nailer that accomodates the wide heads of roofing nails. I have spent many miserable hours laying on my belly, on a filthy hot roof, with my head jammed at some weird uncomfortable angle under an eave or rake while struggling to get the last few shingles securely nailed. To use a phrase I overheard my 13-year-old nephew utter once, it is one of the "suckiest" jobs in the world. I tried a right angle drill last time with not-so-hot results. It was hard to get sufficient pressure to keep the bit on the screw head. Does anyone know of a palm nailer or a palm nailer attachment that can be used with roofing nails?

   If I can't locate a palm nailer that can be used with a roofing nails, I'll definitely try using smaller headed nails with fender washers. Great idea.

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   LeeLamb | Dec 11, 2006 03:09am | #12

   The cheapo Tradesman or Tradesmen kit I have has a square head attachment that might work. I brazed a black impact socket on one of the attachments so I could drive groundrods - works okay.

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   Sphere | Dec 11, 2006 01:18am | #6

   If you mean non wood shingles...sure. But there is a trick to wood that is easy, nail low and drive it up into the soffit.

   BUT, I'd rather make a stop, cuz no matter what you try, a mud wasp or honeybee or a squirrell WILL get in. We recently had just such a problem, and adding screening was the best solution.

   Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   I have irriatable Vowel syndrome.

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   IMERC | Dec 11, 2006 01:24am | #7

   how about a truss or K-lath headed screw and a RT angle driver???

    

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

   WOW!!! What a Ride!

   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   woody1777 | Dec 11, 2006 01:35am | #8

   We use one for this on a weekly basis,we have a 3yr old Senco and ours fits on a 11/4" roofing nail just fine.

   I just saw what Diesel posted about the ones he tried not fitting on the head so ya might want to check out  different brands for one that works with roofers.  

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   john_carroll | Dec 11, 2006 01:41am | #11

   Thanks Woody. I'll definitely look into Senco.

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   diamond_dodes | Dec 11, 2006 01:41am | #10

   I have 2 Bostitch palm nailers, neither of which would fit a roofing nail with the standard attachment.
   One of the Bostitchs came with several attachments for finish nails etc. I'll have a look tomorrow and see if one would work with a roofing nail.

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   reinvent | Dec 11, 2006 05:45am | #13

   This is a nice kit for the money. Don't know about long term durability. You could call and ask them if there is an accessorie tip that would work with roofing nails.

   http://grextools.com/grexusa/products.php5?id=PN1K

   http://www.internationaltool.com/woodworking/tools/GRXPN1K.html

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   john_carroll | Dec 12, 2006 06:36pm | #14

   Reinvent,

   Thanks for the link. I called the support people at Grex and they said the nailer with the kit would work (model # PN 1K). I've ordered it and will report on how well it works when I do the roof. Not only was it the right tool; it was on sale. Many thanks.