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1. 
   calvin | Jun 12, 2011 08:23am | #1

   This mechanized world we live in............

   can go to extremes at times.

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   Scott | Jun 12, 2011 12:49pm | #2

   I think it would be slower, and I'd sure get tired of the bap-bap-bap-bap-bap all day long....

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   hammer1 | Jun 13, 2011 10:17am | #3

   When nailing vinyl siding, you need to place the nail in the center of the nailing slot and leave the nail head loose. Each piece of siding needs to be able to move and you should be able to slide each piece back and forth, unrestricted. One tight nail in the whole wall can cause the siding to oil can. If you can't use a hammer for some reason, a palm nailer may be an option but you need total control of the nails, placement and depth of drive. Never seen one used for vinyl but most in the business can use a hammer.

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   Piffin | Jun 13, 2011 07:04pm | #4

   ???

   Not that I know of, but I am sure somebody soemwhere must use the hood of a 1940 Ford for Surfing instead of using a surfboard

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   Dreamcatcher | Jun 20, 2011 04:48pm | #5

   Camling

   Funny, I just thought of that myself the other day while hanging siding.

   I don't hang vinyl often and have outfitted myself with many enough pneumatic tools that I rarely need to throw a hammer. So, after a day of pounding siding nails by hand my less accustomed arm was a bit stiff. I asked my friend (a professional sider) if there existed a siding nailer. He said "No, probably because you cannot nail it tight". To which I, like you, postulated that it could be possible to use a palm nailer.

   BTW: I looked it up and they do make nail guns just for vinyl siding. Likewise, you could use a roofing gun to hang vinyl but placement is difficult.  I also found out that some siders use staple guns to hang vinyl. Some use a 1/4" stapler just for the alum. trim, some for vinyl trim too. Some use a 1/2" crown stapler sideways to hang the panels. Of course they set the depth to staple it loose. They even make siding with special fabric nailing strips that can be nailed tight. However, most siders seem proud that they can hand nail "faster than a gun".

   I remember when framers and roofers used to make that same claim. 

   Times change, Mr. Henry.

   DC