How do you guys store your power nails and brads, i.e. assorted 16g and 18g nails?
There easy to store when the boxes are full, but as soon as you use a bunch, it just turns to a mess.
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coffee cans
Clear plastic storage containers with removable dividers.
Inexpensive and I can store an assortment of nails without having them get mixed up. As needed I refill the storage boxes out of the original boxes.
I currently use a couple of old plastic tool cases hogged out with the boxes in them. Intend to use some of the Rubbermaid/Stanley/Zag type boxes. I dedicated about four feet of shelf in the van to this type container.
The problem is it gets pretty heavy and is rather disastrous if you forget to latch them properly. Instead of 52 card pick-up it is 10,000 sort. Will probably put about half a box of each size.
I bought some of the HF 23 ga pins the other day and they look pretty good. Extremely cheap. Nobody really charges much for them but the shipping usually gets you (except for Amazon Prime, but many of the ones are not eligible).
HF has 23 ga. pins? COOL. I agree, shipping is a bear. HF is 5 miles from my job site.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94709
3/4" 6000 for 2.99
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5/8" 6000 for 1.99
Edited 4/11/2008 12:43 pm ET by rasconc
Thanks, I never woulda thought to look there. I don't understand why Lowes and HD don't stock them.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
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Always glad to be of service!!
A bit off topic, buy my local Ace Hardware (which is very large and has nearly everything) doesn't have any nail gun nails at all. Not even the ubiquitous 16 or 18 ga nails. According to the guy there, he doesn't get people asking for them - which I was stunned to hear.
Local ACE here has 18 ga Bostitch brads, but no guns..go figgure.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
"Welcome to Poo-ville, can I have your socks?Seriously Folks, I need a home for 3 lovers of your life.
My ACE guy told me a few years ago that they didn't sell pneumatic nailers or nails because of liability issues. They must have resolved the problem because they've been selling both for 2-3 years now.
leave the nails/pins/brads in the factory package....
secure their flimsy cardboard package with duct tape...
slit the top for access like a kleenex box...
put he whole shebang in the Stanly box....
secure them from ratteling around with styrofam fillers...
I use a varity of sizes in 15, 16, 18 and 23GA...
it works...
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!!!
I used to get little brads in small plastic tubes.
We had a recreation director named Brad and sometimes I would have to leave him a message. So I would leave him a message thus:"Hey [tape a little brad here],Your life guard called in sick today.~Peter"
I remeber those tubes...
still got a few laying around with the brads still in them....
guess I don't use too many brads in the course of a life time....
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!!!
Problem is ya need a 9' bed just to carry all the stanley boxes...
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I built some nail boxes out of baltic birch. Ive used them for a while. One box keeps 15 ga nails. Each side holds about one box of nails from the store. In the other is I keep the boxes of 18 ga. Sometimes still, after I open a box of 18ga, I have to tape it up to re-enforce it so it doesnt fall apart. I'll try downloading pics
could ya try resizing too????
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!!!
Here I think is something more manageable. They stack and I have a snug place for them at the side of the truck.
I made stackable ones for plumbing parts like your.
I was going to tell him the same thing. I made mine out of 1/2 inch birch plywood. I think yours would hold together a bit better with 3/4 inch ply.
2 ways...
those Stanly clear lid storage boxes...
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tupper ware containers....
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!!!
thanks
That case is kind of what I was thinking about. Do they break apart when the case gets bumped around?
drop the case from the 2nd or 3rd floor and you'll have one hellava mess.....
store the case flat and not on it's edge and it survies and works pretty well....
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!!!
drop the case from the 2nd or 3rd floor and you'll have one hellava mess..
It sounds like you speak from experience.
You would think someone would create somekind of spring loaded trays to keep them tight in their storage spot.
not me....
just heard about that happening........
cubes of styrofoam solve the hold together issue.....
use the tray flat and all is good.....
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!!!
another something that works is to wrap the box they come in in duct tape and slit the top to get to nails/brads.....
when the box gets low combine the left overs with a new box...
and NAIL ON!!!!!
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!!!
I have used the clear tupperware containers for years and not had a problem. I always store them flat. I have 3 , one for 15 ga. 1 for 18 ga., and 1 for finish staples.
They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.
That is the type I was talking about.
There are some pretty cool storage thingy's at your local craft store for a good price.
Also, tackle boxes can be pretty cool.
Not sure if I will ever get it right, but I will continue to roll that marble around my pea-brain until I figure it out.
Tackle boxes are really cool.
What's that got to do with brad nails?
:-)
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Plano is a tacklebox maker, but they also make some pretty cool boxes that can be used for storing small screws and nails.
Mine has 3 drawers that pull out, and the top lid opens. I just check it and reload a coupla times a week, making sure I have at least a small amount of screws, nails and all that I might need.
I hate taking time off of the job to run a silly errand.
Not sure if I will ever get it right, but I will continue to roll that marble around my pea-brain until I figure it out.
Yeah, I use tackle boxes for that too, I just meant it would be really cool if they were actually being used as 'tackle' boxes.
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Well I got's my fishing tackle in tackle boxes too. Compartment freak...lol
Not sure if I will ever get it right, but I will continue to roll that marble around my pea-brain until I figure it out.
I vote for fishing today!
:-)
There are two kinds of people who never amount to much:those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.
What are you fishing for?
I think they have canceled our salmon season here. Rats. We have a jet engine boat due to where we fish. It's pretty shallow so ya gotta be able to power up get over the gravel and sand bars. Anyway, we tried fishing on the delta last spring...rats, the jet engine sucked up all kinds of "grass". We had to nickname our friend and boatmate Steve, "The Creature of The Black Lagoon". By all rights, he should have had a crash helmet for the passing wakes...lol.
Anyway, so DH decides we are going to fish for stripers in the delta and he needs a trolling motor...okay I'm fine with that, I've seen them before. About the size of a milkjug with a handle. Is that what he came home with???? Yikes! He said, "No honey, I said Kicker Motor". It's about the size of my 14yo DD, if you rolled her up twice...no wonder he called to say he would be late...he NEVER does that...lol, oh well.
Not sure if I will ever get it right, but I will continue to roll that marble around my pea-brain until I figure it out.
Trout with a fly rod is my game, but I'll throw a spinner or a worm at 'em if I have to..LOL
Had a buddy who used to run jet boats at Glen Canyon, he was always inviting me to go, alas, I was always too busy working...
Yeah, I heard about the 'trolling' motor LOL
There are two kinds of people who never amount to much:those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.
>>Yeah, I heard about the 'trolling' motor LOL<<
Yeah, well bless his wee cotton socks! He said, "Honey, I just wanted you to catch some fish this year".
Lol...how cute is that?
(Nice cover there, DH)
Not sure if I will ever get it right, but I will continue to roll that marble around my pea-brain until I figure it out.
Fishing? I like fishing! Let's go!
Russell
"welcome to my world"
I'm ready...
Just give me a couple of days to find my gear...
There are two kinds of people who never amount to much:those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.
Kind of like that old saw " the worst day of fishing beats the best day of work" or something like that.
somewhere along the line things got lopsided, I did a whole lot more working than fishing... I'm still poor, and way behind on the fishing.
Hoping to start making more fishing happen soon.
I've even got all the stuff, if I can find it....several types of waders, belly boats, kick boat, 14' fishing boat, vests, tackle and more tackle...
I just need to find out where IMERC's secret fishin holes are...
There are two kinds of people who never amount to much:those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.
I found one that is so fine way up on the Arkansas that I'll sare it with ya...
tried to get Glenn to go but he said he was too busy....
one rod
hips...
and very little tacke...
bait, spin or fly...
but only one...
great place to get yur roll cast into perfection....
the quite water is still iced up... fast water is open....
do I have to keel you to keep it a secret...
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!!!
Sounds great!
I dug out my rubber waders yesterday, looks like dry rot, and holes where they were folded over.
Found my sock foot waders, but not my wading boots.
Fly line is toast.
There are two kinds of people who never amount to much:those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.
has it been a while?????
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!!!
It's been so long, the fish I put backs' babies babies babies babies have had babies...
or thereabouts...
There are two kinds of people who never amount to much:those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.
sorry to hear that...
so let's fix that dilema....
remember our conversation from some time back????...
I take NO ONE fishing - EVER....
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!!!
I remember. I just want to watch you wade out to the falls and catch them with yur paws and teeth.
There are two kinds of people who never amount to much:those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.
I take it you want to perfect yur non producing stomp and grab methods....
improved on the swipe method.... don't do the teeth thing much any more... only for the really big ones...
you bringing Matt???
I'll see Anne in a couple of weeks and get you access authorization so I need to know if Matt will participate...
shall we drag Glenn along???
if so we'll have to get some lures made by DuPont.... or Hurcules.....
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!!!
Hey, the ol' stomp & grab oughta be good for at least one!
Don't think Matt can make it..Yes to Glenn, if he'll take a few hours off.
There are two kinds of people who never amount to much:those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.
we'll make him....
so the stomp and grabs remains for the "entertainment"......
as soon as I catch up to Anne we be good....
I trust you don't need much warning to move on this....
wanna make a full weekend of it???
drifting into and up under the ice cap edge is producing some serious numbers and sizes in all flavors....
but man, is it ever cold....
fly works but the tippets can't take the abuse for very long... switched the tippets to Spider wire... helped a lot..
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!!!
if it's cold, the stomp & grab is out...
Dunno if I can free up a whole weekend or not, could do a days worth OK. Weekend might work better for Glenn, too?
Gotta go to NM this coming weekend, so can't play then.
Me and Matt fired up his boat today in the back yard.
There are two kinds of people who never amount to much:those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.
cold day or cold water???
plenty of both right now...
it'll be months befor the cold anything lifts....
weekend fersure....
sunday a good day???... any sunday....
no kidding on the boat....
no room fer a boat where we'd be going...
in fact a 7/6 fly rod is a bit much to wield.... a 9 is impossible...
wunder if they make a straigt 6 in #4... that would nice....
gotta hit Sage and see....
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!!!
Edited 4/13/2008 7:14 pm by IMERC
ALL I COULD FIND WAS A LOUSY 300gr IN A 7/0..... 1400$$$$
do I hear a 6/9????
hmmmmmmmmmm......
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!!!
found a 300gr in a 7/4... priced waaaaaay toooooooo steep for me.....
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!!!
Is dynamite oughta season?
There are two kinds of people who never amount to much:those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.
did I mention lures by DuPont???
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!!!