Using Nail Guns for shingling

I am going to be using air powered coil nail guns to re-shingle my house next weekend. I plan on connecting two guns to one compressor. I have never used these guns before, but how can I connect them both to my compressor? Do I use some sort of T-connector on the compressor and then hook the guns into this T-connector?

 

Yes, you can buy a splitter, or you can make one yourself. You can either get a tee manifold or a 3-way manifold. Be sure you get the right fittings to go with your hoses and gun, since there are several different styles and sizes.

If the compressor will be styaing on the ground, sometimes it makes sense to run a single supply line from the compressor up onto the roof, and then connect the splitter on the roof and anchor it to the roof. You'll need less hoses that way.

 

Sounds great..............thanks for the advice!

 

Glad to help, bud!

Don't forget the most important thing... the cooler and ice cold beverages! LOL

 

Lol.....of course.

 

I'd drive a few nails on the ground first just to get used to the guns.

 

Mitch... won't that get dirt in the gun? LOL just kidding.

Maybe one other thing to mention... if the compressor you have is the type that has oil in it and you plan on taking it up on the roof, it needs to sit in a level position, so you would need to either set it somewhere flat or build a platform for it to sit on. If it's oilless I don't believe that's a concern.

Also put a couple drops of oil into the air fittings of the guns at the start of the day.

 

Man, between you and smokey, I'm about to wake my family up with all my laughing! I suppose if you took me literally instead of inferring what I meant, you would need to clean the guns up a little bit. How's this:

While maintaining foot contact with the ground, I'd try driving a few nails into some wood to ensure familiarity with the tool before ascending the ladder to the less safe conditions present on the roof.

Also, I'd do what I could to leave the compressor on the ground, they're not fun to carry up a ladder. Air lines are pretty cheap if you need more.