Nail Gun

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I am new to the forum and I appreciate the chance to learn from the wealth of experience represented here. I recently purchased a Bostitch CPACK265 - 2-Tool & Compressor Combo Kit (Finishing and Brad guns) and a 2 HP with a 6 gal tank. However it now occurs to me that if in the near future I want to purchase a Faming Nail Gun, will this compressor be sufficient. Of course Bostitch says that all of their compressors will power all of their guns. I think that their pride is showing. I would like to know if I do decide to buy a framing nail gun will this compressor be adequate. I guess that I would be curious how many Framing nails I could nail in a reasonable period of time without having to let the compressor recycle. Also how long does it tank a 2 hp- 6 gal tank to recycle? Bostitch say it depends on how many nails I will shoot and how fast. I don't have a clue how fast. Can anyone offer an opinion? Additionally, what is the difference in round head and split head other than the obvious physical characteristics of the nail; i.e. which would most of you use if building a workshop addition?

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[grumpydasmurf]

I'm sure someone more familiar with nail guns will answer your question. But try not to double post.

[Rich]

It all comes down to SCFM of the nail gun... and what supply the compressor is capable of. Let's say your nail gun consumes .09 SCFM per shot @ 100psi - look at the scfm of the tank which is probably around 3-5 scfm at 90psi. So it should easily run it.
Then as far as cycle time depends on what your regular is set up - it could kick on at 60psi (bad) or 80psi(better). You can replace the regulator with a high volume and it will cycle quicker - less time to get back to operating pressure but less time between cycles. This helps in keeping the nail gun at the right pressure allowing the nails to set correctly.

[VALENT]

I think the compressor will do fine. I bought a campbell hausfeld compressor on clearance at Home Depot years ago. It is one of those small, junky units but it has kept up well on the framing portion. I am almost certain your compressor is rated superior to mine. I will look for its rating though. My compressor, however, can not keep up with nailing the subfloor or sheathing.