The Two Things They Don't Tell You About Nailing On Trim!

I wish I knew these tips when I started out!

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[awlthatwoodcrafts]

I learned the hard way about nail gun positioning.

I was adding trim to a bookshelf I built for my daughter and almost every nail blew out. I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. I used a Dremel with a little cut-off wheel and managed to smooth everything out. It was a year or so later watching a YouTube video about nail guns that I learned what I did wrong.

It seems like it wouldn't matter, to the uninitiated, so this video is a valuable tool.

[brianp]

I also read the book and it says if the work you're performing is for your own home, they you're entitled to by paid double time with beer or pizza :)

[themeat]

Thanks! I did read that footnote. Also, I noticed on page 713, that it mentions that the word is "orient, " rather than orientate. It's a great tip. Plus, it is good that homeowners mess it up, it keeps some of us in the money.

[Artorius_M]

I was trained to always keep my finger off the trigger until ready to shoot (@ 31 seconds).😂 TFC, you are wealth of knowledge, my go to source. Keep up the good work.

[pezspnn]

Very timely video for me. I just put on a new front door! Thank you for posting this.

[BigLeftToe]

Thanks for the tips! I'm about to do some trim work. This helps a lot.

[j.n.]

Inside nail goes into the jamb, outside nail goes into framing. If you put the nail where you showed, it will most likely hit air unless you angle the gun toward the center if the opening. If your hjamb material is 5/8" (most are closer to 1/2" these days) and you leave a 1/4" reveal on your trim, then you pretty much have to place the inside nail within the first 1/4" to 3/8" of the casing. This way your casing is strengthening the total door system and the veneered OSB and particle board jambs that come on most doors these days really need all the help they can get.

[tommyk]

Wish you did this video 4 months ago when I put up my trim. I did mail it on the flat side but I wish I knew about the orientation of the mail/gun. Will remember for next time.

[hummervs]

Straight to the point, no filler. Excellent video.

[buzznatzke]

Awesome video!
Regarding brad gun orientation, I have found that rather than vertical or horizontal, if I rotate it to 45 degrees it also prevents the blowouts.
Now, the nail holes will be turned too, so maybe that's not the best option either.

[jaredevildog]

Thanks for the tips ! Love the bloopers.

[tcoiler]

Thanks for the tips, and thanks especially for your video on caulking. It really transformed the caulking part of my life. For anyone who doesn't have perfect caulking, watch that video!

[tjle]

Wow, very nice video tutorial, thanks for sharing!!!

[jimanderson]

How did I miss this one. Thanks Funny Man 😊

[luctoulouse]

ha ha ha the blooper at the end..they are so great. I love it.

[haydenhodges]

Thanks for this! You just earned a new subscriber.

[indomitableson]

One minor note.. depending on the type of trim you can't avoid nailing into the small curved edge because if you only hit the flat part you won't get it into the wood. If the trim isn't attached to the inside of the case then the caulk line will fail sooner than it should because they won't expand/contract together. Side-note: pre-made doorcases use staples on that edge for better holding power.

My best trick for filling holes on any place in trim, edges and all, is to fill too much (using non-shrinking spackle, never caulk) and then use a putty knife to skim it to the exact profile that is already there. When you skim do it slightly diagonally rather than straight across for better results. With practice you won't even need to sand it.

[chrisnovak]

Ya I read that too but I must not of been paying attention lol Great Video again!

[makbruno]

Can you please do videos on hanging, nailing stuff on bricks and vinyl sidings outside of the house

[hovgh]

great video, thank you ... for those painted, prefinished white moldings that you can get from home depot... how do you fill the nail holes? seems like there is a layer for thick paint that needs to be sanded