Powder Actuated Hammer vs Hammer Drill | Ramset vs Tapcon | Concrete Nails vs Screws

Compare powder hammers and hammer drills for attaching framing onto concrete!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:44 Cost
1:56 How to Use
2:44 Time Comparison
3:29 Recommendations

#tapcon #ramsetc #concrete

[Dubb_Wright]

Spot on! The job is sooo much easier with the Ramset.

[steveelves]

I used a hammer drill to try to put 2" TapCon screws into a 40-year-old concrete basement walls. It was murder. Even with a new, high-quality masonary bit, it took about 4 minutes to drive a horizontal hole - I couldn't get my whole weight behind it, for one thing. That amount of time also meant that the hole wandered just a bit, because it was almost impossible to keep the drill perfectly perpendicular to the surface for that amount of time. I'm going to buy one of the powder actuated tools, because who knows when I'll want to attach something else some day in my basement. Thanks for your video - good content.

[mellemelmo]

Thank you so much! The cost difference for me buying a tapcon hammer strike tool is so much lower than a hammer drill I'll never need again. I just saw this in the store and you're video helped a lot!

[ColinJessup]

My opinion, for what it’s worth. I’m a big powder actuated tool fan. However, if I’m framing the sills of an entire foundation/bottom floor, just for peace of mind. I’d feel a lot better having an anchor bolt in the concrete. If feel like the shear strength of a wedge anchor vs a Ramset nail is just a bit more sturdy.

[jhirn]

The Wire taught me everything I need to know about power actuated nailers.

[shanemayers]

Shots can work quicker with reliability of fastening for basic wall frames. Stronger stability benefits from tapcon screws with cement in cleared hole; add install time. Create holes in concrete with bosch sds hammer drill with dust collection attachmemt.

[b.p.stimemachines]

Case hard nails followed by tapco s or Dynabolts per code

[JerryCastaldo_NYC]

Great video. What about if you may need to remove wood from concrete later? I experimenting with various projects that may need to have the wood changed if it doesn't work for me.Will the gun allow for that? I know at least I could always unscrew the Tapcons, but was just curious.

[fredpierce]

I would be interested in knowing about the relative ease for disassembly since ultimately someone will wish to remodel or alter existing work. Also, what relative amount of concrete breakout occurs during disassembly?

[prerunnerwannabe]

Cool video! What do you think the difference is as far as longevity and overall strength is concerned?

[lesd]

Powered actuated any time! Faster, cheaper, less work.

[Robert-ughx]

If a contractor showeed up with a ram set to do my job they would be fired, those things are garbage

[la]

A slight modification can turn a powder actuated nail gun into a firearm.