Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Mar 23, 2020 11:52 am I just bought a bostich framing nail gun, it is a display model and was missing the additional quick change metal connector nailing tip. I have a couple of rooms to frame and need to replace the skillion roof with gable. I will be using both regular timber and LVLs. Do I need this tip. Is it feasible or a tolerable task to nail the metal connectors by hand into LVLs. Does the code allow for hand nailing metal connectors. Re: nailing metal connectors by hand, does this comply to co 2Mar 23, 2020 12:57 pm To be honest, hand nailing metal connectors is the best option, although it takes ages so is very rarely done. The problem with nail gun driven nails is they often end up over driven and deform the connector. Technically that has then made that connector non compliant. Hand nailing doesn't do this. As long as you put in the required quantity of nails then you are good to go. Just be prepared for a bout of tennis elbow or tendonitis as the repetitive action of hammering in hundreds of nails in a row can really give the elbow grief. I know it does mine.😁 Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 thanks guys! yes this is how I've exactly raised it with the builder. still awaiting response. 12 6044 Jimbo73 I would use heaps of adhesive on each sheet and screw rather than nail. use as many as you like cheers Simeon 1 4064 Hi All, see above image. The required setback from the rear boundary in my case is 5m, as you can see the shape of the site and location of the boundary is slightly… 0 8451 |