I've gotta disagree slightly here—yeah, coil nailers are smoother, but if you're only doing one roofing job or occasional DIY stuff, a decent stick nailer might actually save you some cash. Coil nails can get pricey fast, especially the good brands you're mentioning. I've done my roof and a buddy's shed with a mid-range stick nailer, zero jams, and nails were way cheaper. Just something to think about if budget matters...
Yeah, coil nailers are nice, but honestly, for occasional roofing jobs, stick nailers can be just fine. Last summer I had to patch up a garage roof after storm damage—borrowed my neighbor's coil nailer first, and sure it was smooth, but when I switched to my old stick nailer halfway through (neighbor needed his back), the difference wasn't huge. Nails were definitely cheaper too. Unless you're roofing regularly, spending extra on coils might not be worth it...
"Unless you're roofing regularly, spending extra on coils might not be worth it..."
Yeah, gotta agree with you there. I've seen plenty of roofs done well with stick nailers—especially smaller repairs or patch jobs. Coil nailers are sweet for speed, sure, but they're heavier too...and honestly, lugging one around all day isn't exactly fun. Plus, sticks are easier to store if you're tight on space.
Haha, reminds me of the time I borrowed my neighbor's coil nailer for a quick shed roof fix—felt like I was hauling around Thor's hammer all afternoon. Sticks might slow you down a bit, but your arms'll thank you later...trust me.
- Coil nailers definitely pack some heft...but they're unbeatable for big jobs or steep roofs where reloading sticks every few minutes gets old fast.
- For smaller projects or tight spaces though, sticks are way easier on the wrists and shoulders. Learned that the hard way after lugging a coil around all day on a tricky dormer job.
- Honestly, if I had to pick just one nailer, I'd still lean toward coil—just gotta pace yourself and maybe hit the gym first, haha.
- Pro tip: using a lighter hose helps offset some of that weight too. Sounds minor, but it makes a noticeable difference by day's end.
