Nail gun used to fire Staple gun used to fire Powder actuated gun – – nails into timber and staples, particularly when and (e.g. ‘Hilti’ ‘Ramset’ wood-based panels, such fixing panels to the backs gun) used to fire – as particleboard, plywood of cabinets. fasteners into concrete and MDF. and steel with an explosive charge. Learning activity What sorts of hammers do you use at work? Name each type of hammer, mallet or gun, and briefly describe what tasks you use it for.
Nail gun – used to fire nails into timber and wood-based panels, such as particleboard, plywood and MDF. Staple gun – used to fire staples, particularly when fixing panels to the backs of cabinets. Powder actuated gun (e.g. ‘Hilti’ and ‘Ramset’ gun) – used to fire fasteners into concrete and steel with an explosive charge. Learning activity What sorts of hammers do you use at work? Name each type of hammer, mallet or gun, and briefly describe what tasks you use it for.
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