[simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...

[Gene Buckle]

On Mon, 24 Nov 2008, Roy Coates wrote:

> On Mon, 24 Nov 2008, Gene Buckle wrote:
>
>> Hmmm.  I'll have to look into that.  The hardboard I have is just a bit
>> thinner than what you used.  Did you set the brads and fill over the hole
>> afterwards?
>
> I used a small air-nailer to fire the brads which ended up _just_ shy of
> the surface. Once the pit was painted you couldn't see em.
>
Did you have any "puffing" around the hole the pin made as it went in? 
Did you space them evenly across the whole thing (say 2" centers?)

People can get 18ga brad nailers from a discount tool seller called Harbor 
Freight for about $20....

g.

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