Raptor Hangout | Raptor | Activity https://raptornails.com/hangout/members/raptor/activity/ Activity feed for Raptor. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:37:32 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 8ff69a1ad744fcd3354dc26e251a71fb Raptor replied to the topic Raptor G-3PS Hammer Tacker in the forum Logs & Lumber https://raptornails.com/hangout/topic/raptor-g-3ps-hammer-tacker/#post-2908 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:10:39 -0500 HI Brenda,
In New Zealand, you can contact Braford Industries to purchase the G-3PS and all other Raptor Composites Fasteners.
Thanks!
Raptor Nails Team

]]> 0 d03342a52a39969eeb670a7ca429cbbe Raptor replied to the topic boat building in the forum General Woodworking https://raptornails.com/hangout/topic/boat-building/#post-2610 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:21:10 -0600 Hi Charles,
Thanks for your question. The longest staple we have is 9/16″. That would give you about 3/16″ penetration into your form, which is probably not enough. I would recommend using our B/18-080 3/4″ length brad nails for this. This would provide 3/8″ penetration into the form, which would give good holding strength, while the glue sets.…Read more

]]> 0 1eb125e5a6bff815f9e32f1397745129 Raptor replied to the topic Composite Nails in the forum CNC https://raptornails.com/hangout/topic/composite-nails/#post-2549 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:49:16 -0500 Hi Mark,
RAPTOR® fasteners are extremely tool specific, so for the best performance, they must only be used in our Omer tools for Raptor that have been engineered for them. If Raptor nails are used in a different nailer, their effectiveness will be compromised, there will be a perentage of nails that will break, which will result in the jamming…Read more

]]> 0 94e1ac7ea04527c132f9389231412fde Raptor replied to the topic Staples in the forum General Woodworking https://raptornails.com/hangout/topic/staples/?view=all#post-2303 Wed, 29 May 2024 12:50:47 -0500 Hi Jerry,
The NF (no fill) and LF (low fill) are used in cases where lumber is going through a lumber mill and will be eventually cut with a delicate molder saw blade. For your boatbuilding application, neither one of these would be recommended. Our standard S/05 staple will be what you want to use, depending on the length needed. As you may…Read more

]]> 1 cc6e99fe22943d751359a97d06c878c4 Raptor replied to the topic raptor nailer does not fire on first shot in the forum General Woodworking https://raptornails.com/hangout/topic/raptor-nailer-does-not-fire-on-first-shot/#post-2170 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:54:10 -0600 Peter, It was good to speak with you. It sounds like the air pressure just needed adjusting. If you have any other questions, please reach out to us at info@raptornails.com or 512-846-4027. Thanks!

]]> 0 b7c3ed180def373d0b28684d3c45c526 Raptor replied to the topic Love... in the forum Boat Builders https://raptornails.com/hangout/topic/love/#post-651 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:09:22 -0600 ♥ Thank you Jay! ♥ Welcome to The Hangout. Quality is top focus so we’re happy that you are pleased with the Raptor performance

]]> 0 ebbbd24dde5c68f09aedddd07e979a40 Raptor changed their profile picture https://raptornails.com/hangout/activity/p/90/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:27:06 -0600 1 9c9c571fc047929df926636b98ad0e69 Raptor changed their profile picture https://raptornails.com/hangout/activity/p/89/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:19:10 -0600 0 7f61c77670b7ce187e0baa9e23f7cec1 Raptor replied to the topic Which nail length should I use? in the forum Cabinet & Door Makers https://raptornails.com/forum/topic/which-nail-length-should-i-use/#post-292 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:27:32 -0500 We recommend having at least 3/8” of the fastener driven in to the bottom board. For your situation a 5/8” or 3/4” fastener would probably work best, however you may need longer fasteners if you ever plan on going through something thicker.

]]> 0 49093d13cada83e29d7fdd3438fa1850 Raptor changed their profile picture https://raptornails.com/hangout/activity/p/42/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:11:37 -0500 0 a3e0b98a7214110751c00d8f8cc3f302 Raptor replied to the topic Which nails to use for 12mm & 18mm Baltic Birch? in the forum CNC https://raptornails.com/forum/topic/which-nails-to-use-for-12mm-18mm-baltic-birch/#post-227 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:51:37 -0500 RAPTOR® Nails bond to wood. They reach their maximum holding power in wooden substrates if there is only about 3/8” penetration, and in harder woods less penetration may be needed. For 18mm (0.70”), a 1” or 1 ¼ ” 15Ga finish nail would be recommended. For 12mm (0.47”, a ¾” or 1” 15Ga finish nail would be recommended. They can easily be sanded…Read more

]]> 0 628c3f3678c709d378c428a3a2bd17d6 Raptor replied to the topic Electric staplers in the forum Tools https://raptornails.com/forum/topic/electric-staplers/#post-225 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:44:40 -0500 As of now there is not yet a cordless electric staple gun that is compatible with Raptor Staples, however, we do have a solution available that uses a small portable liquid CO2 tank with our Omer tools. Please give us a call so we can discuss. (512) 846-4027

]]> 0 a6c997bdab5d21053fa1db62e69c8a26 Raptor replied to the topic Shear Strength in the forum Cabinet & Door Makers https://raptornails.com/forum/topic/shear-strength/#post-222 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:59:45 -0500 Yes, we have test data for shearing and tensile strength here https://raptornails.com/technical-information/polymer-composite-nails.php.

]]> 0 0f93676575fe85b4b39716adc8bc762d Raptor replied to the topic Require special tools? in the forum Tools https://raptornails.com/forum/topic/require-special-tools/#post-220 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:56:49 -0500 RAPTOR® fasteners must have a very tight fit in the drive chamber and so they must only be used in the tools that have been engineered for RAPTOR® fasteners.

]]> 0 6b48f9820a20678812ee52ae1d03ee24 Raptor replied to the topic Will these work on compressed MDF, and other types of wood? in the forum General Woodworking https://raptornails.com/forum/topic/will-these-work-on-compressed-mdf-and-other-types-of-wood/#post-218 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:53:10 -0500 Yes, RAPTOR® fasteners can be used in many types of wood, but it depends on the thickness, hardness, and density of the wood.

https://raptornails.com/technical-information/species-of-wood.php

]]> 0 6843042739c6b18c53960badf812cc78 Raptor replied to the topic Will the staples nick high speed steel planer knives? in the forum Logs & Lumber https://raptornails.com/forum/topic/will-the-staples-nick-high-speed-steel-planer-knives/#post-215 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:40:38 -0500 Generally, RAPTOR® fasteners can be cut, shaped and sanded with the wood without damaging bits, blades or abrasives. However, the glass fiber in our standard product can damage some HSS planer knives. If you use carbide planer knives then our standard product is fine, but for HSS knives, it is best to use our LF (low fill) or NF (no fill) products.

]]> 0 de523570677cb125ab33adbebd4f010e Raptor replied to the topic What are these nails made from? in the forum General Woodworking https://raptornails.com/forum/topic/what-are-these-nails-made-from/#post-204 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:45:13 -0500 RAPTOR Nails and staples are a composite blend of polymer and fiberglass. More technical information can be found here https://raptornails.com/technical-information/polymer-composite-nails.php .

]]> 0 0346b95c3c10af4ff19805aa0a57d4aa Raptor replied to the topic Drive bulk nails with a hammer? in the forum General Woodworking https://raptornails.com/forum/topic/drive-bulk-nails-with-a-hammer/#post-199 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:03:41 -0500 Depending on the hardness of the substrate, yes. If the wood or MDF material is too hard, then you definitely would need to pre-drill.

]]> 0 4b284c382feacd122324215c551f00c9 Raptor replied to the topic How Do These Work in Particleboard and Plywood? in the forum CNC https://raptornails.com/forum/topic/how-do-these-work-in-particleboard-and-plywood/#post-198 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:01:51 -0500 For CNC hold down, either the F/15 Chisel Point or Diamond Point nails seem to work well. For Particle board and getting into MDF, Diamond Point (F/15-125) seem to work better. It is important to use a length that will not penetrate the spoilboard more than about ¼ to ⅜”.

]]> 0 3be09933a5ff1b8a70b50662ec258af6 Raptor changed their profile picture https://raptornails.com/hangout/activity/p/5/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:08:23 -0500 0 fb2b2742568e0a1f6f13e569e471078e Raptor changed their profile picture https://raptornails.com/hangout/activity/p/4/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:34:04 -0600 0 83c4093aefd30556f182107b670ceca6 Raptor started the topic Welcome in the forum General Woodworking http://raptornails.com/forum/topic/welcome/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:30:11 -0600 Let’s spark a conversation

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