Hi David,
Here are a few general tips:
1) One of the main benefits of composite nails is that you can just sand the heads down, you don’t need to countersink them and then putty the hole. If you do need to countersink them for some reason, our nailers have an adjustable knob to control the drive depth.
2) Our composite nails can drive fine into harder species like red oak and hard maple. However, longer nails are not always able to drive into some of the harder species. For this reason we recommend using the shortest nail that will work for your application. Our general rule of thumb is that the nail needs to be long enough to sink 3/8″ into the bottom board. So, if you have a 1/4″ veneer, you really only need a 5/8″ fastener to secure it. This will help you drive into those harder species.
Other than these tips, feel free to contact Don to get more advice for your specific application. We always strive to find the best solution for each of our customers.
