Hello,
I am new to this forum and appreciate all the good information! I am planning to install hardwood flooring in 3 rooms. It is 3/4" by 2 1/4" Red Oak. I noticed the DIY Hardwood Flooring Tools page on this site specifies that "15 gauge pneumatic nail gun for top or side nailing solid 3/4" hardwoods where the flooring stapler or nailer cannot reach. Invaluable tool unless you prefer to pre-drill and use finish nails--very time consuming and frustrating. Can be used for shoe molding or quarter round but creates a much larger hole." Question - Would a 16 Gauge pneumatic nail gun work? I am also planning to use this for quarter round.

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a 16 gauge will work, just not nearly as well. 16 gauge nails are skinnier and have smaller heads. They just do not hold as well, IMO.

Thanks Gary! That's the feedback I wanted. Appreciate the quick response and feedback!

Usually, if your nailer won't fit, it is up next to the wall, and is not much of a concern, unlike out in the field of the installation.