How do I fix a roofing nail gun?

Question

My husband's nail gun is malfunctioning. It's Powercat brand. He says it somehow flips the nail before it shoots out. We bought it online somewhere, and it was a while ago.

If you have no suggestions on how to fix it, where could we take it to get it fixed?

Answer 1

Your best option would be to contact the manufacture directly and ask them about repair. The tool is probably out of warranty so it may be a pretty good amount to have it fixed. After you add up the cost and hassle you may be further ahead just to buy a new nail gun.

Also, and not to insult your husband, but everyone makes mistakes. Is he sure he is using the correct length and gauge nail for the nail gun?

Answer 2

Just look up tool repair in your yellow pages. Or, go to Lowe's or Home Depot; sometimes they have tool repair services.

Good luck. Def. don't use it if it's malfunctioning!

Answer 3

Evans suggestion would be my first one. In fact I might have checked into who manufactured the tool before spending the money.

  Not at all knowing the brand, but assuming a roofing nail could be with a rim shank/ Plastic collar/ on a coil / I cannot imagine the process the gun and nail would have to go through to shoot head first to a target. I also cannot imagine a gun that would function if loaded incorrectly, so I'll assume your husband isn't doing that.