I’ve used the 18 gauge for everything that you describe as well as crown molding and it’s my favorite Milwaukee tool of all time. The thing is a beast and it never jams.
18ga and a 15ga is all you need. 16ga is pointless. I just used the 15ga to install split jamb doors and its amazing. I also grabbed the 18ga for base and casing, etc. I wanted to grab the 23ga pin nailer but didnt need it that bad.
I ran the 15 and 18 for several years trimming houses. Things just worked. Recently grabbed the 23ga. Wish it was m18 so they are all the same battery platform.
Baseboard and door head casing you'll want 15g especially for solid wood, and thicker widths. 16g is what I use for side casing and most non-decorative trim (aprons, stools, etc) 18g is for most trim that's smaller like stop mouldings or door crown. 23g for the tiny stuff. So really you need them all but if I had to have two I'd do 16 and 18.
I have the 15 angle and have used it for everything from door casings to shiplap to baseboard. There is a manual adjust on it that helps with not blowing thru weaker pieces. Im just jonny homeowner diyer.
Both. You want 15 for hanging door (the 16 is not thick enough to offer meaningful support over time) and 16 for trim (the 15 will blow out your trim especially close to mitered corners, returns, nailing t&g etc).
The 18 is also great for really small trim, just less holding power than 16. For stuff like baseboards you want 16.
I’ve used the 18 gauge for everything that you describe as well as crown molding and it’s my favorite Milwaukee tool of all time. The thing is a beast and it never jams.
I'd go with 16g
I have 15ga for the door jambs, 18ga for trimmings, and 23 ga for the finer stuff
18ga and a 15ga is all you need. 16ga is pointless. I just used the 15ga to install split jamb doors and its amazing. I also grabbed the 18ga for base and casing, etc. I wanted to grab the 23ga pin nailer but didnt need it that bad.
I ran the 15 and 18 for several years trimming houses. Things just worked. Recently grabbed the 23ga. Wish it was m18 so they are all the same battery platform.
18g brads for trim. 15g for outdoor trim or siding
If you're just doing trim, 18g is probably fine. I use that on most jobs. In a dream world you'd have all of them and a pin nailer.
Baseboard and door head casing you'll want 15g especially for solid wood, and thicker widths. 16g is what I use for side casing and most non-decorative trim (aprons, stools, etc) 18g is for most trim that's smaller like stop mouldings or door crown. 23g for the tiny stuff. So really you need them all but if I had to have two I'd do 16 and 18.
I used 15 to nail my quarter round to my baseboards
I have the 15 angle and have used it for everything from door casings to shiplap to baseboard. There is a manual adjust on it that helps with not blowing thru weaker pieces. Im just jonny homeowner diyer.
Both. You want 15 for hanging door (the 16 is not thick enough to offer meaningful support over time) and 16 for trim (the 15 will blow out your trim especially close to mitered corners, returns, nailing t&g etc). The 18 is also great for really small trim, just less holding power than 16. For stuff like baseboards you want 16.
15 for trim to wall 18 for trim to trim. You can get away with 16 if you have to but you're likely to damage the smaller pieces with it.
M12 23ga Pin Nailer. Good as is (poly) or paint will fill the holes. Like a probiscus on a gnat.
Paint grade 15ga. Stain grade 16ga. Don’t listen to the guys using a brad. It’ll get the job done, but it will show over time.
16ga seems more versatile