So I'm attempting to do the "stick framing" method of building a non-bearing wall. I've got pnumatic nailer and I'm toe-nailing nails on each side. The problem is, because of the angle the nail doesn't get completely sunk into the wood. Is this a problem, or is it to be expected?
Edit: Added pictures for clarity. Is it ok that the stud developed hair line cracks from where the nails entered? This seems to happen every time. If I shake the stud it seems solid, but not sure if it's really a problem
Best Answer
So long as one side of the heads of the nails are touching the studs, there is no problem. These nails merely keep the stud from slipping to one side or the other, and nails angled in from each side will do the job with no difficulty, even thought he heads are not fully flush.
If, for some reason, you had to drive a nail into the narrow edge of the stud (generally not a great idea because of splitting potential), the slightly protruding head might dig into the finish material. Not a problem with drywall, but paneling or wainscotting could be a problem. You could countersink the nail with a hammer or punch, but better to avoid such positioning.