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what is the name of the tool that carpenters use to nail nails into concrete???

all i know is u load a .27cal shell and a nail and strike the top with a hammer. its used in the very first stages of house building.

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1. hilti
2. Ramset..
3. Hilti - http://www.us.hilti.com
4. It's called a concrete nail gun. Powder Actuated Trigger Tool. Ideal for fastening applications such as wood to concrete, wood to steel or steel to concrete. I believe it Uses .22 caliber single shot loads.
5. Hilti and Ramset are but two brand names of powder actuated concrete nail guns. Most of them you won't need to hit with a hammer, but sounds like you may need to understand a little bit about the saftey. Treat it as a weapon, don't be careless. There are various powder loads, and lengths of nails depending upon what you are shooting through, and what you are shooting into.
6. APAKA has the completely correct answer. ESPECIALLY the part about treating this tool as a weapon because it is one! It uses .22 caliber cartridges just like the .22 gun. It will shoot a nail completely through your hand! Be careful.
7. Using these requires a degree of skill and in most areas one needs to qualify to be able use thes devices. Deaths have occurred because of misuse. A good alternative if you have a cement drill is to use an insert and then screws. Much safer and cheaper. The shot for the other tool is expensive.