When you are working with very soft woods like balsa and pine, you may find that even the tiniest nail is too big. Softwoods are very sensitive to pressure, and split along the grain all-too-easily when pierced. You can save your softwood projects by using brads instead of nails to hold even the most delicate of pieces together. Brads are elliptical fasteners that look much like nails, but their rounded shape make them much less likely to split a piece of softwood. Even with brads, though, delicate woods can still snap if not delicately fastened. Using a brad gun is an easy way to make sure that your brads are inserted with even force to make it less likely that they do any damage. Brad guns can be used for projects of any size, making it quick and easy to fasten even the most delicate pieces of wood. Model airplanes and other miniatures are often designed to be made of balsa wood (which is light enough to actually glide), and enthusiasts should use brad guns for the surest results. For the amount of effort that goes into designing and building a glider, you want to make sure that every step is as precise as possible. The mechanical action inside a brad gun is exactly the same every time you use it. Since each brad receives the same amount of force at an exact angle every time, you can ensure consistency, both within a specific project as well as in any future duplicates. If you have spent time struggling with tiny hammers and snapping softwood, try a brad gun for delicate and precise fastening on your next project. | 
