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Vertical nailing is a breeze. It is nice to at a glance see if it is close to reload time. More specialized nails such as spiral galvanized are not cheap nor that available at the local lumber yard. It felt good.It is a shame a hanger is not built in. The magazine holder seems to be a bit light. It it relatively light. I am a DIY type not a professional.
The point at the tip usually supports the nailer and the nail is driven without fuss. I had one double fire. No big deal but was a surprise as I was in the single fire mode. Would also be nice if the magazine holder had a measuring scale on it. Only fired 500-600 nails so far. The nailer did not tire me. That is great for weight but I am concerned it may be a bit fragile and could be damaged if struck against a stone or wood when putting it down.
Most of my nailing so far has been toe nailing.
This is the first nailer I ever used.
These nails once they go in have great holding power.
I am impressed.
Hope it lasts.
The color is a bit goofy but you get used to it quickly.Overall I like it.
I am building a simple house.
The clips go in easilly.
There is not too much bounce back.
Everyone wants to try it out when I'm working wif it. This is a real energy saver for the do-it-yourselfer or the professional. Compliments my smaller finishing nailers. What a fantastic piece of equipment. Get one today; you won't be disappointed. Heck, I look like a professional when I'm using it.
Works off of my Bostitch compressor, though I had to get the connector adapter. Got the Hitachi NR90AE Round Head Framing Nailer for several ongoing, home and rental property framing projects. I'll never go back to nailing wif a hammer. Easy to learn, easy to load, a precision tool.
The couple of times I set it on the work table or ladder. The tool is very well balanced and I was able to easily fit the gun into all the tight spaces I ran into as I was framing the shower, small shelves, and closets.Overall I am very pleased with the quality, precision, and usefulness of the gun. They are now my only source for mail order stuff.I also have the Porter Cable finishing nailer combo (finish, brad, and staple, with pancake compressor). So think before you nail. I would not hesitate to buy the same Hitachi gun. I believe they have a distribution center near Harrisburg for many tools. Very Pleased.I bought this framing nailer from Amazon in late 2008 in preparation for building out a bedroom and full bath in the lower level of my home (e.g., the basement).
always, always, always place it on the floor. sure enough, I caught the hose with my foot and the gun went crashing to the floor. Not good. As I recall I bought 1000 Hitachi brand nails at Lowes for about $35.If I had to buy another framing nailer today. If you've never used a nailer while framing you are in for a treat. and they do not pull apart or out easily. Just wish it came with a nice case, like many other tools today.BTW - I just ordered a Hitachi router from Amazon.
Maybe, I'm just getting a bit better with age, but the use of a nail gun really seems to result in a much better overall job.
I almost always get 2 or 3 day delivery from Amazon, even with the standard shipping.
I'm pretty handy with power tools, have a well equipped woodshop, and I am VERY, VERY PARTICULAR about my tools.
One tip - when setting the gun down.
Perhaps I'm now a Bosch, PC, and Hitachi guy.
Again, I found very good reviews online.
A Great Tool.
I'm a fan of Bosch and Porter Cable.I bought the Hitachi nailer after carefully reading the online specs and the many reviews on this site.The project used almost exactly one box of nails (1000) and I never had a single mis-fire or jam.
but no worse for wear.The Hitachi nails this gun uses are slightly ringed.
I purchased the Hitachi based on the reviews I read. No skips, jams, etc.
Since I have no basis of comparison, I don't know if the Hitachi is any better or worse than the other models. I am thinking it may be the nails, because it seems to start at the end of a strip.
However, when I swithched to 2 3/8" it continuously skipped, to the point that I had to advance the nails manually after each "shot". I am satisfied with the time and labor savings I am experiencing using the nailer.
This is my first experience with a framming nailer. I worked great on the 3 1/4" nails.
However, the 2 3/8" nails are from the same manufacturer.
would buy more of these If i need them. Always dependable. Great product. Never jams.
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