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Framing Nailer, which one?

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Pajamafied John

01-03-2005 04:52:31




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I too got some christmas money to spend on tools and want a framing nailer. I am not a professional carpenter but tend to do bigger projects every Two years or so. I am looking at the Bostitch N88RH round head nailer and the Hitachi NR83A2. The Hitachie as about $40 more. I used a friends older Bostich clipped head and it performed well for the 9000 nails or so I put through it. The only complaint was not enough power to go through the laminated beam boards. Is there any real advantage to round head over clipped head? I understand some areas require round head and won't pass clipped head. Thanks

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DAVE NE IOWA

01-06-2005 21:24:49




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 Re: Framing Nailer, which one? in reply to Pajamafied John, 01-03-2005 04:52:31  
One of the guys said we have over 20 guns, we been at it a while and never can keep a dealer for us rural folks. Seems to be our trend to lean to the Pasloads,because the guys grab it first-- the framing nailer has been real good only a real pain trying to press hard enough to trip the saftey, thus we have to use stilts or ladder much more often instead of using our tip toes. Not sure I ever will figure out how to tell if the cylinder is completly empty. The Pasload stapler seems to make me cry alot when it misfunctions. Our Pasload finish nailer is nice but lots of --in for repairs also. And while I'm working the sympathy out of you folks, I have a Bostitch battery powered roofing nailer (operates like a air chisel--many strikes per nail) After 3 cases of nails the batteries don't hold a charge----$180.00 per battery plus shipping and handeling. We attempt to shoot all framing nails that are ring shank or pallet type as they get ride of the no hold talk in a hurry. Dave NE IOWA

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Ultradog MN

01-06-2005 06:12:51




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 Re: Framing Nailer, which one? in reply to Pajamafied John, 01-03-2005 04:52:31  
I make a living with those kind of tools (carpenter), and while I don"t do that much framing anymore the Bostitch framer has always been very dependable in the 8 years since I bought it. In fact I have 4 Bostitch nail/staple guns. I also have one Porter Cable brad nailer which skips and misses so that I wouldn"t buy another.
The Bostitch nails are available just about anywhere.
Interestingly enough most of the rental stores around here rent almost exclusively Bostitch nailers. I would say that is a pretty good endorsement.
Good luck
Jerry

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Eldon (WA)

01-03-2005 16:52:26




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 Re: Framing Nailer, which one? in reply to Pajamafied John, 01-03-2005 04:52:31  
Hitachi is the best gun for the money.....gas fired jobs aren't economical for industrial/commercial use.



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MMRTI

01-03-2005 07:13:17




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 Re: Framing Nailer, which one? in reply to Pajamafied John, 01-03-2005 04:52:31  
I have an older Hitatchi 83A full head nailer and it works just fine. I understand that some areas do not allow clipped head nails because they supposidly do not hold well. Depth adjustment is important especially working with cedar on decks stair ways etc. Some people do not like the looks of clipped head nails on fences and decks. A framing nailer with the proper air pressure should drive nails into the hardest wood. Lastly be sure that nails are readily available in the type and size you need.

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Matt Smith

01-03-2005 07:11:09




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 Re: Framing Nailer, which one? in reply to Pajamafied John, 01-03-2005 04:52:31  
The Paslode is better for framing in tight spaces, and in a perfect world, I would prefer it. But in this world, we have things that need lots of nails that need to be shot in a short amount of time. That's where a pneumatic nailer comes in handy.

If you are building decks or prefabbing walls, the Bostitch is a good nailer.

For building roofs and doing general punch work, Paslode is the way to go.

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Gas Power..John,PA

01-03-2005 05:22:03




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 Re: Framing Nailer, which one? in reply to Pajamafied John, 01-03-2005 04:52:31  
The newer nail guns that use the "GAS" cartrige in interesting me at this time. More professional builders are leaning towards this type more and more. Advantage is not needing the air compressors any more at the job site. More portable. Gas cartrige seems to go a long while. One "framer" says that he could frame a whole house with just one cartrige. Just my 5 cents worth. John,PA



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Vern-MI

01-03-2005 05:20:32




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 Re: Framing Nailer, which one? in reply to Pajamafied John, 01-03-2005 04:52:31  
John, have you used a pneumatic nailer before? Are you familiar with the hose problems? You may want the freedom of a Paslode gas framing nailer.



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Pajamafied John

01-04-2005 06:22:53




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 Re: Framing Nailer, which one? in reply to Vern-MI, 01-03-2005 05:20:32  
Yup, The gas operated Paslodes interest me too. The only drawbacks would be that I use the nailer intermittently, and if the gas supply had depleted or battery went bad I would be aggrivated. I figure the air nailer would just...work, provided I oil the tool religiously.Then again the Paslode would be great for putting up tree stands. The problem is the nailer would/could be used for almost anything, from decking (7k 6d nails 2 years ago) too screen rooms. I figure air is the way too go

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Pajamafied John

01-04-2005 06:22:32




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 Re: Framing Nailer, which one? in reply to Vern-MI, 01-03-2005 05:20:32  
Yup, The gas operated Paslodes interest me too. The only drawbacks would be that I use the nailer intermittently, and if the gas supply had depleted or battery went bad I would be aggrivated. I figure the air nailer would just...work, provided I oil the tool religiously.Then again the Paslode would be great for putting up tree stands. The problem is the nailer would/could be used for almost anything, from decking (7k 6d nails 2 years ago) too screen rooms. I figure air is the way too go

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Mark - IN.

01-03-2005 19:30:13




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 Re: Framing Nailer, which one? in reply to Vern-MI, 01-03-2005 05:20:32  
They are pretty slick. Not cheap, but very good.

Mark.



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