framing gun

jtc

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looking to buy a new nail gun from factory direct tools, preowend one is 21degree the other is 30. the both are $150.00 any suggestion thanks

















4150.00
 
its more a preference 30 or 33 degree guns tend to be a little lighter and will fit into tighter areas , they tend to use the paper held together nails which are a little lighter in your tool belt just my 2 cents. hope your not paying 4150.00 dollars though LOL
 
My neighbor has an old Paslode Pneumatic Framing
Nailer. It weighs a ton compared to my Stanley
Bostitch.

As for angle, check out local availability and price.
 
The 21 degree likely has the largest choice of nail types. If you plan to buy nails locally check
what type of nails are stocked.
 
The 21 degree is a full round head nailer. These are required by code in some areas now. The advantage is a FRH nail, the disadvantages are the gun holds fewer nails so more frequent reloads are required. Also the frh nails cost more, but there is a bigger selection of nail types.

The 30 degree nailer is a clipped head nailer. Advantage is more nails in a strip and easier to use in tight spaces. But your building code has to allow them and they pull out easier.

Grouse
 
I have used a 33 degree gun for years. Started with clipped
head nails. Clipped head nails are no longer available in my
area, but ?offset round head? nails are and work great through
my 33 degree fun.
 
Before you buy a nail gun first look at the price and availability of the nails to fit it. Then as far as using a nail gun the bigger the angle the easier it will be to use. There will be occasions where a 21 degree gun won't fit where a 33 degree gun would. You don't always use a nail gun out in the open where there is nothing around it.
 
I am a fan of Bostich tools and have never had a single misfire or jam with my finish and brad nailers. Decided to get a framing nailer a few years ago and found a refurbished Porter Cable FR350 22 degree full head gun at CPO tools for around $130.00

Never owned a framing nailer before this but I have used it extensively and I love it. It's a bit heavy towards the end of the day but I chalk that up to me being a weakling old man now.

The best advice has already been given concerning local codes on full head vs clipped head and the availability of nail types in your area. No matter what you get I'm sure you will love it.
CPO tools
 

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