In this case, the nailer has a 21 degree angle.
AWARDS: Pneumatic nailers from the Pro brand are the best.
Based on the surveys in builder and developer MAGAZINE for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Fastners can be used with 2-inch to 3-1/2-inch plastic collated framing nails.
40 percent lighter than PVC and spiral-reinforced for more strength.
STRENGTH: Can handle 300 PSI with a burst ratio of three to one.
Bend restrictors make things more durable and flexible even in cold weather. When I was building a shed, I was told to use a framing nailer to make things go faster, so I did. A lot of thought and review led me to choose this one because it was cheap and had good reviews already.
As a general rule, I like to have all of my tools from the same company. However, a bostitch framing nailer is a lot more expensive and very sensitive to the nails I’ve used.
This hitachi came with the galvanized 2.5″ framing nails 1000 count, and I have two strips left after I finish the shed. It didn’t jam a single time.
It doesn’t matter if the nails are angled or straight, this guy can shoot them in perfectly flush. You can set your compressor to 90 psi.
Having a 6 gallon compressor that isn’t plugged in lets you shoot a lot of nails before it needs to be charged.
I thought it was a little heavy (just by its weight, but havent used any other framing nailer to compare however so it may just be what it is).
I did buy some lubrication oil, but not a fancy lubrication kit. I squirt some in the air when I open it up.
You should buy or have an air hose that is longer so you can move around more easily. This isn’t because the product is bad, but it could have made framing a little easier.
Because the nose is a little pointy, when you point your nose at the nail, there will be some dents around the nail. This is one thing I would like to point out. Wall studs are not going to be seen, but for paneling you can see that a little bit more (although easily fixible with some caulk afterwards). I think there is a nose cap for it, but it costs $20 or so. To be honest, I thought this was part of the kit.
