Which Framing Nailer / Nail Gun?

well if you where going to keep it and use it more I would say the bosch gun is a great one…..but if not I would craigs list/pawn shop or borrow one for the short amount of time you’ll need it.

-- Todd- Oak Ridge, TN

If that’s the best, then one option would be to buy it, use it, and sell it afterwards. I’ve learned that the right tool can make life nice in subtle ways that people can’t always figure out how to talk about.

Silly question: Code for the framing talks about 3” nailer driven nails (since I assume none of these actually drive full-on 16 common), but is that the right thing for doing siding with HardiPlank or similar? If not, what am I looking for?

Thanks!

-- Dan Lyke, Petaluma California, http://www.flutterby.net/

And I guess that’s also the difference between the 20° nailers and the 34° nailer? The 20° uses full head, which is probably what I want for siding?

-- Dan Lyke, Petaluma California, http://www.flutterby.net/

I have been building homes since 1997. I have used the Sinco nail gun alot. I have used the bostich as well. There is no gun on the market that will beat the performance of Hitachi NR83. All that really need to be said with this is it is the right weight and fit to your hand. When you are nailing walls that are on the floor the nails are in the most comfortable position. It is balanced well. If you are looking for a tool to use for a long time go with the Hitachi. Also if you are looking to get rid of one after you buy it new it will sell. It is the best for framing. It is so good that hitachi can not even improve on it. If you do not buy hitachi don’t try Sinco or bostage they are not worth the money they cost. Festool might be a great gun, if you can afford that then I encourage you to go to home depot and get the hitachi and if it lets you down you can return it and get the festool. Too Easy. Good luck with what you get. Keep in mind there are two kinds of triggers. restrictive and not restrictive. with restrictive you have to remove your finger from the trigger to shoot a second nail.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100078461/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Festool doesn’t make a gun. If they did, I’d have to justify to my wife that I’m buying something else.

I do have a Hitachi brad nailer that I’m quite pleased with, and $300 after taxes sounds like a decent price. Thanks,

I’ve also got a Bostich pin nailer that’s way too twitchy, a restrictive trigger sounds perfect for me.

-- Dan Lyke, Petaluma California, http://www.flutterby.net/

I dont know much about festtool but I do know they are expensive. Without question they are very high quality products i am sure. Read some reviews of these guns.

I’ve got a ridge gun about a year old if you want it I’ll let you have it at a reasonable price. Good gun no problems I’ve owned 2 of them, one got stolen…...I just like the Bosch better…..so I don’t use this one that much…..It will drive a 16 nail, 3 1/4 for hardie you would want to use 8 or 6 s galvanized or coarse….good luck

-- Todd- Oak Ridge, TN

we use PC full head framer and finish nailer, but also use LOTS of Hitachi tools in our business and never had a failure. if you want to try hitachi and save $$$ go to reconditionedsales.com for factory refurbs.

-- caring costs nothing

I have a hitachi 33 degree nailer. This allows me to get inot tighter spots with it. Most places allow a clipped model. Make sure you get the extiorer finish nails and ring shank.