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Hitachi - NT65M2 16-Ga. Finish Nailer

The Hitachi NT65M2 16-ga. finish nailer is a comfortable, top-loading tool with a unique air duster feature that allow you to bypass the nailing function to expel air to clear dust and debris from the work surface in preparation for the nail

$165.00 (As of 1/1/2009)

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Editor's Review: Tool Test: 16-Ga. Finish Nailers

by Rick Arnold review date: January 1, 2009

Probably the most comfortable nailer in this review, the Hitachi has a unique integrated air duster that comes in handy much more often than I would have thought. The fitting on the bottom of the gun is angled to ease the strain on the hose. There are no view ports on the top-loading magazine, and you have to invert it to get the fasteners out. At least the magazine is skewed away from the handle so that it doesn’t interfere with the removal of longer fasteners.

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Good

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer	Hitachi
Manufacturer's Web Site	www.hitachi.us/hpt
Manufacturer's Phone Number	800-829-4752
Weight	3.7 lb.
Dimensions	11 5/8 in. x 2 27/32 in. x 10 7/8 in.
Nail Sizes	1 in. to 2 1/2 in.
Nail Capacity	100 nails
Nail Type	16-ga. finish
Safety Guard	N/A
Special Features	N/A

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