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   zendo | Jan 20, 2005 04:47pm | #1

   weight of the gun and using it bewteen studs, (size).  If those are a factor, and if you arent constantly nailing, these issues may take precedence.

   Oh ans the ease of putting extra sticks in your bags rather than coils.

   -zen

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   JTC1 | Jan 20, 2005 05:44pm | #2

   If you are only going to buy one gun, I would opt for a stick gun.  I like the ease of changing nail sizes, and a partial stick of nails survives a lot better after being stepped on better than a partial coil!  I like Hitachi, full round head, takes a likkin' and keeps on tickin'.

   Because of nail capacity, coil nailers really sing at very high volume jobs - like nailing sheathing, subfloor or roof decking.

   - Jim 

   Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.

   
   

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   Edited 1/20/2005 10:02 am ET by JTC1

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   Timuhler | Jan 20, 2005 06:08pm | #3

   We have a good assortment of framing guns.  We have a DeWalt stick nailer (crap), 2 Bostich (N88), 2 old Hitahci NR83A, Max super framer, 1 Hitahci NV83A2 coil framer, 1 Max CN890II coil framer, 1 Hitachi NV75AG coil.

   We are slowly accumulating coil framers because you can go so long without reloading and it's easier to clear jams.  Basically you get more done when you aren't constantly reloading and really the gun isn't very heavy with a full coil of framers in it.  We've had the Max CN890II for about 2 or 3 years and it's been in the shop a lot.  Way too often, but it is a really nice gun.  I bought the Hitachi NV75AG last spring and it will shoot a 3" x .131" nail and has been good.  It's light and I put a Dead On Tools rafter hook on it.  Right now we have to change the o-rings on it.

   We recently (2 months) bought the Hitachi NV83A1 coil framer.  I debated buying it or the Makita and went with the Hitachi.  The engine on the NV83A is the same as the NR83A and for us that gun has been bulletproof.  I put a Dead On Tools hanger on it and now it is everyone's favorite gun.  One thing I love about the Hitachi is that it shoots so fast.  When nailing double studs together, you can nail as fast as you want and it will keep up.

    

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   blue_eyed_devil | Jan 21, 2005 06:00am | #4

   Tim...a coupla questions.

   What is a dead on tool hanger?

   How many nails are there in a coil vs a stick?

   The reason I'm asking is that I hate loading those coil nailers.

   blueJust because you can, doesn't mean you should!

   Warning! Be cautious when taking any framing advice from me. There are some in here who think I'm a hackmeister...they might be right! Of course, they might be wrong too!

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   Framer | Jan 21, 2005 06:22am | #5

   Blue,I'll check my Hitachi coil nailer tomorrow for you but I think it's 240 nails.Joe Carola

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   blue_eyed_devil | Jan 21, 2005 07:30am | #6

   Thanks Joe. I'll count my stick nailer.

   blueJust because you can, doesn't mean you should!

   Warning! Be cautious when taking any framing advice from me. There are some in here who think I'm a hackmeister...they might be right! Of course, they might be wrong too!

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   IMERC | Jan 21, 2005 11:23pm | #8

   but that takes time...

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

   WOW!!!   What a Ride!

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   blue_eyed_devil | Jan 22, 2005 04:30am | #9

   Imerc, that's goof off time..I have plenty of time for that.

   blueJust because you can, doesn't mean you should!

   Warning! Be cautious when taking any framing advice from me. There are some in here who think I'm a hackmeister...they might be right! Of course, they might be wrong too!

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   IMERC | Jan 22, 2005 06:08am | #10

   goof off time ya say....

   need help???

   proud member of the FOR/FOS club...

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

   WOW!!!   What a Ride!

   Edited 1/21/2005 10:39 pm ET by IMERC

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   Timuhler | Jan 21, 2005 09:03am | #7

   Blue,

   Since Joe answered the one question, here is the answer to the other http://www.renohardware.net/yzcart/yzcart.php?page=face.php3&NAV=item_info&PAGE=item_info&sku=080-40011&sid=gZXBFIyo3qoe6WZ

   I got a pic of Jasen using the Hitahci with the hanger today when we were building a rake wall.  http://pic9.picturetrail.com/VOL293/2163851/6234797/81923255.jpg