Hey all- I did a post a while back on pneumatic siding nailers to first test the waters. Now I’ve done some research and I’m down to three possibles, but first a few more Q’s. Does anybody find coil nailers less balanced, more tiring on the arm, to use than stick? What do you find easier to use in general, at least in terms of siding and sheathing nailers? I’m leaning towards a coil nailer b/c of size and compactness. The three I can’t decide between are a Makita , a Max and a Bostitch. Maybe i’m splitting hairs? There might not be much of a difference, but the guys who run them would know, so I’m asking- thanks!
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Scoot..I have the MAX...I love it. It is so light ya think it's outta nails most times.
It will NOT drive 2 1/2's in real hard wood..but for cedar roofing and cement board siding with THE right length nails..it's the cats azz..
I have had a prblem locateing 2 '' or 2 1/4 nails tho...it's usually a sold out item locally here..must be a lot of other guys using them too. Hitachi, bostitch, are all sold out ....orders from MAX USA .com work, but even they can be short stocked.
BTW, the MAX galvey RS nails ..suck..the heads rust real quick. I like the Bostitch "all wood" type galvies..the wire collated are also a bit better than having to clean up all the plastic strips from the site.
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
"Sell your cleverness, Purchase Bewilderment"...Rumi
Just for askin' , which of the Maxs do you have?
The coil siding nailer..I'll hav to dig it out to get the #.
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
"Sell your cleverness, Purchase Bewilderment"...Rumi
Yeah- if you wouldn't mind- thats the one I have been leaning towards- i think
Here's Hitachi's website http://www.hitachi.us/Apps/hitachicom/content.jsp?page=PneumaticFasteningTools/index.html&level=1§ion=PneumaticFasteningTools&parent=PneumaticFasteningTools&nav=left&path=jsp/hitachi/forhome/PowerTools/
They have two gun that are siding nailers. The NV75AG is a newer gun that shoots up to 3" and can be used for framing, sheathing, etc. It is a little bigger than the siding nailer but not as heavy or big as the regular framing coil nailer. The original siding nailer is the NV65AH. I've used that and really didn't care for it much. I think the makita is a better gun. The hitachi I used had miles on it but it still was a pain.
I will admit I have a Hitatchi that I use for cedar shingling. It is a coil nailer, and I have no problems with balance or anything compared to my stick nailer. (Which is a framer)
I think any nailer can benefit greatly from one of those couplings that can rotate and flip around freely. I think it makes them easier to handle, and a bit safer, esp in high places. (What are those couplings called?? Drawing a blank on it here.....LOL)
Jake Gulick
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CarriageHouse Design
Black Rock, CT
Is it specifically a siding nailer? Which one? Thanks
I have a makita an611. Not much for miles but no complaints, nice balance, its got the selector switch, built in filter. One other you might want to check out is the Hitachi NV75? That one shoots up to 3" but its a little more $$. I've used the standard hitachi ??65 and I didn't like that. Most of the guys around here have that or the Bostitch but I think most of that is just a regional thing. I think Makita is bigger out west.