NR83A2 with NO depth adjustment what?
FullCircleDIY
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I just purchased this NR83A2 from a 3rd party online (pictures attached). The nameplate shows ‘depth adjustment’, but where exactly is that on this nailer? Also, I thought the A2 model has the single/continuous actuation mode, but I see a trigger mechanism that looks more like an NR83A.
Can someone explain what exactly I have or what parts I am missing? I wanted (1) depth adjustment + (2) toggle switch between bump/single-shot fires. Just not what I expected from NR83A2.
Yes, I am new to framing, but I wanted something that will be with me for a long time to come.
Thanks!
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https://www.amazon.com/Metabo-HPT-NR83A5-Pneumatic-Selective-dp-B07MSW2W1G/dp/B07MFWY7ZD/ref=dp_ob_title_hi?th=1
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/C1YutY8OBjS.pdf
referring to info on a replacement (newer) version and the owner manual, it seems the depth adjustment part is not included or is missing on your nailer.
You can work with different air pressure and see how that helps you manage depth.
(it is not optimum, but one can always follow up with a manual hammer to seat nails deeper, the other way, not so much...)
Thank you, I am hoping to not have to go through the hassle of returns given it will be out-of-pocket shipping it back to the seller.
Is it possible to at least get the adjuster working? It looks like it's set up for bump mode with a missing adjuster. Or will this require a new nose to match? I am just not sure how much effort this will become, but that's also the reason I bought it -- due to the ready availability of aftermarket parts. I do like to tinker if that helps.
Parts list I am looking at...
https://www.repairtoolparts.com/hitachi-parts/hitachi-nr83a2-parts-list
Thanks for any guidance.
In forty + years of using Hatachi framing nailers the only depth adjustment I've used is an after market nose piece with a screw that holds the nose off of the material.
Would you mind sharing which after-market part that is?
These were generic. They were available at contractor's supply houses and real tool stores. I can't find one on line but I'll see if I have one to take a picture of. Gun might be out on a job so I can't promise anything. Making one would be pretty simple
looks like you would start with 31-34.
Might have what you want for $60 or so. Good luck and enjoy the project.
looking at the parts diagram and list, it seems you do need a different nose. keep in mind that this is just me looking at the parts diagram.
If you hope to use a tool for years to come, it may pay to start with a new one and take care of it. The used one may prove to have other issues over time that come to bite you when you are not looking. (like quit half way through a job) Perhaps you can ask Santa Clause for one.
Excellent advice again. With what I put in, I am already beyond the price of the newer models, but from my lack of experience, it sounds like any modern nailer can last for a long time if well maintained. It's hard to get off the 'made in japan' train once you bought into it.
I think you may be right about the Santa *ahem boss* thing. :-)
Thank you for the parts suggestion.
Since this thread is about air tools, as a weekend warrior myself I would suggest you skip the pancake compressor and buy a compressor that meets the requirements of your nailer. For example, my Makita has a minimum recommended air delivery of 4.3 SCFM @ 90PSI. I tried using a cheap pancake and it was nothing but frustration.