I remember seeing an ad for an air nailer designed to align with the holes in metal plates such as Simpson Strong Ties. It was yellow. I have run into the Hitachi NR65AK strap nailer and the Bostitch N88RH-2MCN, which can be converted from a framing nailer to a metal connector. Can anyone turn me on to the other unit, whose name escapes me? I thought the ad was in FHB or the “Journal of Light Construction”, but I have not been able to find it.
Bruce
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Max, Senco, Paslode all make models.
Thanks for the rapid feedback. How about model numbers? It sounds like the Senco is coming up more favorably than the others. How is it that the Hitachi is not mentioned?
Probably because Hitachi seems to be a huge west coast favorite. I never seem to see many Senco or Paslode nailers out here, at least in framerland. I have two of the Hitachi Strap tite nailers, I think NR65AK is the model and we love them. I tested Senco, Palsode and Bostitch before buying, and my guys like the Hitachi the best. Hitachi is heavily supported with rapid repair service and easy to get parts here is sunny Socal. This is probably true for the other makes in different areas of the country. Something to consider when buying a new tool.
There was a review done on all of them a few issues back and the hitachi won partly because it was the lightest of the bunch. Something to consider when you are holding a nail gun above your head all day.
We use the Hitachi on the houses my company builds and I quite like it. Its a pain to have two or three different brands of guns and have to get different nail clips for each one.
Sounds like the Hitachi is the one to get. Thanks for all the feedback.
If the Senco is the same one that was reviewed it's a piece of junk. Did everybody else already scoop up the good patents or something?
I think Senco is jumping on the DIY marketing Bandwagon.
Nobody raves about their Newer stuff like the guys with the Older models did.
Hitachi makes good solid tools.
The only stuff ive seen from them that I would not buy is their cordless stuff (Because Panasonic is the ONLY way to go cordless) and that table saw.
the table saw looks cheesy, but I bet the motor will run for ever. Hitachi makes good motors.Mr T
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I've used the Paslode and the Senco and prefer the Senco. We have had the least
amount of problems with it.
Dave
I think the Maxx won the review, if price weren't an issue ($800). It looks like a champ to me, but too steep. I've got a Paslode. When it works, it's a lifesaver. How's that for pulling a punch. The rest of the time you're pumping oil down it or smacking it with a ball peen hammer to get it going again. If you use it every day, you're fine. Let it sit for a couple of weeks and hook it up to air again, it'll take you 30 minutes to get started. Kind of like an old car. Once it's moving, stay moving.
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We've had the Paslode for about 3 years now and it works like a dream for us. We aren't easy on tools by any means, but we do treat that gun well. None of like nailing hangers, straps, hurricane clips and the myriad of other hardware we install now.
We also have 2 of the Bostich guns, and both are down right now. It is a nice gun, but . . . . we are having some problems right now. Haven't figured out the problem yet.
See the FHB #154 April/May 2003 for a review article.
the new hitachi that uses the nail as a positive placement is a great nailer. The nailers that have a guide for a nail as opposed to using the actual nail as a placement guide always jumped around a bit.
Gotta agree with the fellas...go with Hitachi. I've got the Paslode and really don't like it at all. Seems like ninety nine percent of the time you use these nailers it's over your head. Go down in your basement with a cinderblock and hold it up in each of your joist bays....if you are happy when you're done get the Paslode. Oh yeah... that and it jams constantly for me.
Tried a friend's Hitachi and loved it. Senco seems to be fizzling out IMHO.
Thanks to all for the feedback. I purchased a reconditioned Hitachi for $228.99 delivered. I also splurged and picked up the Makita AG125 for toenailing with 16d nails for joist hanging.
Have been doing some research on the Hitachi Strap Tite Nailer.
Was wondering where you found a reconditioned one.
Thanks,
Bryan"Objects in mirror appear closer than they are."
Klakamp Construction, Findlay, Ohio
I went back and found the purchase. Looks like I bought it from an Amazon.com retailer.