framing nail guns

[dolfans]

I am interested in getting a framing nail gun. I know nothing about them and hope you guys can help me out. I have found 2 at Lowes thats on sale till 12/25 and i think i am getting a gift card that i will use. They are on sale (2 of them) for $149.00 and are Hitachi one is a 3.5 in at 21 degree with 260 reviews and 4.5 stars. The other is also a Hitachi 3.5 in at 30 degree with 40 reviews and 4.5. If i get it i will not really use it much but i am planing on building a shed 1st of the yr and use it for the. I would use it on 2x6,2x4 and 1/2 and 3/4 plywood/osb spruce and treated. Thanks for any and all help

 

[Kaizen]

Look at the big *** boxes of nails they sell. Only get that degree. My bostich cost me an extra 300 bucks building my garage as I only had small boxes of brand name available to use


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[usa#1]

The 21 degree is a round head nailer. The 30 degree is a clip head nailer. The 21 degree uses plastic collated nails while the 30 degree uses paper collated. Round head nails are required in some locations.

 

[dolfans]

The 21 degree is a round head nailer. The 30 degree is a clip head nailer. The 21 degree uses plastic collated nails while the 30 degree uses paper collated. Round head nails are required in some locations.

Will the 21 degree work for what i want to do?

 

[jdpflyer]

I’m using one from HF and it uses Paslode nails. $99 works fine for what I’m building.

 

[Mustang1167]

I used the HF framing nailer to build my garage. Worked great with Dewalt nails from Home Depot. I think they are 79.99 with a sale coupon. Keep it oiled and you won’t have any problems.

 

[usa#1]

Will the 21 degree work for what i want to do?

That's the version I use. Good gun. Only annoyance is the little plastic pieces which fly everywhere when nailing. I use the hatichi nails. Haven't had any problems with jams, etc. This gun will shoot multiple sizes of nails and will be more than adequate for framing such as you are doing. If you don't like it you most likely can return it to Lowe's.

 

[dolfans]

That's the version I use. Good gun. Only annoyance is the little plastic pieces which fly everywhere when nailing. I use the hatichi nails. Haven't had any problems with jams, etc. This gun will shoot multiple sizes of nails and will be more than adequate for framing such as you are doing. If you don't like it you most likely can return it to Lowe's.

Do you or anyone know how long i have before i return it in case i dont like it? No i will not return it after i build the shed incase anyone wonders.

 

[Jbullfrog]

Hitachi makes great nailers, and full headed plastic collated is the way to go. Make sure you are able to feed it regulated 90psi of dry air. Generic nails are ok alas long as they list your fun on the box. My Hitachi framer is pushing 20 years of occasional use. Now that I have an engine driven compressor, it's going to see more repairing sheds and wooden lot fences

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

Can't go wrong with Hitachi. Mine must be at least 20 years old and aside from the grip, the new ones aren't much different. Just do whatever it says about oil.

Wear impact glasses, or collating bits will hit you in the eye.

Really new to nail guns, read this https://www.osha.gov/Publications/NailgunFinal_508_02_optimized.pdf

but despite what they say, I don't think I'd buy a gun that wasn't capable of bounce fire.

 

[DGersic]

They’re pretty simple to use. Don’t point the business end anywhere you wouldn’t want a nail to go. Pick your nails first, then compressor, then the nail gun.


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[MEngineer]

Use the 21 degree. I recently purchased a Hitachi NR83A3 gun. I was in a Lowes recently and saw the nr83a5. The model without the "s" at the end has depth adjustment tool less. The s is more of a pain to adjust. I have heard some less than awesome things about the nr83a5, but the nr83a3 is what I bought as it is the industry standard. They all run the 21degree round head nails

 

[jhelrey]

Use ring shank, not smooth.

 

[visiting guest]

i just bought this gun
but not had a chance to use it yet.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-P...-Head-Strip-Framing-Nailer-DPFR2190/204087184

 

[stercorarius]

Use ring shank, not smooth.

Depends on what you're doing.

 

[dolfans]

Thanks guys

 

[Lelandwelds]

They’re pretty simple to use. Don’t point the business end anywhere you wouldn’t want a nail to go. Pick your nails first, then compressor, then the nail gun.


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What he said. Don't drive through board into body part either.

 

[jbjke]

Funny, I was studying the same two Hitachi nail guns at Lowes for $149. Finally figured out the 21 and 30 degree thing. I already have a 30 degree cordless Paslode framer (old style) but stopped to pick up the 21 degree nails for a friend of mine that has a "Mac" framer I think that uses the plastic collated nails. My son was using mine a couple days ago framing in our new house and noticed mine wouldn't fire all the time but oil seemed to helped the nose piece up front. I have heard that Hitachi is a long lasting brand... I'd say get what you can take back if you don't like how it performs. Worst case would be you have an extra case of nails you'll have to give away.

 

[Skiff Builder]

Got one of these for 90.00. 2 houses and a garage later I have no issues. Seems to like Hitachi and Grip Rite nails just fine.

https://www.cpoworkshop.com/factory-reconditioned-porter-cable-fr350br-22-degree-3-1-2-in--full-round-head-framing-nailer-kit/pcbrfr350br,default,pd.html?ref=pla&zmam=31282435&zmas=47&zmac=732&zmap=pcbrfr350br&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1-jCnKmm2AIVD4ezCh0m0gTfEAQYAiABEgLVgfD_BwE

 

[thickhead]

...Pick your nails first, then compressor, then the nail gun.

Nobody does this, but maybe we all should. What nails are you required to use?

 

[dolfans]

I just ordered the one that is 2 degree bc it has more reviews.

 

[maydaymike]

I like my Paslode. It's great not dragging around a hose and having a noisy compressor running all the time.

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