nail gun for framing sheathing ect

[ffjosh]

Is there a nailer that I can frame and sheath with?

I'm trying to only buy 1 nailer to put up my garage

 

[Motofixxer]

Yep a standard framing nailer will shoot up to 3 1/2" nails for standard framing. Or the typical 2 3/8" for sheathing. Porter Cable makes a great model that shoots and toenails excellent and is usually priced at $150.

 

[ffjosh]

Yep a standard framing nailer will shoot up to 3 1/2" nails for standard framing. Or the typical 2 3/8" for sheathing. Porter Cable makes a great model that shoots and toenails excellent and is usually priced at $150.

Thanks!!!!

 

[5lima30]

Yep a standard framing nailer will shoot up to 3 1/2" nails for standard framing. Or the typical 2 3/8" for sheathing. Porter Cable makes a great model that shoots and toenails excellent and is usually priced at $150.

+1 on the Porter Cable! The nails for it are usually cheaper and easier to find in my area.

 

[liliysdad]

Nothing beats a Hitachi framer.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Hitachi NR83a2 Brother...got like 10 of them. Put a hook on it too...I have different style hooks, but if Dead-On tools still have them- that's a cool one too. yep...http://www.homedepot.com/p/Dead-On-Tools-Gun-Hook-DOGH/202332169#.UXHND8p3fNo

I like the Dead On hook, although it doesn't fold, and is somewhat bulky, you can use the hook to the left side to hang it on your bags while you are positioning materials etc..super convenient.

or the original folding hook... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008A0O4XQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

And one more thing...but used off CL...damn good gun that lasts forever, no need to but new. Make sure return spring is working and slide for nails is not bent.

Oil it up. Or, the NR90 that will accept the 3 1/2" nails, instead of 3 1/4"....but probably not needed. We bought those for LA County when they started mandating 3.5" nails. It's a good gun as well.

link to amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008A0O4XQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Mohawk Dave]

And if you wanna get real fancy....https://www.google.com/search?safe=...Organization-Bag-DO-06048%2F202332154;300;300

 

[ffjosh]

Yep a standard framing nailer will shoot up to 3 1/2" nails for standard framing. Or the typical 2 3/8" for sheathing. Porter Cable makes a great model that shoots and toenails excellent and is usually priced at $150.

http://www.portercable.com/products/CategoryOverview.aspx?catpath=4272.6291.6292

which model are you speaking about?

 

[Motofixxer]

I was referring to the Porter Cable FC350A framing nailer.

 

[toolewab]

Nothing beats a Hitachi framer.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Nothing beats a Hitachi framer.

 

[Jomo]

Nothing beats a Hitachi framer.

 

[ffjosh]

I was referring to the Porter Cable FC350A framing nailer.

Thanks

and Ill check out the hitachi

any specific model?

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Hitachi NR83A2

 

[ffjosh]

Hitachi NR83A2

thanks

 

[gpalmer77]

I'm using my framing nailer for plywood sheathing right now, shooting 2 3/8" nails as mentioned above.

I'm a homeowner, don't do it for a living, so I bought cheap..... Chicago Pneumatic gun from HF. I can replace it 3-4 times for the price of the big guy's guns. Still operates well after a whole house rehab and a fully framed and almost sheathed garage.

 

[eric87]

The hitachi framers only use hitachi nails .

 

[Motofixxer]

Hitachi NR83A2

I also used one of the Green and Black cool looking Hitachi's. It also performed excellent and toenailed better than many I have used. I don't know the model number. It worked great in the cold, I used it and abused it then returned it. I also have used the Porter Cable in the cold and it worked great also. Cold is about the harshest conditions. Either one you can't go wrong.

I ended up purchasing the Porter Cable finally and giving it some trials simply cuz I never tried a PC nailer. So I stuck with it cuz it did everything equal to the Hitachi but was $50-100 less.

PS: I just noticed the Hitachi is rated up to 3 1/4" nails while the Porter cable is 3 1/2" if it matters.

 

[Jomo]

Too bad you're not in my area. I'd loan you my Hitachi framing nailer and give you a box of 16d sinkers that I'm tired of storing. Oh well, but then you wouldn't have such a great excuse to add to your tool collection.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

The hitachi framers only use hitachi nails .

uhmmm...what? lol. They take all normal off the shelf nails brother.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

snip...
PS: I just noticed the Hitachi is rated up to 3 1/4" nails while the Porter cable is 3 1/2" if it matters.

NR83a=3.25
NR90=3.5

In my posts above it talks about this...

 

[eric87]

uhmmm...what? lol. They take all normal off the shelf nails brother.

Well the one I own only shoots hitachi nails . Will not shoot all the pasload nails I have. Also the angle on the nails are diffrent .

 

[Jbullfrog]

The hitachi framers only use hitachi nails .

There are quite a few manufacturers that make nails specifically for Hitachi guns, as they are awesome.