Nail guns?

[alexp1289]

So I'm looking for a good do it yourself nail gun kit/nail guns. If it's better to buy them separately I can do that as well. I plan to use these for home remodeling. And would like something that will last me a long long time I was looking at this kit but haven't heard the brand before. I'm only familiar with automotive tool brands for the most part.

Freeman P4FRFNCB Framing/Finishing Combo Kit with Canvas Bag, 4-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NUP8BS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[bob15]

I like this framing gun (round head nails and can go up to 3.5" in nail length):

http://www.amazon.com/BOSTITCH-F21PL-Positive-Placement-Magnesium/dp/B000A79HWA/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1421447157&sr=1-5&keywords=bostitch

Nice roofing gun (done a lot of roofs with this one):

http://www.amazon.com/BOSTITCH-RN46-1-4-Inch-Roofing-Nailer/dp/B0000AMK5F/ref=pd_sim_hi_10?ie=UTF8&refRID=0C4XY8HBCBZ8MX8R2W6E

Nice coil gun:

http://www.amazon.com/BOSTITCH-N89C-1-Coil-Framing-Nailer/dp/B000KDZLAQ/ref=pd_sim_hi_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=1HQSSFM24SPJM1P2R2P1

the above can probably be bought cheaper elsewhere, but for ease of finding them, i used amazon

 

[The FIB]

I have the BOSTITCH F21PL that bob15 recommends, its a great nailer, have gotten years of trouble free service out of it. It has 2 tips, one for framing and one for joist hangers.The F21PL and a good trim nailer will allow you to tackle a wide variety of jobs.

Stay away from any kind of nailer that uses clipped nails, many building codes will not allow them.

 

[duneslider]

I have a lot of different brands that I have used professionally and now just as a guy in his garage.

I have also used cheap versions. In all cases, the cheap guns have failed long before the cheap pneumatic stuff.

I have had a Bostich framing nailer for a long time and it has held up well.

I have Porter cable for all my finish nailers. They have all lasted fantastic and are fairly affordable.

I have a hitachi 1/4" stapler and it is great.

I have a 1/2" crown bostich hardwood flooring stapler and it is the best. I have used a lot of different brands and all failed.

I have a Ridgid coil roofing nailer and it has been great. I actually used it mostly for nail cement board for tile. I have not had any problems with it. I have used several cheap roofing nailers and none were as good as this one.

Another thing to think about is nail availability for the guns you buy. Some nailers (particularly bostich stuff is sometimes weird sizes) uses nails that may not be as easy to get at local places.

 

[fivespdcat]

Most of my nailers are porter cable and they have worked without issue for years. For some other stuff I went in the cheap side such as a lightweight stapler, which is freeman and the HF flooring nailer. Both have also been excellent. I've driven around 10000 nails through the HF and have been highly impressed considering the price. I do buy name brand fasteners and put a couple drops of oil in before use.

If j were to do it again, I don't think I would change anything. The PC finish nailer and brad nailer came in a combo kit and I picked up the magnesium PC framer separately along with the rest as I needed them.

 

[shoot summ]

Hitachi framing gun, Senco finish nailer, Bostitch brad nailer, Porter Cable staplers, Freeman pin nailer, and Paslode airless finish nailer(my favorite).

 

[thebeekeeper1]

This is ten year old information, but when I bought mine you could only gets parts for Stanley Bostitch. I have a local place that rebuilds/fixes them, so that's what I bought.

 

[jb3426]

I like Hitachi nailers, but I do not make a living with them. I bought all of mine from Bigskytool. I get a "daily deal" email from them. I paid $85 each for the 21 and 30 degree (not pictured) stick nailers, $100 for the coil framing nailer, $60 for the 15 degree trim nailer. I think I paid $75 for the saw. Also pictured is a Freeman siding nailer. Never had a problem with any of them. All of the Hitachi nailers were grade c refurbs. They did have some light scratches but were in great shape with warranty from Hitachi.

 

[jb3426]

https://bigskytool.com/freeman-p4frfncb-framing-finishing-combo-kit-with-canvas-bag-4-piece.html

Just an idea of the deals at Bigskytool. Yes I am aware it says out of stock, and no I dont work for them.

 

[toplessHO]

I have Stanley Bostitch framing nailer and 2 inch stapler and Senco finish nailer.
The Senco is the Caddy of the nailers IMHO

 

[cheechi]

t's better to buy them separately

For a home DIY use it's better to buy them as you come across a need. You can decide how much or little you want to spend for each. Personally I think the HF nailers are just fine for the kind of use you're going to do at home.

Most of the difference between a higher and lower priced nailers are how durable they are, not so much a difference in the mechanism or the quality of the internals or anything else. For $100 you can drop it 100 times but for $50 you can drop it 50 times. Not even kidding. Air tools are old tech, there hasn't really been anything to reinvent that wheel in a long time. A better nail gun is going to put up with worksite abuse than a less better gun.

There is one exception to this which is finish nailers sometimes don't have the range of capacity. One example I have a Stanley 18ga nailer that can fire 1" - 2" and the various sizes in between, and a PC one that fires 1-3/8" nails. This isn't common but it comes up sometimes, not that I have seen with framers and ironically not that I have seen on any HF nailer.

 

[bcradio]

A kit is fine for light home use. I would get better quality guns however if you will be using them regularly. I have used many different brands and I do like the Hitachi guns.

 

[Orange_stang]

I bought the coil roof nailer, brad nailer and 3 in 1 framing nailer from harbor freight. I bought these just to build my garage, and to reshingle my house. Neither gun has ever failed and with the 20% off coupon on each they are a pretty good deal. I would recommend them to someone but I have never used another brand gun to be able to compare.

 

[MagicMarker]

What do you guys think of the battery powered Ryobi nailers? We bought our first house and I need to add some crown molding etc... nothing crazy.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

I am a contractor. I use Bostich for trim, and staples. I use DeWalt for framing. I tried just about all brands and think I am using the best in each application. I prefer straight vs angled. Obviously the framer is angled which aggrivated me sometimes.These are just the 2 I left out so I can find them. Everything is getting packed and ready to go over to the new house.

I think porter cable makes some good stuff too. Ask 5 people and you will probably get 5 different answers. I am going cordless soon with my nailers too. It's tough doing commercial stuff in offices and having to drag the compressor, house and gun around

 

[cheechi]

If you already have the batteries then it can be cost effective.

Here's what I will say. Dewalt is a higher end tool than Ryobi. The Dewalt 18v nailers are pro tools, the nailers are slow. like, set, pull, better not move a millimeter, now fires. Don't expect the Ryobis to be as fast or faster than the Dewalt.

 

[rharman]

For DIY, I'd look at the Porter-Cable kits.

Maybe like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NR3R6A/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[buildyourown]

I would buy separately as you need them. Unless you have a lot of cash, good ones are expensive.
I have a 15ga angled nailer that gets the most use. The nails are super cheap and it gets in tight places the pin nailer cant.
A narrow gauge stapler is also very handy. Secures thin stuff and fragile siding and shingles.
A frame nailer I've never justified. They are $$$ and unless you are doing a whole house, not worth it. I did rent one one for some close quarters work but otherwise my California Framer gets it done.

 

[Catadj78]

I bought the Porter Cable kit from HD with a compressor for less than $149 when I was remodeling our house and they have been great. No complaints
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-C...r-Crown-Stapler-Combo-Kit-PCFP12234/203471431

I just bought a Rigid framing gun to build my shop. I haven't used it yet but all the reviews I read on it were good. Got it from Ebay reconditioned for $130 shipped
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-3-1-2-in-Round-Head-Framing-Nailer-R350RHE/100348524

For what you are wanting I would suggest the Porter Cable kit

 

[boiler7904]

I've bought a 15 ga finish nailer, 18 ga brad nailer, 1/4" narrow crown stapler - all Hitachi and a Porter Cable upholstery stapler. I've bought them as various projects around the house have created the need or deals that were too good to pass up came along. Building a shed and finishing the basement will let the collection grow over the next couple of years.

Before you buy anything, think about future service. Can you get parts either locally or online for the tools you're considering? If not, is there a local service center for the brand you're considering? Case in point - my Hitachi stapler had a spring break. Local tool dealer that is a Hitachi service center said parts were 6-8 weeks out for them. Digging around I found the part online and bought two just in case it breaks again. Tore it down and re-assembled in about an hour - even with "help" from my then 2 year old moving tools and parts around for me.

The other thing to think about is fastener availability. Bostitch 15 ga guns use a different nail from a Hitachi 15 ga gun. They have a different angle to the clip / magazine and are not interchangeable even though they are very close. The Hitachi nails aren't always available so sometimes I have to plan ahead and buy online.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

For a framing gun, forget the Bostitch, heavy and slow.

Hitachi NR83 all day every day.

Source: Pro Framer