What's a decent framing nail gun?

[banjo2733]

I have two nailing devices, both work extremity well, both of my Grandfathers were first generation Swedish Immigrants, one was a Carpenter the other owned a Saw Mill.

I was trained to use what I was blessed with, my right arm and my left arm.

We live in Amish country, take a slow down you guy's, get a Horse, get a Buggy, get a hand saw, we are not Amish, but life down here in the Ozarks is pretty Freaking simple.

Retired and living off the land............just saying!!

 

[HunterWare]

Some nailers that take clipped nails can run offset heads instead. You get the code compliance of a full head (since it is one), with the angle and size of the clipped head nail. For example, both the Pasload and Dewalt cordless models can run offset head nails.

 

[dladcock]

So......... It's Paslode for me.

The information was abundant and overwhelming. The availability of fasteners really "nailed" it down. I called my brother to ask what he uses, (he's a trim carpenter by trade), he told me "DON"T BUY ANYTHING!!!" Apparently trim carpenters don't use framing nailers very often. Brother said he only uses his once or twice a year, so he brought me two to use until he needs one.

I'll clean and lube'em up for him and buy a couple of extra batteries and call it rent. He also brought me up to speed on the code requirement's and the acceptable head configurations.

Thanks to all for your insight. Learned a lot without finding out the hard way.

dla

 

[Duallydondon]

I too like the Paslode F350S,,,,,still for some reason I still use a SENCO SN70

 

[Duallydondon]

Those are really old school,,,bet you a nickel you would like the SN70

 

[Duallydondon]

Yes can see the advantage of not having to fiddle with air compressor ,,hoses etc,,,seen them alot on Ebay nearly free

 

[jack stand]

I've never had a Pasload (gas) that was worth a chit, trim or framing. More maintenance than a helicopter. I've given at least a dozen of them a chance over the years and have a few almost new one's that have been sitting in their cases for the last 8 years or so.
I understand the new DeWalt electric (battery/no gas) are working well for a few framing crews I know.
Pasload air guns are rugged and dependable. Just got this "Big Berta" Bostitch that shoots up to a 5" spike. I'm using 4" ring shank right now on a full dimension "sawmill lumber" project and it's a powerfull sumbitch!

 

[Kaizen]

Stanley Bostitch here too along with a 15 YO chinese thing sold by the independent tool dealers like HF. Rebuilt the trigger valve once and the part was not easy to find even though millions of guns had the same mechanism. So, I recommend staying with name brands. The chicom will double fire if you don't handle it right.



I bought the Bostitch to get the attachment for nailing off metal straps and brackets. We use a ton of earthquake hardware here. Not a handy as you might think. And it's a 28º model and nails are scarce to none, just FYI.

I also have a 28 degree bostich. Awesome gun. Never had an issue. However building my garage I have spent easily an extra 250 bucks on their brand name nails. No one else makes this degree nail that I found in large boxes. Other degrees are triple the amount for the same price. So don't get this one in this degree


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[Angelfire]

I have a Bostitch FP21pl that has been great. I also have a HF gun that works fine but isn't as "refined" or as comfortable to use. I particularly like the Bostitch as it came with an attachment that allows me to nail up hangers/plates/etc....

I hate hauling the hose around etc...so if was buying now, would give strong consideration to one of the "hoseless" offerings out there. But I have what I have and they work fine.

 

[Falcon67]

Porter Cable, really like mine. Bought it refurbished from CPO Outlet.

X2 - that's my go to framing gun. I've had it for almost 10 years, did have to repair the piston seal recently because it got old and split. Easy fix. Have the roofing nailer too - good gun, also from CPO. Built the shop using both.

Mine is an A I think, earlier model
http://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-r...raming-nailer-kit/pcbrfr350br,default,pd.html

 

[73RR]

I have, and still use, an Hitachi and a Senco SN70 (it will drive a 4" nail!)

There are plenty of good framing nailers and if the construction industry wasn't so busy there would be piles of them at the pawn shops.

 

[86turbodsl]

I have a porter cable FC350. Awesome gun, uses common nails, always works. I think i paid $179 about 20 years ago. Hard to go wrong.

 

[Moosefire66]

I just finished building a 12' X 11' shed using the 21 degree Harbor Freight framing nail gun. Went through 3+ boxes of 1000 3" Hitachi framing nails and did not have one jam or any other issue. I think that it's typically on sale for about $79.

I've had nothing but problems with my hf gun. Tried to build my shed with it, after every 3rd nail jammed, and spending 1/2 hr plus each time yo fix it, I just rented one instead. I'll never buy another one


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[ddurrett896]

I only buy coil nailers. Fill up and forget about it!

 

[GTO]

Hitachi

 

[Casey69]

I have an Hitachi NR90AE. Its a great gun, especially for the price:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_36_0__?productId=3020227

I like it because it is select fire and "bump" fire. Being able to choose one nail per pull of the trigger was really helpful for me.

i have the same gun in paper collated & it's been a champ. i also borrowed a friend's bostich wire collated gun & that was good too.

be advised, unless you're hanging a picture, there's no return to using a hammer & nail once you've bought a gun!