Nail gun brand and model to buy?

[Rockbronco67]

I need to buy a nail gun and was wondering what brand and model I should buy. It will be used on one project then will probably not be used for a long time. Don't want to spend to much money but I will not buy harbor freight shit. So what should I buy?

[71BRONCO71]

Re: Nail gun brand and model to buy?

Can't go wrong with a Bosch or Senco

Stay away from the battery operated ones if your going to be using it for framing. They work OK for cabinets but they cant drive a 3" nail very far.

[Efibroncoman]

Re: Nail gun brand and model to buy?

That's a tough question... I am new to nail guns as well but recently helped a friend build closet shelves and install wood flooring. There are several different sizes of nail guns and no single company necessarily makes the "best nail guns". For light use I would say probably any name-brand nail gun at your local hardware store. The small Dewalt gun I used seemed good, but I'm sure every carpenter has a varying opinion.

[Action]

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It depends on what kind of nail gun? Senco is my favorite for finish-Hitachi for framing.
Jack

[NorcalKD]

Re: Nail gun brand and model to buy?

It depends on what kind of nail gun? Senco is my favorite for finish-Hitachi for framing.
Jack

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[Rockbronco67]

Re: Nail gun brand and model to buy?

It will be used for framing

[Action]

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Hitachi all the way! NR83A2 3-1/4 Round Head Framing Nailer
Jack

[FLYINHIE]

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Too bad your not closer I'd let you borrow mine since you only need it for one project. If your only using it for one project then you may want to consider renting one from the box store. They have framing and finish nailers for rent. Might end up costing you a little less money too. Worth checking out. My .02

[Broncrick]

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Got a nice one here I used for one project also, hmm, how to get it down there?

[pippinmader]

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I like the Bostitch framer, it comes with an attachment to shoot Tiko tails (for simpson hangers) I have shot over 50K nails through mine with no problems. I also tried a Porter Cable, it had way less power than the Bostitch but worked good for nailing off sheeting with 8 penny nails.

[crawlin68]

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I love my Hitachi and Senco guns! Can't go wrong with either one.

[71BRONCO71]

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I love my Hitachi and Senco guns! Can't go wrong with either one.

I thought for sure you were going to say craftsman.

[tortuga]

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Bet the pawn shops are well stocked with framing guns these days. I stopped in one the other day to look at a compressor and the tool section was packed.

For a one-off project I like to buy good brand/used rather than new/cheap tools

Here's one near you on Craigslist:

http://modesto.craigslist.org/tls/2926300524.html

[Rockbronco67]

Re: Nail gun brand and model to buy?

I am going to use it for building a pergola. I will be using a lot of these strongtie brackets. So I guess I need to find something that will shoot 2 - 3"+.

Craiglist is a great idea. Thanks for the link

[Action]

Re: Nail gun brand and model to buy?

Those are H-1's and they take a n6-n8 nail (Tico) at only about 1 1/8" at least that is all that is needed. A pair of plyers (to hold the short nail) and a hammer works best on those. Also if they are exposed use galv. nails.
Jack