Hitachi NR90AE Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer
- Round-head 2- to 3-1/2-inch framing nailer with selective actuation switch (sequential or bump) for convenience
- 70-120 psi operating pressure; simple tool-free depth adjustment; vibration isolation pads mounted on nose
- 2-piece anodized aluminum magazine, comfortable non-slip rubber grip
- Comes with safety glasses
- Lightweight and well-balanced at 7.5-pounds; 5-year warranty
Amazon.com Review
Hitachi’s superior design and engineering make this a top-of-the-list choice for a framing nailer, just as hardworking as the NR83 model that preceded it, but with a few major improvements. We like the way Hitachi’s integrated both types of trigger, so there’s no need to replace anything – just flip the lever on the tool down for bump or up for sequential firing. Also tool-free is the depth-of-fire adjustment: Just turn a small knob to set your depth. It’s even easier than adjusting the air pressure. This nailer has a 21-degree angled magazine and fires nails from 2 inches to 3-1/2 inches, a wider range than the old NR83 handled. Loading is much faster and easier on this gun, too, because Hitachi’s redesign repositioned the loading mechanism at the rear of the magazine. A maximum of 64 plastic-strip collated full round head nails will fit in the magazine, but reloading takes a few seconds, so there’s no downside to that. This is one of the most jam-free… More >>
Hitachi NR90AE Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer
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This is my first experience with a framming nailer. I purchased the Hitachi based on the reviews I read. I worked great on the 3 1/4″ nails. No skips, jams, etc. However, when I swithched to 2 3/8″ it continuously skipped, to the point that I had to advance the nails manually after each “shot”. I am thinking it may be the nails, because it seems to start at the end of a strip. However, the 2 3/8″ nails are from the same manufacturer. I am satisfied with the time and labor savings I am experiencing using the nailer. Since I have no basis of comparison, I don’t know if the Hitachi is any better or worse than the other models.
I’d give it a five, but I haven’t had it long enough for it to prove its reliability. I was also a little miffed that I had to go find a air nipple for it before I could use it (it uses a bigger size – 3/8″?). If I don’t get solidly behind the gun and the wood’s hard (e.g., LVL), the nails sometimes don’t sink completely. Otherwise, no jamming to complain about and the nails have been easy to find at Lowe’s.
This is a replacement nail gun for me, and seems to work nicely.
If you are thinking of using clipped head nails be aware that building codes in many areas do not allow them.
And if you are thinking of using a framing nail gun for hangers, be aware that most counties require hardened nails, which require a different specialized nailer. I know first hand that correcting mistakes is much harder than doing it right the first time.
I am dissapointed that Hitachi would not spend $1.00 more and include an air adapter, good glasses, and a little oil to nake the tool usable out of the box like most tools. Would be nicer still, for a few dolllars more if they included a sky hook and a case. I think it only makes advertising sense to see their name on empty cases and on glasses.
I must have got a great deal as I only had to pay $202.00 on Amazon.
The only thing I am not used to with this nailer is all the debris that comes out of the nose area and the sharp edges on the nail feeder.
This is my first nail gun.(Hitachi) It is understandable why modern carpenters use them, helps production and save elbows from a framing hammer. If you have one nail gun you’ll probably buy finish guns also.
Really a great nailer. It does an excellent job and I would recommend it to anyone. Amazon’s price was the best I found. I do feel Hitachi should furnish a case with it.