Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

[mscher]

Has anybody used this framing nailer?

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-gaug...ler-98733.html

I have a 50% off coupon, never owned an air nailer, so I'm thinking of giving it try.

It gets very good reviews. Do these just use standard gun nails, that can be purchased anywhere?

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

Check the gauge and the angle of the nailset. Most commercial framing nailers (Bosch, Porter Cable, etc) run from 18? to 22? and nails are available at any box store.

HF sells the nails right at their store and are color coded for the guns they fit. I have a HF finish/brad nailer and it works fantastic.

 

[timdan94]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

I have 2, I used them to put a roof on and they worked great. I used them to re-sheet my roof before re-shingling and they worked great

they are these ones

http://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...10-gauge-6-in-1-air-framing-nailer-98751.html

 

[MTboatguy]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

I have one, I buy my nails for it at Home Depot or Lowes, I have had mine for about 3 years now and have used it for standard nails as well as galvanized nails, no complaints from me.

 

[jtmarten]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

I have one, and it works great. Don't know if it's the same as the one you linked, the link shows no longer available.
Sooooo much easier and faster than manual nailing. Used mine to assemble my 'boat port' addition on the garage.

 

[bigdee]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

I have one too...21 degree 10 gauge...works like a champ. I say buy it and with the money you save buy something else while your there!

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

I have one with adjustable angles. I think the first two shoot full headed nails. The steepest angle only shoots half headed nails.

It works perfectly. Keep it oiled each time you use it.

Also make sure you get one that shoots full headed nails. Some building codes will not accept the half headed nails.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

Is this the one? http://www.harborfreight.com/10-gauge-21-angle-framing-nailer-98733.html

 

[MTboatguy]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

Is this the one? http://www.harborfreight.com/10-gauge-21-angle-framing-nailer-98733.html

They must be re-doing their website for their after tday sale, the first link by the OP actually did work earlier today and the link you posted is the same tool that was posted earlier, only now the price has dropped by $20

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

As an update to the angle of the nails, it doesn't have to be exact. If the gun shoots 21? nails, the 20? to 22? will work just fine.

+1 on the full head nails. Don't get the clipped head nails.

 

[Tig]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

Is this the one? http://www.harborfreight.com/10-gauge-21-angle-framing-nailer-98733.html

I just framed a house with a gun that looks just like that. I bought it at Princess auto for $75. Works great!

 

[perchin]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

for the average home owner I'm sure it will suffice fine. When I was framing for a living... I wouldn't even consider anything but senco. of course my nailer's will probably be passed down to my children's children too.

 

[MTboatguy]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

Senco is all my Dad ever used, he was a general contractor, I myself have quite a few paslode tools and I like them quite well, but for the amount of work I do now, the HF framing nailer works just fine..

 

[perchin]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

Senco is all my Dad ever used, he was a general contractor, I myself have quite a few pasload tools and I like them quite well, but for the amount of work I do now, the HF framing nailer works just fine..

indeed...paslode makes some mighty fine gas charged nailers. (impulse)

 

[MTboatguy]

Re: Harbor Freight Air framing Nailer

indeed...paslode makes some mighty fine gas charged nailers. (impulse)

My favorite is the 15/16 crown stapler I have, man you can beat the crap out of that thing and it just keeps on going..