Comments on: Preview: Hitachi’s New Pneumatic Staplers

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Toolmonger » Blog Archive » The Week in Tools: Toolmonger Top 5 — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:47:37 +0000

[...] Hole Saw Slug Problem Recently we were testing some hole saws in the Toolmonger shop, and we managed to get a giant, circular hunk of two-by-four stuck in the cup. We ended up removing the chunk with a small drill bit and a large common screwdriver, but we couldn’t help but wonder if there are better solutions. Toolmongers answered “hell yes.” Preview: Hitachi’s New Pneumatic Staplers Hitachi recently released a new 1/2″ standard crown stapler and a new 15/16″ wide crown stapler. Both lightweight staplers are sleek, metal-clad stapling thoroughbreds. There’s no crazy green rubber, either — just metal and performance. We dig it. [...]

By: Putnameco

Putnameco — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:35:09 +0000

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Fred Says:
Thanks for the recommendation on the NV75AG - I may try 1 or 2 - to replace some older PC FR350A’s. We have become fans of coil-fed nailers - and really like the Makita AN611 to drive SS siding and fencing nails.
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A lot of my choices are based on availability of dealers. I live/work in a rural area and not many dealers stock anything out of the ordinary. That is one of my main reasons for sticking with Hitachi, I have a semi local dealer that has a good stock of spare parts. Most other brands usually result in a tool out of service until I can mail/internet order or take a half day off to go fetch the part.
I really like some coil nailers, but never cared for coil framers, even though I do believe I get more done with them.They seem to be out of balance, to me.
The few chances I’ve had to try out Makita nailers, have been favorable. They seem to be well made and a little lighter than the Hitachis.

By: fred

fred — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:33:39 +0000

re PutnamEco Says:

Thanks for the recommendation on the NV75AG - I may try 1 or 2 - to replace some older PC FR350A’s. We have become fans of coil-fed nailers - and really like the Makita AN611 to drive SS siding and fencing nails.

By: PutnamEco

PutnamEco — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:07:43 +0000

I don’t think Hitachi has really ever nailed the finish on their pneumatics, even their older nailers looked ancient after a week on the job. Their “alien” style is just plain bizarre. I’ll look forward to trying some of this new wave of tools if they continue to go with this more conservative style. Not that the aliens performed bad, just can’t really stand to look at them.
I’ve been using the NR83A2 for framing and NT65MA2 for finishing (love the blower) theNV45AB for roofing (probably be needing to replace soon) the NV50AP3 cap nailer for for underlayment.
I’m a real big fan of their NV75AG for light framing/siding,and general knock about nailer.
I do have one of the N3804AB3 narrow crown “alien” staplers and it does seem to be holding up.
most of my staplers are Porter CablesMS200s and NS150s

I haven’t had a chance to try Makitas nailers yet, I have been hearing good things about them, My next purchase will most likely be a Paslode F-350s Feels like it weighs a pound or two less than the NR83A2.

By: fred

fred — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:03:22 +0000

We have quite a number of older Hitachi staplers and nailers - and none had the strange new look. Maybe Hitachi listened to their customers and has now gone back to the older more conservative style. I really don’t care much - because we always liked certain Hitachi tools and tried to standardize on them. We use their N3804AB2 1/4 crown staplers for underlayment and their N5024A 1 inch crown stapler for roofing felt. We’ve also standardized on their angled finish nailer and coil roofing nailers.

We try to stick with tools that we’ve found to perform well - but are not brand-loyalty-fanatics. Our flooring nailers and flooring staplers are both Bostitch and Porta-Nailers. We have a couple of Bostitch metal connector nailers that replace older more cumbersome tools. We have bought several Makita siding nailers - and think that they are very good. Our pinners are all Grex models. Our framing nailers are a mix and match. Our portable framing and finish nailers are all Paslode. We have a few Duofast electric staplers - to fasten down the odd piece of carpeting that we might disturb.

By: Jim German

Jim German — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:12:40 +0000

Wow if this is what all of the new Hitachi tools will look like I might actualy start considering them. As it is now I can’t stand their goofy look.