Our framing nailer came from the factory in a Hitachi decorated cardboard box. As with most other framing nailers on the market, this one does not come with a hard case. Also included in the box were an instruction manual and some safety goggles. Hitachi left it up to us to supply the 3/8” quick connect air coupling.

Part of what makes this nailer stand out right away was the ground up new design that implements many convenient features. One of the first things is the paint job, with black body and silver and green flame like graphics around the entire gun that follow the new design scheme of all the recent Hitachi tools. The good looks are more then just skin deep tough. First off there is the trigger, which has an easy flip lever above the trigger that will allow you to easily switch from bump or sequential firing. There is a tool-free depth-of-fire adjustment knob that allows you to fine tune how deep you send your nails without having to change the air pressure. This nail gun is set up with a 21 degree angled nail magazine and will handle up to 64 nails in one load. The magazine is made of aluminum for long term rigidity and durability. It will fire plastic strip collated full round head nails that range from 2 to 3-1/2 inches long. Loading the nails has become much easier and faster with the NR90AE too. Just insert the nails into the end of the magazine and pull the spring loaded plunger back and you are ready to go! One of the things that also stood out to us was the fantastic balance of the nail gun, weighing in at 7-1/2 pounds, this gun somehow felt lighter because of the ergonomics and large comfortable grip.

Out in the field this gun preformed flawlessly! To date, we have sent over 7500 3-1/2” common framing nails through it, 5000 2-1/2” ring-shank and about 2500 2-1/2” 8d’s with hardly a single jam or any other problem with its operation. This nail gun will eat any kind of nail we tried in it, from Senco, Bostich and Hitachi brands of nails to some no-name generic nails, all functioned perfectly. The few jams we had were usually due to the breaks in the collated fasteners themselves. The jams were always easy to remove and did not involve any tools to get the gun working again. As with any air tool, we always had better performance when a few drops of oil were added at the beginning of the day. Even with extensive roof system framing, the gun is very comfortable to use in overhead positions for extended periods of time. It was also a rare occurrence when we had to go back though and set nails with a hammer, the gun always drove the fasteners to the right depth.

Out of all the improvements and features that Hitachi included with this model, we wish they figured out a way to include some kind of hook or hanging devise in the gun. There were many situations where we needed to set the gun down for a moment to situate a piece of wood and you had to either balance the gun somewhere or try to find a safe place to put it so it would not fall.

Conclusion

Hitachi did well with the NR90AE 3-1/2” Round Head Framing Nailer! With a cool new look, a very impressive power to weight ratio, and the ability to accept a wide range of fasteners, this is definitely a win. While the MSRP is high, the street price has become pretty reasonable compared to other framing guns on the market which should help make this a top seller.

About Hitachi Koki U.S.A.
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. carries an extensive line of professional grade tools and accessories for residential construction, commercial construction, tradesman and Do-It-Yourselfers. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with satellite offices in Valencia CA and Toronto ONT, Hitachi Koki U.S.A. supplies nearly 4000 retail locations, both independent and home center, and supports over 1000 authorized service centers. Many Hitachi tools are designed and offered for use only in North America.

It’s tough to review a framing nailer without incurring the wrath of somebody. If you’re a professional, you pretty much view these as an extension of yourself – and most people are pretty opinionated on what they like and don’t like. There’s good reason for this. If you’re framing a house and you have ever used a poor quality tool, you’ll know just how important it is to get this one right on the money. What fascinated us about Bosch’s new line of nailers was that they haven’t traditionally messed around in this area. You’ve got Senco, Hitachi, Paslode, Bostitch, others… Bosch wasn’t even on the radar until they introduced these tools. And then they didn’t come to market as a “me-too” brand, they actually innovated – something that hasn’t really occurred in quite some time with air-powered tools. Aside from the occasional amenity, and of course the quality of parts used, most framing nailers all pretty much work in the same way. Sure there are different loading methods and plenty of variation on the triggers, air exhaust and other niceties, but the differentiating factors were primarily summed up by features, convenience and durability. With the new Full Force line from Bosch, all that goes out the window. Now you’ve got a new way to make the actual nailer function – and it’s a game-changer.

According to Bosch, the company has been working, in some fashion or another, on the Full Force design for around 4 years. The Full Force technology uses a patented air chamber design that eliminates the need to use some of the drawn air to recycle the driver to the start position. Basically, it sends a second, smaller, burst of air through the gun that resets the driver – removing the need for a surrounding chamber to store air. The result is a 20 percent space savings (mostly in girth) and 10 percent power boost over comparable tools. The power-to-size ratio is actually quite impressive – and anyone who picks up the nailers sees this right away. Armed with this info, we took an in depth look at the tool to see what we’d find.

Typical nailer with chamber (left); Full Force nailer (right)

Build Quality

The Bosch nailers look great. Sporting the standard Bosch Blue and a cast aluminum body (with brushed Bosch logo on the sides), the SN350-20F is actually an attractive framing nailer. The tool weighs just 8 pounds, 11 ounces and the weight falls almost directly down the vertical axis of the rubber overmolded handle. On the back of the tool is a metal strike plate that is specifically designed to protect the tool when it is used to tap studs into place. Rather than put a warning in the user manual about not using the tool this way, Bosch, having redesigned the tool to vent through the front, opted to just admit that framers use their nailers this way. I guess they figured why not just admit it and give them some protection in the process?

The trigger is also equipped with a rubber overmold and we found it to be perfectly shaped for gloved and un-gloved hands. It has an extra long length and there is a duck-bill bottom which keeps your finger on the tool even when you manipulate it into awkward positions. The trigger features a tool-less method of adjusting from standard mode (one pull, one hit) to bump mode (trigger down for continuous bump-and-hit mode). All you do to switch modes is push in on the yellow plastic insert located just behind, and attached to, the trigger. Moving it to the top position places it in bump mode, while leaving it down keeps it operating at its defaults. To be able to flip between modes on the fly and without having to reach for a tool was impressive and came in handy on more than a few occasions.

The magazine is pitched at the standard 20 degree angle and loading of nails is accomplished by pulling back the nail feeder, dropping in the full head nails into the top and pulling the feeder again to release it and put tension on the nails. But here’s where we were impressed… If you encounter a jam in the tool, the entire magazine can be removed from the nail in about a half second by simply pulling the quick-release lever and removing it from the tool. While we never actually needed to do this on the jobsite, it was one of our favorite things to demo to others when showing them the tool.

You can easily adjust the nail depth via the metallic red adjustment knob located just behind the point of evacuation for the nailer. We used this quite a bit as we switched from framing to sheathing as we describe later in the review. The depth adjustment was convenient and easily activated with gloved hands. The integrated depth gauge isn’t an absolute metric for adjusting depth, but will allow you to memorize the settings which correspond best with the pressure being sent to the tool.

In the Field

We got a lot of practical use out of the Bosch SN350-20F. We were able to use it in a decking project and also to build an addition onto an existing home. We used 3-1/2″ common framing nails as well as 2-1/2″ ring-shank nails – likely over 1500 nails total for this review. Brands ranged from generic to Grip Rite, and neither seemed to give us any hassle. This rendered the impression that the Bosch nailer is pretty much nail-agnostic and will work with anything you choose to throw at it. On the addition project, we really liked the design of the metal contact element, which was perfect for both full-on and angled nails. It was very easy to shoot a toenail into a piece of two-by material due to the sharp teeth provided which really gripped the wood. The tool almost never slid across the wood and we found that in the course of the job we really didn’t waste too many nails since most went exactly where we wanted them. For those who have ever wished there was a way to quickly suspend the tool while up in the air, Bosch offers a Rafter Hook (SN350-RH) accessory that will allow the tool to hang off a rafter when you need a moment to regroup or beat a feisty piece of dimensional lumber into place.

Our favorite use of the tool was when we brought it to a local Habitat for Humanity project and used it to put up several walls for a home they were building. They were using a generic nailer and it was leaking like a sieve and very bulky to use, especially for some of the participants who had never before seen or used a framing nailer. They thought this leaky nailer was great until they got to play around with the Bosch. There was more than one comment directed at how different, and smaller, the Bosch looked from the other nailer. It was certainly more agile. For the Habitat work, we were also able to quickly adjust the nail firing depth to bounce back and forth between sheathing and framing. This allowed us to secure the sheathing with the nails just flush with the surface of the board, thus ensuring its strength and meeting local building codes. Afterwards, a few quick turns of the depth adjustment dial let us sink nails 1/16″ into the 2×4 framing material. Switching back and forth was easy as we adjusted the red metallic dial to our needs each time. After a while, everyone on the jobsite was using the Bosch like they had been doing this work for years. The reduced weight of the tool and its noticeably lower bulk made it far easier to manipulate than even our own personal favorite framing nailer we use regularly.

Happy day at the local Habitat for Humanity project

At the end of that particular job we actually gave Habitat for Humanity a new Ridgid framing nailer that we had brought along to help with the day’s work. We all laughed, however, when the supervisor looked at the Ridgid, then back at the Bosch and exclaimed with a smile on his face: “But I want that one!” I guess it kinda sells itself.

Conclusions & Recommendations

The Bosch SN350-20F is a class-leading tool that brings innovation, style, comfort and ingenuity to the world of framing nailers. This is a tool for pros, and one that I would recommend to anyone looking for a great workhorse tool that has features that count and makes the job a lot easier. It’s compact for a nail gun, and that translates into better sight-lines and maneuverability. Bosch has entered the air nailer market with extreme prejudice and they seem poised to really shake things up. At a typical street price of just $329, this tool is a not only an awesome performer, it’s a great value as well. For this reason we gave it an 8/10 Value rating. If you’ve read this site for long you’ll also know that we rarely score a tool with a 10, especially in Performance. Bosch has earned it and if you can’t already tell, we were more than a little impressed by this entry into the market. I give this my rare “Run. Buy it now!” recommendation.

The Duo-Fast DF350S Framing Nailer

The Duo-Fast DF350S Framing Nailer that was supplied to us for testing came in a large cardboard retail box along with some safety glasses and a user manual. The Nailer came fully assembled other then there was no included air fitting installed. The only reason that we point this out is because it turned out to be a slight inconvenience to us. Just when we were getting ready to run some tests, we turned on our compressor, got the hose out and then low and behold, there was no fitting on the nailer. Now we can guess why there might not be an included fitting, since there are a few different quick coupling systems out there, but in our experience about 85% of the users out there use a universal 1/4″ quick connect coupling. Needless to say we had to run down to our local Home Depot and pick up the required 3/8″ to 1/4″ adapter and a 1/4″ swivel style universal quick coupler.

The overall body of the Duo-Fast DF350S is made of aluminum with a black over-molded rubber grip on the handle area of the nailer. The exhaust cap on the back of the nailer directs the air out the top away from the user. Since the cap is made of solid metal, it is designed to actually be used to tap lumber into position when needed. The firing mode selection involves removing the trigger pivot pin and then either raising or lowering the trigger to a different position that allows for the switch between sequential and bump firing modes. There are small graphics molded into the trigger that makes it easy to figure out what mode the nailer is in. We like to this style of using a simple switch to swap between modes, and the trigger selection worked very easily and effectively during our use of the tool. There is a tool-less depth of adjustment knob that makes it easy to set how deep the nails are being driven. The magazine is made of an extruded piece of aluminum and the nails are inserted on the top side of the magazine. The magazine will hold a total of 70 nails (two strips). we had two favorite features on this tool. The first was the installed rafter hook that is both removable and also switchable from one side of the nailer to the other. There is nothing more handy then being able to safely hang the nailer by the hook rather then having to balance or wedge it somewhere while you get your next framing member into position to nail it. The other feature that we really liked was the dry fire lockout which lets you instantly know when you are out of fasteners and keeps you from blowing divots into the wood for several shots before realizing you’ve drained the magazine.

Testing and Use

Testing the Duo-Fast DF350S nailer was a joy. The nailer has a nice balance to it and while it does weigh about half a pound more then one of our other favorite lightweight framing nailers, the Hitachi NR90AE, we still really enjoyed using it. What makes this nailer so likable is some of the handy features that it comes with that we already pointed out. The ability to be able to knock around a piece of lumber with the back of the nailer is a huge help and the rafter hook is a life saver. We actually used this nailer out on a construction project where it was handled just about every day during the construction of a new 2200 square foot raised beach style home. Since we made good use of it though all phases of the construction, we shot just about every type of fastener imaginable in through it.

Easy to manage size and weight make the Duo-Fast-DF350S-Round-Framing-Nailer great to use

Just a quick note about fasteners, the folks over at Duo-Fast thought it best to send us a box of their 20 degree 3-1/4″ full round head paper collated bright framing nails to use in the Duo-Fast DF350S (which we greatly appreciated). These nails were fantastic! No little piece of plastic would come flying out of the nailer when we would shoot nails in place. There is nothing worse then nailing something at about head level and having one of those little pieces come flying back to hit you in the face. Anyone that has used plastic collated framing nails knows exactly what I am talking about! Just as an experiment, we cycled a few sticks of the paper collated Duo-Fast nails in some of our other framing nailers that were designed for 21 Degree fasteners and that worked flawlessly! Actually when we compared the 20 and the 21 degree nails we had on hand, there was no real visual difference in the angle. It seems to us that the 20 and 21 degree nails can be used interchangeably. And this is exactly what we did. We used the Duo-Fast DF350S to shoot some 2-3/8″ galvanized ring shank to attach wall sheeting on the outside of the beach house. We also used 2-1/4″ inch ring shank to install roof sheeting, 3-1/4″ galvanized ring shank for installing deck board and of course we used thousands of 3-1/4″ round head framing nails.

Various Round Head Framing Nails

In all of our use of the Duo-Fast DF350S, we never had a single jam, no matter what nails we were shooting. The other thing that we noted is that this nailer was always able to drive the nails flush into whatever material we were fastening. We nailed regular kiln dried white and yellow pine lumber, pressure treated lumber and LVL’s all with equal success. The only issues that occasionally came up was when we tried to toe nail studs, the spurs that protrude off of sides of the nose were not quite as aggressive as some of the other nailers we have tested. What would happen is the tip would slip and we would not get nicely placed nail shots. Otherwise, the compact size of the body of the nailer did allow it to fit in between normal 16″ on-center stud spaces with no problems.

Conclusion

Duo-Fast DF350S full round head framing nailer is a well-designed tool that has a number of features that most professionals will definitely appreciate. The rafter hook, metal exhaust plate and dry fire lock out are all things that make this nailer a great performer which is why we gave this nailer a 8/10 on our Performance rating. For our Value rating we gave this nailer an a 7/10 since it does well to compete with other pro-grade framing nailers and would be worth considering if you are in the market for a new round head framing nailer.

About Duo-Fast
The company, originally called Fastener Corporation, was founded in 1937 and It started out as a small manufacturer of hand-held staplers and related fasteners on the north side of Chicago. Products were sold under the Duo-Fast brand name. In 1947, Fastener Corporation, in collaboration with a major automobile manufacturer, developed the world’s first pneumatic stapler. Not only did this stapling tool eliminate the production bottleneck in the carmaker’s upholstery trim shop, but it also led the way for new generations of air-driven staplers that played a major role in the economic boom of the late 1940s through the 1950s. New markets opened up for Fastener Corporation in 1964 when the company introduced its first pneumatic strip nailer (CN-135). Within the next five years the company introduced additional strip and coil nailers, all of which led to a new period of growth and development as Duo-Fast pneumatics quickly gained the wide-spread acceptance of homebuilders and manufacturers alike. The Duo-Fast brand name became so well recognized that it was adopted as the corporate name In 1974. In 1999, Duo-Fast Corporation was acquired by Illinois Tool Works, Inc., a diversified manufacturer of engineered components and systems, including many specifically for the construction market. Today, Duo-Fast Construction draws on the global resources of its parent company to provide innovative tools and fasteners to residential construction professionals!

When we first heard about the new Paslode PF150S-PP Positive Placement Metal Connector Nailer, we knew we had to get our hands on one. Having some experience with the previous generations of the Positive Placement Nailer made us want to check out the new kid on the block since the specs seemed so much better. First off, when we opened the box, we were pleasantly surprised at the shrunken down size of the tool. Overall it is about half the size of most framing nailers. But don’t let the pint size make you think it is not designed for heavy-duty work, this new nailer still has a decent heft to it as it weighs in at 6.4 pounds. Some weight and size was shaved when the decision was made that this nailer would be a dedicated to 1-1/2” size nails only. While other sizes of nails are used in certain applications, by far the most common size called for by different building codes is 1-1/2″. Thanks to the single nail size, the width of the nail magazine was minimized, yet they made it long enough to accept two full strips of nails. Nails are loaded though the end of the magazine and there is a nail lockout that prevents the driving blade from excessive wear due to dry fires.

Probing tip makes it easy to find the holes in the metal connectors

The ergonomics of the tool is great. With a small main body, the balance was greatly improved and, with the induced rafter hook, it is easy to keep the tool within reach without having to set it down or balance it on top of a ladder. What makes the Paslode metal connector nailer different than other similar tools on the market is how they help pinpoint the location of the nail hole. With other brands, this is done with the tip of the nail sticking out of the nose, but with the Paslode, it is done with a little movable metal probe tip. Just press the tip where you want the nail and pull the trigger. What this does is it protects the nails, eliminates jams and actually helps you find the nail holes faster. There are a number of other nice touches on the nailer like the rear exhaust that can be positioned in any direction and the large overmolded rubber grip area on the handle.

Just a quick word on the nails; the PF150S-PP is designed to drive Paslode positive placement metal connector nails, which are head marked for easy nail identification by building inspectors. These nails are paper-tape collated, smooth shank, heat treated and come in 1-1/2″ x .131 and 1-1/2″ x .148 bright or mechanically galvanized. They are ICC-ES recognized under ER2126.

Code approved hardened nails with head markings

Testing and Use

We welcomed the opportunity to test out the new Paslode PF150S-PP Positive Placement Metal Connector Nailer.. Where we live is located in coastal South Carolina and just about everything that is built here has some kind of strapping or hangers. Pretty much, if in doubt, just go ahead and add some more straps because the code official will probably make you anyway. Like we said earlier, we have some experience with the previous generations of the Positive Placement nailers. The earlier nailers were large, heavy and not exactly compact. Anyone that has had to add straps and hangers knows that many times, they are in tight spaces like between joists and up in rafters. Armed with the new Paslode PF150S-PP Positive Placement Metal Connector Nailer there has not been a single instance where we had to break out our palm nailer because we could not fit the nailer into the space.

Compact size will fit almost anywhere

The lighter weight and overall reduction in size were the two biggest improvements in our minds as we used it on a few projects. The other thing that we noticed is how hard the nailer drives the fasteners home. It was a rare instance when we needed to hand hammer a nail tight after it had been set by this nailer. It hits so hard, in fact, that in a few cases, when we missed the hold in the strapping, it simply shot a nail right though the metal. (We don’t recommend doing this since there is always the risk of a ricochet.)

Conclusion

The Paslode PF150S-PP Positive Placement Metal Connector Nailer has a great feel and it looks like it can really take daily job site abuse. While many homeowners probably will not need this tool for their deck projects; most heavy duty DIY types and professional contractors should quickly see the value of a tool like this. Thanks to a more compact body, hard hitting driver and super ease of use, we give this nailer a 9/10 for our Performance rating. For our Value rating we gave this nailer a 8/10 because, while on the surface it might seem a little pricey, in the long run the amount of time that is saved and the ease at which strapping and joist hangers can be installed will quickly make this tool pay for itself.

About Paslode
Paslode, a division of Illinois Tool Works, is a leading manufacturer of Cordless and pneumatic nailers, staplers, and fasteners. The company’s products are widely used by professional contractors, remodelers and carpenters for framing, sheathing, trim and finish applications, fencing, floor and roof decking, siding, and insulation. Paslode and Positive Placement are registered trademarks of Illinois Tool Works.

When we
heard about the new Duo-Fast DF150S-TC TICO Nailer, we knew we had to
get our hands on one. Upon opening the box, we were pleasantly
surprised at the shrunken down size of the tool. Overall it is about
half the size of most framing nailers. Actually, it is more on par
with a typical 15 gauge trim nailer’s body. Don’t let the pint size
make you think it is not for heavy-duty work, however. This nailer
has a decent heft to it, weighing in at a tad over six pounds. It
should be mentioned that this is a 1-1/2″ only nailer. While
there other sizes of nails that get used in certain applications, by
far the most common size called for by different residential building
codes is the 1-1/2” length. Thanks to the decision to run with the
single nail size, the width of the nail magazine was minimized, as
was the overall length of the magazine, making it easy to squeeze
this nailer in even the tightest spaces. Depending on the exact nail
being used, up to 33 can fit in at once, which basically equates to
one strip if you are getting the TICO nails from Duo-Fast. Nails are
loaded though the end of the magazine and there is a handy (and dare
we say now, almost expected) nail lockout that prevents the
driving blade from excessive wear due to dry fires.

Probing tip makes it
easy to find the holes in the metal connectors

The ergonomics of the tool is pretty
good. With a small main body, the balance is great. More
manufacturers should take note of the included rafter hook too. It
makes it so easy to keep the tool within reach without having to set
it down or balance it on top of a ladder. What makes the Duo-Fast
TICO nailer different than other similar tools on the market is how
they help pinpoint the location of the nail hole. With many other
brands, this is done with the tip of the nail sticking out of the
nose, but with the Duo-Fast, it is done with a little movable metal
probe tip. Just press the tip where you want the nail and pull the
trigger. What this does is it protects the nails, eliminates jams and
actually helps you find the nail holes faster. There are a number of
other nice touches on the nailer like the rear exhaust that can be
positioned in any direction and the large overmolded rubber grip area
on the handle.

A quick word on the nails: The
DF150S-TC is designed to drive Duo-Fast TICO nails, which are head
marked for easy nail identification by building inspectors. These
nails are 30 degree paper collated, smooth shank, heat treated and
come in 1-1/2″ x .131 and 1-1/2″ x .148 bright or
mechanically galvanized. They are fully code compliant when used with
the proper hangers. From what we can tell, the TICO name is a brand
that Duo-Fast calls these types of nails.

Code approved hardened
nails with head markings

Testing and Use

Since
our company is located in a coastal area in the southeastern United
States, there are plenty of opportunities to try out nailers like the
Duo-Fast DF150S-TC TICO Nailer. Our local residential building codes
seem to dictate that if there is a place for a strap, hanger or tie
of some kind, that it is required. And if in doubt, just go
ahead and add some more straps because the code official will
probably make you anyway. Anyone that has had to install straps and
hangers knows that many times, they are in tight spaces like between
joists and up in rafters. Equipped with the new Duo-Fast DF150S-TC
TICO Nailer we have yet to have a single instance where we had to
break out our palm nailer (or regular hammer for that matter) because
we could not fit this nailer into the space or drive a nail totally
home.

Compact size will fit
almost anywhere

The relative lightweight and overall
compact size are two biggest things that stuck out to us as we used
it on a few projects. The other thing that we noticed was how hard
the nailer drives the fasteners into the strap. It was a rare
instance when we needed to hand hammer a nail tight after it had been
set by the Duo-Fast. It hits so hard, in fact, that in a few cases,
when we missed the hole in the strapping, it simply shot a nail right
though the metal. (We don’t recommend doing this since there is
always the risk of a ricochet.) The one thing that we are on the
fence about is the small magazine size. It just seems that as we were
getting in a groove of installing hangers, we needed to reload again.
A larger magazine option would be a great idea.

Conclusion

The Duo-Fast
DF150S-TC TICO Nailer has a great feel and it can really take daily
job site use. While many homeowners probably will not need this tool
for their deck projects, most professional contractors should quickly
see the value of a tool like this. For our Value rating we gave this
nailer a 7/10 because, while on the surface it might seem a little
pricey, in the long run the amount of time that is saved and the ease
at which strapping and joist hangers can be installed will quickly
make this tool pay for itself. Thanks to its compact body, hard
hitting driver, and super ease-of-use, we also gave this nailer a
7/10 for our Performance rating.

Fasco has come out with the F58AC RHN20-90 SCR SS/CT. This strip nailer features the ability to handle three 20 degree fastener types including Plastic Strip SCRAIL (for both fine and course threads), BeckDeck double threaded SCRAIL, and Plastic Strip Collated Concrete Pins. The F58AC has a patent pending magazine design that has two insertion points with top and […]

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The Ridgid R350RHE is a round head framing nailer made for serious framers who don’t want a lot of bells and whistles—just the features that make framing a little easier and more convenient. I liken this 7 pound nail gun to a great economy car, complete with power steering and door locks, but without heated […]

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Senco has announced the upcoming release of its new FramePRO 325XP 3-1/4″ Pneumatic Frame Nailer. The 325XP has already won a Pro Tool Innovation Award in the category of Nailers—Metal Connector, Pneumatic (view here) noting the retractable rafter hook, tool free depth of drive, and dry fire lockout system. Senco tells us that this addition to […]

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I remember making the 45 minute drive with my dad to go pick up a swing for mom some 20 years ago. It was a simple A-frame and had heart shaped holes cut in the bench. It wouldn’t fit in the back of his pickup, so we had it ridiculously straddling the bed while I […]

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In speaking with carpenters who recently built a pole barn for me, there were preferences for what kind of tool they use to drive nails. Some crews were hammer-only crews. Others were Paslode crews. I’m not going to try and change your mind about whether hammer and nail, cartridge, or full pneumatic is best. I’ll […]

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From our friends in Maryland comes a new and complete family of DeWalt Pneumatic Nailers. To make sure that you’re all in with the Yellow and Black on the jobsite, DeWalt also has a couple of compressors and their own line of fasteners to pair up. The new line boasts 11 tools ranging from 15 gauge finish […]

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Paslode is well known for their gas/battery powered nailers and certainly has been a favorite of ours in the various repair and remodel work where dragging along a compressor isn’t a good option. Paslode is no stranger to straight up pneumatics though. The Paslode F325R Compact Framing Nailer has come out as the company’s pneumatic nailer […]

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Framing nailers are the lifeblood of any residential construction project. Want to bring productivity to a grinding halt? Take away your crew’s nailers. Talk to a contractor and you’ll typically find that Paslode enjoys a solid reputation for the quality of their nailers. The biggest complaint you’ll find is the marriage to a 30-degree nail system. […]

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New DeWalt Construction Nailers Aim to Reduce Recoil The latest DeWalt construction nailers are hoping to get your attention with a few new features to make framing, siding, and roofing jobs a little easier on your arms. Both framing and roofing nailers have been designed to reduce recoil, but in different ways. DeWalt’s new framing […]

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I remember making the 45 minute drive with my dad to go pick up a swing for mom some 20 years ago. It was a simple A-frame and had heart shaped holes cut in the bench. It wouldn’t fit in the back of his pickup, so we had it ridiculously straddling the bed while I […]

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I’m in the middle of rebuilding a ninety year old home, and I’ve really begun to grow in my appreciation of the amount of work that it must have taken to frame a structure back then. It was the early days of electricity, so power tools were in limited supply, and there were certainly no […]

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In speaking with carpenters who recently built a pole barn for me, there were preferences for what kind of tool they use to drive nails. Some crews were hammer-only crews. Others were Paslode crews. I’m not going to try and change your mind about whether hammer and nail, cartridge, or full pneumatic is best. I’ll […]

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From our friends in Maryland comes a new and complete family of DeWalt Pneumatic Nailers. To make sure that you’re all in with the Yellow and Black on the jobsite, DeWalt also has a couple of compressors and their own line of fasteners to pair up. The new line boasts 11 tools ranging from 15 gauge finish […]

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Paslode is well known for their gas/battery powered nailers and certainly has been a favorite of ours in the various repair and remodel work where dragging along a compressor isn’t a good option. Paslode is no stranger to straight up pneumatics though. The Paslode F325R Compact Framing Nailer has come out as the company’s pneumatic nailer […]

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