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Customer Reviews for Hitachi 3-1/2 in. Cordless Gas Powered Plastic Strip Collated Framing Nailer

Internet #202715755

Model #NR90GR2

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  • 3.9
    out of 15 reviews
  • 77% recommend this product
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Poor Final QA check in Factory
Purchased new - right out of the box the gas cartridge would not seat tightly in the gun which prevented nails from firing. It wasn't even close to being tight enough to provide pressure for the gun. I was really looking forward to using this gun, super disappointed. Returned this Hitachi for a Paslode which works great. Did NOT try the warranty return because I needed a nail gun NOW. A lost opportunity for Hitachi.
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Great Price. Great Gun
I initially wanted the Dewalt 20v nailer but was unwilling to pay $200 more. Also most other air nailers are 21 degree while this was one of the few cordless that was also 21 degree. I already had a box of 21 degree nails for my air nailer which was also a factor(not having to purchase more nails for the other angles). I unpacked it and put it straight to work. I made sure to also order some fuel rods because they are not included. The Paslode red also work and can be picked up at the store. It was easy to handle, load and use. It worked flawlessly and actually better than my air nailer. The number of nails per charge and fuel cell will vary above and below specs but is pretty close. It paid for itself in the first roof job by not having to drag out the compressor, hose and cord. Be sure to keep the filter and mechanism clean especially if in a dusty work place. Take care of the tool and it will take care of you.
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  • Recommended
Good for small projects but get a spare battery
For small projects there is a benefit to not needing a compressor and extension cord and long hose to setup before shooting your first nail. Storage space is much less as well than a compressor operated nail gun. The primary drawback is that it takes more time for the gas charge to build up and then for the gun to eject a nail. There can be a 3-5 second pause between pressing the head against a board and having the nail ejected. A secondary problem is that the battery which is very small (and light) does not hold much of a charge. It is adequate when new but as the battery ages it holds less and less of a charge. I have had a battery that appeared OK and charged normally run out of juice after 50 nails. Be sure to get a second battery and have it available as no battery charge means the nail gun is out of commission. The adjustment range leaves a bit to be desired as well. Shooting galvanized nails through 1" thick redwood fencing the minimum force setting leaves the head of the nail protruding but a 1/8" adjustment of the head and the nail is buried by more than 1/4 inch.
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  • DIY
  • Recommended
great all around tool.
I have used this nailer a few times on small sheds and so on. When I bought this product I new it wasn't meant to compete with an air powered nailer. I have to say that I reach for this nailer every chance I get. It's perfect for me because I build small buildings away from power often and I don't have to carry an air compressor. Once you adjust the depth of the nail you can switch back and forth between framing nails and 8d nails to nail 7/16 Osb with out it driving them to deep. And you can use 21 degree nails with it which i already use with my air nailer. It's a win win for me and would buy again. I've been building for about ten years so I know it's a good tool.paslode fuel cells work with it too.
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    Great Portable Nailer
    Bought this nailer so it could be used in remote area without any connection to air or electric. It works great. Takes a little getting used to, but just follow instructions and watch the Utube video. Need to load a partial nail strip (about 5 nails) behind the full strip in order to get full use of each strip of nails. also will work with just fine with Pasloade fuel container.
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    • Recommended
    Convenient and balanced.
    This is my first cordless framing nailer. It took some getting used to but I found it to be powerful and convenient. The battery life was surprisingly lasting, no need for a second battery. The tool is easy to use. I was a bit disappointed that Hitachi Customer service did not respond to a question I had emailed to them regarding the fuel. Overall this is a good well balanced tool.
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    • Recommended
    Excellent tool. It is my favorite so far.
    This nailer is a wonderful little tool. My arm would be wasted without it because of its ease of use and speed. Another thing that I liked is the fact that the gas cartridge lasts a long time. Two downfalls; it will stop nailing with 6 nails left in the chamber. This is a waste of nails on a big job. I can't even count how many nails i have wasted. Also, there are times when i have pressed down to nail and nothing happens after a few tries.
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    • Recommended
    handyman loves this nail gun
    nail gun worked flawlessly driving approximately 1500 nails. still have not used up the gas cartridge.
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    • Recommended
    I like the machine
    This machine allows me to work in remote areas where I use to drag in a generator and a compressor with air lines just to do a small job. Now, I can do the small jobs without the hassle of dragging all sorts of equipment to the job site.
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    • Recommended
    falling apart
    used this nail gun for the past year remodeling and the battery clip broke and is now held on by a bungee cord and the gun only seems to shoot when it feels like it... I like the idea of cordless tools because my projects are a little of everything but come on! I need some thing to work when i need it to! I clean it and keep it lubed up and have only owned it for a year!!! I guess next time i will buy a paslode...
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      Does not fire at an angle
      The first shot will not fire unless fan activated, so you have to bump it to activate the fan, then do it again to shoot. Also it shoots at a straight angle ok, however as soon as you tilt it to get to a tight area of your framing work, it fails to shoot.
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        Simply Amazing
        The title says it all but I will get into more detail. I don't like a lot of noise and cords all over a already cluttered workplace so this gun is perfect for me. The fact that this gun is as strong as any other nail gun yet much much lighter amazes me. The battery really does last a full day easily and I'm still on my first gas cartridge. The only real pains are finding supplies and cleaning the gun. The supplies are limited at home depot--in fact the only place I could find the gas was in the tool rental area! Imagine that. I called another Hitachi dealer and ordered the cleaner and lubricant for the gun which were both quite affordable. The amount of time it takes to remove the filter and clean it is more than I would care for but this gun is totally worth it considering how light and portable it is.
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        3 found this review helpful
        Great balance, easy reload, long lasting battery and fuel cell
        I'm a former carpenter. I do all my work myself. This gun is a big part of my tools now. I'm finishing my basement currently and framing with this gun makes it a breeze. This is my second nail gun I've used. The first was a air nailer. Working with a hose and compressor limits movement and the compressor is noisy. Working freely with the Hitachi is a much better, qiueter experience. The only complaint I have is it only holds one clip of 20 nails. After shooting about five nails you can put another clip in. Weight and blance are awesome. Price is what I'd expect to pay for a tool of this nature.
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        5 found this review helpful
        Great Tool
        This tool is an unbelievable value. The similar Paslode tool is $100 more! I've used mine for multiple projects already and it's held up great. It won't replace my air tool, but it is great when you don't want to deal with a compressor and hose getting in the way. For those of you who have used gas nailers before, you know that ALL gas tools require you to release the nose after you fire. This isn't a safety feature, this is how the tool functions. Also, I picked up a pack of Hitachi gas cartridges when I bought the tool. I would definitely recommend this tool to anyone in the market for a gas nailer!
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          • Recommended
          2 found this review helpful
          Works good, but only on certain projects.
          1st off the paslode red gas cartridges "DO" work in this gun. You cannot buy hitachi gas cartridges unless you get them directly from hitachi. The nail gun drives nails very good. The down side of this gun is that it is trigger actuated, meaning you have to set the gun, then pull the trigger for each nail. You "CAN'T" just hold the trigger and tap the gun and shoot a nail. It's part of the safety of this type of nail gun. It is a good nail gun if you need to use it where there is no power, or don't want to get out a compressor and hoses. It is not a good gun for a big project like re-sheeting a roof, or other similar projects.
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