Hitachi NR1890DBCL/JP Cordless First Fix Framing Nailer, 18 V, Multi-Colour, 2 x 18V 5.0Ah Li-ion Batteries

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I feel the choice you make now depends on what you are doing, and that for an ever increasing number of tradesman (the ones who do jobs other than just nailing roofs) that choice is ever more a cordless nailer which utilises an existing battery system. If you're thinking of using this tool for longer periods particularly if you're using it to fire above your head you might want to consider the extra weight of this nailer over a pneumatic nailer which tend to be a bit lighter weight. Light-years ahead of the old Impulse tools from the 1990's, cordless nailing is now one of the hottest topics in construction. Grabbing a heavy compressor, nailer, unrolling the hose and then repeating to pick up, always seemed like way too much work, and time, for smaller jobs.

Like any pressurised system (including gas nailers) they have seals which can wear or fail, but in the case of the Hikokis this replacement and the sunsequent repressurisation of the reservoir can only be done by a Hikoki Authorised Service Centre. It also has a battery indicator button which unfortunately only has two lights so it's not ideal for accurately knowing how much juice is left in the battery, but that's not a major issue, for me anyway. I've not had too much experience using framing nailers in the past and it's not often that I get to work on construction projects but I really look forward to the next one as I'll get to use this some more. The NR1890DR 18V Cordless Plastic Strip Framing Nailer completely raises the bar for cordless framing nailers.There’s one key thing to note about Pro Tool Reviews: We’re all about the professional tool user and tradesman! I couldn’t wait until the next workday to unpack my new nailer; I had to play with it as soon as I got it back to the house.

As if this wasn't enough the Hitachi NR90GC2/J8 also has an easy access fuel cell chamber and is amazingly easy to clean, so you can spend less time looking after your gun and more time using it. These Hitachi nailers are equipped with an Air Spring Drive System that uses compressed air in a sealed cylinder to fire the nail. Hitachi 18V Brushless range includes cordless drill, cordless impact driver, cordless impact wrench and much more. To power-up and off the NR1890DC and NR1890DR, you simply press the power button for a second or two and you are ready to build something. It uses sealed compressed air to drive each nail, which results in zero ramp up time, up to 2 nails driven per second, recoil that feels like a pneumatic nailer and best of all, there is no refilling of the air tank required.To be able to switch between the two so effortlessly helped ease frustration for some and possibly dangerous results for others. For the sake of fairness, we can't really compare the NR1890DR to Paslode or Dewalt, since neither brand offers a cordless plastic strip framing nailer currently. which incidentally were as unreliable as anything, plus about 12 or so years experience of using battery nailers (initially 2nd fix, more recently 1st fix). Advancements in battery capacity and lithium ion technology, paired with better overall performance and durability, can be credited for the growing demand of cordless tools.

The on-tool control panel located at the base of the handle centralises the power button, battery charge indicator and selective actuation.It also has a safety feature to avoid accidental firing - the trigger needs to be pressed within 2 second of pressing the nailer head in single fire mode, and in bump fire mode it's vice versa, i. Nailing hand cut jack rafters and bird-mouth notches, where hoses are notorious for getting snagged, are where these nailers really shined.