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

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The item we noticed was user error. You have to turn on the nailer. A couple of the guys who didn’t know this either thought the nailer was broken or the battery was dead. Just an FYI when you take this out for your crew. Hitachi Cordless Framing Nailer Review Value

Ni-Cad batteries cannot be fully discharged (voltage below 1 V per cell). This damages the battery.When not in use, NiCd batteries lose 1% of their charge per day. After three and a half months, the battery is completely discharged, damaging the battery. Powered by Hitachi's BSL1830C compact 3.0Ah battery, these cordless framing nailers can drive up to 400 nails per charge. Each NR1890 nailer comes with a lifetime manufacturer's warranty on the tool itself, as well as Hitachi's 2-year battery guarantee, and 1-year warranty on the charger. In addition to the tool, you'll find a BSL1830C Li-Ion battery (339782), UC18YFSL fast charger, contractor bag and safety glasses in the box.

Light-years ahead of the old Impulse tools from the 1990's, cordless nailing is now one of the hottest topics in construction. Efficiency concern - and in some cases questionable reliability - has kept many contractors from making the switch from air-power to battery-power, until now. 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. With at least three leading brands ready to compete, and several others closing in on the competition, who's top dog when it comes to cordless framing guns? If you own the Hitachi battery platform, this is a no-brainer. If you don’t have the Hitachi line of tools, but are looking to go cordless with a framing nailer, this is one you should consider looking into. To avoid the "memory effect" you should perform a "full recharge cycle", Run the device under the battery's power until it shuts down or until you get a low battery warning. Then recharge the battery as instructed in the user's manual. Hitachi uses an air spring drive system. There is a cylinder in the head of the nailer and the nailer has the ability to compress gas which it uses to fire the nail. The nailer uses a brushless motor, which drives a piston, which compresses air in the cylinder. When you press the fire button, there isn’t a waiting period, it just drives the nail. Hitachi Cordless Framing Nailer Review FeaturesThis NR90 Nail Gun cordless drill battery replacement is guaranteed to meet or exceed original specifications. The next day’s agenda included mounting some acrylic mirrors to the bottom of a Murphy bed I had built. This presented an excellent opportunity to break out my new Hitachi Cordless Brad Nailer. I not only needed to frame out the mirrors, but I also needed to hold the mirrors in place while the mastic dried. I used 1-5/8″ brads to attach the 1/2″ poplar trim boards to the bed. The Hitachi worked without a hitch.

You have to hold the power button on for 1 second to turn the nailer on. For safety reasons, the nailer will shut off after 30 minutes of no use. Typically, angled nail guns/nailers are better if you’re working in different scenarios but are slightly more expensive (with angled magazines also costing more). If you’re working on the likes of trim and other interior fittings, opt for products listed as finish nailers. These use smaller gauge nails that can be fixed without you risking any splits When we tested the Hitachi, we immediately noticed two things: the nailer is extremely fast - even compared to the Dewalt DCN692 - but can feel a little cumbersome after an extended period of time.

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If you haven’t used a cordless nailer before, nearly all of them have some level of firing delay. That’s not the case with Hitachi. One of their greatest selling points is that it fires immediately thanks to their air spring drive system.I was impressed, and couldn’t wait to get to work the next day. Field Testing the Hitachi Cordless Brad Nailer It all depends on what you need a nail gun to do and what you’ll be using it for. Some of the best-selling cordless nail guns we have available include: Straight nailers are the more popular option. These nail guns will help you attach nails to most surfaces. They’re typically used on interior jobs for skirting boards and such. The nail magazine sits at a 90-degree angle, making it a “straight” nailer. On one job, I based about 300 feet of ranch style radiata pine. Not only did the nailer avoid jamming up, but all my nails set flush. I completed this ten-hour job on one charge.

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Angled nailers have their magazines sit at a sight angle leaning inwards to the trigger. This is so someone can get nails fixed into woodwork and such on corners or very tight angles. You’ll want to think about the level of versatility you need from the gun, what applications you need to use it on (e.g., is this for use on wood, concrete etc.), and the “power” system you prefer (i.e., do you want a gun you’ll charge or a gun that uses air/gas). 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. If the battery is attached to the nailer for 12 hours or more, the battery's output will be automatically shut off due to the built in Auto Power OFF feature for the purpose of reducing battery consumption. In this event, the tool will not operate when the trigger is pulled, but this is not a malfunction This is a great nailer. While it’s on the heavy side, it’s one of the fastest cordless nailers we have tested. Time and time again it was able to keep up with what we asked of this nailer. I have to say this is my favorite framing nailer on the market. Yes, it’s heavy compared to other nailers, but I love not having the cord and not losing speed.