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10-09-2009, 02:32 PM
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New Guns...
Anybody using these?
Already asked about the Bosch RN175...still waiting:  Porter Cable RN175A  Makita AN453 
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10-09-2009, 03:02 PM
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Re: New Guns...
I use the Porter Cable guns. They never break down, and have a depth adjustment on the nose which I like a lot. Also very reasonably priced.
My first nail gun was a MAkita and the trigger kept breaking... more down time than roofing time.
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10-09-2009, 11:01 PM
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Re: New Guns...
Friend dont let friends use anything but an Hitachi roofing gun. There is no substitute.
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10-09-2009, 11:08 PM
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Re: New Guns...
the man does have a point. I seen these guns slid down roofs hit the ground and keep on tickin. also there pretty cheap to rebuild
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10-10-2009, 07:12 AM
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Re: New Guns...
Tell you what, let's take it to the mat!
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10-10-2009, 09:15 AM
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Re: New Guns...
Hitachi without a doubt.They don't make Bostich like they used to.....Ridgerunner? Oh heh Steve,Whats up?
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10-10-2009, 09:22 AM
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Re: New Guns...
Which is better? Coil roofing gun or straight for you guys?
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10-10-2009, 10:19 AM
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10-10-2009, 10:49 AM
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10-10-2009, 06:33 PM
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Re: New Guns...Quote:
I think he means straight loading guns like the Paslode!!! I hope!! Cheers Dave Last edited by English Roofer; 10-11-2009 at 05:53 AM. |
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10-10-2009, 07:54 PM
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Re: New Guns...
Thanks English Roofer! It always feel GREAT to be rescued from the Contractortalk caller-outers! he he!
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10-10-2009, 10:25 PM
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Re: New Guns...
straight load roofer?
where ever have you seen such an animal? |
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10-13-2009, 10:55 AM
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Re: New Guns...
If anyone wants to buy a hitachi or porter cable, PM me.
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10-23-2009, 10:51 PM
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Re: New Guns...Quote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36NyoChXmiY
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10-23-2009, 10:57 PM
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Straight Loading Gun? What's that? Please to explain?
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10-23-2009, 10:57 PM
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