new bosch framing gun - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

woodworkbykirk · 09-14-2009, 08:21 PM

howdy folks,

the new bosch nailers just arrived at rona, i havent had a chance to try them out yet. they have the framer, roofe, 15 guage and 18

just wondering has anyone tried the framer. im looking to buy a framing gun . i was thinking about getting the alien looking hitachi but i hear their junk . thinking paslode, bosch or save a few bucks and get a ridgid/milwaukee

Inner10 · 09-14-2009, 08:30 PM

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i was thinking about getting the alien looking hitachi but i hear their junk .

Bosch's haven't arrived here yet, I'm always nervour of companies "first crack" and a different style of tool...remember the pilgrims take the arrows.

I have a Hitachi and have only run a few boxes of nails through it but its great, probably sink a nail into lead.

Burton · 09-15-2009, 09:17 AM

Go for the Hitachi. Money well spent.

ARI001 · 09-15-2009, 09:30 AM

Tools of the trade did a review of the Bosch framer. It seems kind of pricey but had good power and some nice features according to the article. Weight is about the same as the Hitachi. No rafter hook.

woodworkbykirk · 09-15-2009, 11:02 AM

i use the older style hitachi regularly i guess the new ones cant compete with the old reliability wise.

been wondering how the bosch compares

KennMacMoragh · 09-15-2009, 08:53 PM

This one with the depth adjustment and skyhook is the only way to go imo.

Cabdoctor · 09-18-2009, 12:32 PM

I have a Dewalt that I love a bunch. You can pick them up fairly cheap. They're not quite as heavy and bulk as the Hitachi, but if you're on the shorter lighter side, this maybe a plus

WilsonRMDL · 09-18-2009, 05:28 PM

I held the Bosch at the tool store today, seems to be a nice gun, kinda weird feeling but I'm sure it would be something you can get used to. I dont frame much so I'll stick with my senco but if I did I'd def. try it out. Pretty light gun it felt like IMO

tomstruble · 09-18-2009, 06:08 PM

anyone get a guns and hoses t shirt from bosch yet?

Quiglag · 09-18-2009, 07:56 PM

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anyone get a guns and hoses t shirt from bosch yet?

Yup, I got mine the week after I faxed my form in.

woodworkbykirk · 09-19-2009, 11:56 AM

i avoid dewalt and emglo as much as possible. ive used quite a few different dewalt nailers and found them all to be problematic.

the dewalt store has their framing gun for $280 reconditioned, i was considering picking one up a few months ago but after seeing that they recalled 3 different models do to having hair triggers i quickly changed my mind