John1

New to site!

Is there a suggested nailer which is somewhat "all around/versatile?

I am partial to Hitachi!

I have 5 guns {finish nailers (Porter Cable), Framer (Hitachi 83A).

I will be installing siding (possibly Hardi-Plank) plus sheathing etc, would the Hitachi 83A (no depth adjustment) suffice or should I opt for a new "siding or roofer " nailer.

I rarely do roofing.

What is a good gun to buy which has some "versatility"?

Oh, thanks fore allowing me the privileage to join here!

God Bless
John1

sore thumb

i use a Bostich coil roofing nailer for the Hardi board siding,not really a big fan of Bostich but have to say the gun has been good to me,and i picked it up cheap at a pawn shop

John1

Which model do u suggest and I guess this would be an all around gun for azny sidng, would it not (fiber board etc)

John1

sore thumb

cant remember what model number it is,it has the adjustment on the nose,i dont feel like digging it out of the truck,but i only grabbed the Bostich because of price verses how much i would be using it,if it was going to be a large part of my work load i would have stayed with a brand im more familiar with

again,for a Bostich i have zero complaints with the gun,something i never thoughtid here myself say,lol

you kinda need to weigh how much the gun will be used verses money you want to spend,try the pawn shops,you may find a brand of gun your more familiar with at a decent price

skymaster

You could also look at the PC coil250 ( 2 1/2" ) or pc350 3 1/2.
I use the pc250 but I do not frame all day with it, does great for sheathing,is a siding gun etc. Very reasonably priced

John1

Thanks to you both!

God bless
john

john5mt

i use either



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I like the hitachi better personally

But these shoot 2 1/2" ring shanks (as recommended by most siding manf)

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