Good roofing nailer?

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housedr

Discussion Starter · #1 · May 27, 2005

Geeze, seems like good tools are so hard to find anymore! I have two Porter Cable and two Bostich roofing nailers. My Bostich are getting up there in age, and need to be replaced. I planed to replace them with the new, lighter Porters, but they are far to undepenable for my taste. One of them has been in the shop 3 times already this summer, and the other is all but crapped out, and it has only shot about four boxes of nails.

Anyone have a good suggestion for a light weight, DEPENDABLE roofing nailer? I've heard the Hitachi is about the best. Is that true? I'm not really concerned about the cost, because the four I have now are eating into profits on repair bills. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, HouseDr.

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Grumpy

· #2 · May 27, 2005

Those who use nailers swear by the hitachi.

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punkin

· #3 · May 28, 2005

i use a max that I've owned for about six years without any trouble it even survived a three story fall with no damage

Grumpy

· #4 · May 28, 2005

3 story into grass or concrete? If concrete, that's impressive.

punkin said:
i use a max that I've owned for about six years without any trouble it even survived a three story fall with no damage

punkin

· #5 · May 28, 2005

gravel

Grumpy said:
3 story into grass or concrete? If concrete, that's impressive.

A+Carpenter

· #6 · May 29, 2005

I use Max and porter . I love Hitachi

Jason

· #7 · May 29, 2005

I use the bosch roof nailer. Works just fine.

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mdshunk

· #8 · May 29, 2005

I had this thread in mind when I looked at a roofer's gun last week at lunch time. They were both using Senco roof stapelers. I know that staples are a real "treat" to tear off, but what are the advantages/disadvantages of staples vs. nails?

punkin

· #9 · May 29, 2005

done a search and found this

mdshunk said:
I had this thread in mind when I looked at a roofer's gun last week at lunch time. They were both using Senco roof stapelers. I know that staples are a real "treat" to tear off, but what are the advantages/disadvantages of staples vs. nails?

Staples are more prone to be improperly placed than
nails.
The average tearing resistance of two staples ranged
from 21 to 23 pounds regardless of parallel, horizontal
or angle positioning.
The average pull through resistance of two staples (22
pounds force) was approximately equal to one nail (21
pounds force).
The pull through resistance of two nails was 37 pounds
force.
Winds of high intensity will damage stapled shingles
more readily than nailed shingles if the same number of
fasteners are used and tabs are not sealed.
Six staples per shingle will give about the same resistance
to tearing as four nails.

nailerman

· #10 · May 30, 2005

good roofing nailers

Hitachi is definitely the best roofing nailer on the market. Senco and max also offer nice roofing nailers. All are more expensive, but you get what you pay for.

bergenbldr

· #11 · May 30, 2005

Some roofing manufactures do allow staples,but the nrca does not approve it.NO good reason to use staples for shingle roofing ever.

mdshunk said:
I had this thread in mind when I looked at a roofer's gun last week at lunch time. They were both using Senco roof stapelers. I know that staples are a real "treat" to tear off, but what are the advantages/disadvantages of staples vs. nails?

housedr

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jun 11, 2005

Thanks all. That's just what I thought. I will invest in a high end nailer this time. Not that I have anything against the others, but I have to agree when it comes to tools you get what you pay for!!

PPro

· #13 · Jun 11, 2005

Just for another opinion- Go Senco!

BUILDERCONST.

· #14 · Jun 28, 2005

Don't go Senco...no!!!
go Max or Hitachi

Grumpy

· #15 · Jun 29, 2005

Staples aren't allows in most codes or by most manufacturers.

mdshunk said:
but what are the advantages/disadvantages of staples vs. nails?

Teetorbilt

· #16 · Jun 29, 2005

There are no more staples in this state...........period.

Longacre

· #17 · Jul 3, 2005

Stay clear of Porter Cable, Ive used 2 of them and both suck. Bostitch makes a nice one though.

youngroof

· #18 · Aug 21, 2005

I'd have to go with Bostich, my Porter Cable spend more time in my shop then on a roof

housedr

Discussion Starter · #19 · Aug 25, 2005

Hey all! Shortly after my last post I picked up a Hitachi NV 45AB. The action is smooth, and sets quite well. I have done quite a few roofs with it already and can't count the number of boxes of nails. 1 1/2, 1 1/4, 1 3/4, it doesn't seem to matter. To date I have yet to have a jam. It feels just a little heavier than I expected, but all in all I give it two thumbs up! I'd consider it a first class nailer.

Later all

Grumpy

· #20 · Aug 26, 2005

I sucked it up and bought guns. I hear alot of guys bad mouthing porter in this thread but all of mine are porter and have had no problems other than the occasional jam.

Are you guys oiling your guns daily? I oil mine at least once a day.

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