Paper Strip Framing nailers?

valleypro · Feb 15, 2016

Im in the market for a new framing nailer that shoots paper strip nailers. I'm mainly concerned about durability. The two most popular guns for full time framers around here seem to be the paslode powermaster plus f350s stick nailer and the hitachi nv83 coiler. I dont want coil so ive been looking into the paper strip version of the nr83

Hitachi NR83aa4
Vs
Paslode F350S

The crew i work with used hitachi nr90ad for a long time, but they were constantly jamming and going to the shop getting fixed. The boss has switched over to paslode pf350 powerframer and f350s powermaster plus. The powerframer has already broke, but the power master seems good. I like that it has smoother, lower recoil action compared to the nr90. The only things i dont like are the strip loading mechanism and the big double finger trigger.

the gun i'm most curious about is the hitachi nr83aa4. i know that stick nr83s are really popular in the states, but for some reason i never see them around in canada.. just the coil nv83 version. Does anyone have experience with the paper strip nr83? whats the recoil like on them (is it easy to quickly bounce the gun when nailing studs)?

Spyrus · Feb 16, 2016

I've used the coiler, pf350 and f350s. As well as max, nr90, old bostitch coiler and stick nailers, rigid strip and coiler, and makita strip nailers.
I bought a pf350 and wish I had 2. Powermaster is pretty good and comfortable but the double trigger and the loading mechanism with non-paslode nails are the reasons I'll stick with the powerframer. Nr90 work well new, and that's it. The pointy teeth suck on the Hitachi and make toenailing frustrating.
The nr83 coiler is big, heavy, awkward and like most coiler, have no hooks. All framing tools should have hooks. Period. It does an ok job setting toenails and is pretty consistant setting nails with regular framing. Recoil leaves something to be desired IMO.
I know it doesn't really answer your question but I thought I'd contribute

philcav7 · Feb 16, 2016

My old nr90 jammed for the first time today, likely due to lack of oil, however, I don't frame full time, just remodel framing. My old framing crew used passload and nr90 daily.

m1911 · Feb 16, 2016

There's no such thing as "passload."

I vote for a MAX Superframer.:thumbup:

Framer87 · Feb 16, 2016

The power framer 350 is discontinued here, but the duofast model is identical and I believe is still in production. We are currently using mainly powermasters and are very pleased with them. MAX superframers have been nothing but grief to us.

A&E Exteriors · Feb 16, 2016

Hitachi. ...oil daily

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