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Hitachi NR90AE Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer

Posted on May 4th, 2009 in Framing Work by admin
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Hitachi NR90AE Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer
 
Manufacturer: Hitachi
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List Price: $618.45
Sale Price: $424.34
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Product Description
Hitachi's superior design and engineering make this a top-of-the-list choice for a framing nailer, just as hardworking as the NR83 model that preceded it, but with a few major improvements.

We like the way Hitachi's integrated both types of trigger, so there's no need to replace anything – just flip the lever on the tool down for bump or up for sequential firing. Also tool-free is the depth-of-fire adjustment: Just turn a small knob to set your depth. It's even easier than adjusting the air pressure.

This nailer has a 21-degree angled magazine and fires nails from 2 inches to 3-1/2 inches, a wider range than the old NR83 handled. Loading is much faster and easier on this gun, too, because Hitachi's redesign repositioned the loading mechanism at the rear of the magazine. A maximum of 64 plastic-strip collated full round head nails will fit in the magazine, but reloading takes a few seconds, so there's no downside to that. This is one of the most jam-free guns we've used; it just fires and fires. Should you find a way to jam it, the procedure to clear the jam is super fast and couldn't be easier.

The balance of this tool is incredible; at a relatively light 7-1/2 pounds, you'd expect to feel a little strain after using this gun for a few hours, but the ergonomics are fantastic. Hats off to Hitachi on this redesign. And of course, you'll notice immediately the difference in appearance between this gun and its predecessor. It's sporting Hitachi's hot new look, with brighter colors and a flame-like graphic, better suited, we think, to the new personality of this fantastic nailer.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Product Details
  • Round-head 2- to 3-1/2-inch framing nailer with selective actuation switch (sequential or bump) for convenience
  • 70-120 psi operating pressure; simple tool-free depth adjustment; vibration isolation pads mounted on nose
  • 2-piece anodized aluminum magazine, comfortable non-slip rubber grip
  • Comes with safety glasses
  • Lightweight and well-balanced at 7.5-pounds; 5-year warranty

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Customer Reviews
NR90AE=quality, value, power--an awesome pneumatic nailer!
 
Review Date: July 31, 2010
Reviewer: Highway Gunny,
Had this nailer 2 1/2 years. The Hitachi NR90AE was my first power nailer, but not my first pneumatic tool--whoever designed it must have used a nailer themselves. Satisfying but not bone-jarring recoil makes a big difference in better accuracy and reducing fatigue. Its lighter and better balanced than anything else my large local retail store had, and they had plenty. Decent nails of any length feed flawlessly. A storage case would've been nice but we can't always get what we want. I got all I wanted in the tool itself and would buy Hitachi again.
Great Nailer-Light-Dependable
 
Review Date: May 15, 2010
Reviewer: Robert L. Trip Smith III,
I bought this gun after I had a Senco framing nailer stolen out of my shop. I am a carpenter by trade and I have put this nailer to the test and it has never failed.

It is lightweight which is a big plus for a nailer. It holds a good bit of nails, I can get three racks in at once which is very nice. I always oil my nailers each day before they are used and this seems to help them last and function correctly.

It has a great feature that lets you select between shooting multiple nails without letting go of the trigger for very fast nailing (sometimes to fast, I have accidentally shot out two nails when I only meant to shoot one, its VERY fast). You can also select to shoot only one nail at a time which is good for precision work.

I would buy this nailgun again no questions asked.
Unbelievable performance
 
Review Date: November 19, 2009
Reviewer: RR, OH
I bought this nailer from a local retail store at a clearance sale price. The job was to frame and finish a 1600 square feet basement. In the last 6 months, I have fired over 7000 nails with this gun and not a single mis-fire or jam or any problem at all ! The operation is as smooth as I can expect. It is very good to hold and feels good in the hand. This is my first nailer and I wouldn't buy anything else if I needed another one. My professional contractors in fact used this gun to help me frame and gave many complements. Excellent product.
Nailers...
 
Review Date: October 30, 2009
Reviewer: K. Trudeau, Washington
This is a replacement nail gun for me, and seems to work nicely.
If you are thinking of using clipped head nails be aware that building codes in many areas do not allow them.
And if you are thinking of using a framing nail gun for hangers, be aware that most counties require hardened nails, which require a different specialized nailer. I know first hand that correcting mistakes is much harder than doing it right the first time.
I am dissapointed that Hitachi would not spend $1.00 more and include an air adapter, good glasses, and a little oil to nake the tool usable out of the box like most tools. Would be nicer still, for a few dolllars more if they included a sky hook and a case. I think it only makes advertising sense to see their name on empty cases and on glasses.
I must have got a great deal as I only had to pay $202.00 on Amazon.
The only thing I am not used to with this nailer is all the debris that comes out of the nose area and the sharp edges on the nail feeder.
Awesome gun
 
Review Date: September 7, 2009
Reviewer: Eric Scammon, Kennebunk, ME
I have used many different framing guns over the years and Hitachi leads the way hands down. My NR83A is still sinking nails at 20 years old. The NR90AE is a great step up, especially with the trigger switch. You don't get double nailing on those precarious nailing spots. Faster loading and better nail support in cold weather when collated nails break apart due to temp. Most of all, this gun sinks a nail every time as long as the compressor can keep up.

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