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Title: HF framing nailers?
Post by: ChadTower on August 19, 2008, 10:48:38 am: Anyone here ever use an HF framing nailer? Usable or crap? I want to do the rest of the framing in my basement soon but I'll be damned if I'm going to do any more framing with a hammer. Takes too long that way.
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: Chadwick on August 19, 2008, 02:11:32 pm: Framing nailers are a godsend. Don't know a thing about the HF, both of mine are Paslode. Worth every penny. Either way, get a clipped head gun. The nails are easier to find and have more nails per strip.
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: HaRuMaN on August 19, 2008, 02:13:34 pm: Hmm... ChadTower and a Chadwick, both posting in the same thread.

Coincidence? I think not!
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: ChadTower on August 19, 2008, 02:22:45 pm: ;D

I'm not a Ninja no matter how many times I work my kung fu grip.
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: shardian on August 19, 2008, 03:21:46 pm: I have a HF brad nailer/stapler that works good. I don't think it would hold up to contractor grade use, but for a DIY'er, it will be more than serviceable.
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: ChadTower on August 19, 2008, 03:25:15 pm: Quote from: shardian on August 19, 2008, 03:21:46 pm
I have a HF brad nailer/stapler that works good. I don't think it would hold up to contractor grade use, but for a DIY'er, it will be more than serviceable.

The framing nailer I have my eye on is about 10% off right now... I bet if I hang on a bit longer I can get a coupon, though.
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: shardian on August 19, 2008, 04:04:32 pm: Quote from: ChadTower on August 19, 2008, 03:25:15 pm
Quote from: shardian on August 19, 2008, 03:21:46 pm
I have a HF brad nailer/stapler that works good. I don't think it would hold up to contractor grade use, but for a DIY'er, it will be more than serviceable.

The framing nailer I have my eye on is about 10% off right now... I bet if I hang on a bit longer I can get a coupon, though.

Do you have an entertainment book for your area? HF always has several really good coupons in my book.

www.entertainment.com
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: ChadTower on August 19, 2008, 04:06:38 pm: My wife used to buy them but stopped for some reason. I'm guessing it's because we go out less often than she was buying the book. :laugh2:
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: myntik1 on August 19, 2008, 06:25:10 pm: I'm sure hf has a 2pk or 3pk. You'll want the framing gun and a finish nailer. Save yourself a little bit o cash and buy the set. As Shardian said I think you'll be fine, I wouldn't try to build a mansion with one though.
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: padstack on August 22, 2008, 02:23:11 pm: I have the HF contractor series nailer. Not clipped head though. It works well on a really crappy compressor. I paid $70 for it and it went on sale for $54 this week... :angry:

I would return and rebuy but I lost the reciept. Oh well. It's the 10 degree one I think. For framing a basement, I'd recommend it. I got it to frame a bedroom and bathroom.
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: mj147 on August 24, 2008, 07:28:57 pm: As others have stated HF tools are great for the DIY'er. Sign up for their email newsletter and get coupons like these http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/emails/34/RetailC/Images/coupon.jpg (http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/emails/34/RetailC/Images/coupon.jpg)

mj147
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: ChadTower on August 24, 2008, 08:16:03 pm: Hrm... I am supposedly on their email list but I barely ever get anything. And I definitely didn't get that one.
Title: Re: HF framing nailers?
Post by: ChadTower on August 26, 2008, 06:40:30 pm: 6 in 1 framing nailer on sale for $100... just got one and used the $15 coupon above. Thanks mj147. :cheers: The coupon ended up being a free 50' air hose to go with it. :)