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HF framing nailers?
« 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.

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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2008, 02:13:34 pm »
Hmm...  ChadTower and a Chadwick, both posting in the same thread.

Coincidence?  I think not!

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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2008, 02:22:45 pm »
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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2008, 03:25:15 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.

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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2008, 04:04:32 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.

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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #7 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:

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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #9 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.

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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #10 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



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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #11 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.

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Re: HF framing nailers?
« Reply #12 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.   :)