Hitachi NR90AF 3-1/2-inch Wire Weld 28 Degree Framing Nailer

by Hitachi

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The NR90AF is an updated model of the traditional Hitachi Framing Nailers. This tool wegihs only 7.3 lbs. which gives it a great power to weight ration for driving performance in the toughest materials. The NR90AF can shoot either off-set round head or clipped head wire weld collated nails. The "flip fire mechanism" allows the user to switch from bump fire to sequential with no tools. The tool's supreme balance minimizes user fatigue while the tool-free depth of drive adds convenience when nailing into varying materials.

Product Description

NR90AF The NR90AF is lightweight and powerful- ideal for framing, siding, decking, pallet assembly, trusses and sheathing. Features: -Well-balanced design and lightweight (7.3 lbs) for minimum user fatigue.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00113LLUS
• Item model number: NR90AF
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #191,984 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #68 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Nailers > Framing Nailers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect For Framing, February 13, 2011

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Matthew J. Scozzafava "MScozz" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi NR90AF 3-1/2-inch Wire Weld 28 Degree Framing Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I usually don't leave any product feedback but when I saw this gun didn't have a good rating I needed to put in my two cents. I've been in the carpentry business for over 30 years now and have worked with many, many nail guns. This Hitachi gun is by far the easiest to work with 100%.

Pros: Light weight, Adjust single or multiple fire without having to change heads, the 28 degree angle makes it a wiz at getting into tight spaces (unlike with the other review says I have no problem what so ever finding nails for this gun), Nail hitting strength is very consistent and very strong if need be shooting into a Parallam beam,

Cons: annoying to change from one nail 2"1/4 to another 3", That's the only complaint I have.

I was going to also put that you can't move the direction of the exhaust but after over a year of use I've never had it blow in my face so I think Hitachi figured that out for me.

I'm thinking the guy who gave this gun a 2star rating got a dud, or hasn't really used other framing nailers.

I really only came on here to buy a second one for my crew so they stop using mine all the time. I would 100% recommend this framing nailer to any tradesman out there.

West Coast Framer

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too Light Duty For Construction, December 9, 2010

By 

Jennifer R. Scott "Jen Scott" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi NR90AF 3-1/2-inch Wire Weld 28 Degree Framing Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

This gun may be okay for homeowners, but it's too light duty for the job site. This gun shoots 28 degree nails, which generally cost more than 21 degree round head nails. Buy a 21 degree round head nailer, or a 33 degree clipped head one. Clipped head nailers hold more, but the round head nails hold better, and they're required by code in many places.

Pros:
1) LIGHT!!
2) Simple
3) Easy Switching Trigger (from auto to semiauto)
4) Easy Depth Adjustment

Cons:
1) Underpowered
2) Inconsistent nailing depth
3) Nonadjustable exhaust
4) 28 Degree Nails Are More Hard To Find and usually more expensive
5) Mine started leaking air internally after two jobs. May be bad luck??

I highly recommend a Bostitch F21PL. Another great framing gun with less features is the Porter Cable Fr350A. Both great guns.