Hitachi NT50AE2 18-Gauge 5/8-Inch to 2-Inch Brad Nailer

by Hitachi

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The lightweight Hitachi NT50AE2 2-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer is an ideal tool for a small carpentry projects. Featuring a high-capacity magazine, exhaust vent, easy depth-of-drive adjustments, and a removable nose cap for prolonged tool life, this pneumatic brad nailer will help you tackle everything from cabinet installation and picture-frame assembly to furniture construction and finish work.

This brad nailer offers dual firing options and a high-capacity magazine for efficiency. View larger.

NT50AE2 2-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Tool Features Intermittent or continuous firing Tool-less depth-of-drive adjustment Lightweight, ergonomic design 360-degree adjustable exhaust vent No-mar nose cap

Safety glasses, a mounted nose cap, and a protective case are included. View larger.

Dual Firing Options for Precise or Continuous Driving
Featuring selective actuation for making tool-less firing transitions, the NT50AE2 Brad Nailer can be used for a variety of different applications. By simply sliding the selection control up or down with your hand, you can choose between intermittent and continuous firing. Intermittent firing is ideal for jobs that require precise driving, while the continuous setting can be used to fire nails at a rapid pace by using a bumping motion along the workpiece.

Adjustable Depth of Drive for Accuracy
The NT50AE2 features a convenient depth-of-drive adjustment knob located near the nose. Simply turn the dial half way to make quick, accurate modifications to the driving depth with no tools required.

High-Capacity Magazine for Reduced Downtime
For further convenience, the NT50AE2 features a bottom-loading magazine that's designed for quick and easy loading of 5/8-2 inch brad nails with head sizes between 0.075 and 1.9 mm. The magazine has a capacity of approximately 100 brad nails (depending on the size of the nail), so you can go a long time between reloads. A visual nail indicator allows you to keep an eye on the number of nails in the magazine.

Designed for Comfort and Efficiency
With a lightweight aluminum body, the NT50AE2 weighs just 2.2 pounds and measures 10 x 9-3/16 x 2-3/8 inches (LxHxW)), so it's easy to maneuver. Its soft Elastomer grip provides optimum control and extended comfort for all-day jobs.

For further ease of use, Hitachi equipped the NT50AE2 with an adjustable, 360-degree exhaust vent. Also, an included no-mar nose cap protects the workpiece and the tool.

The NT50AE2 requires 70-120 psi operating pressure to function properly. It takes in air at a rate of 0.025 cubic feet per cycle at 100 psi.

The Hitachi NT50AE2 Brad Nailer is backed by a five-year limited warranty.

About Hitachi: A Tradition of Innovation
Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) provides professional-grade power tools for a variety of applications, including woodwork, metalwork, concrete, drilling, cutting, and fastening. Hitachi is a leader in power tool research and development and has achieved many firsts in the power tool industry. Today, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation and engineering with new features in addition to classic quality.

What's in the Box
NT50AE2 Brad Nailer, safety glasses, nose cap (mounted on tool), and protective case.

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You could use a hammer and nail for trim work, but how much fun would it be to repeatedly hit your thumb or drop the nail? What you need is the Hitachi NT50AE2 brad nailer. With power in you hands, you no longer have to worry about driving nails with a hammer. Hitting your thumb will no longer be part of your projects. The NT50AE2 is ideal for trim work, furniture, and other finish applications. The nailer accepts 5/8- to 2-inch 18-gauge brad nails and features a selective actuation switch that lets you choose between bump fire or sequential fire modes. The depth of drive dial allows you to drive brads without messing up the finish of your project. The lightweight 2.2-pound aluminum body and composite magazine reduces user fatigue so you'll be able to use the Hitachi brad nails without taking a break. You probably wont run into many jams with this unit, but in case your do, the easy-to-clear nose is great for quick and simple nail extraction. The Hitachi NT50AE2 18-gauge 3/4-inch to 2-Inch brad nailer measures 10-inches-by-9.25-inches and is covered by a 5-year warranty.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000H399PC
• Item model number: NT50AE2
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #654 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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Customer Reviews

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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Tool, December 10, 2006

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Josephine J. Willard "Joanne" (El Paso, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi NT50AE2 18-Gauge 5/8-Inch to 2-Inch Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is one of the best tools I have ever had. Operates flawlessly every time. I use Bostich nails/brads because they are easier to find (all sizes up to 2") and the nailer works perfectly. The "height" adjustment is easy. The "jam release" mechanism is great - but the tool has never jammed. Excellent Product! James Willard

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This nailer gets into tighter spots than other models..., May 4, 2009

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A. Tubesing - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi NT50AE2 18-Gauge 5/8-Inch to 2-Inch Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

The one thing that swayed me to this model was definitely a key advantage. With this nailer, the safety slide peg is mounted behind the nail channel, which means you can get nails into tighter spots with this model than you can with others. The Bostich and others have the slide out in front of the nail channel which means the brad comes out about a quarter inch back from the forward-most part of the tool tip. With this Hitachi the brad comes out at the very front, which is very nice when putting nails in tight corners.

This tool is so handy and does such a nice job, I wonder what would ever make me buy a finish nailer. I'm pretty sure this brad nailer would do those jobs for me too.

Three minor disadvantages drop this to a 4-star rating (reallly 4.5), but it's not because I think there's a better one out there, it's just that there's room for improvement.

1. It's not oil-free. Not a big deal but it would be nicer to not have to bother with oil.
2. The lightest (shallowest) nail depth setting is still a little too powerful. With short brads in soft material many were penetrating too deep. It would be nice to be able to go a little shallower by a step or two.
3. The case is compact and handy, but there's no extra space in there to put nails or oil. Luckily they molded a spot for safety glasses (included) which I have emptied out to store my oil and a few brads there instead. I always have safety glasses with me anyway so that space is better used for nailer-specific items. There is extra volume inside there but its molded over in plastic so you can't use it. Again, nobody else seems to do a better job of this, but that doesn't mean it couldn't be improved.

In summary, a great tool. I can't believe I lived so long without it. A brad nailer makes many jobs much easier, allowing me to do things I couldn't do before with just two hands.

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars " Outstanding Brad Nailer !! ", November 3, 2006

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M. Tiberg "mt2112" (NY,USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi NT50AE2 18-Gauge 5/8-Inch to 2-Inch Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is by far the best brad nailer I have ever used in my 20 years as a trim carpenter. It is very light weight ,powerfull, and looks great too! Hitachi has always been a pro-quality grade tool and this brad nailer is a great addition to there collection of pro-quality tools.