Customer Reviews

Hitachi NT65GB 16 Gauge 2-1/2-Inch Gas Powered Angled Finish Nailer

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I bought this nailgun new because I had a whole house of trim to install. I used it about four hours and it started making a very loud squeal/groan. I think the piston was having problems. I took it to the local approved repair shop who sent it to the factory for repair. Two months later it was back. Four hours of use later and it stopped working again. Just stopped working, no other symptoms. This time I sent it directly to the factory for repair and a month later I got it back. I again used it for about four hours and it has again died. I have gone through all the trouble-shooting and cleaning as directed in the book. I used Hitachi nails and fuel and did not drop it or in any way abuse it. I have done extensive DIY projects and own alot of tools. I am not going to go to the expense and wasted time of sending it back to be repaired again. It is going in the garbage. And yes, the trim got done. I did it all with my trusty hammer and nails. The warrenty for this item is for repair only, not replacement if defective.

The only thing I dislike is not being able to use Paslode fuel rods, -unlike the Hitachi gas powered framing nailer, which uses the same fuel rod as the Paslode, and is readily available at local retailers, this finish nailer uses a shorter, unique fuel rod that must be purchased online. Other than having to plan ahead for fuel, this is an awesome nailer for the money.