Framing Nailer - Stick v. Coil

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Jay Pique - 02 Dec 2005 12:34 GMT

I've seen good things about the Bostitch N88RH, especially its ability
to nail joist hangers and other metal connectors. I also really like
the price ($173 to my door!), especially versus some of the top rated
coil nailers (mid $300s and up). What are the advantages, other than
size of magazine and gun itself, of a coil nailer? Thanks.

JP

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M&S - 02 Dec 2005 23:36 GMT

> I've seen good things about the Bostitch N88RH, especially its ability
> to nail joist hangers and other metal connectors. I also really like
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> JP

More compact and more nails = less reloads. Thats it.

Drawbacks are availability of nails can be a bit more limited, and
carrying the coils around on the job. You can fit a lot of nails in your
bag with a non-coil gun (15-20 clips) but just a couple coils of 16's
will fill up a mid sized pouch.

That new Bostitch does look appealing and has some nice reviews on
Amazon. If I were in the market for a new gun it would surely be on the
short list. Seems the only bi*ch has been the availability of the
positive placement nails.

Mark

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Jay Pique - 24 Dec 2005 02:52 GMT

> > I've seen good things about the Bostitch N88RH, especially its ability
> > to nail joist hangers and other metal connectors.

> That new Bostitch does look appealing and has some nice reviews on
> Amazon. If I were in the market for a new gun it would surely be on the
> short list. Seems the only bi*ch has been the availability of the
> positive placement nails.

I haven't used the positive placement yet, but the gun itself has
worked just fine. I've changed the tip back and forth a few times and
it's very simple. Loading is simple, and it hasn't jammed on me yet.
So far so good. I'll post back after hanging some joist-hangers or
something.

JP

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chickenwing - 24 Dec 2005 05:20 GMT

> I haven't used the positive placement yet, but the gun itself has
> worked just fine. I've changed the tip back and forth a few times and
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> JP

i've been out of the loop too long, i've never seen a gun hang a joist
hanger

sounds good to me! I HATE nailing joist hangers

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