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Re: H.F. framing nailer

To: "john niolon" <jniolon@bham.rr.com>,
Subject: Re: H.F. framing nailer
From: "Mark and Susan Miller" <marknsuz@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 22:10:26 -0800
I recently bought a used Bostich nailer off of ebay for $80.  Well used, but 
will probably last me my forever.  It uses 21 degree clips of full head 
nails, and can shoot a bigger diameter nail than the HF unit.  This was the 
main reason I vetoed the HF gun - local code calls for .148"D nails for 
applying sheathing on a shear wall for earthquake safety and the HF gun will 
go to .113".  Necessary? Yes, if you want to pass an inspection.

Worth a consideration.

Mark Miller
with a 75% built house in Sebastpol, CA



> hey guys,
>
> I've been trying to find a used Duofast nail gun for years that wasn't 
> beaten
> to death... and I've about given up.  My use can't justify 250-300 + bucks 
> for
> a new one...  I see H.F. has a 8-10 gauge 34 degree nailer for 99 bucks 
> ????
> any comments.  I know with H.F. you get what you pay for... but for 
> occasional
> use is it acceptable ???  how bout jamming, double shots , nail 
> availability
> ?? does anyone other than H. F. stock 34 degree nails ???
>
> thanks
> john






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