cheap framing nailer???

[Russianwolf]

anybody know of a cheap framing nailer? I don't care if it's reconed or new, but looking for something dependable. The cheapest I've found is a Harbor Freight for $60.

I need to finish a deck and am tired of driving screws one by one.

[greencat]

I have the HF framing nailer and am happy with it. Purchased last year to do some deck work and used it last night again with no problems. I screwed in my deck boards because I didn't trust normal nails. If I had shank nails I would skip the screws. The nailer did help do temporary supports while I got items level before I could go back and put in screws. Maybe it was over kill but I would recommend the HF.

[wreckwriter]

I prefer screws in a deck due to nails working up eventually. How about one of these new gadgets: http://www.blackanddecker.com/Produc...ProductID=9460

[gmack5]

One of those gadgets the wreckwriter referred to is available from Amazon.com (ASF100EX) for $49.95.
Holds 20 screws at one load, not too bad, if it works.
Here's the scoop: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013

[wreckwriter]

One of those gadgets the wreckwriter referred to is available from Amazon.com (ASF100EX) for $49.95.
Holds 20 screws at one load, not too bad, if it works.
Here's the scoop: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013

Yea, that's the trick: if it works.

I've seen them in Lowes but never seen one in use. seems a good idea though.

[Shipwreck]

Framing nailer?

anybody know of a cheap framing nailer? I don't care if it's reconed or new, but looking for something dependable. The cheapest I've found is a Harbor Freight for $60.

I need to finish a deck and am tired of driving screws one by one.

Even the best deck nails, shanked or not will be a problem in the future. Teflon coated screws are the way to go. Nails are fine for a production guy who has to do 3-4 decks a week, but for some one who wants quality and tight boards................... he should use a good deck screw.

Just my opinion.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

I have used the HF 21 Degree 10 gauge nail gun quite a bit in last couple weeks. Only problem is that about every 3-4 sticks of nails the last 2 will not fire and I must take them out. I have no idea what is causing this but really wasn't that bothered by it.
However, I would stick with premium screws. Square head or star head are the easiest to use. Improved Phillips head is ok. Regular phillips takes too much work.

[Crash2510]

have the 6 in 1 framing nailer from HF have only put a couple hundred nails through it but it works great only complaint is that it is very heavy

[agent511]

If you are looking for a cheap framing nailer, I don't think you will find one in the universe cheaper than Harbor freight. And they work remarkedly well.

But as far as decks, regular nails - or regular screws - are not used because they will rust and ruin the deck. You need special nails or screws - either galvanized dipped nails or stainless screws for example. Someone mentioned teflon coated screws - I am not familiar with them but if they are rustproof then that is another to add to the list.

Do they make rustproof nails for pneumatic framers? I don't think so, but I could be wrong.

[ExYankee]

I have one of the B&D screw feeders and it works GREAT, I was doing hardi-backer on the floor and was dying even with the gel pads so I went and got one. The only down side was it would not take the hardi screws( too big a head) but the coated square drive deck screws feed wonderfully, I thought it would be a hassle but it just keep feeding and driving screws

[onedash]

anyone remember some fancy trick they did on this old house? You couldnt even see the screws and it automatically spaced the boards with the same gap. I thought it was pretty cool when I saw it but cant think of what they actually did. I think it was Tom Silva doing it.

[BizCoach]

There are two cheap HF framing nailers - this one one has variable angle and no depth control

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91044

This one is fixed at 21 degrees and has depth control.

What are the pros and cons of depth control?