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I just finished a small project with it, and now it's waiting until I get permits to frame up an addition to the house. that's the best price i've ever seen for this package, and for that price, I couldn't pass it up. But when it's running, it has no problem keeping up with you. so make sure to have it plugged in to a circuit with nothing else running (especially when it's cold), or you run the risk of tripping breakers all day long. OK, so first I have to say that I got the combo from HD for $350. The compressor is a great, little, and strong-running oiled motor, the nail gun is pretty basic, but does whatever you need it to do, and the hose and accessories are exactly what you need. LOVE IT. The ONLY thing I have to mention is that the compressor draws a LOT of current on start up.
ok so i am a high end custom carpenter that does mostly framing, and i have to say from the 3 million dollar projects to the project in the back yard hitachi compressors and nailers are but far the best. My only advise is as far as the nail gun goes buy the NR83A2 not the NR83A the A2 has the adjustable nailing depth and if your in the trades is a huge help. The dual tank compressor can keep up with two skilled carpenters doing sheer wall nailing with very little lag and this is the only compressor of its size that even comes close to that. i have never been happier with a air purchase than i have been with this.
The compressor works as it should: plug it in and dial in the pressure for your job. I used it for a months before it got annoying and I upgraded it for $60. I really like it. I've used this combo on many jobs and never had a complaint. The hardware itself is top notch.
Hitachi makes the best framing gun I've ever used. It would have been nice to have a depth gauge on the gun, but that would have made the deal more expensive and you can really do that with the pressure on the tank. I think this combo is a steal. The weakest part of the chain for me was the hose.
It fired thousands of nails mostly 8s & 10s with no problems, both single and bump. Those small gripes out of the way, this combo kit has served me very well. The compressor often has to be reset a time or two when first starting in the morning, especially if you had drained it like you are supposed to. I have used this set to build a 24 X 28 garage with attic trusses in an earthquake zone (lots of nails). My only grump is that the nailer is has no depth control. If you don't mind changing pressure every time you change nails it will give you long and reliable service. It would have been dramaticlly better if it had been the A2 gun.
I've worked in Hawaii, Colorado, and with framers from California. It's awesome, buy it. I'm buying the polyurethane 1/4" x 100' it's all over here in Aurora, CO and I've worked with it in the middle of winter- it's a must have. If you are looking for tools that will keep up all day long, this kit will and more except the hose- lose it quick. So you are thinking about this kit. For every, paslode, senco, bostitch, portercable, harbor freight model on the job there are twice as many hitachis running at the same time. Good gun and compressor. If you are looking for a deal, um.I don't know maybe this is it.
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