BATTLE-TESTED NAILER STILL NAILS IT

摘要

I have framed dozens and dozens of homes in conditions ranging from blistering heat to subzero cold with Hitachi's classic NR83 framing nailer. But when I got the latest version, the NR83A5,I noticed some changes. The first and most obvious is the shape of the tool itself. It's sleeker and a little better balanced. This is still a heavy tool (9.1 lb.), especially if you've gotten used to working with a lighter framing nailer. But in my experience, that heft translates to durability.Along with its sleeker body, there are other upgrades, including a new selectable trigger that switches between sequential and bump-fire modes without tools. I don't find this to be much of an advantage, as I generally set it to bump-fire and never look back, but others may disagree. Hitachi also added a thick rubber grip. It might not sound like a big deal, but leave your metal nailer in the sun on a summer day and you will quickly understand why it's appreciated.