For this head to head evaluation nailers were chosen based on the following criteria.
Round head framing nailer reviews.
Note however that there are different types of framing nails.
What holds it back is a low magazine capacity and lack of a bump fire option.
In texas the clipped head is used almost exclusively so there are no round head nails available locally for the fr350.
The shootout was originally published on june 25 2018.
I got this nailer first and had to return it in favor of the fc350 because i could not find round head nails locally to fit it.
You will find that many nailers on the market can only support one type of nails.
Hitachi s nr90ae s1 didn t make in time for our initial tests but it arrived and we have updated the results to reflect its performance.
The best pneumatic framing nailer can change your life for the better by firing nails quickly and efficiently.
While we invited more brands to participate here are the models that came in for testing.
The paslode cordless xp framing nailer is the most capable cordless option available with its combination of performance and light weight.
Capable of firing up to 3 1 2 full head framing nails full size tools nothing from the compact category and capacity to hold at least two full strips of nails.
There are round head framing nails and the clipped head framing nails and one framing nailer cannot fire both type of nails.
Best framing nailer starting list.
Shifting into the realm of better affordability our choice for the best value nailer on the market is the 3plus 21 degree full round head framing nailer this tool boasts easy depth adjustment with no need for hex keys or screwdrivers and is suitable for 2 to 3 1 2 nails.
Framing nailers can fire different sizes of nails from 2 inch nails to 3 inch nails.
The nailer removes the connecting wire as it drives each nail.
The size of the magazine is not the only thing this bostitch framing nailer is awesome at.
You load the coil nails into the round magazine attached to the nail gun.
With it you ll also get a multidirectional exhaust for easy portability and minimized hassle while the dry fire.
A framing nailer with a coil style magazine uses strings of nails that are connected with wires.
Take our pneumatic framing nailer reviews and buying guide into consideration and you ll be able to choose a suitable unit.
Each framing nailer can only fire only one type of framing nails.
Some building codes ban the use of clipped head nails so round head nailers are used instead.
If paslode decided to upgrade those two areas this would be a serious primary framing nailer option.
With its round magazine a coil style framing nailer fits into tighter spaces than a strip style framing nailer.