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The ONLY thing I have to mention is that the compressor draws a LOT of current on start up. that's the best price i've ever seen for this package, and for that price, I couldn't pass it up. OK, so first I have to say that I got the combo from HD for $350. 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. 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. 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. But when it's running, it has no problem keeping up with you. LOVE IT.
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. 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. 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 hardware itself is top notch. The weakest part of the chain for me was the hose.
Hitachi makes the best framing gun I've ever used. I've used this combo on many jobs and never had a complaint.
I think this combo is a steal. The compressor works as it should: plug it in and dial in the pressure for your job.
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 used it for a months before it got annoying and I upgraded it for $60.
I really like it.
It would have been dramaticlly better if it had been the A2 gun. I have used this set to build a 24 X 28 garage with attic trusses in an earthquake zone (lots of nails). 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. It fired thousands of nails mostly 8s & 10s with no problems, both single and bump. My only grump is that the nailer is has no depth control. Those small gripes out of the way, this combo kit has served me very well. If you don't mind changing pressure every time you change nails it will give you long and reliable service.
If you are looking for a deal, um.I don't know maybe this is it. It's awesome, buy it. So you are thinking about this kit. If you are looking for tools that will keep up all day long, this kit will and more except the hose- lose it quick. I've worked in Hawaii, Colorado, and with framers from California. For every, paslode, senco, bostitch, portercable, harbor freight model on the job there are twice as many hitachis running at the same time. 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. Good gun and compressor.
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