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But when it's running, it has no problem keeping up with you. The ONLY thing I have to mention is that the compressor draws a LOT of current on start up. 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. LOVE IT. 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. 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.
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. i have never been happier with a air purchase than i have been with this. 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.
The compressor works as it should: plug it in and dial in the pressure for your job. The weakest part of the chain for me was the hose.
The hardware itself is top notch. I used it for a months before it got annoying and I upgraded it for $60.
I've used this combo on many jobs and never had a complaint. I think this combo is a steal.
I really like it. 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.
It would have been dramaticlly better if it had been the A2 gun. Those small gripes out of the way, this combo kit has served me very well. 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. If you don't mind changing pressure every time you change nails it will give you long and reliable service. 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.
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 a deal, um.I don't know maybe this is it. 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. Good gun and compressor. I've worked in Hawaii, Colorado, and with framers from California. It's awesome, buy it. For every, paslode, senco, bostitch, portercable, harbor freight model on the job there are twice as many hitachis running at the same time.
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