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Hitachi 16ga Cordless Finish Nailer

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Hitachi 16ga Cordless Finish Nailer

Postby will1983 » 26 Jul 2018, 14:16

Hi,

Has anyone else got one of these?
I just pushed the "BUY" button on one today so I was wondering, do I have to buy the Hitachi branded nails or will any straight 16ga nails work?

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Re: Hitachi 16ga Cordless Finish Nailer

Postby Rod » 26 Jul 2018, 16:07

Their blurb says it will take “Paslode ones and other good alternatives”

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Re: Hitachi 16ga Cordless Finish Nailer

Postby will1983 » 26 Jul 2018, 16:09

Rod wrote:Their blurb says it will take “Paslode ones and other good alternatives”

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Hmm cheers Rod, I'll try some of the Dewalt ones from screwfarce.
I might take it with me so I can check they work before I take them home.

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Re: Hitachi 16ga Cordless Finish Nailer

Postby will1983 » 16 Oct 2018, 13:55

Quick follow up for anyone that stumbles across this in the future.

I've since bought nails that fit from both Screwfix and Toolstation in a variety of sizes.

Screwfix - you have to order for collection the next day and I'm not sure of the brand but they don't easily go into the magazine, they fit but not perfect so there is a danger of breaking the bond between the nails. In general not bad but no good in a hurry. No issues with jamming though and holding power is sufficient.

Toolstation - these are branded Tacwise and kept in stock so are usually available in my local branch. Fit into the magazine with no problems, definitely better than the Screwfix ones. Again no issues with jamming or holding power.

For convenience Toolstation is now my go to store for collated nails.
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