Hitachi's superior design and engineering make this a top-of-the-list choice for a framing nailer, just as hardworking as the NR83 model that preceded it, but with a few major improvements.
We like the way Hitachi's integrated both types of trigger, so there's no need to replace anything - just flip the lever on the tool down for bump or up for sequential firing. Also tool-free is the depth-of-fire adjustment: Just turn a small knob to set your depth. It's even easier than adjusting the air pressure.
This nailer has a 21-degree angled magazine and fires nails from 2 inches to 3-1/2 inches, a wider range than the old NR83 handled. Loading is much faster and easier on this gun, too, because Hitachi's redesign repositioned the loading mechanism at the rear of the magazine. A maximum of 64 plastic-strip collated full round head nails will fit in the magazine, but reloading takes a few seconds, so there's no downside to that. This is one of the most jam-free guns we've used; it just fires and fires. Should you find a way to jam it, the procedure to clear the jam is super fast and couldn't be easier.
The balance of this tool is incredible; at a relatively light 7-1/2 pounds, you'd expect to feel a little strain after using this gun for a few hours, but the ergonomics are fantastic. Hats off to Hitachi on this redesign. And of course, you'll notice immediately the difference in appearance between this gun and its predecessor. It's sporting Hitachi's hot new look, with brighter colors and a flame-like graphic, better suited, we think, to the new personality of this fantastic nailer.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
NR90AE Nailer:
I am building a simple house. I am a DIY type not a professional. This is the first nailer I ever used. It it relatively light. More specialized nails such as spiral galvanized are not cheap nor that available at the local lumber yard. These nails once they go in have great holding power. The clips go in easilly. It is nice to at a glance see if it is close to reload time. Only fired 500-600 nails so far. Most of my nailing so far has been toe nailing. I am impressed. The point at the tip usually supports... more info
Cool Tool:
Got the Hitachi NR90AE Round Head Framing Nailer for several ongoing, home and rental property framing projects. What a fantastic piece of equipment. I'll never go back to nailing wif a hammer. This is a real energy saver for the do-it-yourselfer or the professional. Heck, I look like a professional when I'm using it. Everyone wants to try it out when I'm working wif it. Easy to learn, easy to load, a precision tool. Compliments my smaller finishing nailers. Works off of my Bostitch compressor, though I had... more info
Hitachi NR90AE Round Head 2-inch to 3-1/2-inch Framing Nailer:
A Great Tool. Very Pleased. I bought this framing nailer from Amazon in late 2008 in preparation for building out a bedroom and full bath in the lower level of my home (e.g., the basement). I almost always get 2 or 3 day delivery from Amazon, even with the standard shipping. I believe they have a distribution center near Harrisburg for many tools. They are now my only source for mail order stuff. I also have the Porter Cable finishing nailer combo (finish, brad, and staple, with pancake... more info
Works Great for 3 1/4":
This is my first experience with a framming nailer. I purchased the Hitachi based on the reviews I read. I worked great on the 3 1/4" nails. No skips, jams, etc. However, when I swithched to 2 3/8" it continuously skipped, to the point that I had to advance the nails manually after each "shot". I am thinking it may be the nails, because it seems to start at the end of a strip. However, the 2 3/8" nails are from the same manufacturer. I am satisfied with the time and labor savings I am experiencing using the... more info
