Hitachi NT65MA4 15-Gauge Angle Finish Nailer
July 15, 2014 - Comment
Hitachi NT65MA4 2-1/2-Inch 15-Gauge Angle Finish Nailer with Air Duster and Case Product Features Integrated air duster: Clear away debris and saw dust with the on-board air duster. Simply press the button and clear the surface where you need to place the nail. Tool free depth adjustment provides simplicity and flexibility when fastening various types
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Hitachi NT65MA4 vs Bostitch with notes about the MA2 I posted this review over in the Hitachi MA2 version, a long standing favorite amongst the pros. I wanted to post it here as well considering it really is about the MA4. Here it is.I’ve done/doing some professional woodworking and have a lifetime of experience. In air driven nailers I have Porter Cables upholstery stapler, their 23 gauge pin nailer, an 18 gauge, two of their 16 gauge nailers. I impulsively bought the Bostitch after reading the first page reviews, and then spent a couple of hours researching the Hitachi vs. the Bostitch. After comparing, this is what I found.A lot of people are jumping on the Bostitch band wagon because it is the lightest at 3.8 pounds, it is dry as in no oil, and it has class leading 400 inch pounds of power. I was dazzled and bought right away. After digging deeper, I am refusing the Bostitch and getting the Hitachi. They both have the “durable composite magazine” (plastic) that holds the nails. The Hitachi with its aluminum…
Hitachi NT65MA4 15 ga Nailer I’d rate this nailer 4.5 stars, not 5 five stars.I’ve now put over 5,000 nails through the NT65MA4 into a hardwood floor. The wood is 5/16 and not tongue and groove, so it is all face nailed.The nails I used are 1 inch Senco nails, which are shorter than the manufacturer recommended 1ΒΌ minimum length.The Hitachi jammed on these 1 inch nails only when I tried to add a strip of nails as the in use strip ran low. Since one inch nails are not recommended, I do not hold those jams against the Hitachi. I quickly learned that jams could be 100% eliminated by discarding the last two or three nails, and then sliding in a fresh strip of 100.The Hitachi has a nice solid quality feel, excellent balance, and great ergonomics. The NT65MA4 never felt heavy, or made my hand ache.I was concerned about oil mist on the bare wood floor, so I directed the exhaust directly onto the back of my hand. I never detected any spots, mist, or shininess…
another great tool from Hitachi Believe all the good stuff you read in the reviews, and consider the source when you read the not-so-good stuff. These tools are really meant for use by skilled and experienced workers and you will notice that most of the professional reviewers give this one great reviews. I’m one of them. I have every size nailer from a pinner up to framing nailers. My 30-yr-old Senco finish nailer just died after its third overhaul so I thought I’d try something new. This Hitachi is terrific. Light, intuitive to handle and refill, and shoots consistent depths once the correct pressure is established. My only gripe is that it will shoot blanks when it runs out of nails. I like nailers that will not shoot when the magazine has run out of nails. It sucks to find out you’ve been shooting blanks and to have to go back on your work to see when you ran out of nails. I knocked off one star for that, but if that isn’t important to you, this is a highly recommended tool.Regarding the…