Hitachi NT65M2 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16 Gauge Finish Nailer

Hitachi NT65M2 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16 Gauge Finish Nailer

Ranking: 9.1 out of 10

Manufacturer: Hitachi
Model Number: NT65M2
Product Code: 717709010420
Price: $338.10 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon

Features:

  • 16-gauge finish nailer with selective actuation for sequential or bump firing
  • 360 degree adjustable exhaust directs air away from the user
  • Tool free depth of drive; easy clear nose; elastomer grip
  • Includes tool fitting, safety glasses, no-mar tip, hex bar wrench, and case
  • Weighs 3.7 pounds; 5-year manufacturer's warranty

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Description:

NT65M2, Finish 16 Gauge Nailer, Was Designed To Meet The End Users Needs,. Hitachis Selective Actuation Lets You Change From Sequential Fi Re To Contact Fi Re With The Flip Of A Switch, The Integrated Air Duster Helps Ensure Accurate Nail Placement While The Adjustable Exhaust Deflector Provides Fl Exibility, Tool Free Depth Of Drive Adjustment Helps To Provide A Professional Finish When Fastening Into Varying Materials, Features Include: Integrated Air Duster Clear Away Debris Saw Dust With The On Board Air Duster, Simply Press The Button Clear The Surface Where You Need To Place, The Nail, Tool Free Depth Adjustment Provides Simplicity Fl Exibility When Fastening Various Types Of Wood, Selective Actuation A Simple Flip Of The Switch Allows For Either Sequential Or Contact Nailing, No Additional Parts Or Tools Required, Easy Clear Nose Should A Nail Jam, The Easy Clear Nose Provides Immediate Access To Minimize, Disruption, 360 Degree Adjustable Exhaust.

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My best nailer

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.4 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I have used this gun now to do quite a bit of siding, using wood siding and fiber cement trim. I have fired short finish nails and longer 2 1/2 inch nails (capacity). It has never, never jammed and never failed to fire if I remembered to turn on the compressor and to load in nails! There have been times that I drove a longer nail from one corner trim piece of fiber cement 1 X 6 into another and it didn't sink all the way, but it was silly of me not to change to shorter nails, so I don't blame the poor gun!
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NT65 M2 Straight Nailer

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.4 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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This gun works well as a replacement for my old 16 gauge Hitachi gun, which is 10 years old and still works but jams too often .This version has a quick release so jams are easier to clear now hope it lasts as long.

Makes the job easy

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Nov 30, 2008
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I was so impressed how easy it was to use and how well it nailed!

The best finisher I have ever owned

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Nov 16, 2008
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Lightweight and I haven't had a jam in over 3 cases of nails hanging beaded pine ceiling. I read a review when I purchased the gun that said "The gun feels like an extension of your hand." They were right.The air blowing feature seems a bit pointless, but it doesn't affect anything.

Works for me

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: May 15, 2008
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The spray button is a nice touch. A solid gun, although hideous, and the grip and trigger are nice. No jambs to report. I actually shot 18ga nails in a pinch out of this gun (not recommended!) but it shot them two at a time for a while and still didn't jamb! Why they made it look like an alien respiratory system, I don't know, but form over function here, it's really not a beauty contest. The only (minor) complaint I have is that the large round head/tip is not perfectly tailored to small 2 5/8 crown moulding. It is still possible to get it where you want it to sink the nail well, but if you don't use the tip right you may have to set 1 out of 20 with a nailset which is fine if you keep it in your belt. I do think the tip is fantastic and sturdy in all other situations. Maybe I should just use 2" brads for that mould.

Not worth the money

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 2.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I brought this nailer a month ago and I used it on a few remodel jobs. It wasn't what I expected. The depth gauge wasn't setting the nails deep enough, so I tried to adjust it and the adjusting nob barely spun. I oiled the nob up and I still got nothing. I couldn't take pliers to it because it was made of plactic which would brake or strip. I even turned the pressure up on my compressor to 110 psi and the nail head was still exposed.

Feels like part of your arm

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 2.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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This is the most comfortable gun I own. So far I've used a little more than half a box of nails, no jams or double shots. I actually used it for deck work yesterday. I had no framing nails, but I wanted to replace the top of all the railing on my deck. Well the best I had was 2.5" galvanized for this gun, so I used them to tack up the new planks. I expected some nails to sit high, but nothing. The gun shot through all the treated lumber like butter.
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br /Hopefully I can find some framing nails this week. While the 16g tacked it down just fine, they're not a solution.
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br /Oh yeah, when you actually use it for its intended purpose such as moulding and other trim, nothing beats it.