framing-gas operated
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Purchased in 2008
Strengths: easy set-up
Weaknesses: power, jams, speed, inconsistant driving depth due to power
What You Wanted to Know Before You Bought It: nothing, I knew what it was-a light contractor use tool/homeowner. I use Hitachi air guns on my site, and am used to positive placement of fastners no matter what I am shooting. I got in a pinch where I did a small job about 5 states away and needed a framing gun, I had no compressor, no air hose and I was not about to swing hammer 19 lbs of ring shank 16's while on a ladder. It did the job, I had to sink about every 6th nail, but it was still better than not having it
What Would You Tell the Maker of This Tool: more power, better price, make it faster-contact actuation possibly? good for a homeowner or for someone who has small jobs and does not want a lot of set-up time.