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NR83A Framing Nailer Review

This framing nailer from Hitachi features an old, no-frills design that is still popular with many framers

By Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

This stick nailer features an old, no-frills design that is still popular with many framers. It has no depth adjustment and can only accommodate nails up to 3-1/4 in. A sequential trigger can be changed out easily.

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Editor Test Results:

Overall RatingN/A
Driving PowerB (based on driving into LVLs)

Manufacturer Specifications:

ManufacturerHitachi
Manufacturer's Web Sitewww.hitachi.us/hpt
Manufacturer's Phone Number800-829-4752
Weight8 lb. 9.4 oz.
DimensionsN/A
Nail Sizes3-1/4 in. maximum
Nail CapacityN/A
Nail TypeN/A
Safety GuardN/A
Special FeaturesN/A
Triggering ConfigurationBounce
Triggering ConfigurationBounce

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