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   JDRHI | Apr 17, 2002 04:12am | #1

    I can`t speak for any of the other brands, but the Hitachi I own is a dynomite tool. Lightweight, precise, easy to clear jams, well balanced. Whenever I use it I wish I did more siding. Its a pleasure to work with.

   J. D. Reynolds

   Home Improvements

   "DO IT RIGHT, DO IT ONCE"

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   RustyTools | May 18, 2002 06:56am | #6

   How's that hitachi siding nailer for cedar shingle

   siding and roofing, or for exterior trim /fascia etc....?

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   JDRHI | May 24, 2002 06:56am | #7

   I`ve never used it for cedar shakes or roof shingles, but as for the rest, it`s outstanding. I even used it once for a 3/4" T&G wainscotte ceiling. Once I identified correct placement of nose not to damage tongue, I was home free. J. D. Reynolds

   Home Improvements

   "DO IT RIGHT, DO IT ONCE"

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   TommyB12 | Apr 17, 2002 04:17am | #2

   I demo'd the max,  I bought the hitachi.

   Tom

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   PostnBeam | Apr 17, 2002 09:19am | #3

   Have a Hitachi...worth the exra few $$$. lightweight, easy to clear...the thing will still fire when packed with mud on a lovely rainy day...

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   FastEddie1 | Apr 21, 2002 04:47am | #4

   I just re-sided a house with Hardiboard and a Porter Cable siding nailer.  Worked well.  I bought it at Texas Tool Traders; they also carry Hitachi, Bostich, Paslode and something else.  The PC was the least expensive.  Salesman tried to get me to buy the Hitachi, said it was a much better gun, but it cost $100 more.  He didn't try too hard though, said the PC would be a good choice.  The Hitachi did weigh a bit less.

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   xMikeSmith | Apr 21, 2002 06:45am | #5

   our bostich n64 is about 3 years old.. just had it rebuilt at a bositch day at the lumber yard... picked up an n65 last year...adjustable depth set...great nail selection.. ..

   also subfloor & sheathing....Mike Smith

   Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore