What make of nails work well with it, since there does not seem to be any Porter Cable framing nails available?
1526302
Use standard nails for nail guns from any hardware supplier... nothing special. I like this gun.
1526303
I use the grip-rite 21 degree nails from home depot , work great in this gun.
623051
Pretty much any compressor will work with this gun. Even the little hot dog style ones. If your building an outdoor shed I would look more toward using a nail with a head on it for your exterior trim, something like a 6,7,8d galvanized common or box nail.( Box nails do tend to have a larger head than an common) This gun is definitely not suited for framing.
751084
I really haven't seen the hitachi gun, but I'm really pleased with the Porter Cable pin nailer that I bought. I also own a Porter Cable Brad nail gun too.I have always believed in buying really good makes of specialised equipment, no matter what sort of hobby/trade that I have been in. In the long run they always last!
1344513
Porter Cable has 2 systems. If you have the P/C tool with the quick/easy load system, these will NOT work. You will need need blades with an open base so that they can slide into place and lock in securely.
623828
Mine didnt use any nails at all. It was dead on arrival. I had to go rent one to complete my project.
1276178
Any good quality 18 gauge finish nails 2"or less should work. I usually buy Hitatchi nails as they are available at my local big box store.
286165
3.5" galvanized nails will work. keep a steady high air pressure (no leaks).John
1468641
It does not matter. Either 21 degree or 22 degree nails will work just fine. This nailer has about a 3 degree tolerance on nail angle. Use either 21 or 22 degree nails - you won't be able to tell the difference. If you still have doubts, call porter cable customer service, they will telly you the same thing. p.s. buy this nailer! it works great!!
950740
I use Hitachi fasteners. GEt mine at Lowe's. Used the Stapler and Angle Finish Nailer today. Built our 16'x16' deck with the Framing nailer. Great set of tools. LOOK here: http://www.lowes.com/Search=hitachi+nails?storeId=10151&langId;=-1&catalogId;=10051&N=0&newSearch;=true&Ntt;=hitachi+nails#!&Ns;=p_product_price|0&page;=1&N;[]=0&N;[]=2z8vj&N;[]=2z8vk&N;[]=2z8vl&N;[]=2z8vm
1633531
I believe 20, 21 or 22 degree nails would all work. They must be non-clipped nails. I have found that the paper collated nails jam this nailgun the most. Plastic collated are better.
101548
Quick answer is "yes" as long the air pressure the gun need is less than 150 psi. However, depends on the size of the nail-brad gauge and requirement of pressure of the gun, you may need a larger & stronger compressor. My 20 gauge nail gun is not porter cable one but the compressor works just fine with it. Actually, brand of the nail gun & compressor doesn't matter at all. All you need to concern is a required air pressure.
507035
I've used 3" 10d nails, the nailer worked great. My advice is to start the nail first manually then use the nailer, otherwise the nail wanders before it bites into the wood.
1380498
I think you would need one that can shoot bigger nails. This one works good for trim and top nailing flooring where you don't want big nail holes. I'm not much of a carpenter. I bought one of these for a floor we did and the trim work. Good luck.
1423285
I have been using a Porter-Cable C1010 portable air compressor withthis NuMax nailer. The compressor works fine so far. It is available for $100 on Amazon.com, a price that is even cheaper than what I paid a few years ago.
1963444
Yes it should take either nicad or lithium. Most all Porter Cable tools accept either. Hope I was helpful.
1860518
Mine works great with plastic collated nails. I don't know if other collation types would work or not.
165300
I am not sure, but some of the reviews states they have used these nails. You may have a defective nailer. Sorry I can't be more help.