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expiredPEMP posted Jan 27, 2024 08:16 AM
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Brushless Framing Nailer (Tool-Only) + Safety Glasses
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I prefer paper collated (30) over plastic (21) collated. The plastic collated nails leave bits of plastic all over the site and embedded with the nail heads.
The 30 is also a bit more compact to hold.
Can't go wrong with either. Unless your project specifically calls out 2-1/2" x 0.131 HDG smooth nails, as it might for attaching sheathing in CA. Can't get that specific nail in 30 deg for some reason.
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Like you said regional, around me you can get like 175% more nails in 30 degree for the same price, plus having to reload a hell of a lot less would be nice
I didn't choose the 30 degree nailer mainly because of the availability of nails and it uses offset nail heads as opposed to straight round head nails.
There is some debate as to whether the "offset" nail head actually meets certain shear strength codes. I would check with your local codes inspector and ask them if they allow offset heads in framing or sheathing before getting the 30, which is what most people would use this nailer for.
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It used to be more common that clipped head nails were what was available for 30s but offset heads are easy to find and also comply to most building codes. some codes call for non-offset and that's what 21s do. 21s are plastic collated so they wont be useless in a gun if your site gets rained on.
Its not too much of a difference for a lot of applications but im sure someone in the trades will have a solid preference just by how theyve learned to handle one or the other
Also, some people may already own thousands of dollars worth of nails in one collation and angle or another so it may just not be worth buying a different gun thats only 5% of the value of the consumables that will go through it
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Lowe's had the Metabo 21degree equivalent on sale with a free circular saw a couple months ago. I was able to do the hack and return circular saw for a refund and get military discount. First time I've ever seen that at Lowe's. It has been flawless. No jambs, no bent nails=no frustration. I'm a Milwaukee fan, but in my experience, the metabo is much better.
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