DEWALT D51845 Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer

Amazon Sales Rank: #166999 in Home ImprovementBrand: DEWALTModel: D51845Dimensions: 5.63" h x 13.50" w x 23.00" l, 9.25 pounds One of the lightest nailers in the industryTool-free quick release jam clearing featureIntegrated rafter hookIncludes DEWALT safety glasses and replacement bump triggerMeasures 12-3/4-by-20.74-inches and weighs 7.6-pounds

The DeWalt D51845 Round Head 2-to-3-1/2-inch Framing Nailer comes with a 7.6-pound magnesium housing and aluminum magazine, making this nailer one of the lightest nailers in the industry. A unique engine design generates power to bury nails in both standard framing lumber and engineered lumber with minimal recoil, and a tool-free adjustable depth allows for quick and easy depth of drive setting. Also included is a tool-free quick release jam clearing feature that eliminates downtime by removing bent nails caught in the nose piece. Other features include an integrated rafter hook that allows for increased versatility on the job site, and a dry fire lockout that extends bumper life by preventing the tool from actuating when the magazine is empty. Also included is an impact-resistant exhaust deflector that protects damage to the cap and a trigger lock-off that allows the trigger to be disabled when not in use. This nailer comes with a pair of DeWalt safety glasses and a replacement bump trigger.DEWALT D51845 Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer

Most helpful customer reviews27 of 27 people found the following review helpful.Excellent Framing NailerBy BryanI purchased this unit about six months ago while remodeling a ranch house. I was also using a Hitachi 83 framing nailer side by side. The Hitachi feels a little more bulky but as far as I can tell they both have the same power. The first day I used it I had to frame in maybe 70-80 studs (and other things) and they were all toe nailed. This unit worked every bit as good as the Hitachi in my opinion, no problem with power at all. I have since used it for about everything you can use a framing nailer for and it has worked perfect. The depth setting takes about a second to adjust. The rafter hook is really cool too. I was stick framing a roof and the tool fell to the ground a few times until I realized that thing on the handle was for hanging the tools from rafters. Maybe I should have read the manual. The way the tool loads nails is really neat, you just pull the lever back and it locks in place so you don't have to hold it. Then drop in a couple of strips of nails and pull the laver again and you are ready to roll. I have used this in gluelam's as well without any problems in sinking the nails. To top off everything else, it's cheaper than the Hitachi!32 of 35 people found the following review helpful.questionable quality controlBy A CustomerI purchased this nailer because it had some features that my Porter Cable did not. Tools free depth adjustment and the rafter hook. Right out of the box the tool leaked air from the back end. I tested it anyway and it felt pretty good except that the trigger is too far away from the handle and it was unable to really sink toe nails, even with the pressure turned up to 125 psi and the nose fully retracted. The nosepiece was better than the PC for toenailing but did not offer a mar free tip. I decided to send this one back. If it leaks right out of the box, I doubt that the rest of it is assembled properly. The Porter Cable also came with a really nice case, and the Dewalt with just the box it was sent in.23 of 25 people found the following review helpful.Framing Contractor, Grand Rapids MichiganBy A CustomerMy company consists of over 40 framers. We primarly use Hitachi guns. I purchased a Dewalt framing gun, and it was defective out of the box. My local rep. replaced the gun at no charge. The gun looks nice, however, it is my opinion that the gun is not well balanced, and although it is said to be a light weight tool, I have found it to be heavy, and poorly balance. I will not purchase another DeWalt gun. We currently have over 25 Hitachi guns running daily, and it seams to be a much better gun. The Hitachi is much better balanced than the DeWalt, and feels much lighter.See all 21 customer reviews...