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Hitachi NT50AE2 18Gauge 3/4Inch to 2Inch Brad Nailer
The lightweight Hitachi NT50AE2 2-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer is an ideal tool for a small carpentry projects. Featuring a high-capacity magazine, exhaust vent, easy depth-of-drive adjustments, and a...read more
$59.95
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5 out of 5 |
Product Features
- Finish nailer accepts 5/8- to 2-inch 18-gauge brad nails; selective actuation switch offers bump fire or sequential fire modes
- Depth of drive dial for a professional finish; lightweight aluminum body and composite magazine reduces user fatigue
- Tool-free, easy-to-clear nose for quick and simple nail extraction should a nail jam during use
- Includes safety glasses, air fitting, hex bar wrenches, carrying case, no-mar tip
- Measures 10-inches by 9.25 inches (LxH); lightweight and well-balanced at 2.2 pounds; 5-year warranty
Product Description
The lightweight Hitachi NT50AE2 2-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer is an ideal tool for a small carpentry projects. Featuring a high-capacity magazine, exhaust vent, simple depth-of-drive adjustments, and a removable nose cap for prolonged tool life, this pneumatic brad nailer will help you tackle everything from cabinet installation and picture-frame assembly to furniture construction and end work.
 This brad nailer offers dual firing options and a high-capacity magazine for efficiency. View larger. |
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 Safety glasses, a mounted nose cap, and a protective case are included. View larger. |
Featuring selective actuation for making tool-less firing transitions, the NT50AE2 Brad Nailer can be used for a variety of different applications. By simply sliding the selection control up or down with your hand, you can choose between intermittent and continuous firing. Intermittent firing is ideal for jobs that require precise driving, while the continuous setting can be used to fire nails at a rapid pace by using a bumping motion along the workpiece.
Adjustable Depth of Drive for Accuracy
The NT50AE2 features a convenient depth-of-drive adjustment knob located near the nose. Simply turn the dial half way to make quick, accurate modifications to the driving depth with no tools required.
High-Capacity Magazine for Reduced Downtime
For further convenience, the NT50AE2 features a bottom-loading magazine that's designed for quick and simple loading of 5/8-2 inch brad nails with head sizes between 0.075 and 1.9 mm. The magazine has a capacity of approximately 100 brad nails (depending on the size of the nail), so you can go a long time between reloads. A visual nail indicator allows you to keep an eye on the number of nails in the magazine.
Designed for Comfort and Efficiency
With a lightweight aluminum body, the NT50AE2 weighs just 2.2 pounds and measures 10 x 9-3/16 x 2-3/8 inches (LxHxW)), so it's simple to maneuver. Its soft Elastomer grip provides optimum control and extended comfort for all-day jobs.
For further ease of use, Hitachi equipped the NT50AE2 with an adjustable, 360-degree exhaust vent. Also, an included no-mar nose cap protects the workpiece and the tool.
The NT50AE2 requires 70-120 psi operating pressure to function properly. It takes in air at a rate of 0.025 cubic feet per cycle at 100 psi.
The Hitachi NT50AE2 Brad Nailer is backed by a five-year limited warranty.
About Hitachi: A Tradition of Innovation
Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) provides professional-grade power tools for a variety of applications, including woodwork, metalwork, concrete, drilling, cutting, and fastening. Hitachi is a leader in power tool research and development and has achieved many firsts in the power tool industry. Today, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation and engineering with new features in addition to classic quality.
What's in the Box
NT50AE2 Brad Nailer, safety glasses, nose cap (mounted on tool), and protective case.
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Product Details
Brand: HitachiModel: NT50AE2
UPC: 717709009240
Product Code: NT50AE2
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Fantastic brand nailer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I like this nailer. It is very simple to use and it never jams.
I recommend it to everybody.
no problems with this gun
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
used this brad nailer for over a thousands nails sizes from 1/2 inch to 2 inch, not one jam or problems, i oil before each use, 10 drops, had it for three months, and it has worked perfectly so far, like this gun, 70 dollars is a bargain for this item, used different brad nails from lowes and home depot, including ones with a brown colored tip without a jam, don’t know how simple it is to clear a jam if i get one, read the instructions and seem simple, hopefully ill never have to find out…
Refurbished Version Puts Half-Circle Shaped Dents in Wood
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Just got this not long ago. Did some test firing in junk 2×4′s. Turning down the pressure reduces the dents but does not guarantee the pin will sink all the way. Any suggestions. Are the new ones any better?
excellent nailer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have used it for about six months and can’t believe you can get this quality for this price.
Incredible
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve used a few different brands of air nailers, but this is absolutely the best of the bunch. You can stop your search and just buy the Hitachi.
Fantastic buy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my second brad nailer for my recently bought 2-Gallon compressor. Works as advertised, perfect nails punched in each time. One of the best values in tools (costing much more in local supply stores). Makes me see Hitachi as a legitimate tool maker.
Works every time
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve never used a nailer before, so i didn’t know what to expect, but this unit has worked fantastic every nail so far. We are using 2″ brads to nail baseboard and steps and have gone through maybe two or three hundred without a misfire. The nails are fully seated at 90 psi.
Quality of the device seems very excellent and it is very simple to load and use. Just slide the nail holder cover open, set in a nail strip, close the cover, hook up the air and your ready to go, 30 seconds tops. There is a dual action switch, bump or trigger shoot, but I have only used it on trigger single shot so far.
As I say it’s the first nailer I have ever used, but so far it is all excellent!
It does what its supposed to do
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
the Hitachi brad nailer i recently bought did exactly what a brad nailer is supposed to do,and thats to nail.so far i have shot four boxes of brads with out a jam.it works well,is lightweight,andeasy to use.Just one thing though make sure you have air tool oil on hand as it is not included with the tool.
Outstanding nailer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Like a previous reviewer this was bought for my fiancee who is an artist and required quite a bit of canvas stretchers, framing, and end work for her paintings. We had (against my better judgement) tried an “electric” solution, which as expected failed miserably. It was slightly hard to convince her that this WAS the solution, and would not compicate her task(s). I cannot subtract any stars due to no oil, or brads in the case as that is how it was described. It would have been nice, but I bought oil and brads seperately. The nailer is incredibly light, balanced, and simple for her to use. Have used the largest brads allowable in this nailer, and have had complete success even when nailing red oak, which is notably a very hard wood, and the nails are sunk flush with no marring. Add a few drops of oil before using it for the day, load it up, and nail all day long. No misfires, jams, or or any issues whatsoever. Because this was bought for her, and not for myself, noise, weight, and ease of use were paramount, and it excels in each of these areas. Highly recommend it. Bought the following with this nailer, and they work flawlessly together.
DEWALT D55140 Heavy-Duty 1 Gallon 135 PSI Max Trim Compressor
Premium Yellow Rubber Air Hose – 3/8″ x 25′, 300 PSI – 3825R300, by Goodyear – Goodyear – 3825R300
Senco A209909 18-Gauge-by-1-2-Inch Electro Galvanized Variety Pack Brads
Fantastic Nailer, Fantastic Price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the first time I used a nailer. It was flawless. What a fantastic way to drive nails rather than hammer! I will be purchasing another heavier nailer to do larger work in the future. No more hammering! I can’t compare, but for the price, I’d say buy one.
Light, Powerful, brilliant tool
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
An brilliant tool. It is light and still powerful. Capable of shooting a range of nails with power left over. At first I was concerned about the quality at this price. Do not be concerned, the build quality is brilliant. It can hold it’s own or better to any of the major brands. A vital factor for me was that the safety release is behind, not in front, allowing a clear view of nail position.
Works Fantastic
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this product because of the positive reviews I read. I have used it a small and found that it works perfect. No jams, no problems. Very light weight. I very pleased with this buy
Fantastic gun
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I give it 4 stars only because the gun’s switch for automatic (pressure sensitive) firing doesn’t work, otherwise a fantastic gun, looks kinda silly but is comfortable and reliable, which is what counts.
Fantastic Tool
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Hitachi NT50AE2 18 Gauge 3/4-Inch to 2-Inch Brad Nailer
We needed to replace the base board, door, and window trim at our farm house. I gave my wife about five minutes of OJT(on the job training) and have yet to get to use the gun myself. Worked fantastic out of the nice included tool case. Fantastic for light trim work.
ok
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The gun was in excellent condition, but the details of the product never told me that I would need a air pressure tank. This may seem like a no brainer to some people, but not all. So I had to return it.
Fantastic nailer, just a bit loud.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Like most of the other reviews, I found this gun to work very well. I recently installed new baseboard moulding in my basement and bought this to replace a cheapie refurbished nailer. The difference was drastic; I’d say I place in about 75 nails and there wasn’t a single misfire, double-fire, or jam. The only drawback is the noise; it’s pretty loud compared to other nailers I’ve used. Overall, this is a fantastic gun for a DIYer. Really, I’d say that about all the Hitachi power tools I’ve bought.
Most useful tool ever
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Got this brad nailer as a Christmas gift two years ago. As soon as I started using it I started wondering how I ever did anything without it.
This nailer gets into tighter spots than other models…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The one thing that swayed me to this model was certainly a key advantage. With this nailer, the safety slide peg is mounted behind the nail channel, which means you can get nails into tighter spots with this model than you can with others. The Bostich and others have the slide out in front of the nail channel which means the brad comes out about a quarter inch back from the forward-most part of the tool tip. With this Hitachi the brad comes out at the very front, which is very nice when putting nails in tight corners.
This tool is so handy and does such a nice job, I wonder what would ever make me buy a end nailer. I’m pretty sure this brad nailer would do those jobs for me too.
Three minor disadvantages drop this to a 4-star rating (reallly 4.5), but it’s not because I reckon there’s a better one out there, it’s just that there’s room for improvement.
1. It’s not oil-free. Not a huge deal but it would be nicer to not have to bother with oil.
2. The lightest (shallowest) nail depth setting is still a small too powerful. With small brads in soft material many were penetrating too deep. It would be nice to be able to go a small shallower by a step or two.
3. The case is compact and handy, but there’s no extra space in there to place nails or oil. Luckily they molded a spot for safety glasses (included) which I have emptied out to store my oil and a few brads there instead. I always have safety glasses with me anyway so that space is better used for nailer-specific items. There is extra volume inside there but its molded over in plastic so you can’t use it. Again, nobody else seems to do a better job of this, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be improved.
In summary, a fantastic tool. I can’t believe I lived so long without it. A brad nailer makes many jobs much simpler, allowing me to do things I couldn’t do before with just two hands.
Very excellent nailer, but not perfect
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve only used this nailer a few times, and I don’t have any other 18-ga nailers with which to compare it, so all I’ve got is a few observations: The nails are a bit tough to load–you have to get them positioned exactly right for the slide to close. The guide could be a small more intuitive, I reckon. Once they’re loaded, they feed perfectly. The interlock (the piece that keeps the nailer from firing unless it’s pressed against the workpiece) is positioned such that shooting certain angles is quite hard. I was nailing some quarter-round and found it honestly tough to get the position exactly right. A few of the nails didn’t counter-sink because of the way that interlock is positioned. That said, the function was smooth, and I have no real regrets about buying it.
Fantastic gun for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m quite sure this is the best gun for the money that you can get. I bought this gun to install a ton of wood flooring. Any way, 8000 nails in its first week not one misfire or jam. It has a nice narrow tip that lets you place your nail exactly where you want it. Its super light weight and is extremely comforable to grip. Compare the cost of other guns and you could nearly own 2 to 1 of this gun.
Nice brad nailer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have only tried this out on some trim but so far it works very well. It has a excellent consistant depth of drive and it is simple to adjust. The manual says to only use Hitachi brad nails but i have been using Senco (the multi pack)and they work just fine. I would definately recommend this tool, it is light weight, powerful, and simple to use. Don’t forget to add a drop of oil before each use and always wear ear protection.
Fantastic nailer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic nailer, very light in the hands and seems to work flawlessly, only problem is a should have bought one sooner. Do yourself a favor and pick of of these up for your home projects.
My favorite tool
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my favorite nailer! It is so comfortable to use. The grip is fantastic, the weight is light, and the balance is perfect. The 360 degree swivel exhaust is fantastic as well. I don’t have to worry about exhaust blowing in my face if I position it correctly. Some fault the tip, but I reckon it is a plus. The small footprint of the tip really helps me see exactly where the nail will be driven. I prefer this style tip to the large one on the 16 ga. Hitachi. Although it’s never had a jam, I reckon the jam clearing mechanism would be a huge time saver if I ever have to clear one. The power behind this nailer is incredible as well. It kicks back more and has a higher pressure operating range than some of the competition. It should operate through the entire range of wood densities without issue. I’ve personally not tried wood more dense than oak, but it was a cinch for this nailer and I’d expect more dense woods to be also. I like this nailer so much, I nearly bought a second when I saw it on sale. As only an amateur weekend woodworker, I chose the second nailer was overkill. For anyone looking to buy a brad nailer, I would highly recommend picking this one up when it’s on sale (it frequently is).
Tough and ready to go to work
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you need a tough, reliable brad nailer that you can depend on every day, buy this Hitachi. You will not be disapointed.
Wear your safety glasses
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Tool works fantastic at what it is designed to do; drive brads. Very satisfied with performance. Watch out for the air exhaust. If you have your face too close to the exhaust the blast of air is perilous. Wear the safety glasses provided. Amazon has the best prices and service.
Fantastic Product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Light, reliable, and up to 2″ pins. Fantastic! I own a Hitachi end and framer as well, all fantastic and flawless. Plus the price is right.
Simple and reliable
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I mainly use this nailer to hold pieces together while glue dries. Essentially, it is replacing clamps and really speeding up my builds. The work flow goes cut-glue-tack-tack-tack … next piece. No waiting for glue to dry, just press on. It reliably feeds the Bostich brads that are so simple to find. The only problem I’ve had was my own mistake in driving brads that were too long for the pieces I was fastening together. If I was using a hammer, I’d have noticed. With a nailer, well, there were a lot of brads driven before I noticed. It is very simple to drive a lot of brads without thinking much about it.
I’m quite pleased with this gizmo. It turns huge projects into quicker smaller projects.
Fantastic Nailer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is another fantastic nailer tool from Hitachi. Can’t add alot to what has already been said, but I really like this gun. Light and simple to use. Excellent precision in getting the nail where you want it. A pleasure to use.
The only small negative I have with the gun is that it is a bit noisy. I wear ear protection (but just cuz I want to keep my hearing in tip top shape, I don’t reckon it would be a requirement).
Fantastic nailer.
brilliant nailer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Used it for several months,comes in very handy. The nailer is very light,
simple to load and excellent safety fitures would highly reccomend..
scott bowron
Canutillo,tx
fantastic nailer for the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Not a Cadillac, but you are not paying for one either. A fantastic daily use nailer at a fantastic value.