ZAXIS US-3 Series & ZW Mini Series Capture Numerous Good Design Awards

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (President: Michijiro Kikawa) has been awarded prestigious 2008 Good Design Awards by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO), for 6 of its products. The award-winning products are 3 models of Zero Tail Swing hydraulic excavator from the “ZAXIS US-3″ series, and 3 models of mini wheel loader from the “ZW” series. The high-profile and highly-coveted Good Design Awards are judged... 

Hitachi Introduces New Framing Nailer for Wire Weld Fasteners

Hitachi Power Tools announced a new 3-1/2” Wire Weld Framing Nailer, the NR90AF. The lightweight design and powerful driving, typical of a Hitachi quality tool, are now available in a nailer for offset round head wire weld nails. Full of features for convenient operation and superior performance, this nailer is ideal for framing, siding, decking, pallet assembly, trusses and sheathing. Using nails from 2” to 3-1/2” in length, the NR90AF can... 

Two New Sliding Compound Miter Saws Mark 20th Anniversary of Hitachi’s Original

Hitachi Power Tools announced two new 8-1/2-inch slide compound miter saws, the C8FSE and C8FSHE. Twenty years after developing the first sliding compound miter saw, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation with quality engineering along with additional features of today, such as the LED work light and laser guide featured on the C8FSHE. Built with accuracy, power and convenience packed into the two lightest saws in their class, these are the... 

Hitachi’s Three New Gas Finish Nailers for Hassle-Free Finishing

Hitachi Power Tools introduces three new gas finish nailers to the market. A combination of lithium ion battery technology and a gas fuel cell offers the convenience of a cordless tool with the power of a pneumatic! Lightweight and loaded with features for performance, user comfort, and safety, these nailers are ideal for a variety of installation applications with freedom from the restrictions of an awkward air hose and a cumbersome compressor. The... 

Hitachi C10FSB 12 Amp 10-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Take the versatility of a fully functional dual bevel compound saw, add in a smooth operating slide, throw a 12 amp, single-phase 60 Hz motor “under the hood,” and you’re got the Hitachi C10FSB 10-inch dual bevel sliding compound miter saw. This saw works effectively in both wood and aluminum sash applications. A built-in soft-start feature, electronic speed control, and a no load speed of 3,800 rpm combine to ensure clean, accurate... 

Hitachi DB3DL 3.6-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver

The DB3DL 3.6-Volt cordless screwdriver is ideal for tightening and loosening fasteners in odd or tight spaces. Designed to be both rugged and versatile, this flexible power tool is packed with convenience features that will make it the most-used gadget in your tool box. Even though this cordless screwdriver weighs less than one pound, it’s powerful — thanks to its removable 1.5 Ah HXP lithium ion battery. Most cordless screwdrivers contain... 

Hitachi NV45AB2S 7/8-Inch to 1-3/4-Inch Coil Roofing Nailer

This tool’s daddy, the NV45AB, was a fine piece of machinery, but Hitachi took it back to the drawing board and after a few significant improvements, put this NV45AB2 coil roofing nailer on the market, where it collected awards and praise from all corners. Deserved, we think. There’s no more fiddling on the roof because the depth of drive adjustment is tool-free now, too. Hitachi dumped the racket-grip handle in favor of a great rubber grip which... 

Hitachi NR90AC3 Round Head 2-3/8-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer

2″-3 1/2″ x .113-.162 Tool less depth of drive Extruded aluminum rear load magazine 22 degree plastic strip framing nails Rubber comfort grip

Hitachi N3804AB3 1 1/2-Inch 18 Gauge Narrow Crown Finish Stapler

Hitachi’s 1-1/2-inch stapler is the ideal tool for internal and external trim, furniture, cabinet work and other finish applications. The N3804AB3 accepts ½- to 1-1/2-inch 18-gauge, ¼-inch crown staples. The new selective actuation switch lets the user conveniently select bump fire actuation for quick stapling when precise placement is not required. By simply flipping the switch, the user transitions to sequential fire for exact staple placement.... 

B & C Eagle B18-34 3/4-Inch 18 Gauge Galvanized Brad Nail (5,000 per Box)

The B & C Eagle B18-34 3/4-Inch 18 Gauge Galvanized Brad Nails are 3/4-inch length finish brad nails that will fit the following nail guns: Hitachi NT50AD,NT50AE, and NT32AE; Senco FP35, FP15, FP25, LS4, LS5, and SLP20; Porter-Cable; Airy; Bostitch T29-30, T31, BT35, BT50, and SB1850BN; Paslode 500959, T200-F18, and 901000; Accuset A200BN and A125BN; DeWalt D51238K, and most other 18 gauge brad nailers. The nails are packaged in boxes of 5,000.