Hitachi NR90AD Clipped Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer

Amazingly light, super compact and easy to load and fire, the 90AD is a nice change from the beefy nailers that framers are used to. Hitachi went to aluminum on this body, and it really cuts down on the weight of the tool. It’s only 7 pounds, the lightest we’ve seen in its class, yet it drives 2- to 3-1/2 inch nails in all kinds of applications: floor and wall framing, truss and window build-up, subflooring and roof decking, wall sheathing and... 

Porter-Cable FR350MAG Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing

This magnesium round-head framing nailer from Porter-Cable is a rugged, lightweight piece of equipment. The nailer’s magnesium housing is several pounds lighter than regular models, but it still offers the durability you expect on the job site. We didn’t notice any difference structurally from nonmagnesium models, except for the obvious difference in weight–which is a pretty big deal, considering a framer wields a nailer more than... 

Hitachi NR90AD Clipped Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer

Amazingly light, super compact and easy to load and fire, the 90AD is a nice change from the beefy nailers that framers are used to. Hitachi went to aluminum on this body, and it really cuts down on the weight of the tool. It’s only 7 pounds, the lightest we’ve seen in its class, yet it drives 2- to 3-1/2 inch nails in all kinds of applications: floor and wall framing, truss and window build-up, subflooring and roof decking, wall sheathing and... 

Bostitch N80CB-1 Round Head 1-1/2 to 3-1/4-Inch Coil Framing Nailer

A popular model among builders who work on high-repetition projects like trusses and prefabricated frames, Bostitch’s utility coil nailer offers huge capacity and solid reliability. When fully loaded, this nailer certainly isn’t the lightest tool you could choose, but when you can drive 300 nails without having to reload, you quickly appreciate the timesaving capacity. With its aluminum housing and composite canister, this gun is a tough... 

Bostitch N80CB-1 Round Head 1-1/2 to 3-1/4-Inch Coil Framing Nailer

A popular model among builders who work on high-repetition projects like trusses and prefabricated frames, Bostitch’s utility coil nailer offers huge capacity and solid reliability. When fully loaded, this nailer certainly isn’t the lightest tool you could choose, but when you can drive 300 nails without having to reload, you quickly appreciate the timesaving capacity. With its aluminum housing and composite canister, this gun is a tough... 

Bosch 23614 Impactor 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver

Got a big bolt that won’t budge? Bully it out with Bosch’s Impactor Fastening Driver. This 14.4-volt cordless tool features an innovative hammer and anvil system that delivers up to 1,150 inch-pounds of torque and produces twice the torque of gear driven systems found in most standard drill drivers. A soft-grip handle absorbs impact and reduces fatigue. A high-performance motor and all-metal gears make this impact drill super fast, operating... 

Bostitch N80CB-1 Round Head 1-1/2 to 3-1/4-Inch Coil Framing Nailer

A popular model among builders who work on high-repetition projects like trusses and prefabricated frames, Bostitch’s utility coil nailer offers huge capacity and solid reliability. When fully loaded, this nailer certainly isn’t the lightest tool you could choose, but when you can drive 300 nails without having to reload, you quickly appreciate the timesaving capacity. With its aluminum housing and composite canister, this gun is a tough... 

Porter-Cable 333K 2.4 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Hook and Loop Sander

Frankly, you can’t go wrong with any of the random orbit sanders made by respected toolcrafters these days; it’s really a matter of brand preference, your budget and what fits your hand most comfortably. This one’s among the least expensive from the big toolmakers, but its features are pretty well matched to its competitors. Its motor is a tad more powerful at 2.4 amps than the crowd, but there’s no discernable difference in use. And like...