Question 1

What kind of air compressor do you recommend for this nailer?

Accepted Answer

It really depends on how you're using it.  If you're intermittently nailing with in and not imitating a machine gun- you can use a pancake or similar small compressor.  The working pressure of the nailer is 70-115 PSI.  I run mine at 100 PSI.  Any portable compressor should be able to hit that pressure.  The real question is duty cycle.  If you're nailing every few seconds then you'll need a compressor capable of keeping up with the volume of air being consumed OR you'll have to slow down until your compressor stops running before firing the next nail.  I run mine on 2 different compressors and don't have any issues- one is a 40 gallon shop compressor- the CFM is infinite compared to the gun.  The other compressor is 2.6 CFM.  I don't rapid fire when I'm using it and I can fire several nails before the compressor has to cycle.  As long as you're not continuing to fire when the compressor is running you should be OK.

Question 2

How come just below the nailer specs they say "often bought with this product"....22 degree nails....not 21?

Accepted Answer

I used some of the 22 degree without a problem. I've used Bostich guns for 30 years prior to this gun & this is as good as any I've used.t's a great nailer

Question 3

will it take any brand of nails?

Accepted Answer

I have used two different brands so far. As long as the nails are plastic coated, 21 degree I believe any brand would work. The best prices I have found on nails is at harbor freight. 2500 nails for around $28. I have used 2 1/2" and 3 1/2"

Question 4

do the nails have to be plastic coated

Accepted Answer

Plastic coated?  No.  But I do believe they have to be Plastic Collated, that is, they need to be bound together with plastic.  I'm not sure if paper collated nails will work.

ASIN	B0032JTDPO
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Brand	NuMax
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 7,387 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00855629002283
Included Components	Pneumatic 21 Degree 3-1/2" Framing Nailer; Adjustment tools
Item Type Name	NuMax SFR2190 Pneumatic 21 Degree 3-1/2" Framing Nailer
Item Weight	8.6 pounds
Manufacturer	NuMax
Model	SFR2190
Number of Items	1
Part Number	SFR2190
UPC	784497274822 788809877107 855629002283 787721764090 753956888207
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Covered by NuMax's 1 Year Limited Warranty and 30 Day Wearable Parts Warranty

NuMax SFR2190 Pneumatic 21 Degree 3-1/2" Framing Nailer

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