Roofing Tools

The Stanley SRN175-1, Coil Roofing Nailer is built like a little tank, performs well under tough conditions, and its light-weight frame will astound you. The Stanley Roofing Nailer only weighs 4.7 lbs. and operates under normal working pressures between 70 and 120 psi. The easy-loading hard plastic canister (otherwise called the magazine) holds 120, or one standard coil, of 15-degree coil roofing nails…any brand. Some features of this tool are standard multi-directional exhaust port and an adjustable shingle guide for accurate shingle layout placement. Being built like a tank, it has protection all over the place like steel guards with rubber inserts on the side of the tool to stop from sliding down the roof or when dragged across the very abrasive asphalt shingles. You’ll also find a steel safety foot with dual carbide inserts to protect the integrity of the nose…the business end of the tool. Can you adjust the depth of drive? Sure, with a simple dial located underneath the trigger. Add in standard solid rubber grips for insulation from vibration and added comfort in extreme heat and cold, and you have all the features of any other tool on the market. Other uses for this tool besides normal asphalt shingle installation would be hardi-board cement siding. You can also get attachments to do vinyl siding and some sheathing….its not just for roofing anymore. Its tried, its tested, and its trusted. Now for the amazing part…check out the price. Oh yeah, under $200 for this solid machine…try it today!

No nailer does everything, but the Bostitch RN46-1 coil roofing nailer comes close. Stop at any construction site and watch as the roofers fly through their job with ease. Chances are, they are using the no. 1 roofing nailer in the business–the RN46-1. This little tank is built to last even under extreme job conditions. Bostitch makes sure by dragging it 75 miles across asphalt shingles in its testing labs. Constructed of tough but light magnesium, the RN46-1 weighs only 4.8 pounds and delivers 410 inch-pounds of torque, and it comes with unique features like a single-action side-load canister that is quick and easy to load; a dry-fire lockout so it won’t fire when it runs out of nails; carbide inserts wherever it might contact a work surface; skid-resistant pads; a tool-less shingle guide; and an adjustable-depth dial and an over-molded rubber grip.

This is without question one of the toughest, best-built roofing nailers we’ve ever had our hands on. We expected no less from Hitachi, but we were pretty much in awe at first use.

The side load is a great improvement over having to turn the tool over to fill your magazine, and loading literally takes a few seconds. Adjusting the drive depth is just as quick and easy, accomplished by turning the knurled knob. It’s got a smooth, clean design that leaves it perfectly balanced in your hand, and it’s so much lighter than it looks, at 5-1/2 pounds, thanks to Hitachi engineering. The rubber grip is comfortable and gives you a great, secure hold, and rubber pads give the nailer a little traction on steep surfaces.

Its bounce-fire mechanism will keep up with even the fastest roofer, but we think picking up the optional sequential-fire mechanism is a good idea for situations where absolute precision is key. It uses wire-collated nails, 7/8 to 1-3/4 inches, and the magazine holds 120 fasteners.

Most roofers just accept nail jams as an occupational pain, but this Hitachi is exceptional in its performance, shooting off coil after coil without a moment’s trouble. To top it off, this is one of the most rugged steel armatures we’ve met. Professional roofers will love this nailer, and if you’re a brave do-it-yourselfer, don’t make the mistake of buying a cheap nailer – the relatively slim savings is definitely not worth it. You cannot go wrong with this roofer. — Kris Jensen-Van Heste

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