The MAX Tools Buying Guide On Nail Gun Depot

This year, MAX Tools USA is celebrating its 20th anniversary of serving the construction, renovation and manufacturing trades of North America. A brand recognized for the quality, integrity and durability of its tools, MAX is among the best power fastening tool manufacturers within the industry. Learn about some of MAX's top tools to own, right here on the Nail Gun Network.

Let's start small and work our way up, as we introduce MAX's line of finish nailers and staplers.The MAX NF565/16 16 Gauge Finish Nailer, weighing in at only 3.5 lbs., is among the lightest in its class. A powerful motor and patented drive system ensures consistent driving - despite the intensity of an application. The NF565/16 features a selectable trigger for sequential or bump fire operation, on board depth control, easy jam clearing system, belt hook and 360 degree adjustable exhaust - to direct air away from user. Applications for this tool include door and window casings, decorative boards, panel assembly, moldings, furniture assembly, case back fastening, blind pinning and cabinet assembly.

Likewise, the MAX NF255F/18 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (replaced by the NF255FA/18) features a thread style driver unit, high composite bumper, and slim body - easily reaching into tight quarters. A selectable trigger allows this tool to fire sequentially or upon contact. As with most brad nailers, the MAX NF255F/18 excels at applications including: door and window casings, plywood, decorative boards, interior finish work, panel assembly, moldings, subflooring, furniture assembly including drawer case-back nailing, blind pinning, cabinet assembly and other finishing projects.

Moving on to larger tools, MAX offers a wide selection of framing, roofing, pallet and concrete nailers to choose from. While we don't have the space to cover each product, the following products are a few industry favorites.

Looking for a lightweight framing nailer? Look no further than the MAX SN883RH2 (replaced by the SN883RH3). Featuring a patented, double-fire mechanism for increased safety, an adjustable depth control, maintenance free end cap filter, aggressive sawtooth safety, comfortable rubber hand grip, trigger lock and magnetic nose - this tool sits at the top of our list for quality, affordable framing tools. Don't take our word for it, see what Tools of the Trade Magazine says about the SN883RH2.

If you are manufacturing pallets or crates, check out the MAX CN70 coil pallet nailer. Available with or without a magazine assembly, depending on the application it is being used for, the CN70 features a heavy-duty dust cover, body protector, adjustable exhaust, metal nail tray, narrow nose for accurate nail placement, comfort grip and tough nylon magazine - making it perfect for pallet building, crating, fencing, framing, sheathing, subflooring and more.

Last, but certainly not least, refreshed and updated, the MAX CN565S2 SuperSider coil siding nailer (replaced by the MAX CN565S3) is lighter weight, more durable and less expensive that its predecessor. At only 5 lbs., this tool is easy to handle for extended periods of time, and features a maintenance free end cap filter - to prevent dust and debris from entering the tool, easy-load magazine, adjustable depth of drive, adjustable exhaust, anti-double fire mechanism and non-marring contact tip. Look to use this pneumatic tool for high-volume siding, fencing, exterior trim, sheathing, subfloor, roof decking, exterior decking, furring and strapping applications.