{"product_id":"hitachi-18-gauge-strait-finish-nailer","title":"Hitachi 18-Gauge Straight Finish Nailer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 GA\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eSTRAIGHT FINISH NAILER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Hitachi 18-gauge nailer with a straight magazine. 18-gauge nails, often called brads, are thin and leave small holes, which suits shoe molding, quarter round and light trim. Call your NDM store for the exact model and nail range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:28px 0 4px\"\u003eHitachi 18 gauge nailers: common questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:16px 0 4px\"\u003eWhere can I buy Hitachi 18 gauge nailers near Atlanta or Nashville?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNDM Floors Distributor carries Hitachi 18 gauge nailers at our three stores: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stockbridge-ga\"\u003eStockbridge, GA\u003c\/a\u003e (south metro Atlanta, 470-507-0711), \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marietta-ga\"\u003eMarietta, GA\u003c\/a\u003e (north metro Atlanta, 770-627-4313) and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/brentwood-tn\"\u003eBrentwood, TN\u003c\/a\u003e (Nashville area, 629-216-1555). Stock varies by store, so call ahead to confirm availability and get a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:16px 0 4px\"\u003eWhat is an 18-gauge nailer used for in flooring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 18-gauge nailer such as this Hitachi drives thin brads for shoe molding, quarter round and light trim, leaving small holes that are easy to fill with wood putty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:16px 0 4px\"\u003eWhat is the difference between 15, 16 and 18 gauge nailers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGauge is nail thickness: a lower number means a thicker nail. 15- and 16-gauge finish nails hold baseboard and heavier trim; 18-gauge brads leave smaller holes for shoe molding and light trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:16px 0 4px\"\u003eIs Hitachi the same as Metabo HPT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Hitachi's power tool business in North America was renamed Metabo HPT in 2018, so parts and support for Hitachi nailers are now found under the Metabo HPT name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dept-tools-accessories\"\u003etools \u0026amp; accessories\u003c\/a\u003e at NDM Floors Distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51918980972773,"sku":"TOOLS:Hitachi 18 ga Nailer","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/6901\/7061\/files\/6D7535B9-DEA0-41DC-AB61-01E36BE9DEA2_737bb635-8b50-4da7-8d45-ce0674da25f9.png?v=1788970129","url":"https:\/\/ndmfloors.com\/products\/hitachi-18-gauge-strait-finish-nailer","provider":"NDM Floors Distributor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}