The NV50AP Plasti-Tacker Pro drives
11/4-inch to 2-inch wire-collated
nails with 1-inch plastic caps (see Figure
1). Every time you fire a nail, a plastic cap
is automatically placed into position for
the nail to hold it in place (Figure 2). The
manufacturer (Hitachi Power Tools, 3950
Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA
30093; 800/546-1666; www.hitachi.com)
advertises that it can be used for housewrap,
insulation board, or roofing felt.
As a roofer, the only use I had for this
tool was drying in roofs. I agreed to try
it out because if I can get a building
dried in faster and easier, it benefits
everyone.
Faster and Safer
My first impression was that this is a
little complicated for