Product Review: Porter-Cable RN175A Roofing Nailer
The Porter-Cable RN175A works with standard 15-degree wire-collated diameter roofing nails. The tool can use roofing nails that measure from 7/8 to 1 3/4 inches long. The Porter-Cable RN175A also has a nail feed mechanism with an adjustable nail tray. This adjustable tray allows you to use nails of various lengths easily.
The nailer features a compact design for improved balance. It only measures 10.5 inches tall and has a length of 11 3/4 inches. Also, the Porter-Cable RN175A weighs approximately 11 pounds, so you shouldn’t experience much strain when you need to use it for long periods of time. You also don’t have to worry about the nailer slipping and sliding all over the place. The tool is equipped with steel skid plates with rubber inserts to prevent sliding.
The Porter-Cable RN175A is equipped with a high-performance motor. You can also adjust the exhaust diffuser so that it doesn’t blow on you while you’re using the nailer. You will also appreciate that you can adjust the exhaust diffuser easily without using any tools.
The Porter-Cable RN175A also features a selectable trigger. This allows you to switch between restrictive and bump operating modes. You will also appreciate the ease with which you can drive nails to identical depths. The nailer is equipped with detents so that you can achieve proper depth without needing to use any tools.
This roofing nailer allows you to install shingles easily and features an adjustable shingle guide. It offers a width capacity of 4.5 inches. Also, the magazine used for the Porter-Cable RN175A can hold up to 120 nails. This is enough to install a whole bundle of shingles without having to reload the nailer.
If you’re looking for a quality roofing nailer, then you should take a look at the Porter-Cable RN175A. The adjustable tray allows you to use roofing nails that measure from 7/8 to 1 3/4 inches long. You can also adjust the exhaust diffuser away from you without having to use any tools. The magazine can hold up to 120 nails which is enough to install a whole bundle of shingles without reloading.
