The NR90AES1 framing nailer drives plastic collated nails from 2″ up to 3-1/2″ in length and features Metabo HPT’s next generation “industrial design.”
Weighing only 7. 5 lbs, this framing nailer is easy to use all day, while still providing the power similar to other bulkier and heavier framing nailers.
The NR90AES1 framing nailer is great for flooring and framing, truss build-up, window build-up, sub flooring, roof decking, wall sheathing and housing construction.
The redesigned head guard of the NR90AES1 framing nailer allows for a faster and easier disassembly process, saving valuable time during tool main10ance.
- NAILER: 21 degree plastic collated framing nailer
- APPLICATIONS: Great for flooring and framing, truss build-up, window build-up, sub flooring, roof decking, wall sheathing and housing construction
- LIGHTWEIGHT: At only 7. 5 lbs and well-balanced allowing for ease of maneuverability and less user fatigue
- SELECTIVE ACTUATION: Allows for quick changes between sequential and contact nailing with the flip of a switch
- TOOL-LESS DEPTH ADJUSTMENT: Depth adjustment to countersink or flush drive into a variety of materials
- FASTENERS: Accepts 2-in up to 3-1/2-in plastic collated framing nails
- AWARD: Rated the Pro Preferred Nailer for 7 years running (2014 – 2020) by Builder and Developer Magazine
- WARRANTY: Covered by Metabo HPT’s Professional 5-Year Tool Warranty
- COMPLIANT: Safety standards for pneumatic nailers in the United States


















xander –
when I was building a shed I got the advice to use a framing nailer to speed things up. after a lot of consideration and review I decided to go with this one mainly because of the affordability and the good reviews it already had.normally I prefer to have my tools from the same brand, but a bostitch framing nailer is quite more expensive and is very sensitive to the nails used I have experienced.this hitachi I got with the companion galvanized 2.5″ framing nails 1000 count and I have 2 strips left after the shed is completed and it didnt jam a single time.with a 90psi setting on your compressor, this guy shoots in nails perfectly flush whether angled or straight.it did speed up my project and even with an unplugged 6gallon compressor you can shoot quite a few nails before it needs a charge.it is a little on the heavier side I found (just by its weight, but havent used any other framing nailer to compare however so it may just be what it is).I did buy some lubrication oil that I squirt in the air opening every use, not a fancy lubrication kit.I would want to recommend to buy or have a longer air hose for maneuverability, but this is not caused by the product obviously, but merely something that could have made the framing a little easier.the one “con” I would like to mention is that the nose is a little pointy, so wherever to point the nose you will see some dents around the nail. this for wall studding doesn’t really matter as it is not visible, but for panelling for instance you can see that a bit (although easily fixible with some caulk afterwards). I believe there is a nose cap for it, but that is $20 or so!! I would have expected this to be part of the kit to be honest but hey… π
Doug Updike –
This Nailgun exceed our expectations. My son is doing some remodeling on my home and had mentioned purchasing a Hitachi Nailgun (now made by Metabo) based on recommendations made by contractor friends of his who still use them daily. He told me that he was familiar with that particular Nailgun as he had used it before but couldn’t remember the model number.Minimal research on my part quickly determined the Nailguns durability and it’s performance is beyond question as evinced by the many accolades it has received over the years.As my son is doing the remodeling work per gratis, I felt a good start on “tokens of appreciation” would be to purchase a good nailgun for him to use (and keep). We had both owned Nailgun kits before made by another manufacturer and neither of us were pleased with them. I am a price-conscious shopper, but in this particular case it was less of a factor for obvious reasonsAfter doing a substantial amount of research, I was debating between purchasing the older style Hitachi Nailgun (NR83A5 now branded Metabo) and this newer model Nailer offered by Metabo. At the end of the day I decided to purchase this newer model, thinking that if my son did not like it, I would just keep it and then purchase him the older style for him to use. I figured he couldn’t lose either way and if this newer style, lighter Nailgun worked as well as the reviews said it would, he would be pleasantly surprised.I made the final decision based on the positive customer reviews I had read and the product specifications, including the weight. The substantially lower price factored in but not as much as it might have under different circumstances. I knew I would be using the Nailer on occasion and liked the idea that it was lighter, something that appealed to me after owning a different brand Nailgun that was much heavier and somewhat cumbersome. I also knew my son would be doing considerable overhead framing work at my home during the remodeling process with whatever Nailer I purchased and if the unit worked well, he would certainly appreciate the lighter Nailgun..After talking it over with him and how it would play out if for some reason he was unsatisfied with the newer model Nailer, I ordered this nailer. We are both very pleased that I did! It has performed flawlessly. He has put over 2,000 nails through the gun without a single misfire or jam. I made note of the one complaint about the hanger that comes on the Nailgun being “too wide” to be of much use and ordered the $15 aftermarket kit that easily replaces it.While I am sure I would not have regretted purchasing the older style gun, I am glad that I got the newer model for him to use on my project. It is easier to maneuver in tight places and obviously easier to hold over his head constantly (at times). I don’t normally write reviews, but figure this product was worth the time it took to let you know my experience.
S. Douglas Johnson –
I am an amateur woodworker, but I’ve never used a framing nailer before. I bought the Metabo to build myself a workshop extension, and having put well over a thousand framing nails through it, I am very impressed with this tool. Exactly zero jams so far. Every nail sunk right where I put it (although my aim needs some work tbh). Easy to adjust the depth setting. Easy to load and unload. It does have a bit of heft to it, but even with me being not accustomed to using it for 10+ hours a day, 3 days in row so far, its weight is not difficult to manage. Ran it off a little Porter Cable 6 gallon compressor just fine (then again, I wasn’t shooting nails rapid-fire, only maybe 4 or 5 per minute).Definitely would recommend adding a rafter hook.
DMMc –
I have a Metabo (Hitachi) finishing nailer that is one of the best tools Iβve owned so buying the framing nailer was a no brainer. I am a DIYβer so I donβt use the nailer every day. It has worked perfectly every time I have used it. Like all framing nailers it is large and a little heavy but drives a 3.5β nail with ease.
Greg Nelson –
I used this gun to build a room addition on my house. I wish it had a hook to hang it on the rafters while I was getting another board
dawn e sowle –
Good product
Salvador Tellez –
Builging my storage shed using a small compresor and it works so good
Jared LeJeune –
Very light weight. About half the weight of my battery powered Milwaukee. Plenty of power. A stock rafter hook would be nice, but that was a simple fix. The only negative is when I ran 2-3/8″ x0.113″ nails I had to be gentle when loading a strip. If I released the follower it would slam into the strip of nails, and push the bottom strip over the strip in front of it. This caused one jam, but once I realized what happened, I paid attention on the next reloads and didn’t have anymore issues. With thicker diameter nails, this wasn’t an issue.