The Best Siding Nailers for Installing or Repairing a Home’s Exterior

Many coil siding nailers look similar, so it's not until you examine the specifications that you find what separates professional-standard tools from their budget counterparts. However, with the extensive features offered by the HBT siding nailer, those differences are not easy to see.

At an ounce under 5 pounds, it's among the lighter models. The magazine accepts both plastic and wire collated nails from 1¼ to 2½ inches and has a capacity of 250 to 350, depending on size. Depth adjustment is tool-free, as is the rapid jam release mechanism. It has a no-mar tip and a 360-degree swivel for the exhaust. A simple switch changes it from sequential to contact firing.

All of this comes in at significantly lower cost than similarly specified competitors. It may not have the long-term durability of some, but few DIY users will find that a problem.