Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21 Degree Framing Nailer
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Warranty Description: 5 years
- Item Weight: 7.5 pounds
- Color: No Color
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable pneumatic framing nailer for anyone with a compressor already in place, though it adds a hose to manage compared with cordless options.
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ASIN: B07LCG6TZ4Model: NR90AES1Category: Nailers
Overview
The Metabo NR90AES1 is a pneumatic framing nailer, running on shop air rather than a battery, and weighing 7.5 pounds. Its plastic-bodied construction is a common approach for keeping full-size framing nailers lighter in the hand.
As an air-powered tool, this nailer needs a compressor and air line to run, unlike cordless framing nailers that carry their own power source. The NR90AES1 name is part of an established Metabo (formerly Hitachi) framing nailer line built for driving full-size framing nails into dimensional lumber.
- Brand: Metabo
- Power source: pneumatic (air powered)
- Weight: 7.5 pounds
- Body material: plastic
Who it's for
Fits a framer, deck builder or remodeler who already has a compressor set up and wants a full-size pneumatic nailer for structural framing work. Less useful for someone without air tool infrastructure who needs a standalone cordless nailer.
Pros and cons
- Consistent driving power as long as air supply holds
- 7.5 pound weight eases extended overhead use
- No battery to charge or replace
- Requires a compressor and air hose to operate
- Plastic body may feel less rugged than metal-bodied nailers
Performance notes
Pneumatic drive delivers consistent nail-setting force as long as the compressor keeps air pressure supplied, without the battery charge or motor heat concerns that come with cordless framing nailers. At 7.5 pounds, it's light enough to use overhead or at odd angles for extended framing runs without excessive arm fatigue.
Specifications
| Brand | Metabo |
|---|---|
| Model | NR90AES1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7.5 poundshigher than 77% of 140 nailers |
| Product Dimensions | 15 × 9 × 9 inches |
| Size | No Size |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | No Color |
| Material | Plastic |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Included components | |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Included Components | NR90AES1, Safety Glasses |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 5 years |
| Other details | |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Part Number | NR90AES1M |
| Item Model Number | NR90AES1 |
| Style | NR90AES1 Only |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Pattern | Nailer |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Usage | Floor |
| Special Features | Lightweight |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Metabo NR90AES1 need a battery?
No, it's a pneumatic nailer that runs on shop air rather than a battery.
How much does the NR90AES1 weigh?
It weighs 7.5 pounds.
What is the nailer's body made of?
The body material is listed as plastic.