Overview
This 2,500-count box of 16-gauge straight finish nails is a direct replacement for HPT (formerly Hitachi) part number 14204HPT. They are built from galvanized steel for corrosion resistance and designed for finish carpentry tasks like installing baseboards, door casings, crown molding, and cabinet trim. If you run through OEM nails quickly on job sites, this aftermarket pack offers the same straight-collated format at a lower cost per nail.
Key specifications
- Gauge: 16 GA
- Length: 2 in. (50 mm)
- Finish: Galvanized
- Point type: Chisel point
- Quantity: 2,500 per box
- Collation: Straight strip
- Replaces OEM part: 14204HPT
Compatibility
These nails fit most 16-gauge straight finish nailers including HPT/Hitachi NT65M2(S), NT1865DMS, NT65A5; DEWALT DCN662B, DWFP71917; Milwaukee 2841-20, 3020-20; RYOBI P325, P326; CRAFTSMAN CMCN616B; Makita XNB02Z; Bostitch BTFP71917; Paslode 515500; RIDGID R09893B; WEN 20516; and BOSCH GNH18V-16. Always confirm your nailer accepts 16 GA, 2-inch straight-strip nails.
Installation notes
Load the collated strip into the nailer magazine with points down and slide the pusher spring behind the strip. Test-fire into a scrap piece of matching material to dial in the depth adjustment before working on finish surfaces. For trim that will receive paint or stain, set the nail head just below the surface so it can be filled; for hardwoods, reduce the driving pressure to prevent the nail from blowing through or mushrooming at the surface.
Common questions
Q: Will these 16 gauge 2” straight finish nails fit my HPT NT65M2(S) and the cordless NT1865DMS?
Yes. These are 16Ga 2-inch straight finish nails made as replacement fasteners for HPT NT65M2(S), NT1865DMS, NT1865DMST, and NT1865DMSM, and they also match straight-magazine models like the Hitachi NT65A5 and NT65M2S listed in the compatibility notes. Just confirm your nailer uses 16-gauge straight finish nails, not angled finish nails or brads.
Q: Are these 2” nails suitable for installing baseboard and door casing with the Hitachi NT65A5?
For most baseboard, casing, and other standard interior trim, 2-inch 16 gauge nails are a common choice and work well in the NT65A5. They give better holding power than shorter finish nails, but on thin or delicate trim you may want to test placement and air/depth settings first to avoid blow-through or excess splitting.
Q: Do I need to do anything special when loading these 14204HPT replacement nails into an NT1865DMST or NT65M2S?
Load them with the strip aligned correctly in the straight magazine and make sure the collation is seated cleanly so the driver can advance the nails smoothly. It also helps to keep the magazine free of dust and clipped collation debris, because buildup there is a common cause of feeding issues and jams with finish nailers.
