Bostitch Framing Nailer

[jAngiel]

I was needing a framing nailer and this is one that I have been looking for as it does 1.5" to 3.5" nails. It came in a Bostitch Igloo cooler with an air hose. The price was marked $269 on the box but it rang up $199. Might be a little bargain, it was for me as I was prepared to pay $269 to have it now for a fence I'm putting up.

It is a full round head nailer too and comes with the tip for metal connectors to accurately place nails in those simpson strong tie type metal connectors.

Ooops, I got it at Home Depot it's the F21PL. Online it was still listed at $269.

[drumpriest]

Sounds like a bargain to me. I just got one for 220$, nice nailer.

[Woody]

I was needing a framing nailer and this is one that I have been looking for as it does 1.5" to 3.5" nails. It came in a Bostitch Igloo cooler with an air hose. The price was marked $269 on the box but it rang up $199. Might be a little bargain, it was for me as I was prepared to pay $269 to have it now for a fence I'm putting up.

It is a full round head nailer too and comes with the tip for metal connectors to accurately place nails in those simpson strong tie type metal connectors.

Where did you get this nailer?

[newbie2wood]

The price is great. I have the Bostitch round head nailer and paid $249 for the unit alone. However, I can't say I'm thrill with it. I used it a few times and then stored it away in my basement for several months. The last time I tried to use it, it started to leak internally. I was told to send it out for repair but I would have to pay for the fix since it is out of warranty.

For my purpose, one-time use fixing the basement, I would have been better off getting a cheap nailer from Harbor Freight. They have the round head nailer for $19.99 on sale for Father's day (info from email). For $20, you can't really go wrong.


Edited: See below post for price correction. Sorry, I must had a senior moment.
________
LIVE SEX

[foneman]

The price is great. I have the Bostitch round head nailer and paid $249 for the unit alone. However, I can't say I'm thrill with it. I used it a few times and then stored it away in my basement for several months. The last time I tried to use it, it started to leak internally. I was told to send it out for repair but I would have to pay for the fix since it is out of warranty.

For my purpose, one-time use fixing the basement, I would have been better off getting a cheap nailer from Harbor Freight. They have the round head nailer for $19.99 on sale for Father's day (info from email). For $20, you can't really go wrong.

What model is $19.99 for Father's Day? What is the time frame for the sale? Must be in an email I didn't get.

Thanks,

[buckeye95]

I'm with foneman, where is the info on the $20 round head framing nailer ? Can't beat it for that price, even if it's only for one job.

Only problem will be a box of round head nails will cost more than the nailer.

Pete

[newbie2wood]

Mistake in my previous post. I rechecked my email. The nailer is $59.99 today and tomorrow at the retail store only. Still not a bad deal for light-duty use. Sorry for the confusion.
________
Glass pipes

[jAngiel]

I considered the Harbor Freight nailers too but as far as I could see they did not have one that shot 1 1/2" nails. The reason I like the Bostitch was that it shoots 1 1/2" to 3 1/2" nails and does the metal connectors so for me it was like 3 guns in one and rounds out my collection of nail guns.

[captbooshz]

Thanks for the tip James. I struck out at the first Home Depot this morning. I had to go out this evening, and took a chance at another store. They had one on the floor. The cooler had a couple of dents, one barely broke through the outer casing. I asked if they would discount it because of the damage. After waiting for the right manager and a few calls, they knocked 10% off the $199, $179.10 + tax. I couldn't believe it!

Brian.

[Hellrazor]

I'd stick with a name brand nailer, but thats me. HF is fine for some stuff, but mostly is nonstandard cheapy stuff with very little chance of getting repair parts.