After manually installing baseboards in half my house and borrowing my
neighbor's nail gun/compressor for another quater, I'm ready to take the
plung and buy my own finish nailer. I looked around the local big box
stores and found a couple of good deals. HD has a Porter Cable "starter
kit" details below for $299:
Brad nailer kit (BN125A) Uses 18 gauge, 5/8" to 1-1/4" brad nails.
Finish-Nailer kit (FN250B) Uses 16 gauge, 3/4" to 2-1/2" finish nails.
Features include adjustable depth-of-drive, jam release mechanism and
non-marring nose tip, 10 Amp, 120 VAC, 2 Peak HP motor, Oil-free design
for less maintenance, Ability to run on standard household current. 3.7
SCFM @ 40 PSI - 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI.
And Lowes has a (suspiciously) similar Bostitch kit for $299, details below:
Depth adjustment
Sequential trip trigger
2 HP, 6 gallon compressor
1-1/2" 16 gauge finish nailer kit
15/8" 18 gauge brad nailer kit
Includes hose and all required fittings
70 to 120 psi required to operate tool
My question is should I just toss a coin? Who is the better
manufacturer? Which one is of a better quality? I see a definite
possibility of renting/buying a framing nailer to build a shed next
summer, would that make a difference in the recommendation?
Thanks,
Mark
SQLit <[email protected]> wrote:
> Try Harbor Freight I have 2 finish mailers from them and use the crap out of
> them.
Fifteen gauge? If so, do you use any non HF nails?
SteveC1280 <[email protected]> wrote:
> Is there much of a difference between 15 & 16 guage as far as usefulness is
> concerned? I will be doing do all the finish work in my new house.
Yes. Big difference.
I can't think of anything you do with a 16 gauge that can't be done with
an 18 gauge. Not so with 15.
I bought an 18 gauge brad nailer from HF that goes upto 2" and it works
quite well, at least for the light duty I have given it. not bad for $20 on
sale. It even came with a spare piston and o-ring.
"p_j" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> SQLit <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Try Harbor Freight I have 2 finish mailers from them and use the crap out
>> of
>> them.
>
> Fifteen gauge? If so, do you use any non HF nails?
Mark Witczak wrote:
> After manually installing baseboards in half my house and borrowing my
> neighbor's nail gun/compressor for another quater, I'm ready to take the
> plung and buy my own finish nailer. I looked around the local big box
> stores and found a couple of good deals. HD has a Porter Cable "starter
> kit" details below for $299:
>
> Brad nailer kit (BN125A) Uses 18 gauge, 5/8" to 1-1/4" brad nails.
> Finish-Nailer kit (FN250B) Uses 16 gauge, 3/4" to 2-1/2" finish nails.
> Features include adjustable depth-of-drive, jam release mechanism and
> non-marring nose tip, 10 Amp, 120 VAC, 2 Peak HP motor, Oil-free design
> for less maintenance, Ability to run on standard household current. 3.7
> SCFM @ 40 PSI - 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI.
>
> And Lowes has a (suspiciously) similar Bostitch kit for $299, details below:
>
> Depth adjustment
> Sequential trip trigger
> 2 HP, 6 gallon compressor
> 1-1/2" 16 gauge finish nailer kit
> 15/8" 18 gauge brad nailer kit
> Includes hose and all required fittings
> 70 to 120 psi required to operate tool
>
> My question is should I just toss a coin? Who is the better
> manufacturer? Which one is of a better quality? I see a definite
> possibility of renting/buying a framing nailer to build a shed next
> summer, would that make a difference in the recommendation?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark
I just put the second replacement trigger assembly on my Bostich. And I
seldom use it. I would vote for the Porter Cable (which my brother has).
He has never had any problems with it.
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Mark Witczak wrote:
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> My question is should I just toss a coin? Who is the better
> manufacturer? Which one is of a better quality? I see a definite
> possibility of renting/buying a framing nailer to build a shed next
> summer, would that make a difference in the recommendation?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark
The deciding factor for me was the availability on nails at various different
hardware stores in my area. The PC type were readily available. Nails for the
Bostitch were not.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
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On Wed, 14 Jun 2017 23:09:29 -0700 (PDT), Ivan Vegvary
<[email protected]> wrote:
>My Harbor Freight $18 nailer just quit. (800 sq. FT. basement remodel, lots of trim). Just bought my second one ($14.60 after 20% coupon). Very happy. I should probably buy 2, for backup.
Or you could have bought a good one that would last a lifetime. I
don't like the idea of single-use tools, particularly if I'm going to
use it more than once.
"Mark Witczak" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:x1QYc.62873$yh.57526@fed1read05...
>
>
> stores and found a couple of good deals. HD has a Porter Cable "starter
> kit" details below for $299:
I bought the Old Starter Kit from HD a year or two ago - just the compressor
and the FN250B. Recently added a HF brad nailer for $20.
I like the FN250B. The compressor is fine, although the On/Off switch broke
off of it shortly.
I agree with some of the others - toss a coin.
replying to Mark Witczak, Joshua Perez wrote:
I have a sb-1850bn nailer from Bostitch and a bn200sb nail gun they seam to be
very similar so I took them apart put part of one on the other put it back
together and it worked they are pretty much the same gun except for the price
maybe the warranty
--
for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/maintenance/porter-cable-vs-bostitch-finish-nailer-combo-kits-549049-.htm
"Mark Witczak" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> HD has a Porter Cable "starter kit" details below for $299:
>
>
> And Lowes has a (suspiciously) similar Bostitch kit for $299, details
> below:
> My question is should I just toss a coin?
Toss away. I have a PC and a Bostitch. Both are equally good, IMO. This is
a case where you can use all the wrong reasons and make the right decision.
Buy the one with the pretty color. Or buy the one with the cute sales
person. Or buy the one with the 20¢ off coupon. Or the closest on the way
home from work.
OK, I'll toss, you call it.
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I have to agree here. I have a PC just because I like PC but I have used
both. If I were in the market for another one, I would buy which ever was
available.
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Mark Witczak" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > HD has a Porter Cable "starter kit" details below for $299:
> >
> >
> > And Lowes has a (suspiciously) similar Bostitch kit for $299, details
> > below:
>
> > My question is should I just toss a coin?
>
>
> Toss away. I have a PC and a Bostitch. Both are equally good, IMO. This
is
> a case where you can use all the wrong reasons and make the right
decision.
> Buy the one with the pretty color. Or buy the one with the cute sales
> person. Or buy the one with the 20¢ off coupon. Or the closest on the way
> home from work.
>
> OK, I'll toss, you call it.
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On 6/15/2017 2:09 AM, Ivan Vegvary wrote:
> My Harbor Freight $18 nailer just quit. (800 sq. FT. basement remodel, lots of trim). Just bought my second one ($14.60 after 20% coupon). Very happy. I should probably buy 2, for backup.
>
Did you ever oil it?
I have one that has done a lot of stapling, and is still going strong
--
Jeff
I would wait on either, till around the first of October.
PC usually will come around with some deals to clear
out their inventory and some good deals may be had
to make room for next years stuff that'll showcase for
Christmas.
"Mark Witczak" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:x1QYc.62873$yh.57526@fed1read05...
> After manually installing baseboards in half my house and borrowing my
> neighbor's nail gun/compressor for another quater, I'm ready to take the
> plung and buy my own finish nailer. I looked around the local big box
> stores and found a couple of good deals. HD has a Porter Cable "starter
> kit" details below for $299:
>
> Brad nailer kit (BN125A) Uses 18 gauge, 5/8" to 1-1/4" brad nails.
> Finish-Nailer kit (FN250B) Uses 16 gauge, 3/4" to 2-1/2" finish nails.
> Features include adjustable depth-of-drive, jam release mechanism and
> non-marring nose tip, 10 Amp, 120 VAC, 2 Peak HP motor, Oil-free design
> for less maintenance, Ability to run on standard household current. 3.7
> SCFM @ 40 PSI - 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI.
>
> And Lowes has a (suspiciously) similar Bostitch kit for $299, details
below:
>
> Depth adjustment
> Sequential trip trigger
> 2 HP, 6 gallon compressor
> 1-1/2" 16 gauge finish nailer kit
> 15/8" 18 gauge brad nailer kit
> Includes hose and all required fittings
> 70 to 120 psi required to operate tool
>
> My question is should I just toss a coin? Who is the better
> manufacturer? Which one is of a better quality? I see a definite
> possibility of renting/buying a framing nailer to build a shed next
> summer, would that make a difference in the recommendation?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark
"Buck Turgidson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:zXQYc.225178$Oi.163958@fed1read04...
>> Depth adjustment
>> Sequential trip trigger
>> 2 HP, 6 gallon compressor
>> 1-1/2" 16 gauge finish nailer kit
>> 15/8" 18 gauge brad nailer kit
>> Includes hose and all required fittings
>> 70 to 120 psi required to operate tool
>
> Did you really mean 1-1/2" for Bostitch, vs 2-1/2" for PC? That extra
> inch
> makes a difference in terms of holding power, etc. I have the PC
> compressor and it works well. I have Senco nail guns which I bought on
> special on Amazon. They have deals there, too.
Yeah, 2 different style guns. The Bostich is a Brad nailer while the PC is
a Finish nailer. I'd go for the finish nailer myself.
I bought the Porter Cable Combo kit from HD several months ago and am very
happy with it. No problems. Works great.
Jim
www.woodblog.com
"Mark Witczak" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:x1QYc.62873$yh.57526@fed1read05...
> After manually installing baseboards in half my house and borrowing my
> neighbor's nail gun/compressor for another quater, I'm ready to take the
> plung and buy my own finish nailer. I looked around the local big box
> stores and found a couple of good deals. HD has a Porter Cable "starter
> kit" details below for $299:
>
> Brad nailer kit (BN125A) Uses 18 gauge, 5/8" to 1-1/4" brad nails.
> Finish-Nailer kit (FN250B) Uses 16 gauge, 3/4" to 2-1/2" finish nails.
> Features include adjustable depth-of-drive, jam release mechanism and
> non-marring nose tip, 10 Amp, 120 VAC, 2 Peak HP motor, Oil-free design
> for less maintenance, Ability to run on standard household current. 3.7
> SCFM @ 40 PSI - 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI.
>
> And Lowes has a (suspiciously) similar Bostitch kit for $299, details
> below:
>
> Depth adjustment
> Sequential trip trigger
> 2 HP, 6 gallon compressor
> 1-1/2" 16 gauge finish nailer kit
> 15/8" 18 gauge brad nailer kit
> Includes hose and all required fittings
> 70 to 120 psi required to operate tool
>
> My question is should I just toss a coin? Who is the better manufacturer?
> Which one is of a better quality? I see a definite possibility of
> renting/buying a framing nailer to build a shed next summer, would that
> make a difference in the recommendation?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark
"Mark Witczak" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:x1QYc.62873$yh.57526@fed1read05...
> After manually installing baseboards in half my house and borrowing my
> neighbor's nail gun/compressor for another quater, I'm ready to take the
> plung and buy my own finish nailer. I looked around the local big box
> stores and found a couple of good deals. HD has a Porter Cable "starter
> kit" details below for $299:
>
> Brad nailer kit (BN125A) Uses 18 gauge, 5/8" to 1-1/4" brad nails.
> Finish-Nailer kit (FN250B) Uses 16 gauge, 3/4" to 2-1/2" finish nails.
> Features include adjustable depth-of-drive, jam release mechanism and
> non-marring nose tip, 10 Amp, 120 VAC, 2 Peak HP motor, Oil-free design
> for less maintenance, Ability to run on standard household current. 3.7
> SCFM @ 40 PSI - 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI.
>
> And Lowes has a (suspiciously) similar Bostitch kit for $299, details
below:
>
> Depth adjustment
> Sequential trip trigger
> 2 HP, 6 gallon compressor
> 1-1/2" 16 gauge finish nailer kit
> 15/8" 18 gauge brad nailer kit
> Includes hose and all required fittings
> 70 to 120 psi required to operate tool
>
> My question is should I just toss a coin? Who is the better
> manufacturer? Which one is of a better quality? I see a definite
> possibility of renting/buying a framing nailer to build a shed next
> summer, would that make a difference in the recommendation?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark
Try Harbor Freight I have 2 finish mailers from them and use the crap out of
them.
HAVE THE PORTER CABLE COMBO, NO PROBLEMS, GOOD PRESSUE, LASTS A LONG TIME
BEFORE CYCLING ON, IE LESS LOUD RUN TIME. WOULD DO IT AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT.
ALSO GOT A GREAT DEAL LAST YEAR AT THE BORG. IF YOU CAN WAIT, AMAZON IS
ALSO AN EXCELLENT WAY TO GO. BOUGHT MY TABLE SAW FROM THEM. WHAT A
SAVINGS.
REMOVE REMOVE TO EMAIL
STEVE
"Mark Witczak" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:x1QYc.62873$yh.57526@fed1read05...
> After manually installing baseboards in half my house and borrowing my
> neighbor's nail gun/compressor for another quater, I'm ready to take the
> plung and buy my own finish nailer. I looked around the local big box
> stores and found a couple of good deals. HD has a Porter Cable "starter
> kit" details below for $299:
>
> Brad nailer kit (BN125A) Uses 18 gauge, 5/8" to 1-1/4" brad nails.
> Finish-Nailer kit (FN250B) Uses 16 gauge, 3/4" to 2-1/2" finish nails.
> Features include adjustable depth-of-drive, jam release mechanism and
> non-marring nose tip, 10 Amp, 120 VAC, 2 Peak HP motor, Oil-free design
> for less maintenance, Ability to run on standard household current. 3.7
> SCFM @ 40 PSI - 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI.
>
> And Lowes has a (suspiciously) similar Bostitch kit for $299, details
below:
>
> Depth adjustment
> Sequential trip trigger
> 2 HP, 6 gallon compressor
> 1-1/2" 16 gauge finish nailer kit
> 15/8" 18 gauge brad nailer kit
> Includes hose and all required fittings
> 70 to 120 psi required to operate tool
>
> My question is should I just toss a coin? Who is the better
> manufacturer? Which one is of a better quality? I see a definite
> possibility of renting/buying a framing nailer to build a shed next
> summer, would that make a difference in the recommendation?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark
I bought the PC kit from amazon.com several months ago.
Works great, no complaints.
BTW, amazon.com has the same kit for $299 - $25 for any tool purchase over
$199.
Free shipping & no sales tax...
Ron
"Mark Witczak" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:x1QYc.62873$yh.57526@fed1read05...
> After manually installing baseboards in half my house and borrowing my
> neighbor's nail gun/compressor for another quater, I'm ready to take the
> plung and buy my own finish nailer. I looked around the local big box
> stores and found a couple of good deals. HD has a Porter Cable "starter
> kit" details below for $299:
>
> Brad nailer kit (BN125A) Uses 18 gauge, 5/8" to 1-1/4" brad nails.
> Finish-Nailer kit (FN250B) Uses 16 gauge, 3/4" to 2-1/2" finish nails.
> Features include adjustable depth-of-drive, jam release mechanism and
> non-marring nose tip, 10 Amp, 120 VAC, 2 Peak HP motor, Oil-free design
> for less maintenance, Ability to run on standard household current. 3.7
> SCFM @ 40 PSI - 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI.
>
> And Lowes has a (suspiciously) similar Bostitch kit for $299, details
below:
>
> Depth adjustment
> Sequential trip trigger
> 2 HP, 6 gallon compressor
> 1-1/2" 16 gauge finish nailer kit
> 15/8" 18 gauge brad nailer kit
> Includes hose and all required fittings
> 70 to 120 psi required to operate tool
>
> My question is should I just toss a coin? Who is the better
> manufacturer? Which one is of a better quality? I see a definite
> possibility of renting/buying a framing nailer to build a shed next
> summer, would that make a difference in the recommendation?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark
On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 20:56:54 -0400, Mark Witczak <[email protected]>
wrote:
>After manually installing baseboards in half my house and borrowing my
>neighbor's nail gun/compressor for another quater, I'm ready to take the
>plung and buy my own finish nailer. I looked around the local big box
>stores and found a couple of good deals. HD has a Porter Cable "starter
>kit" details below for $299:
>
>Brad nailer kit (BN125A) Uses 18 gauge, 5/8" to 1-1/4" brad nails.
>Finish-Nailer kit (FN250B) Uses 16 gauge, 3/4" to 2-1/2" finish nails.
>Features include adjustable depth-of-drive, jam release mechanism and
>non-marring nose tip, 10 Amp, 120 VAC, 2 Peak HP motor, Oil-free design
>for less maintenance, Ability to run on standard household current. 3.7
>SCFM @ 40 PSI - 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI.
>
>And Lowes has a (suspiciously) similar Bostitch kit for $299, details below:
>
>Depth adjustment
>Sequential trip trigger
>2 HP, 6 gallon compressor
>1-1/2" 16 gauge finish nailer kit
>15/8" 18 gauge brad nailer kit
>Includes hose and all required fittings
>70 to 120 psi required to operate tool
>
>My question is should I just toss a coin? Who is the better
>manufacturer? Which one is of a better quality? I see a definite
>possibility of renting/buying a framing nailer to build a shed next
>summer, would that make a difference in the recommendation?
>
>Thanks,
>Mark
I have a Bostitch office stapler (for paper) that is over 40 years
old. It is built like a tank. But, for air nailer guns, my choice
would be Porter Cable. Senco is the Cadillac of air guns.
On Thu, 15 Jun 2017 23:04:43 -0700 (PDT), Ivan Vegvary
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I certainly wouldn't call 18 months of remodeling "single use".
800 ft^ is 18 months work? It was, in fact, a single use.
"Phisherman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
>
> I have a Bostitch office stapler (for paper) that is over 40 years
> old. It is built like a tank. But, for air nailer guns, my choice
Staplers?
Only one.
Swingline Model 747 circa 1983.
No one's allowed to touch my stapler.
No one...
> Depth adjustment
> Sequential trip trigger
> 2 HP, 6 gallon compressor
> 1-1/2" 16 gauge finish nailer kit
> 15/8" 18 gauge brad nailer kit
> Includes hose and all required fittings
> 70 to 120 psi required to operate tool
Did you really mean 1-1/2" for Bostitch, vs 2-1/2" for PC? That extra inch
makes a difference in terms of holding power, etc. I have the PC
compressor and it works well. I have Senco nail guns which I bought on
special on Amazon. They have deals there, too.