Bostitch F21PL Round Head 1-1/2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer with Positive Placement Tip and Magnesium Housing

I bought this nailer specifically to use the Hurriquake nails on earthquake reinforcement projects. Its been a pleasure to use and have had only a couple of misfeed nails. The plastic debris from the nail clips does make a mess - wearing good eye protection is a must. It is surprisingly light for it's size, and has excellent power.

This is a great nail gun if your looking to install metal connectors and do normal framing work. Its very easy to switch from the standard nail to the metal connector nails, its just a matter of switching the nose piece out with a push of a button. I would highly reccomend this nailer for anyone who is installing a lot of metal connectors, it cuts the connector installation time down by at least 50%.

I own 7 other nail guns, and the Bostich F21PL was a great addition to my collection. The Gun's light weight made it easy to use over a long day, and because it is easy to control, I was able to get into tight angles. The rubber foot and the rafter hook were greatly appreciated. The fact that it is multi-purpose makes this an extra value that you don't usually find in today's world of corporate greed.

John

I am not a professional contractor, and I don't use this nailer every day. However, I did use it to build a pergola and will use it to build a deck. All pieces were in the box. I shot a few hundred nails with it, and didn't have any jams (I didn't use broken or mangled strips). It is very powerful, and somewhat loud. I had the pressure set to 90 PSIG and had no problems with nails being driven all the way. The exhaust couldn't be simpler to adjust, just turn it away from you. The depth of drive is also idiot proof, just push a button and move the tip in or out. The rafter hanger came in super handy when I was in a precarious position on a ladder, holding a 2X6. Changing the trigger from sequential to bump takes only a moment, and is straight forward, though the process does invite the possibility of losing parts. An extra spring is included. The positive placement tip can't be adjusted for depth and only the sequential trigger must be used. However, it is an AWESOME feature of this nailer, and the reason I bought it over others. It is so easy to use. Do exercise caution, however, because if you don't align the tip in the hole the nailer will easily drive a nail through the metal connector (I found this out - oops). This nailer is pretty big, though it isn't all that heavy. I'm very pleased with my purchase, and know that as long as I oil it and don't drop the thing or otherwise abuse it, it will last me for decades. Unfortunately, it is made in Taiwan.

I decided to get one of the refurbished models, and I have been happy with it so far. The price was around $100 cheaper than a new one. The nailer arrived in like-new condition with the metal connector tip and sequencial trigger included. I bought this for jobs around the house, so I cant really compare this to professional nailers, but I have used a Porter Cable frame nailer and I would say that the Bostich performed as well as the PC and is probably 5 pounds lighter. Also, the PC did not have a metal connector option. So far, I have used this nailer to replace about 50 feet of privacy fence. I used 2 3/8 galvanized RH nails using 100 psi, and the gun performed perfectly. The depth adjustment is easy to use and works well. Loading new strips of nails is very easy. My only complaint is that the gun does not come with any kind of case, so I will need to find a tool bag large enough to store this. Overall it seems like a great nailer.