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

FEATURES:

- 1-1/2-inch to 3-1/2-inch framing nailer; 1,050 inch-pounds of driving power; sequential and bump trigger.
- 2 nailers in one: includes two quick-change nosepieces, converts to framing or metal connector applications.
- Lightweight magnesium housing; integrated rubber skid pads; rubber grip.

This framing nailer from Bostitch is able to blast of 2x6’s together in no time and handles 0.131 nails with ease. Although it seems to have about a 50% ratio of actually firing the last nail in the clip, the trigger feature allows only one shot per pull, which means you can avoid machine-gunning 3 nails on top of one another. For its size, its pretty light for its size which to say is big would be an understatement, needless to add it's a little bulky in tight spaces.

It’s recommended to use the nailer at 120 psi for best results; however the gun isn’t good enough for angled shots. Yet this thing will shoot and shoot as long as you pay attention to the clip, keep it oiled, and set it aside so you don't trip over it. It's also nice that you can direct the exhaust in multiple directions, as each shot will create a fine oily mist that you can feel on your arm, hand, leg, or whatever. Not the best of designs from Bostitch, still it’s passable, this nailer does have all the modern features that some nailers lack, a good buy.