Porter-Cable BN200A 3/4-Inch to 2-Inch 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Review

FEATURES:

- 3/4-inch to 2-inch 18 gauge brad nailer with reload indicator.
- Adjustable exhaust port, depth-of-drive, removable non-marring tip, quick-release nosepiece.
- Anodized aluminum magazine and die-cast aluminum body.

This little power house from Porter Cable just doesn’t fail, aside from a few nails that hit a knot and bent sideways, this is a sure thing, trim is permanently applied and joints are strong (with a bead of glue). The adjustable depth of drive functions as expected, and the nailer has had adequate power. It countersinks well and leaves only a small hole in the wood.

The only difficulty you could face is when you try to fasten trim to a plaster-coated brick wall in an old house. But this isn’t really a shortcoming as other Brands also are unable to do the same. The short height of the nailer is handy when attaching trim behind a cast iron radiator where there isn’t much room. Another nice feature is the cap that covers the air inlet when not in use.This helps keep the ever present jobsite dust & dirt out of the nailer. The only complaint is that the safety mechanism lies below the firing hole. This means that if the non-marring tip isn't used, there needs to be a solid surface at the bottom portion of the nose. An outstanding Brad gun nevertheless.