Bostitch F28WW Clipped Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing

Ranking: 9.8 out of 10

Manufacturer: Bostitch

Model Number: F28WW

Product Code: 077914041214

Price: $299.00 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon

Features:

2- to 3-1/2-inch clipped head stick framing nailer
Driving power: 1050 in./lbs.; pushbutton depth of drive
Magnesium housing for durability; weighs 7.6 pounds
Sets up as sequential- or bump-fire trigger
Length: 20 inches; 7-year manufacturer warranty

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Bostitch is the best...

Rating: 5 out of 5

Weight: 4.9 out of 10

Created: Dec 25, 2008

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I own 4 Bostitch nailers and they are all great. I like the light weight of the nailer as well as its more than adequate power. You just can't beat the ease of use for a pneumatic nail gun.
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br /I did a lot of research before purchasing the Bostitch and I am very glad I did. It has yet to jam. The toe nailing claw is great. It really digs into the wood and allows you to drive nails at any angle without slipping.
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br /Can't go wrong with this.

Nailer

Rating: 4 out of 5

Weight: 4.4 out of 10

Created: Dec 25, 2008

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This product is great and it makes framing a breeze. The only problem is that the wire clipped 28 degree nails are not commonly found in a lot of the public building supply stores (Home Depot, Lowes etc.) They can special order them for you but if you need them right away you are out of luck, with that being said once you do get the nails this is one fine nailing machine that will work all day without any problems.
br /If you want a trouble free framing nailer this is a very fine heavy duty one Bostitch F28WW Clipped Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing

Have Nailer, Used Here and there

Rating: 5 out of 5

Weight: 4.2 out of 10

Created: Dec 25, 2008

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I picked this up at HD, and after using the paslode cordless, I really like the Bostitch. For it being as light as it is, it really has tons of power, and holds way more nails than the paslode. Because of it's magnesium construction, it's also lighter than the paslode, and with a lightweight airhose, this thing is versitile. The countersink feature rocks due to it's pushbutton guage, and the cleat it has on the safety works brilliantly for toenailing.
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br /For an airpowered gun, this thing rocks!

industry standard

Rating: 5 out of 5

Weight: 3.6 out of 10

Created: Dec 25, 2008

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This gun is the industry standard framing gun in my opinion.
br /The nails are readilly available in a wide variety of sizes and finishes. I run this gun off a small bostich (pancake) compressor for low duty jobs. For rapid fire nailing I need to use a larger compressor.
br /Will last you forever if you oil it every day. I have seen guns with leaky o-rings but this is caused by letting them dry out. Also, be sure to unplug the air line at the end of the day especially if freezing temps are expected at the site (or in your truck) overnight.

lightest and most powerful

Rating: 5 out of 5

Weight: 3.2 out of 10

Created: May 16, 2008

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I have used almost every brand and type of framing nailer over the span of 20 years. this nailer is as close to perfection as i have seen. i was afraid it may have poor durability because of it's extreme light weight, but over the last 2 years, a million+ nails, and a few nasty falls it has crushed all my fears. I can't remember one jamb, sinks nails in lvl and other lam mat. better than any other gun i've used, and i think at this point it's takenthe durability prize. my only complaint would be the smart trigger acts goofy at times since day one. maybe by now bostitch has smartend up the goofy thing. i think i bought the first one they sold. br /i noticed one reviewer said nails are hard to find for this gun, "special order" i think he said. maybe out west (WA?) where he is, but around here (PA) 28 wire is the standard. They are everywhere. i've even bought them at a back woods mom and pop hardware store.

Great

Rating: 5 out of 5

Weight: 3.0 out of 10

Created: Dec 25, 2008

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Really like this product. Haven't had any problems with it. It can take paper collated nails to, which is quite handy. My boss has a similar Bostitch gun and he has had that for about 15 years.

Works right out of the box!

Rating: 5 out of 5

Weight: 3.0 out of 10

Created: Dec 25, 2008

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Excellent! This product works right out of the box. Light-weight, excellent power. Might need a future re-design of the "smart trigger," but on the whole a very good nailer.

Great Gun

Rating: 5 out of 5

Weight: 3.0 out of 10

Created: Dec 1, 2008

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This is a great gun! I've used it for lots of stuff like building a shed, repairs and new remodeling projects. It's got plenty of power to drive fasteners into engineered lumber and even the old dense wood used to build my house decades ago. The operation is simple as you might expect, and it is reasonably priced. Mine is made in the USA, and hopefully they still are made here.
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br /My only complaint is that it doesn't include a 1/4" plug with it, and it doesn't come with a case. Not that it's a bad thing, but this thing is pretty heavy and it will give you a good workout. I'd take it over anything else on the market except the Max SN883RH framing nailer, but that thing cost almost 50% more.

Love it

Rating: 5 out of 5

Weight: 3.0 out of 10

Created: Nov 12, 2008

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The best, most durable nailer I have ever used. Very light and can really drive nails through glue-lam boards, very impressed.

great service and framing gun

Rating: 5 out of 5

Weight: 3.0 out of 10

Created: Jul 20, 2008

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i received my Bostitch gun within the time frame promised and the gun is great..