Why I Prefer Bostitch Nail Guns
Posted on | December 10, 2008 |
I run a few miles of crown molding every year, or so it seems. That’s a lot of overhead work. And having a lightweight nail gun is a blessing. My Bostitch N62FNK-2 15 Gauge 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch Angled Finish Nailer
But what really sold me on this gun is that it’s oil free. Why is oil free a bonus? Normally, I’d have to carry around a small, easily lost oil container, and start each morning by adding a few drops to keep the moving parts lubricated. But you know what happens to an open oil container don’t you? It attracts dirt and gets messy as all get out. And if you put a little too much oil into your gun (it happens) you can leave some small splats of oil recoil from driving a nail. And in stain grade oak, that will leave a long-lasting stain. A mark I would not be proud of leaving behind.
This gun has also passed an abuse test. Once, while working over a bluestone patio, I accidently kick the gun off a scaffold. I didn’t expect the gun to survive the 12-ft drop. But it did. The gun got a few new scratches and won my undying respect.
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I’m a sawdust making, tool buying, work boot wearing kind of guy. When I’m not building something useful, usually for someone else, I’m writing about it for Fine Homebuilding or This Old House. I’ve spent most of my adult life honing my craft and now I want to share what I’ve learned. From tool reviews to how-to this blog will explore a bunch of interesting stuff. So strap on a tool belt or crack a cold one and let’s have some fun.
December 10th, 2008 @ 9:12 pm
I actually do need a nail gun, so I’ll check out the bostitch. But the main reason I stopped by was to clap for your entry on NB’s first paragraph contest. Good stuff.
January 23rd, 2009 @ 9:45 am
being a DeWalt fanboi for so long it’ll be hard for me to let go. However, I’m in the market for one, and it’s not a cordless…so I’m not really loosing out on that much.
Any personal experience with the two lines? DeWalt vs Bostitch?
January 23rd, 2009 @ 11:52 am
I have used the Dewalt battery powered gun and it’s a sweet tool to use. There’s no lag time b/t pulling the trigger and setting the nail. But, it is heavy. When I’ve used the Paslode guns, sometimes it’s like firing a flintlock rifle, pull the trigger, pause, kapow! The Paslode’s also need to be cleaned regularly. The Bostitch comes out of the case, hook up the hose, drive nails all day, put it away, repeat.
February 1st, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
I’ve been using Bostitch for about 20 years now. Presently finish nailers and N80c’s for decks. About every 4 years or so they need to be repaired, just trigger switches and seals. I’ll repeat that. “Repaired”. Most of the other guns are not worth changing seals on and that is why I love my Bostitch nailers.
They are simply worth the money.
L