Manufacturer | BOSTITCH |
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Part Number | F21PL |
Item Weight | 4.17 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 21.2 x 15.4 x 5.6 inches |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Item model number | F21PL |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | No Size |
Color | Bostitch Gold and Black |
Style | Nailer Only |
Material | Blend |
Power Source | Air Powered |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Special Features | Lightweight |
Included Components | 1 framing nailer; Power Source: Pneumatic |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Warranty |
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BOSTITCH Framing Nailer, Round Head, 1-1/2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch, Pneumatic (F21PL)
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- Two nailers in one: includes two quick change nosepieces to convert tool to either framing or metal connector applications
- Patented push button adjustable depth guide of the framing nailer gun sets nails to desired depths
- Lightweight magnesium design for durability
- Adjustable rafter hook allows users to hang tool on rafters and joists
- Drives plastic collated 1-1/2-inch and 2-1/2-inch metal connector nails (.131-inch - .148-inch diameter)
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Easy to use | 4.2 | — | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 4.2 | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Light weight | 3.6 | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
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From the manufacturer
BOSTITCH F21PL
This 21-degree Plastic Collated Framing Nailer is designed to drive nails into engineered lumber. It is lightweight for easy management and you can control the depth of the nail with a push button.
Features:
- Two nailers in one: includes two quick change nosepieces to convert tool to either framing or metal connector applications
- Patented push button adjustable depth guide sets nails to desired depths
- Lightweight magnesium design for durability
- Adjustable rafter hook allows users to hang tool on rafters and joists
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ASIN | B000A79HWA |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #38,540 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #7 in Power Framing Nailers |
Date First Available | April 1, 2004 |
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Product Description
This 21-degree Plastic Collated Framing Nailer is designed to drive nails into engineered lumber. BOSTITCH framing nailer is lightweight for easy management and you can control the depth of the nail with a push button. Depend on this 21-degree Plastic Collated Framing Nailer for efficiency.
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The Bostitch F21PL Round-Head Framing Nailer is the ideal tool for framing, sheathing, subflooring, and bracing jobs. Perfect for professionals and weekend warriors alike, this nailer features a strong, lightweight magnesium body, quick-change nosepieces for plastic-collated and metal-connector nails, a 16-inch layout indicator, and more.
Designed to Match the Task at HandThe recommended tool for use with HurriQuake disaster-resistant nails, the F21Pl has a patented feature that lets you set nail depth with the simple push of a button. For further convenience, quick-change nosepieces let you switch from plastic-collated framing nails to metal connector nails in seconds.
The high-capacity magazine holds up to 60 plastic collated 21-degree framing nails (2.0-3.5 inch) or 60 metal connector nails (1.5-2.5 inch). Its 16-inch layout indicator, located on the magazine, lets you know at a glance the correct distance between studs.
And with an adjustable rafter hook, you can conveniently hang the nailer on joists and rafters during work breaks.
Best-in-Class Power-to-Weight Ratio
The magnesium construction of the F21PL Round-Head Framing Nailer means this tool is light enough to use all day, while still being strong enough to reliably use again and again. It also means that this tool has the best power-to-weight ratio in its class: 1,050 in./lbs. to 8.1 pounds.
The Bostitch F21PL Round Head Framing Nailer works with a standard air compressor and is backed by a seven-year limited warranty.
About Bostitch
Stanley-Bostitch manufactures top-quality, innovative fastening tools and fasteners for industrial, construction, and home-improvement applications. Products include pneumatic staplers and nailers; compressors; manual staplers and tackers; coil-fed screw systems; rivet tools; glue guns; a broad assortment of collated nails, screws, staples and specialty fasteners in a variety of materials and finishes; and carton-closing staplers--many of them industry firsts.
What's in the Box
Framing nailer and two quick-change nosepieces.
From the Manufacturer
Magnesium plastic collated framing nailer / metal connector nailer. This new framing nailer drives 1-1/2- to 3-1/2-inch framing nails and comes with an interchangeable tip for placing nails accurately for metal connector applications. You get the benefit of two tools in one, no other competitive framer can match that. This light weight tool is also one of the most powerful framers with 1050 in./lbs. of driving power. It is able to tackle even tough engineered lumber applications. Tool also includes bolt on steel wear guards with integrated rubber skid pads, and printed magazine with scale and 16-inches-on-center layout feature. New smart trigger works as a sequential and bump fire trigger base on how you actuate the tool.
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Customers like the ease of use, value, performance, and quality of the framing nailer. They mention that it works well, is good value for money, and is dependable. Some appreciate the adjustability. That said, opinions are mixed on the nail drive, weight, and jams.
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Customers like the performance of the tool. They say it works well, has no problems, and is happy with its performance. They also say the barbs work well, and the nailer works as it should. Some say the quality and functionality are decent, and it's a great tool overall. It works well for regular nails, and has a better feel and punch than Rigid.
"...It's well made (US made)and has been completely reliable. I pull the trigger and it fully drives the nail...." Read more
"I'm pleased with everything about this gun; it's solid, very well made, and works great...." Read more
"...It is a pleasure to use. The quality is pure Bostitch. Solid and reliable. I love it.-- Update after 2 years...." Read more
"...It worked great and no problems with it jumping. I like the new safety trigger design...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tool. They mention that it is a solid tool, very dependable, and holds up very well. Some say that the gun is powerful, but heavy. Overall, most are happy with the tool's quality and performance.
"...It's well made (US made)and has been completely reliable. I pull the trigger and it fully drives the nail...." Read more
"I'm pleased with everything about this gun; it's solid, very well made, and works great...." Read more
"...gun although not top of the line it was rated at the top in durability and safety. That’s what counts best in my book...." Read more
"...It is a pleasure to use. The quality is pure Bostitch. Solid and reliable. I love it.-- Update after 2 years...." Read more
Customers find the framing nailer easy to use. They say it makes the job so much easier, with its ease and power. They also appreciate the light weight, making it easy to carry over a long day. They mention that it's easy to load, setup, and tune. Customers also say it'll be a pleasure to use and have had only a couple of misfeed nails.
"...It's easy to use, does what I bought it for very well and I got it at a very reasonable price from Amazon.com...." Read more
"...It is well balanced, easy to load, and the depth setting is easy to adjust. It is a pleasure to use. The quality is pure Bostitch...." Read more
"...Boy, did it make the construction go quickly. And relatively painlessly (the unit did wear a blister on one finger). Would I buy it again?..." Read more
"...This gun is nice. Better feel and punch than Rigid without a doubt. Used it with no issues for a full day of the same framing and siding work...." Read more
Customers like the value of the tools. They mention that it's heavy, but it'll last a long time.
"...to use, does what I bought it for very well and I got it at a very reasonable price from Amazon.com...." Read more
"...Yes, for the same reasons I got it the first time. Is it the best value? Probably. Is it the most usable one out there?..." Read more
"...As it turns out it works great as a framer and is a fair price even if that were it's only purpose...." Read more
"Brought this for a framing house addition.Great price, love the hanger function.The problem was that it jams pretty often...." Read more
Customers find the adjustability of the tool to be very easy to use. They mention that the nail depth is easy to adjust on the fly, the adjustable tip is well implemented, and the exhaust is simple to adjust. They also appreciate the depth control it has to get the nail heads just right.
"...Actually it's very easy to line up the nailer with the holes using the included nose piece for this purpose...." Read more
"...I like the ease of setting the tip length for depth adjustment especially since toe nailing is all the way in, while flush nailing is 3 to 4 clicks..." Read more
"...The exhaust couldn't be simpler to adjust, just turn it away from you...." Read more
"...Bostitch (vs. Hitachi) Pros--Nice adjustable depth feature...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the tool. Some mention it fits great in hand, is relatively light, and well balanced. However, others say that it's a little heavy and bulky.
"...The Tool despite its' large size is light weight and well balanced...." Read more
"...Cons (vs. Hitachi)-A bit bulkier, and heavier. Not quite as good of feel or balance when wanting to zip along...." Read more
"...This nailer is pretty big, though it isn't all that heavy...." Read more
"...it’s not so light for this older lady and b) toe-nailing pushes thing out of line too much...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the nail drive. Some mention that it drives the big nails right in, and can work for metal hangers. However, others say that it doesn't feed nails well at first, and sometimes doesn''t even send out a nail.
"...I think the problem is the nails are big around and don't always slide all the way in as they are loaded while firing these nails...." Read more
"...I chose the F21PL primarily because it shoots full round head nails...." Read more
"...learn how to use it properly -- otherwise you'll end up with partially sunken nails...." Read more
"...It really shines when nailing framing brackets. The special nails are hardened, and the nose piece makes it easy to get the nail exactly through..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the jams of the tool. Some mention that it works well for framing without jamming, while others say that it starts jammING after 7 nails.
"...It does seem to jam and misfire on occasion. To keep these to a minimum, never put in a new stick of nails when there is a stick already in there...." Read more
"...I've never even had a single jam...." Read more
"...I tried some .131" nails, they fit. The nailer jammed after 7 nails. Not sure what the reason is for all of this but I will try another brand." Read more
"...These shot perfectly and precisely every time with no jambs, ~200...." Read more
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After nearly a year of using this nailer I am still very pleased with it. I did use it for building a wood patio cover for which I used the hardened rafter hanger nails. It worked very well for this - to the point if I didn't line up the nose in the bracket hole, no problem. The nailer slammed the hardened nail through the metal bracket and into the wood. That's not the safest thing to do and it wasn't intentional. Actually it's very easy to line up the nailer with the holes using the included nose piece for this purpose. This weekend I completed another project using 2 X 12's and nailing some angles that would have been very difficult with a hammer. It worked like a champ. 1/3/08 DLT
I almost never write a review, but in this case, I figure Bostitch deserves credit. Kudos Bostitch, if only every company offered your level of service.
+ + Features that I like: having two separate triggers for single shot vs. bump firing. As a dad of 2 small but very curious kids I plan to run only with the safer single shot trigger. The Porter Cable had a little knob on the trigger which allowed the user to select either mode. Great feature for convenience, but bad for kid safety. Back to the clipped head argument, the big plus for clipped heads is that the magazine can hold more "ammo" thus saving time due to less frequent reloading. Since I am running in single shot mode, speed and reload frequency really don't matter. ( I suggest you buy a leather tool belt with a pouch to keep a few nail clips in that. A trick is to place a piece of cardboard or aluminum plate into the pouch to keep it flat so your single strip of collated nails don't snap in two.). I like the ease of setting the tip length for depth adjustment especially since toe nailing is all the way in, while flush nailing is 3 to 4 clicks out. Plastic tip is nice but useless when toe nailing. I just keep mine in the box. The rafter hanging hook is a nice feature also. Finally there are different diameters of framing nails. To change from large to small is extremely easy, just pull a plastic rod out of one hole and put it in another.
- - What I did not like. : The Porter Cable came with a plastic case and oil. The F21PL had no case or oil, or pneumatic fitting. I looked on line for a case but all I could find was a generic Pelican 1600 with foam for $130. I guess either the pros don't use cases or the gun is just built so well it doesn't need one. It would however be nice for us weekend warriors who like to store our tools nice and neat if Bostitch were to sell a case for those of us who want to buy one. ( Better yet sell a model with case, oil, glasses, Pneumatic fitting and some sample nails so that tool could be used out of the box). Rafter hanging hook is nice but it would be nicer if the preset detents would allow it to be folded closer too the tool.
Use So far : Main project to date has been repairs to my garage attic rafters, building a fence, & decking repair. The Tool despite its' large size is light weight and well balanced. There is quite a kick when firing a 3.5" nail into 40 year old timbers but it is less than the hammer shock to drive the same nail manually. The depth setting is nice because sink depth changes depening on what your are driving into. Once set correctly every nail seated perfectly. Let me say this in bold print. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT EYE PROTECTION!. THE PLASTIC COLLATION BITS FLY EVERYWHERE. If your kids want to watch you work get them glasses also! ( The free way is to go to a Lowes or Home Depot Saturday kids build project.) In reading other reviews before buying I saw complaints about the tool sparking and debris from the collated nails. Working in the low light attic I definitely saw the sparks, and felt several pieces of plastic shrapnel hit my face especially when toe nailing. When I was finished shooting 5 or 6 clips of nails there was little pieces of plastic collation debris all over the floor. If you can't live with a little clean up, this tool isn't for you. Go for a clipped head paper, or wire collated framer. If sparks scare you, then a framing nailer is just too powerful for you. I also own brad and finish nailers and their kick is nothing compared to this framer. Finally be careful when disconnecting the air line at the tool. The whole handle acts as a reservoir so there is a large back rush of 100 psi air when you disconnect the hose.
Overall rating is great. - Nailer does the intended job of driving 3.5" spikes in a single blow flawlessly. It is well balanced, easy to load, and the depth setting is easy to adjust. It is a pleasure to use. The quality is pure Bostitch. Solid and reliable. I love it.
-- Update after 2 years. Gun is still going strong with a few battle scars to the paint. I have probably cycled 4 boxes of nails through it on a series of projects and have had no issues. I am now running with a 150psi pancake compressor Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable C2002R Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor which can keep up when running flat out decking a roof every 8" compared to its' 120psi predecessor.
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Il manque donc presque 150€ d'accessoires par rapport à d'autres kit.
This nailer is a good one. Make sure you oil it right out of the box.
It comes with the sequential grey trigger installed so we immediately changed it for the contact trigger. Took 3 minutes. Longer to read the directions...lol
So if you are buying on Amazon, order the nails at the save time. I went to five different places all right carry 21° nails! Gets there are at Lear 4-5 other top brands that make them. So maybe a new thing.
Check and see if your close by supplier handles the nails.
Amazon has next day delivery on a bunch of these nails so wasn't an issue for me.
Just so you are aware. This is a good sturdy nailer.
Do be aware that if you are nailing between 16" on center studs it is a tight fit. Other wise seems to be a good solid nailer so far.