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Bostitch F21PL Round Head 1-1/2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer with Positive Placement Tip and Magnesium Housing |  | Brand: Bostitch
List Price: $329.00
Buy Refurbished: $169.09
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Seller: DISCOUNTTOOLMALL
Rating:  33 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.1
Dimensions (in): 23 x 16 x 6
MPN: F21PL
Model: F21PL
UPC: 077914041207
EAN: 0077914041207
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 | | • | Includes 1 framing nailer | | • | 14-1/4 by 20-1/2 inches; 8.1 pounds; 7-year limited warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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. |
The Bostitch F21PL
Round-Head Framing Nailer
At a Glance:- 1,050 in./lbs. of driving power
- Quick-change nosepieces for framing and metal connector nails
- Patented push-button adjustable nail depth
- Recommended for use with HurriQuake nails
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Unbeatable power-to-weight ratio helps you complete all-day jobs. View larger. | 
2.0" to 3.5" 21-degree nails
are ideal for framing jobs. |
Designed to Match the Task at Hand
The 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.
Product Description
Industrial high quality full round head framing nailer for general purpose nailing, framing, and other applications using common nails. Drives 21 plastic round head and metal connector nails. Angled magazine stays clear of work surface and holds up to 60
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 33
 The gun I love to hate December 19, 2009
Nigel P. Mulvena (Virginia)
I'm a general contractor, I use a framing nailer for approx 8000 nails a month (2 cases of plastic coallated on average).
I love this gun. I hate this gun. I love this gun, I hate it, ....
I own two of these guns. Bought one before the metal connector tip was available. While the first one was in the repair shop for a worn-out anvil (from use, not defect), I bought the second one.
They both have great power. They both are durable (miles of abuse on the job and in the toolbox).
The push-button depth adjustment is a technology that every gun should have.
The rafter hook is useful, but it's plastic and WILL break off - so be ready to buy an aftermarket hook. I personally had a machinist make me a new hook out of heavy aluminum and it's working great. However, I broke one of those too, so I'd suggest going with a softer steel design, like the Paslode's hook.
All the horror stories of plastic in the eyes? Well, I guess it happens. My eyes are fine though, after 18 years of plastic coallated nail use with (GASP!) no goggle use. I'd suggest getting some milk and cookies and crying that whine to your mommies. Let the rest of us build. I only use plastic coallated nails out of habit now - there was a day when the only other option was wire coallated (which WILL injure you) and paper strip clipped heads. Now, paper strip are commonly available in full round head, and make better production because each gun holds exactly twice as many nails as the plastic coallated nailers. Like I said, I'm only a creature of habit.
Why three stars? Misfires. This gun is picky about the nails it's fed. The thicker, the better. Unfortunately, as a contractor in a rural area, I'm kinda stuck with what I can get. In most cases it's the "Coallated" brand carried by Lowes. They do alright, but don't slam the magazine carrier against the nails too hard. It'll crunch the nail strip and cause misfires. Never, and I repeat NEVER, run the Hitachi-brand nails through it (can you say nightmare?). I know this sounds stupid, but I've never tried the Bostitch-brand nails. Too much of a cheap bastard I guess.
No matter what the nail you use, only run one strip at a time through it. Two strips at a time is a crap-shoot. The second string tends to ride below the first string and cause a misfire. There's a temporary fix I've found you can do, but I won't suggest it here as it involves modifying a magazine component.
Because of the nail feeding issues I've had, I will say you will not get production out of this gun, compared to others. I keep using mine because the problem is relatively balanced against the good features of this gun (durability, weight, smart trigger, depth adjustment, etc....). That said, a few times a year (as I am now) I find myself shopping for a different brand of gun. I never buy another because they lack the features of this gun.
Stick to runnin heavy galvanized nails one strip (not two!) at a time and you'll love this gun as I do. Then you'll hate it. Then you'll love it. Then you'll hate it....
 Power To Spare November 20, 2009
Harris Hall
This nailer has the power to drive ring shank fasteners through Hardy plank into engineered lumber all day long. No more having to pull out bent over nails or having to finish nailing by hand. My standard framing nailer needed max pressure to drive these nails without problems. This nailer doesn't seem to notice a pressure drop. Metal hanger attachment works well also. All my nailers/staplers are Bostitch. Same high quality as all the others I own. Amazon service was excellent as always.
Works great if you can find the nails November 20, 2009
Web Surfer (Columbus, OH)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
So far this nailer has worked great. I got a refurbished one several months ago, and I've used it both with the standard tip and the tip for nailing into joist hangers and brackets. Both seem to work great. After nailing thousands of nails, I had one misfire where it fired 2 nails instead of 1. It does seem a little touchy and sometimes will not fire unless you hold it at a different angle. This could possibly be the safety mechanism. I also noticed that it seems to depend on the user. It almost always fired for me, but my neighbor had more of a hard time with it.
The only difficult part about this nailer is finding the nails. The longest galvanized nails you'll probably find at a big box store for this nailer are 3 inch for the normal tip. I couldn't find the metal connector nails for the other tip at any retail store so I had to order them online. I even checked at a specialty fastener store. So if you're planning a project, make sure you order your nails far in advance. I found the cheapest option was to order online through my local hardware store and have them delivered to the store so I avoided the high shipping cost of the nails.
If I was going to add a feature to this nailer it would be to add markings for the depth adjustment on the tip. The depth is adjusted by setting the tip in one of several unmarked notches. So if you have the depth adjustment exactly where you want it, and you remove the tip to change to the metal connector nails, it's difficult to get it back where it was when you reattach the tip. This is more of a nit and doesn't really affect the performance of the nailer.
Overall, I'm satisfied with this nailer.
 Building something? Get a pneumatic nailer! November 13, 2009
J. Hertig
I've been intending to get a framing nail gun for a while, particularly after receiving a set of 'small' nail guns as a gift. They really made projects requiring staples, brads or finishing nails 'fly', so when I had to rebuild my patio, I went for a framing nailer.
I chose the Bostich because it had the widest range of nail sizes while still being at the low end of the price range. Also, because it had the capability of nailing frame brackets such as joist hangers, which I would be doing a lot of.
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? 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? Maybe, but probably not.
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 the hole. And to go to regular nails, just slide off the nose piece and slide on the standard nose piece. And it works pretty well for regular nails as well. The major annoyance I had was that the largest sized nails seem available in 'indoor grade' only, so had to use a size smaller for rust resistance.
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. It does not seem to be able to handle any 'discontinuity' between sticks. Usually a jam can be cleared without dissembly (besides sliding off the nose piece), but the 'last' jam ended up with a nail upside down and I had to remove the magazine to get it out. Fortunately, this happened with only 2 or 3 more nails to go in the project, so I didn't have to worry about clearing it until later. And once I got around to it, was pretty easy to accomplish.
It is a bit difficult to tell when the last nail has been fired, which makes not being able to slap in a new stick when you get near the end a problem. If you have enough light, you can just look in the nose to see if there is the tip of a nail there, or if you have good concentration, you can count nails. In any case, it does not appear to do any significant damage to the unit to fire it 'dry' on occasion. I would not want to do it 'a lot', and it does mark up what you are nailing, so it should be avoided where practical.
So, unless you really like hammering, get a framing nailer if you are going to be doing much framing. And this one is a good choice, particlarly if you want the capability to use the largest nails available and/or do a lot of metal framing brackets. If neither of these are needs for you, then perhaps you could find one which is a little easier to use.
Good for nailing not perfect. September 18, 2009
Jason Hughes (Philly, PA USA)
I bought this gun for the full rounded nails. Me being prone to errors I figured it would be easier to pull nails out when I screw up. That turned out to be true.
This nailgun certainly does the job, but I had 2 issues:
1. It was a little heavier than other framing nailers I've used. For weekend warriors such as my self an all day project may make you fatigued.
2. The rubber grip is not tight on the tool. This means if I don't grasp it firmly the grip slips around easily on the handle. This may not be the case with everyone.
Other than these 2 things I haven't had any problems like jamming etc.
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