Customer Reviews

Bostitch CPACK100 1-5/8" Brad Nailer / Compressor Combination Kit

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After reading all the reviews on several different brad combinations I went with the Stanley Bostich. All the negative complaints such as wheels falling off (an impossibility with the current design) and that jams are hard to clear and time consuming (it takes about 2 seconds to open the magazine and remove the brads). There is only one complaint that was legitimate and that is getting up against the compressor that is hot and getting burnt. This too is almost an impossibility as only a minute portion of the compressor is not shielded by the plastic housing. The only complaint I can see is the noise of the compressor but in real use the compressor takes forever to kick on and doesn't take long to recover. The truth is that the compressor is better built than others and holds the air pressure even after weeks of setting unused. The brad gun is light and easy to use and easy to load...

It is my first brad nailer/compressor. Pros: - Simple to use, lightweight and sturdy brad nailer. - Side loading makes it very easy to load clips of brads. I tried brads of all sizes from 3/4 in. to 1-5/8in., which all work well. - Depth or countersink adjustment via thumb screw is straightforward. - Useful hard ABS plastic case for the nailer. Cons: - The manuals are just unacceptable. The compressor came with a manual that has only a few pages, but yet in three different languages. The provided information is just totally inadequate. - Ditto with the manual that came with the brad nailer. The manual refers to three different nailers, again using three different languages in a few pages. Amazing how Bostich can put out such useless the manuals! Just hope that your tools would always work and you would never need to use the manuals. - Compressor runs hot and it has inadequate heat shield - I accidentally touched it with the back of my leg. That resulted in a severe two inches burn/blister - Ouch! (It is hot down here in Houston, I have to work in short!)

I received my combo last week and used it for about 6 hours so far. I have used the compressor with the brad nailer and a Bostitch angle finish gun. So far it works beautifully. I had a jam in the finish nailer...no problem to clear. The brad nailer has been flawless so far. What I will say is that the directions for the compressor aren't worth the paper they are printed on. If you buy this compressor: The large gauge measures the pressure in the tank, the motor will cut off at 120 psi. The small gauge measures the psi delivered to the tool. Pull up the red cap and adjust the outflow until it meets the psi you need, then push the cap down to lock. To drain or release pressure the valve is on the bottom. The hose and connections are self explanatory.

Overall I'm very happy so far for the price you can't go wrong.

I purchased the Bostitch CPACK100 from Amazon and it is an amazing kit. I like the compressor because of it's quick recovery and portability. The brad nailer will nail oak trim with no problem. The compressor also has plenty of power to use with a framing nailer and finish nailer. It's a great product!

I usually borrow a friends Porter Cable brad nailer combo but when that became unavailable, I borrowed another's Stanley/Bostich. The handle and wheels on the small compressor are a nice idea, but one of the wheels on the compressor kept falling off. Second, I had three jams in the gun (over a two day period). With the Porter Cable clearing a jam is simple -- everything is quick release and you're back up and running in a few seconds. With the Bostich, you have to dissasemble and reassemble the gun with an allen key and it takes minutes. Save the frustration and buy the Porter Cable.

This combo kit was a great value. The compressor is far superior to the Porter Cable which use a cheap DeVilbiss compressor with a non-servicable universal motor that burns up after 100 hours. I know someone who works for them, and they call them "disposable". The Bostitch unit is more of a contractor grade unit. The wheels and handle make it nice to pull around the job. I use the brad nailer occasionally and it has really impressed me.

I purchased the Bostitch CPACK100 from Amazon and it is an amazing kit. I like the compressor because of it's quick recovery and portability. The brad nailer will nail oak trim with no problem. The compressor also has plenty of power to use with a framing nailer and finish nailer. It's a great product!

Hi T.W.IT M.C.Ibought this compressor combo kit at a local dealer and when it broke no wants to touch it or have any parts for it.How can I repair my tools!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In hopes to find my husband and my daughter's "best father she has ever had" a gift for Father's Day, we searched until we found this site. I was impressed with the Brad Nailer/Compressor combo which he has been wanting for quite some time. I appreciate the explanation of all accessories included with the Brad Nailer/Compressor by Bostich! Thank you for being so complete with your descriptions of all items! Yours truly...