Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch Pin Nailer

by Bostitch

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The Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch Headless Pin Nailer delivers the accuracy and comfortable handling you need to make quick work of detailed finish, trim, and woodworking projects. This pin nailer offers you the power of pneumatic action backed by Bostitch's long history of producing innovative fastening technology for dependable on-the-job performance.

The Bostitch 23-Gauge 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch Pin Nailer features: Tapered nosepiece for spot-on precision 60 in./lbs. driving power for secure nailing Wide range of 23-gauge pin nails for ultimate versatility Reversible Belt hook for added convenience

The kit includes the pin nailer, tool lubricant, and a set of 23-gauge pin nails, all transportable in an exclusive Bostitch carrying case. View larger.

The over-molded comfort grip is designed for easy, no-slip maneuvering. View larger.

The tapered nosepiece achieves precision for intricate work like picture framing. View larger.

Powerful, Adjustable Fastening for Precise, Clean Work
The Bostitch HP118K is well-suited for use with slim or delicate materials that might be split by an 18-gauge nail or brad. With this tool and set of 23-gauge pin nails, you can save time and money by preventing damage to work surfaces. An ideal choice for woodworking applications, the HP118K provides effective fastening for glue sets that are tough or impossible to clamp, and it will help you avoid the witness marks or holes that can be left by other driver heads, letting you create clean finished products.

Designed to keep you in control at all times, this nailer offers an adjustable high/low power control that sets pin depths without requiring you to adjust your compressor setting. It backs this precision with the ability to deliver 60 in./lbs. of driving power, so you can be sure that each pin is securely seated.

With the ability to handle 23-gauge headless pin nails that range from 1/2 inch to 1-3/16 inches, this nailer enables you to utilize a wide range of fasteners for job-specific performance. And its magazine capacity of 200 pins allows you to work without stopping to reload.

Ergonomic Design for Comfort and Convenience
The HP118K offers a full range of design features dedicated to smooth, safe, and intuitive use. It features a low-profile nosepiece that tapers down to the contact point which offers a clear line-of-site for perfect placement. An over-molded grip ensures slip-free handling, and it is balanced to sit comfortably in your hand during extended use. And, for added comfort while you work, the nailer's rear exhaust directs air away from your face. The pin nailer also features a reversible belt hook for convenience on the job.

Its compact body is easy to maneuver, which is of particular importance when doing intricate work like crafting custom cabinetry or picture frames, and, thanks to a durable, lightweight aluminum housing, it weighs just 2.5 pounds.

Reliable, Pneumatic Performance
This lightweight durable tool operates between 70 and 120 PSI and includes a 1/4-inch NPT fitting for easy coupling with your air hose and compressor.

This pin nailer is backed by a manufacturer's 7-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
HP118K 23-Gauge Pin Nailer; 1/4-inch air fitting; 500 each of 1/2-inch pins, 3/4-inch pins, and 1-inch pins; tool lubricant; and carrying case.

Available Bostitch Fasteners:

Model # PT-2312-3M PT-2319-3M PT-2325-3M PT-2330-3M

Description 23 ga. 1/2" Headless Pin Nails - 3,000 ct. 23 ga. 3/4" Headless Pin Nails - 3,000 ct. 23 ga. 1" Headless Pin Nails - 3,000 ct. 23 ga. 1-3/16" Headless Pin Nails - 3,000 ct.

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Adjustable high/low power control sets pin depth without changing compressor setting. Low profile nose piece tapers down to contact point for clear line of site. 19% greater pin capacity over competitive models for a wider range of fasteners. Fires fasteners 1/2'' to 1 3/16'' in size. Kit includes: Pin nailer, 1/4'' air fitting, 500 each of 1/2'' pins, 3/4'' pins, 1'' pins, and a case.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 12 x 3 inches ; 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EX71F0
• Item model number: HP118K
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,470 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #2 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Nailers > Pinners
  • #33 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Nailers & Staplers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Call Bostitch CS to sink 1 3/16" pins, February 2, 2008

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Remodeling in SoCal (Monrovia, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch Pin Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

Yes , there is a problem with driving 1 3/16" pins but Bostitch will send you an easy fix, a new driver/piston. I am surprised that no one called them and posted this . I always contact the manufacturer with any issues first, some are very helpful and others are not. Great CS from them, as I always have had from them, and an other wise very well made compact driver now will work just fine. As far as using 2"pins, they are too long for this gauge in real wood[18 ga.2"brads is even pushing it] ;they bend easily and can "blowout" of the wood[follow the grain] when using to be really useful anyway but the 1 3/16" is perfect for shoe base mld. for flooring installs and no filler is really needed. 1" pin guns limits the usefulness as other brands have as their longest length. 4 stars for the tool as is, and add 1 star for Bostitch being there to fix their problem making the gun excellent now.

49 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't countersink pins, March 31, 2007

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Joe "jw32878" (Southern NH USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch Pin Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

Just returned mine and ordered a Grex 635 instead. I fired about 40 pins in hard and soft wood, tried various compressor pressure settings, and various settings of the so-called "depth control." The gun jammed once. If the air pressure is at the low end of the recommended range (70-100 lbs.), or if the so-called "depth control" is set low, pins will usually be proud of the surface. With the proper adjustments the best you can do is get them to be flush, which is unacceptable as far as I'm concerned. According to Bostitch Customer Service, this pin nailer is not designed to countersink pins, but rather to leave them flush with the service. The "depth control" is a misleading name for what is really just another way of adjusting air pressure. It does NOT change the travel distance of the pin.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars patience young impulse shopper, April 5, 2007

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Rob Huley (fairfax county VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch Pin Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

shot up many a clip of pins over the past week on a kitchen with cherry cabinets and trim. guns of this ilk are absolutely invaluable in delicate/intricate hardwood production work, from temporary jigging to glue up clamping to achieving the perfect miter. but this gun drove me up the wall and forced the guy coming behind me with the markers and putty to take his artistry to a new level. almost every pin stood proud, long grain shots and end grain. if it wasn't proud there was the slightest dent from the gun nose and the pin was still didn't countersink. when trimming in standard fjp this gun is a godsend, but for hardwood work you had better invest in a microscopic nailset(alien technology, coming soon) if bostitch hasn't decided to include one in the case already
...to follow up, this pinner is but a continuing let down. production installation of hardwood is the name, having the pin hold the pieces is but half the game. the many, the proud. i have a quick learning curve, now i've got a grex.