Bostitch N80SB-1 Framing Stick Nailer

by Bostitch

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Popular among house framers, Bostitch's framing stick nailer offers solid, no-fuss, reliable performance. With its tough aluminum housing and extruded aluminum magazine, this nailer is a sturdy piece of equipment, designed to hold up to falls and the inevitable beating tools take on a framing crew. The nosepiece's teeth aggressively grip lumber for toe-nailing. The adjustable depth control makes it easy to adjust the countersink with the gun, instead of the compressor. The nailer's deflector conveniently directs exhaust away from the user. We were impressed with how solid this Bostitch unit feels--it definitely has the burliness of an industrial-strength tool. But with its burly nature comes a bit of extra weight--always something to consider. The tool weighs just over 8 pounds empty, however, so some arm fatigue is probably inevitable. But the nailer's rubber grips are comfortable to hold,and the balance is good. This model shoots 2- to 3-1/2-inch, 28-degree, wire-weld-collated, clipped-head nails, and will hold a strip of 75. The nailer is available in contact or sequential trip. --Jonathon Tudor

Product Description

Includes Wire Weld Stick Framing Nailer - U/N80SB

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000225IR
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: N80SB-PENCIL
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,288 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #45 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Nailers > Framing Nailers

Customer Reviews

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127 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tried the rest, the N80 is the best!, February 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bostitch N80SB-1 Framing Stick Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a framer who used to use all Senco. Then I switched to Paslode, but they were to high maintenance and we had to much down time on the job. Hitachi was next because some of the guys had them. I tossed them within 6 months, they just couldn't hold up around the jobsite. Their magazines kept bending and caused the nails to get jammed in the magazine. I've been using Stanley-Bostitch framers and staplers since 1996 and have never had any problems whatsoever. They are the lightest and most powerful tools that I have ever used. Something can be said about using tools everyday for four years and not ever having to have them serviced. Buy Bostitch and you will never be sorry.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I tried to beat it silly and it refused to give up., April 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bostitch N80SB-1 Framing Stick Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

At this price this is a great tool. Everone brags about senco, hithachi ,makita. These tools do the exact same thing. I will say that this instrument at least in my neck of the woods is a top seller and favorite amongst all construction people. It is well built it may not be the lightest but so what at around 10 pounds most tough guys can hold it. High quality, very trouble free , easy to find nails . At this price you can buy one of its competitors nail magazines which by the way are the most frequently damaged part. Im telling you its tough.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Brute of a Tool, September 1, 2001

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Sean Johnson (Smackover, AR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bostitch N80SB-1 Framing Stick Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Bostitch N80SB is a great tool. It is heavier than some of it's competitors, but is a basically maintenance free tool if it is oiled properly. The tool drives a variety of fasteners in all types of wood with ease. This tool has been in Bostitch's stable for a long time and is being discontinued soon. But believe me, it's not because this tool has any downfalls. As for any double-firing. Many of these instances are human error. If a person is trying to positive place a nail with a nailer with a contact trip trigger, more than likely when you depress the contact trip and then pull the trigger the tool will fire twice because of the recoil and the user not removing their finger from the trigger fast enough. If you are using a nailer for positive placement of the nail, always use a nailer with a sequintial trip trigger. This will eliminate double firing. However, with a sequintial trip trigger, the user will not be able to hold the trigger in the fire position and bump fire the tool by bumping the contact trip against the work surface. Take your pick of what trigger best works for you.