Customer Reviews

Bostitch N80SB-1BAG Industrial Stick Framing Nailer with Free Carrying Bag

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Although I've only had this nailer for a few months now, it is a quality nailer. It comes with the contact trip trigger installed, I would recommend this trigger only to those who have used a pneumatic nailer and know what they are doing. A sequential trip trigger is included with this kit and it is safer for the beginning user. I use the nailer with the contact trip trigger and it fires as rapidly as the air-compressor will let you. It is constructed very well and as long as you keep it lubed it works very well. I recommend this nailer to anyone.

I've been using the gun for about three weeks now.
One thing I learned was not to use generic nails because they refuse to work far to often.
You need to absolutly use Bostitch nails.
The Bostitch nails are by far better anyway in spite of the higher cost. The three inch nails are a quarter inch or better longer than the generic nails and are coated as well.
The air exhaust directional feature is very nice but be sure to keep the Allen screw snugged down or the thing will turn and blow your hat and sunglasses off your head at the same time....pretty powerful!
I only wish it came with a hook to hang it on the rafters and ladder.
Its a great gun and nails are easy to find.
27 years a builder.

I must admit when we first got the Bostitch I was somewhat skeptical but it has proven to be very reliable. I have had two days that all four of my more expensive name brands have broken on me and left us with on gun working the Bostitch. I highly recommend the Bostitch Framing Nailers they are very reliable.

As a handyman I've used this in the last year to remodel two kitchens, a couple of baths, build a deck, and much more! So far it has proven to be flawless!

So why buy this unit?

Brand name:

Bostitch is very well known and respected within the business. A longtime contractor recommended getting the Bostitch name and not to waste my time/money on anything else.

Stick vs. coil

This is where I went back and forth as I decided on this unit. Why go with the stick? A nailgun takes a beating on a job site and I was concerned that the coilgun would get beat too much. The canister which holds the nails on the coil is made of plastic. Now I don't know about you, but I have had the occasion of dropping a nailgun when framing high up and I felt the coilgun would have busted whereas the stick is made of metal and so far, has withheld the test of time.

The only downside to this gun is that it doesn't come with a hard plastic carrying case like the Bostitch finish gun. Going from site to site a tool can take more of a beating in transport then on a site so a good case would be most helpful.

Good luck with your decision.

Where do you get nails for this nail gun I went to every hardware store in Murrieta & Temecula and no one carries the nails for this nailer I bought. Where in the world do I get the nails for my nailer?