Factory-Reconditioned Bostitch U/MCN250 2-1/2-Inch Strapshot Metal Connector Nailer

by Bostitch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Today's homes are stronger than ever. Knowledgeable home owners, natural disasters, and stricter building codes have led the industry to adopt better ways of building houses. One important result of this has been the massive rise in the use of metal connectors. These metal connectors, whether it is in the form of a hurricane tie, joist hanger, or stud plate tie are used to strengthen the weaker joint areas of a home. Their popularity has given rise to a new necessity on the jobsite; a nailer dedicated to fastening metal connectors. The Bostitch STRAPSHOT Metal Connector Nailer (MCN-250) is the perfect tool for fastening metal connectors. Its exposed nail tip places the fastener point directly into connector holes for a faster, more precise application. It has a built in safety that prevents the tool from firing when not placed properly into the connector hole. The Bostitch STRAPSHOT Metal Connector Nailer (MCN-250) drives 1-1/2-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 35-Degree Paper Tape Metal Connector Nails. The in line magazine also helps maneuverability by fitting into corners easily. Its low nail lockout feature prevents jams by preventing cycling with less than 5 nails for added safety. The tool also comes with hardened steel wear guards to protect the tool and adjustable exhaust to conveniently direct air away from the user. This is a factory reconditioned tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes.

Product Description

This is a factory reconditioned product. Reconditioned generally means that the product has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the product back to like new condition. Some products may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 2-1/2-in Strapshot Metal Connector Nailer - MCN250-R, Carrying Case

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B000V802KE
• Item model number: U/MCN250
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,396 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it!, November 4, 2007

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G. Shaw "indie extroidanaire" (Truckee, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Bostitch U/MCN250 2-1/2-Inch Strapshot Metal Connector Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

When my Hitachi metal connector nailer broke down again, I found that Bostitch had added MCN-250. I actually thought they missed the market when they came out with the MCN150. There comment was "most" of the need for nailing off hangers and clips is for the 1-1/2" nails. I don't think so. I live in snow load and earthquake country, and much more than half of the metal connector nails I shoot are 2-1/2". So anyway, it's about time. The Bostitch costs less, is American made (Isn't it??)and replacement parts cost 1/3 of the Hitachi parts. I've used the Hitachi for years, and it's been good. It broke a few times, but it's been used through about 10 houses. I have a Bostitch framing nailer that has the metal connector tip, but you have to special order the plastic collated nails. That requires planning ahead. Also, the framing nailer is larger, not fitting inbetween the joist bays as well as the MCN250. The Bostitch MCN250 is smaller than the Hitachi, has a rafter hook, and replacement parts cost less. I'm sold.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Listen Up, August 3, 2010

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Pete Groves - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Bostitch U/MCN250 2-1/2-Inch Strapshot Metal Connector Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

So some tools are truly a big step ahead of the game. This is one of them. Many thanks to those who knew and said so that the 150 was a reload pain. The 250. This puppy is truly a wonder. Today I nailed off 500 16d in something under an hour. Yes you can bend the direction of the drive, punching the nails in at the angle you want. And, yes you can go fast and survive misses without damage to this tool.

Details: This guy drives both 16's and tecos, adjust the air pressure, and as with most paper collated nails gently load without slamming the the feeder against the nails, it can wrinkle the paper and screw up the nail alignment. The one problem with this gun is unloading it. Very difficult! Best take the air hose off for safety, because you're going to be using all your fingers and your eyes to see what is moving or not moving. The gun has these little, really little, release cams to be held back along with the nail feed...oh you're pushing the nails too, and then after you pass this test you hold down a stopper in the back of the feeder to actually get the nails out. I think this is a test of how much you will love this gun. (You love it so much, you will tolerate ANYTHING!)

The idea that you can put the nail point in the hanger and actually see it is truly great. Blow the hanger in tight. Use the tip of the nail for final position, you're going to be very happy with this gun, believe me. I figure 8,000 teco's and about 2,500 16's for the connectors on this job, yes you still need a palm nailer, but the 250 does much more than I expected.

Money is never meaningless, but with some tools it is close, this is one of them.

pete

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly agile for its size, December 11, 2009

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W. Wiencke (Washington DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Bostitch U/MCN250 2-1/2-Inch Strapshot Metal Connector Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I used the Bostitch MCN250 with 1 1/2" galvanized 10d nails. My deck has a lot of awkward corners. I was amazed how nicely this big gun got into the tight spaces -- such as the acute angle on 45 degree hangars.

In awkward spots I often found myself deliberately using my little finger to pull the trigger. The gun has a firm but managable trigger and *excellent* failsafes against misfiring or firing when the nail wasn't properly placed in the joist hangar nail hole.

Bostitch also makes the same gun with a smaller magazine (this one holds two strips -- roughly 50 nails). I can't imagine a smaller magazine being worthwhile when it takes 8 to 10 nails per hanger.

One small downside is that this gun does not fire the last three nails properly. I had to pay attention and reload before I got down to the last few nails. It was no big deal if I ran down to the last nails, the gun would simply fire but not drive a nail.