Porter-Cable BN125A 5/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer

by Porter-Cable

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Amazon.com Review

This Porter-Cable 18-gauge, 1-1/4-inch brad nailer shoots standard brads from 5/8 to 1-1/4 inches long. The gun's die-cast aluminum body is lightweight but strong, and the handle is comfortable to hold, even over long periods of time. The quick-release nosepiece lets you clear jams quickly and easily. Features include a special hardened driver blade, a sequential fire trigger, a visual reload indicator, a safety that's located behind the driver guide for driving brads in tight spaces, an easy-to-adjust depth guide, a directional exhaust port, and a removable rubber nose. The kit comes with a 1/4-inch male coupler, a rugged plastic carrying case, 1,000 brads, and oil for the nailer. --Jonathon Tudor

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Porter-Cable BN125A 5/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 13.8 x 3.5 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SBBP
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: BN125A
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,088 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #28 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Nailers > Brad Nailers

Customer Reviews

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super tool, reliable, and does a fine job, October 2, 2003

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Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable BN125A 5/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought the BN125A at the same time that I bought the 16 gauge. At the time I saw the price on the 18 and figured, it was a good idea to have both. At a later date, I discovered the BN200A, and that was an 18 gauge brad nailer as well, and accepted the 3/4" to 2" size nails. The BN125A accepts 5/8" to 1 1/4". For only a few dollars more, I thought I should have gotten the 200A. After all, when was I going to need a 5/8" size brad instead of a 3/4" one. Then I read a great book on cabinet making, and the author stated that he saves a lot of time, and doesn't need a million clamps, by putting a 5/8" brad in the back side of the raised panel joint between the rail and stile, then frees up his clamps for the next one. The glue sets up without movement because of the twin 5/8" brad holding them together. Most raised panels are made from 3/4" stock, so a 3/4" brad would show on the face. The brad goes in with a little countersink, so it is too large for that purpose. I guess it is a good example of, instead of saying yeah this, and boo that, say, "I like them both" Now I am starting to wonder when I will ever need an 18 gauge brad that is 2" long. Sure enough I will come across a need at some point. Maybe when I can, I will pick up one of those too.
The tool is lightweight, feels good in your hands, and is well built. Definitely does what it is supposed to do, and does it well.

47 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great all-around brad nailer, March 22, 2000

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This review is from: Porter-Cable BN125A 5/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've owned this model of brad nailer for over 1 1/2 years now and have been very pleased with it. I'm not a professional, so I don't use it on a daily basis, but I never had a problem with it. It has never jammed on me either. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this product to anyone.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Nailer, March 14, 2001

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"roscobu" (West Chester, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable BN125A 5/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had my Brad Nailer for about 8 months now and used it on several projects (including finishing my basement shop). It has never jammed, can power small brads thru red oak with no problem and it runs on only 80 lbs of pressure so my 4 gallon compressor has no problem keeping up. I use it in conjunction with my 2 1/2" Porter-Cable Finish Nailer and between the two, I have yet to find a a nailing situation I couldn't handle. This tool will continue to see plenty of action in my shop.