Customer Reviews

Porter-Cable CFBN200A 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Compressor Combo Kit

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I purchased this kit because I had a ton of baseboard molding to replace. This included everything I needed in one convenient package and is perfectly sized for my needs. I have used it for molding installation and have purchased two additional nailers to use with the compressor: a framing nailer and flooring stapler. The compressor will cycle more often because of its small capacity but that is not a problem as long as you are near an electrical source. This is the perfect size for the home improvement enthusiast.

I bought this kit because I wanted a larger compressor than I had, one with a tank, and a brad gun. I came upon this and bought it. The gun is great and never jams and is easily adjustable. The compressor works flawlessly. My only complaint (be it a minor one for me) is that the thing sounds like a jackhammer. It is LOUD!!! I mostly use it in my garage so I ended up puting it in a shed outside and running a hose into the garage. Now I barely hear it. The 4 stars is only because of the noise level.

Positives: works very well, plenty of power to drive nails into hardwood, doesn't split the wood (even at the edge of a board), it's consistent in depth of drive, doesn't mar the surface, and the price is good.
Negatives: none other than the noise of the compressor, but hey it's a power tool what do you expect.
Summary: highly recommend!!!

I investigated cordless nailers from Paslode (too expensive) and Senco (questionable reliablilty) before settling on the Porter-Cable CFBN200A Combo from Amazon. First of all, kudos to Amazon. I ordered the unit on 12/27 and it arrived on 12/30. The nailer is very well-balanced and well-made. The compressor charges quickly but is quite loud, but it only kicks on (after the initial charge) after a lot of brads are fired. So don't let mine and other comments about the compressor noise scare you. UPS dropped mine off and 20 minutes later, I was putting up molding with it. Without any adjustment, the brads were countersunk perfectly. I'm quite giddy about the nailer and with the great response from Amazon.

This nailer kit is by far one of the greastest additions to my home workshop. The tool is flawless and the uses for readily available compressed air keep on coming. Ordering from Amazon was easy and the product arrived on time in excellent condition. One of the main reasons I purchased from Amazon was the $50 promotional certificate. DON'T EXPECT AMAZON TO HONOR THEIR OFFER. All you get is some gibberish about a technical error from Amit. Fat chance I will ever buy anything from Amazon.com again.

Not only did I receive my order for this combo pack 2 days earlier than expected, but I could not be more pleased with the quality and performance for the money. This is an older and proven compressor design that I was well familiar with. The brad nailer has also proven itself to be a very reliable and easy to use tool. I would highly recommend this kit as an invaluable necessity for professioanl trim work. I can't imagine not having it. Keep up the good work Porter-Cable. Thanks.

This is a good combo, but don't believe Amazon's pitch that this is a $472 package. We bought ours from Lowes at less than Amazon's price.

After shopping around and comparing nailers and compressors, I decidede to purchase this combo kit. I recently retired and gone into my woodworking hobby more seriously. This kit arrived well packed and easily put into service. The nailers are easy to use and have functioned flawlessly. I have installed base board moldings and built some cabinets for my garage shop. I highly recommend Porter-Cable products.

This was my 1st compressor or airtool purchase. I used the compressor to frame my basement, and I used the nailer to install the trim. I later used the compressor to build a shed and install a roof.

The compressor is wonderful. It's noisy in an enclosed space, but when it's charging in the next room, you won't mind the noise (my baby slept in the living room while it charged in the garage).

You'll probably need to get more airtools than the gun that comes with this set, and if I had to do it over again, I might consider the "Porter Cable CFNBNS Three Nailer and Compressor Combo Kit".

I'm happy with my purchase, and I love the quality.

This is an awesome little portable compressor. Perfect for weekend projects and hobyists and even good enough for someone who needs a portable compressor on the jobsite. We used to have one just like this where I worked installing trim. Not sure if this would be suitable for continuous use with the bigger nail guns used for framing, but it works great with the brad nailer.