Porter-Cable COIL350 Round Head 1-1/2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Coil Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This magnesium-coil framing nailer from Porter-Cable is a rugged, impressively lightweight piece of equipment, ideal for framers who want the capacity that a coil system offers. The magnesium housing is several pounds lighter than regular models but still offers the durability you'd expect from a job site nailer. Since coil nailers are commonly used for repetitious tasks, a lighter tool is a big plus--especially if you're going to wield it for an entire eight-hour day. Also, its handle is ergonomically designed, and its rubber grip is slip-resistant and comfortable to hold. The nailer has an easy-to-use depth-of-drive adjustment; a powerful, high-performance motor with adjustable exhaust; a refined feed mechanism that includes double cams and guides; and quick-adjust for all nail lengths. This Porter-Cable model accepts standard 15-degree wire-collated coil framing nails from 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches. The kit comes with a 1/4-inch NPT air inlet and 1/4-inch male quick coupler (with dust cover), oil for the nailer, wrenches, and an operating manual. --Jonathon Tudor

Amazon.com Product Description

Porter Cable's 3 1/2-Inch Magnesium Coil Framing Nailer is a powerful, lightweight framing nailer that features an ergonomically designed handle and depth-of-drive adjustment mechanism for better accuracy and easier handling. This heavy-duty framing nailer also features a refined-feed mechanism that offers a quick-adjusting support for various nail lengths.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.1 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: B00004WGQG
• Item model number: COIL350
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #189,576 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #72 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Nailers > Framing Nailers

Customer Reviews

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Tool - Limited Use, November 15, 2004

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Gadget Geek (Sunny Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable COIL350 Round Head 1-1/2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Coil Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing (Tools & Home Improvement)

First off, let me say that this is an absolutely great tool. As all previous reviewers have mentioned, a coil nailer has a greater capacity which reduces reloading time. If you want to shoot and go, this is the tool to use for framing.

The only negative thing I have to say about the tool, isn't even about the tool itself, but the availability of nails. The tool manufacturer claims the gun accepts 1-1/2" to 3-1/2" nails. However, the availability of nails less than 2-3/8" is nonexistent.

A variety of nail sizes would make this a good all around nailer, but with the limited type of nails available, its use is limited. Want to put up a fence using inch-and-a-half galvanized nails? You'll have to use a different nailer.

For nails less than 2-3/8", you'll have to use a roofing nailer or other stick nailer. As a homeowner, I'd rather not have to have 4-5 nailers in my arsenal if I can get by with 2 or 3.

Again, it's an excellent tool, but with the limited nails available for this gun, think twice about making the purchase. If all you do is house-type framing, then this is the tool for you.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 300 nails is better than 50, January 29, 2003

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dewayne madison (Franklin KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable COIL350 Round Head 1-1/2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Coil Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchsed the Porter Cable coil350 and have found that there is a great saving in time not having to reload your nail gun every 50 or so nails. The 300 nail coils also have very few mis fires, when nailing off sheating or decking it is a great time saver. It also is a lot safer when sheating a roof not to have to stop so often to reload. The coil350 has great power and has very few nails not to completely sink the full round head nail.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A HEAVY workhorse, May 31, 2004

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Darrell (Sunland, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable COIL350 Round Head 1-1/2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Coil Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing (Tools & Home Improvement)

With a full coil of 3.25" nails installed, hauling this tool around is a chore. Nonetheless, I've been through 3 coils thus far and haven't had any misfires. Regarding toe-nailing, the one-shot safety mechanism is a pain in a butt when attempting to activate. The size of the gun limits you.
Regarding nails. I highly suggest you call your local merchants to see if they have coil nails in stock. I reside in the San Fernando Vally of California and drove to 6 places to find nails. Of course, if Amazon would learn to ship their products as stated (as in, coil nails), one wouldn't have such a problem. When shooting flush to the wood with the tank set at 120, the 3.25" nails countersink (on average) of 1/4". This is in reference to the VC coated nails.
Finally, unless you have an inline air filter installed, or auto oiling kit, I highly suggest you squeeze about 6 drops of oil into the air port of the gun before each day's usage.
PS: took about 13 business days to arrive. At the time I ordered, Amazon listed the gun available for shipping in 24 hours. What say you?