Porter-Cable FN250A 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Finish Nailer

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

With this 2-1/2-inch, 16-gauge finish nailer, Porter-Cable continues to make good on their reputation as one of the top pneumatic toolmakers. The gun's straight magazine is well thought out, made from aluminum, and top loading. This is a sturdy, compact nailer that shoots a conveniently wide range of 16-gauge nails, from 3/4 to 2-1/2 inches. The nailer has a good balance and a nice, thin grip made of porous rubber. (You don't have to have the hands of a giant to comfortably operate this gun.) The gun has a nicely designed depth-of-drive adjustment. There's also a muffled exhaust port, so it's quieter than a lot of other nailers--plus the exhaust port is adjustable, so you can direct the discharge where you want it. The gun's also lighter than we'd expected, always a good thing in a tool a lot of us use all day long. --Jon Groebner

From the Manufacturer

Porter-Cable FN250A 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Finish Nailer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 4.8 x 16.2 inches ; 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004S2XZ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: FN250A
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,358 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #44 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Nailers > Finish Nailers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool... I don'tknow how I did without it!, April 11, 2000

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"bpmoses" (Ann Arbor, Michigan USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable FN250A 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Porter Cable FN250A finish nailer is one of the best tools I have purchased. After spending many hours putting up trim in my house the old fashioned way - drill hole, drive nail, then set the nail, this nailer has made my life easier. You just hold the trim in place, set the nailer where you want and pull the trigger! The nail drives straight and properly recessed; it couldn't be easier since the tool is very light weight and easy to handle. I highly recommend this tool to anyone that is even the casual remodeler. I only wish that I had bought this a few years ago!

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Porter-Cable FN250A, June 5, 2000

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R. F. Peterson "What we learn from history is... (Winona, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable FN250A 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have been building my own house now for the past 2 years, buying tools as I need them. I have several air-powered nailers. None compare with the ease of use the Porter-Cable brand offers. I particularly like the wide range of nail lengths and the depth adjustment capability. Many other brands have very limited ability to handle differing nail lengths. Adjusting the driven nail depth on other nailers requires adjusting air pressure or complicated affairs needing wrenches. The FN250A has solved these two issues nicely. I highly recommend it. Now, if they would only develop an interchangeable nailing head and nail cartridge rail . . .

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A tough, flexible tool, March 4, 2000

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Robert Buch (Ft Worth, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable FN250A 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought one of these nailers to help in building a large wooden fence. Loading nails and changing nail lengths is quick and easy, as is changing the depth setting. I've fired over 2,000 Paslode F-16 1.5" nails so far with no jams. My 1.5HP 3 gallon tank compressor easily keeps up with a rapid work pace. You won't need a larger compressor. I don't think you can go wrong with this nailer.