Porter-Cable FR350MAG Round Head 2 3/8-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Round Head Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing

by Porter-Cable

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The Porter-Cable FR350MAG Round Head 2-3/8-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Round Head Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing boasts an outstanding power to weight ratio at only 7.4 pounds. The nail lockout mechanism lets you know when it's time to reload the magazine, and the bypass nail pusher makes it a cinch to reload quickly. Fire nails with 70-120 PSI air pressure using the selectable trigger that offers either restrictive or contact actuation firing mode. Don't worry about tool jams, the FR350MAG has an easy to use jam release knob to clear up any misfires.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.5 x 15.4 x 5.6 inches ; 10.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.8 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: B00004WGQK
• Item model number: FR350MAG
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,648 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #43 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Nailers > Framing Nailers

Customer Reviews

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75 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great round-head framing nailer, great price, January 26, 2001

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groff5 "groff5" (Metamora, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable FR350MAG Round Head 2 3/8-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Round Head Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing (Tools & Home Improvement)

Purchased the new FR350MAG because I wanted a full round head nailer (they hold better, esp on outdoor projects), and wanted enough power for full 16penny common nails. I have only framed out my basement since I got it, but so far love the nailer. Is an improvement over the FR350 (lighter, more power, easier to clear jams, and can shoot bigger nails), but identical in physical size.

Pluses: Light, good balance, comfortable to use, powerful, easy jam clearing, very easyloading magazine, good toe-nailing, good price for product.

Minuses: Double-fires often with standard trigger (as most nailers do). Called them and they sent restrictive fire trigger (free). Large size makes nailing in joist space, etc, difficult. Can't hold as many nails in the magazine as a clipped-head nailer (duh).

Overall a great nailer. Have used lots of framing nailers, and this is my favorite so far. Not sure about durability, since I do not frame houses for a living (though i've done a couple). Will update this review as I use this nailer more (a big shed project scheduled for spring!).

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very nice nail gun!, October 23, 2001

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Carl Miller (Martinsville, Indiana USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable FR350MAG Round Head 2 3/8-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Round Head Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a home "handiman" who wanted a cost-effective nail gun to build a screened-in porch, large deck, and replace the defective wood siding on my house with Hardiplank, a cement based siding. I needed a gun that would drive round head nails. I was counting on this gun to drive a wide range of nail lengths and be able to vary the driven depth (critical for the cement siding). I am very pleased with the performance of this gun. I've driven between 5 and 10 thousand nails so far without one misfire or jam! I experimented with air pressure (75 to 80 pounds) and the depth adjustment on the gun and drove 2 1/2 in ring shank nails flush with the siding (countersinking is a no-no). It will countersink 3 1/4 smooth shank and ring shank nails without messing with the depth adjustment by cranking up the air pressure to 100 - 110 pounds.

Having read other reviews regarding its Taiwan manufacture, I was a little unsure of my purchase until I opened the box. I was pleasantly suprised to fine a very well made and amazingly light gun, even with a full load of nails. ... I'd recommend it to anyone!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable, Reliable, Reliable!, January 8, 2005

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A. W. Parton "Thoran8888" (Alexandria, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable FR350MAG Round Head 2 3/8-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Round Head Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought a used FR350MAG over a year ago because I wanted a lighter round-headed nailer. I remodeled a friend's (HUGE) basement and built a 12x20 deck with this nailer, shot thousands of nails and never once did it misfire.

I'm a tool fanatic and love to keep my tools in good shape. I understand the want for a case, but the box it comes in does a pretty good job of keeping this thing protected and luggable. Box vs. case is not that big of a drawback, nor would I make it a major point in deciding which nailer to buy. If you plan to shoot a lot of nails, weight and reliability make all the difference in the world...especially if your shooting above your head or trying out some new-fangled yoga position hanging off a joist.

As others have mentioned, I have inadvertantly double-tapped this thing a few times. It will definitely let you know you're alive, but a quick call to PC and you'll have yourself a new trigger that will eliminate the multiple bump-fire capability.

Also, setting the depth may take a couple of test fires to get it right, but, again, I've had no real issues with that either.

The bottom line: If you want a framing nailer that's lighter than most, easy to load/use and fires every time, buy this one. When it comes to air nailers, PC knows its stuff.