Porter-Cable FR350 Round Head Framing Nailer Kit

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Two big thumbs up! Once again, Porter-Cable brings the construction professional another great tool. Shooting 2- to 3-1/2-inch round-head nails, the nailer has a nice, small-width handle and a tough rubber grip that, taken together, make this a strikingly easy nailer to wield. We're impressed with the added power provided by the hefty air chamber--no "nail starter," this, no ma'am. The magazine has easy-loading action and holds two nail strips at a time (a capacity of 72 nails). We like the relative quiet of the muffled exhaust port, too. There's an adjustable depth of drive--a fairly standard feature, these days--that works well. The barbed nose works like it should for toenailing (preventing slippage), as does the nonmarring tip for sheathing and decking. Of course, most folks buy a round-head nailer to meet local code requirements, but there's also an increasing number of deck and fence builders out there who prefer the "hand-driven" appearance of a full-head nail. Whatever your reason, you can't go wrong with Porter-Cable's FR350. --Jon Groebner

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Porter-Cable FR350 Round Head Framing Nailer Kit

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Time and arm saver, December 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Porter-Cable FR350 Round Head Framing Nailer Kit (Tools & Hardware)

I purchased the Porter-Cable FR350 to help with a home remodeling addition framing. I have used it for about one week on framing lumber,Engineered beams and plywood with excellent results. The gun has never miss fired and was very easy to use. I looked at several other framing nailers however for the price, the FR-350 would be hard to beat. I have two other Porter-Cable finishing nailers I have used for several years with great results. I found the framing nailer needed 85 psi air pressure minimum to fully drive 3 1/2" nails.

64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Nailer, but order nails., August 13, 2000

By	Edward J. Schmidt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable FR350 Round Head Framing Nailer Kit (Tools & Hardware)

The FR350 round head framing nailer has power plus. It can sink 3 1/2" nails into the hardest wood. It also has a very responsive (but not a hair) trigger. Linger too long, and it will double shoot. Like other Porter Cable products (except for the Bammer a.k.a. Bummer finish nailer), the FR350 is well built. The FR is more conventional than, and often preferable to, the FC that uses clipped head nails. The only problem is trying to find a local home improvement store that carries round head nail strips. However, they are readily available on-line and at building suppliers that cater to contractors.

61 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nailer, April 11, 2000

By	JASON HRICAK "GFJ" (GRAND FORKS, ND United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Porter-Cable FR350 Round Head Framing Nailer Kit (Tools & Hardware)

Ninety percent of nail gones are not equipped with a case, which this one comes standard with along with safety glasses and oil. The magazine hold 2 strips or 72 nails. Its operating pressure ranges from 70 to 120 psi. The tool weighs in at 7.5 lbs which is actually farelly light for a framing nailer. This tool fires like a dream it is extremely low maitenance and exceptionally dependable. Ive replaced my o rings 1 time in three years of steady usage, and that is almost unheard of.