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BOSTITCH Framing Nailer, Round Head, 1-1/2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch, Pneumatic (F21PL)

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Features

  • Two nailers in one: includes two quick change nosepieces to convert tool to either framing or metal connector applications
  • Patented push button adjustable depth guide of the framing nailer gun sets nails to desired depths
  • Lightweight magnesium design for durability
  • Adjustable rafter hook allows users to hang tool on rafters and joists
  • Drives plastic collated 1-1/2-inch and 2-1/2-inch metal connector nails (.131-inch - .148-inch diameter)

Manufacturer: ‎BOSTITCH


Part Number: ‎F21PL


Item Weight: ‎4.17 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎21.2 x 15.4 x 5.6 inches


Country of Origin: ‎Taiwan


Item model number: ‎F21PL


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎No Size


Color: ‎Bostitch Gold and Black


Style: ‎Nailer Only


Material: ‎Blend


Power Source: ‎Air Powered


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Special Features: ‎Lightweight


Included Components: ‎1 framing nailer; Power Source Pneumatic


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎Warranty


Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.


Date First Available: April 1, 2004


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    • F21PL - Why I bought this framing nailer.
Style: Nailer Only
This review is targeted at do it yourselfers of which I am one. I chose the F21PL primarily because it shoots full round head nails. I am a mechanical engineer working for a tier 1 automotive supplier in Michigan. When doing research for a framing nailer the issue of clipped heads not being allowed by building code in different states or cities kept coming up. Unfortunately I will probably have to leave Michigan if I loose my current job, and I don't want to own a clipped head paper weight because the local codes don't allow clipped head nail use. I elected to pay a little more for the Bostitch vs. the Porter Cable because of the 7 year warranty, and because both Home Depot and two other local tool rental places Rented Bostitch even though they sell other brands. All the guns in the rental fleet were really beat up, yet still going strong. HD was able to sell the used ones for $100+. I also saw a program on History Channel where they showed the Bostitch factory. The segment showed either an F21PL or F28WW being dropped 60+ times from 8 feet onto a plywood sheet and then bouncing onto concrete. They also pull a random gun off the line and fire it 1 million times as a quality control check. ( at 5K nails per box that's 200 boxes or maybe 50X my lifetime supply). Another reason for choosing this tool is that it shoots the Bostitch Hurriquake nails. (Overkill perhaps for Michigan, but cool none the less, and they could be required as code if I move.) Finally don't make your buying decision solely on the price of the nailer. The cost of nails is >$50 per box, and you will probably want to get a minimum o 2 boxes ( 3.5" and 2.5") right off the bat. If you plan to build any serious projects, the cumulative cost of nails will exceed the price of the gun. + + Features that I like: having two separate triggers for single shot vs. bump firing. As a dad of 2 small but very curious kids I plan to run only with the safer single shot trigger. The Porter Cable had a little knob on the trigger which allowed the user to select either mode. Great feature for convenience, but bad for kid safety. Back to the clipped head argument, the big plus for clipped heads is that the magazine can hold more "ammo" thus saving time due to less frequent reloading. Since I am running in single shot mode, speed and reload frequency really don't matter. ( I suggest you buy a leather tool belt with a pouch to keep a few nail clips in that. A trick is to place a piece of cardboard or aluminum plate into the pouch to keep it flat so your single strip of collated nails don't snap in two.). I like the ease of setting the tip length for depth adjustment especially since toe nailing is all the way in, while flush nailing is 3 to 4 clicks out. Plastic tip is nice but useless when toe nailing. I just keep mine in the box. The rafter hanging hook is a nice feature also. Finally there are different diameters of framing nails. To change from large to small is extremely easy, just pull a plastic rod out of one hole and put it in another. - - What I did not like. : The Porter Cable came with a plastic case and oil. The F21PL had no case or oil, or pneumatic fitting. I looked on line for a case but all I could find was a generic Pelican 1600 with foam for $130. I guess either the pros don't use cases or the gun is just built so well it doesn't need one. It would however be nice for us weekend warriors who like to store our tools nice and neat if Bostitch were to sell a case for those of us who want to buy one. ( Better yet sell a model with case, oil, glasses, Pneumatic fitting and some sample nails so that tool could be used out of the box). Rafter hanging hook is nice but it would be nicer if the preset detents would allow it to be folded closer too the tool. Use So far : Main project to date has been repairs to my garage attic rafters, building a fence, & decking repair. The Tool despite its' large size is light weight and well balanced. There is quite a kick when firing a 3.5" nail into 40 year old timbers but it is less than the hammer shock to drive the same nail manually. The depth setting is nice because sink depth changes depening on what your are driving into. Once set correctly every nail seated perfectly. Let me say this in bold print. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT EYE PROTECTION!. THE PLASTIC COLLATION BITS FLY EVERYWHERE. If your kids want to watch you work get them glasses also! ( The free way is to go to a Lowes or Home Depot Saturday kids build project.) In reading other reviews before buying I saw complaints about the tool sparking and debris from the collated nails. Working in the low light attic I definitely saw the sparks, and felt several pieces of plastic shrapnel hit my face especially when toe nailing. When I was finished shooting 5 or 6 clips of nails there was little pieces of plastic collation debris all over the floor. If you can't live with a little clean up, this tool isn't for you. Go for a clipped head paper, or wire collated framer. If sparks scare you, then a framing nailer is just too powerful for you. I also own brad and finish nailers and their kick is nothing compared to this framer. Finally be careful when disconnecting the air line at the tool. The whole handle acts as a reservoir so there is a large back rush of 100 psi air when you disconnect the hose. Overall rating is great. - Nailer does the intended job of driving 3.5" spikes in a single blow flawlessly. It is well balanced, easy to load, and the depth setting is easy to adjust. It is a pleasure to use. The quality is pure Bostitch. Solid and reliable. I love it. -- Update after 2 years. Gun is still going strong with a few battle scars to the paint. I have probably cycled 4 boxes of nails through it on a series of projects and have had no issues. I am now running with a 150psi pancake compressor Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable C2002R Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor which can keep up when running flat out decking a roof every 8" compared to its' 120psi predecessor. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2009 by Skating Music
    • Solid, reliable product.
Style: Nailer Only
I purchased this pneumatic gun prior to building a large garage/shop. I have now put 8,000+ nails through it, of various sizes, including 3.5, 3.25, 3.0, 2.5 and 2.0 inch, without any hiccups. Moreover, I have used 3 different nail manufacturers too (whatever was available on the shelf that day). I do add 7-8 drops of oil before starting each day. The adjustable nail depth guide is a big plus. Overall, I have been very happy with this nail gun. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023 by Lea
    • Hard decision between this and the Hitachi NR90AE, but this is the better, more durable, more versatile, more capable gun
Style: Nailer Only
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Bought this to replace the epic fail Hitachi NR90GR2 gas powered framing nailer that I could not, no matter what, get to consistently fire nails. I also owned the 15 gauge and 18 gauge Hitachi gas nailers that had the same problems of not always firing. All used different gas, nails, and temperatures. Stay clear of those guns if you're serious about getting things done. Upon throwing the Hitachi across the yard, I went to the big box store and grabbed a Rigid nailer. Great. Huge relief over the Hitachi. Used it for 1.5 days of framing and siding install before it jammed one too many times then shot a nail through the clip and finished that gun off for good. Then I went down to the other big box store and bought a Hitachi (I own A LOT of Hitachi, and despite the gas powered nailers debacle really like their tools and customer service) NR90AE. This gun is nice. Better feel and punch than Rigid without a doubt. Used it with no issues for a full day of the same framing and siding work. 2" to 3 1/4" nails and in between. I couldn't resist this Bostitch though. It was nagging me in the back of the head all day while using the Hitachi. More punch and metal hangers I kept hearing in my head. So I ordered it. I've got 1.5 days of heavy mixed use, same as the Rigid and Hitachi NR90AE. I have not had a chance to use it for metal hangers, but tomorrow will be hanging rafters with ties and plan to report back. **UPDATE** I got to use the gun for metal hangers. Not many nails, only about 210. The thing didn't miss a hole once. Very precise. That's about where the fun ended. On my very last hanger the gun misfired and lodged a nail under the piston head, splitting the nose housing. Not the tip that is removable, the actual housing. Amazon got me a replacement as soon as possible. I have not had the need for metal hangers since. I will continue to use this gun as my primary as I really like the pros listed below. Another thing I noticed since this review is that, while alternating between the Hitachi and Bostitch, the bit of un-balance I think comes from the larger air filter assembly on the Bostitch. This is where some of the extra weight is also. On the Hitachi all the weight is in the head of the nailer, and little to none in the lower handle area. This allows the nailer to roll from side to side almost effortlessly vs. the Bostitch. With the added weight of the filter assembly on the Bostitch you're working to rotate that handle as you climb through rafters and twist and turn the gun. Hope that makes sense. It's not much, but is noticeable if used side by side. One more thing. I talked to the local Bostitch service center. They're now making ALL of DeWalts nails guns. If you're familiar with the Bostitch line of nailers go see for yourself at the local big box. A lot of the same Bostitch features/technology on the DeWalts. Also if you notice the big box orange dealer is clearancing out their Bostitch and now has the full line of DeWalt nailers. I got the 18 Guage smart point, and 18 Gauge stapler for ~ 70.00 each off the clearance rack. Bostitch (vs. Hitachi) Pros- -Nice adjustable depth feature. At first I didn't like it, and if you're not smart about it or get in a bad habit you could easily set yourself up to put a nail through your hand adjusting the depth. Once you realize that and get a method it's a dream come true. And it's dead accurate every time, where as the Hitachi is a twist style and wasn't that consistent. -Powerful. You can feel this thing has the power. I did some nailing where the Hitachi left the nail just a bit proud, and this nailer sunk them. Same compressor and PSI setting (a Makita MAC5200- Very capable compressor!). At the same time, this nailer does cycle the compressor more so this might bug some people. -Ability to sink joist holder nails. It took very little effort to find a box of 1000 1.5" metal hanger nails made by Bostitch here on Amazon. I'll report back on how it does after I'm done with my roof ties. -Ability to shoot true 16 common nails -The way you load the magazine with nails is nice. Different than most other guns, and certainly the Hitachi NR90AE. Again, personal preference but I really like it. - 16" O.C. marks that are on the magazine. No gimmick. They were really handy when putting up the siding on my walls. - Service center nearby. Within 10 miles of my residence. Hitachi just paid to have Fed Ex pick up all my gas nailers from my front door, but they're gone for so much time due to shipping times. Any Hitachi service center nearby is contracted out and not genuine like the Bostitch service center near me. Huge plus in my opinion, and one that will certainly vary for every person. Cons (vs. Hitachi) -A bit bulkier, and heavier. Not quite as good of feel or balance when wanting to zip along. -You have to take the actual trigger switch out and put in a different one to get a bump fire operation. Huge downer, in my opinion. -Compressor cycles a bit more using this gun. Might be an issue for some people and their compressors, especially if you never need the extra punch, and don't care for the metal hanger feature. - I've read some have had problems getting service. Overall I'm favoring this gun right now. It would have to seriously be a PITA when doing metal hangers for me to change my mind. IF I was wanting to spend a bit more money I'd have researched the higher end Hitachi guns, as the NR90AE is considered a bit of a 'lightweight' by the pros where the Bostitch if liked is considered the real deal. UPDATE - 2nd nailer just did the same thing as the first. To add to that big fat negative issue - Whoever thought of having to switch out the entire trigger assembly to switch from sequential to rapid fire was out of their mind. Those two little tiny screws/nuts and spring on a job site? I would love to know why this design decision was made. So recap - the gun self destructs on hanger mode, and to switch from sequential to rapid fire takes 10 min., a small screwdriver and if you're lucky you won't lose the tiny nut that in reality should be permanently mounted to the gun. Actually in reality the gun should have a little switch to change from sequential to rapid fire- like every other nailer on the market. Get a dedicated metal hanger gun, and a dedicated framing nailer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015 by Matt W Matt W

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