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Porter-Cable FR350 Round Head Framing Nailer Kit |  | Brand: Porter-Cable
Category: Home Improvement
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Rating:  62 reviews
Sales Rank: 113949
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.5
Dimensions (in): 23.3 x 18.5 x 7
MPN: FR350
Model: FR350
UPC: 039404118288
EAN: 0039404118288
ASIN: B00004SBBY
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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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Showing reviews 1-5 of 62
 Tough Nut! FR350 August 30, 2006
Paul Harrelson (Ga)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Initially I was looking for a Hitachi nailer, but a Christmas combo special for Porter Cable compressor, nailer and hose was too good to pass on (and I needed it soon). That was three years ago. I had been waiting and waiting for this nailer to die and give me an excuse to get the Hitachi, but yet it lives...
This nailer has been an unexpected surprise; I probably get less than one jamb per 4000 nails. I've run over 20,000 3-1/2" and 6,000 2-12" nails without a problem.
A little heavy but well balanced. Fit and finish is good. The nail guide on the top of the magazine jammed the first couple of strips I use, but was pretty useless to begin with anyways.
The main thing is it has been very reliable and durable. May have to get another Porter Cable if and when this one dies....
Who could ask for anything more ? July 31, 2006
R. C. Barnes (Tennessee)
This nailer has worked perfect from day one straight out of the case. I used it to frame in my son-in-laws basement which we were remodeling and he loved it too. I have never had a nail jam and the finish is top grade. I was already a porter cable power tool fan ( routers, etc ) and have the framing nailer along with the 15 guage finish nailer and the BN200 18 guage brad nailer. The brad nailer finally died about a week ago and I have a new BN200A to replace it on the way. My father was a carpenter for almost 30 years and I grew up around all kind of tools. He taught us to buy the best we could afford in a tool and I couldn't buy better at any price in my opinion.I became pretty picky and Believe me if there was anything I could find wrong with this tool I would post it.
When it counts, it's Porter Cable. June 9, 2006
Evan Windom (North Bend, WA, USA)
I have a house under construction and I spend a lot of time working along side my contractor on various projects. We both own this nailer, and run them both simultaneously from a single Porter Cable Job Boss compressor. I've enjoyed the nailer enough that I have since bought an additional three Porter Cable nailers in various sizes and a pancake compressor. I also bought another Job Boss compressor as a gift for a carpenter who has been helping us on the house, and he was thrilled. The compressor has a detachable control head so you can take the regulator and connection points with you onto a scaffold or into the house, and leave the compressor behind.
The nailers are dependable, well built, and easy to use. Loading the framer is fast and straightforward. The one criticism I would have of the FR350 is that changing from trigger-actuated to contact-actuated firing is a two handed operation that normally necessitates removing my work gloves. I understand the additional safety that provides, but I think there must be other ways to handle the switching without compromising safety.
I would recommend not only the FR350, but Porter Cable in general for any homeowner who wants to have professional grade tools at a reasonable price.
like clockwork March 3, 2006
T. Laporta (oakland, CA)
You get a lot of bang for your buck with this nailer. I've shot a few cases of nails with it over the last couple of years, and it's only jammed a couple of times (off-label nails). Other than that, it's a workhorse and an excellent value.
Building a workshop - with this tool June 21, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Based upon my excellent experience with a Porter Cable finish nailer / compressor combo, I obtained the Porter Cable FR350 framing nailer. I am in the midst of building a 24x30 workshop on our property. Have completed the framing and the tool has never missed a beat - not a jam, misfire, or quirk. Easy to end nail or toe nail.If you have a need or want for a framing nailer - this unit works great.
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