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Excellent Framing Nailer by Porter Cable

Are you about to tackle a framing project?  Maybe you’re going to finish a basement, build a new shed, or even a whole house.  If that’s you, the Porter Cable FR350AR Framing Nailer (official site) offers a compelling set of features for DIY and professional framing.

We’ve used this tool for several years and have been extremely happy with its performance.  It drives standard size round head framing nails consistently on every fire.  In fact, we’ve experienced almost no misfires the entire time we’ve owned it.

Porter Cable’s FR350AR Round Head Framing Nailer retails at Home Depot for just under $200.  A better alternative is to purchase this unit from Amazon.  Shipping from Amazon is free.  Better still, Amazon doesn’t charge sales tax in most places, and you save the gas driving to the store and back.  Here’s the link:

If you also require an air compressor to drive the framing nailer, Amazon offers a pancake compressor that will adequately power this nailer at a deep discount off retail:

Highlights on Porter Cable’s FR350AR Framing Nailer

  • Nail Type: The FR350AR framing nailer uses 22 degree 2 inch to 3-1/2 inch plastic collated round-head framing nails (also available on Amazon and at Home Depot and Lowes).
  • Fire Mode: The nailer operates in two modes, restrictive (required trigger pull) and contact actuation (fires on contact) for driving a large number of nails.  Each shot delivers consistent power with an internal piston catch mechanism.
  • Ease of Use: Only required maintenance includes adding a few drops of oil to the unit before each  use.  Loading magazines is made simple by Porter Cable’s easy-access design.  Long angled nailer sleeve provides ample space for nails to avoid frequent reloads without getting into the way of firing.
  • Powerful: Will drive 3-1/2 inch round head nails into engineered / laminate lumber, as well as all traditional dimensioned lumber.

What do you think? Do you own this framing nailer or another.  Let us know what you think!

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