BOSTITCH F21PL Round Head 1-1/2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer Review

Doing any work with perfection is the most important thing to do. But with growing workload, it becomes necessary to find a way so that the same quality of work can be completed more quickly and more efficiently. For this, we have technology.

Bostitch F21PL Round head 1-1/2 inch to 3-1/2 inch framing nailer is a part of this technological revolution that helps achieve quick work with perfection. All the time that a craftsman spends with a hammer and a bunch of nails, will quickly fade away.

Bostitch F21PL is a next generation pneumatic nailer, designed and manufactured by Bostitch, one of the largest American tool manufacturers. So, when you have Bostitch F21PL in your hand, you have a part of Bostitch legacy.

Editor’s Rating:

(4.4 / 5)

Overview section

Bostitch F21PL is compressed air powered a pneumatic tool from Bostitch. This pneumatic tool is capable of doing wonders and not to mention the brand name Bostitch, adds on to the trust of the customers.

The satisfaction of the customers who have used this product is shown by the rating that they have giving the tool. Seeing customers’ satisfaction, Amazon.com, and its sellers are providing on this tool additional benefits like free shipment and also 7-year warranty.

Who would buy this?

The most interesting feature that Bostitch have included in Bostitch F21PL nailer is its handling capability. Unlike many other pneumatic tools, which usually rely on the skill of its users, even beginners who are new to these tools can easily operate it.

People, who often find themselves short of time when doing some woodwork or carpentry, can find this tool to be very useful. The rapid firing mode on the nailer helps the work to be done in a quick and time-efficient manner.

Product description

– Bostitch has been setting new benchmark in tools and equipment design for over a century. Bostitch F21PL can be regard as a new technological marvel in pneumatic tools field. Powered by compressed air, Bostitch F21PL weights almost 9.1 pounds. Its lightness in weight gives the advantage to the users when they have to work for long hours.

– The special feature that Bostitch has added to this product is its dual function mode. Using the two-piece nose piece, the tool can be easily converted to function as a frame or metal connector.

– Bostitch F21PL can hold about 60 plastic collated nails at a particular time in its magazine channel, which is about 21 to 23 degree inclined to aid in trouble free work. The design of the magazine channel allows the nail cartridge to be refilled into the channel in a matter of seconds so that there is no interruption of work.

– The magnesium housing construction that has being used to design and manufacture this tool not only makes it light but also elongates the tool’s useful life. Combined with the lightness and brutal power, Bostitch F21PL has the best power to weight ratio compared to any other tool in its class.

Product features

• Durability: the main advantage that this nailer has is the magnesium alloy body and housing. As magnesium alloy is a hard material with excellent wear resistance property, thus Bostitch F21PL has a longer useful life. Not to mention the toughness of the magnesium alloy also helps to prevent any damage to the tool when it is accidently dropped.
• Dual purpose: Bostitch F21PL is provided with two-piece nose piece which can be changed quickly. These nose pieces grant the tool the ability to convert between framing or metal connector.
• Depth setting: nailing different materials together requires a different level of power and pressure. This is because to change the depth to which the nail is to be fired. Unlike the traditional nailers which required frequent changing of air pressure, Bostitch F21PL can alter the depth setting quickly with a single push of the button.
• Comfortable: long hours of work require that the tool be as comfortable as possible. Keeping this in mind Bostitch F21PL is equipped with soft rubber grip and integrated skid pads. This also helps in ensuring a strong grip on the tool.

What are customers saying about Bostitch F21PL?

The improvement that Bostitch has made to its new product has really impressed the customers, especially those who are involved with woodworking. A lot of customers have expressed that working with Bostitch F21PL – real fun. According to them, easy to reload, easy to use and full with power, just holding Bostitch F21PL makes them fell excited.

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• The tool is light, durable and portable.
• The rafter hook, enable the tool to be simply hanged when doing work above the ground at a certain height.
• The product also has a depth setting button. This allows the firing depth of the tool to be altered easily.
• The correct distance between the studs can be found easily with the help of 16-inch indicator on the magazine.

Cons:

• A lit bit louder, unlike other nailers, produces a loud smack sound during every fire.

Warranties and repairs

Bostitch trusts the technology and the effort they have put in this product. To ensure that the Bostitch F21PL lives up to its expectations, a 7-year warranty has been provided. Under the warranty period, all the cost inclusive of service and workmanship charges will be waived off.

Conclusion

May it be a full-time woodwork job or just a weekend task, working with Bostitch F21PL will make the time that you spending using it fun. Spending such money on Bostitch F21PL is worth it as it surely delivers every last penny back in the form of durability, performance and efficiency. Having this tool in your hand will ensure a quick completion of the task and also avoid you developing any fatigue.