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Bostitch - FN16250K2 16-Ga. Finish Nailer

The Bostitch FN16250K-2 finish nailer is a lightweight and well-balanced side-loading tool with an anti-dry-fire feature, a good line of sight, a quality no-mar tip, and nice depth-adjustment feature

$160.00 (As of 1/1/2009)

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Editor's Review: Tool Test: 16-Ga. Finish Nailers

by Rick Arnold review date: January 1, 2009

This nailer has everything I want and more: a side-loading magazine with easy nail identification and nail-changing, an anti-dry-fire feature, good line of sight that allows for accurate nail placement, a quality no-mar tip, and a depth adjustment so well incorporated that if you didn’t look for it, you might not know it was there. This oil-free nailer is also one of the lightest, most well-balanced models in the group. It has a rotating belt hook and onboard storage for its two hex wrenches. I could save a little bit of money and buy a less expensive model, but the fact that the Bostitch is right in the middle of the price range makes it my choice for best value as well.

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Excellent

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer	Bostitch
Manufacturer's Web Site	www.bostitch.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number	800-556-6696
Weight	3.3 lb.
Dimensions	N/A
Nail Sizes	1 1/4 in. to 2 1/2 in.
Nail Capacity	105 nails
Nail Type	16-ga. finish
Safety Guard	N/A
Special Features	N/A

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