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Porter-Cable FR350A Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer

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Average Customer Rating:	4.5
Brand:	Porter-Cable
Model:	FR350A
Weight:	14.87 pounds

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Product description

Ideal for carpenters, woodworkers, and do-it-yourselfers, the Porter-Cable FR350A 3-1/2-Inch Round-Head Framing Nailer Kit has all the power you need to drive round-head framing nails into engineered lumber. Its compact body is well-balanced for a natural feel, and its user-friendly design allows for fast reloads, tool-free adjustments, consistent power, and more.

The Porter-Cable FR350A Framing Nailer Kit
At a Glance:

Pneumatic driving action of 70-120 PSI
Internal piston mechanism
Selectable trigger
Tool-free adjustable depth-of-drive
Compact, balanced body design

An in-line, hard-coat anodized magazine holds up to 64 nails and provides balance.

Enough Raw Power to Tackle Tough Jobs
The FR350A nailer helps simplify everything from siding jobs to framing work to furniture construction. Whether the job is big or small, the FR350A works fast and provides high-quality results nail after nail.

Powered by an operating pressure of 70-120 PSI, the FR350A supplies the necessary raw power to sink nails fast. And thanks to its internal piston mechanism, its power remains consistent throughout the job, which means you'll enjoy smooth, trouble-free operation.

Selectable Trigger and Adjustable Depth-of-Drive
For additional flexibility and versatility, a selectable trigger lets you choose restrictive or contact-actuation modes. For convenience, tool-free adjustable depth-of-drive eliminates guesswork with detents for proper nail-head setting.

Time-Saving Design with 64-Nail Capacity
A great time saver, this framing nailer has an in-line, hard-coat anodized magazine that holds up to 64 nails. And to keep you on track, a nail lockout mechanism lets you know when it's time to reload. The reloads themselves are quick and easy thanks to the bypass nail pusher. And to save you even more time, a tool-free adjustable exhaust minimizes downtime.

An added bonus, a removable non-marring nose tip offers on-tool storage to helps keep you from dropping or losing nails.

What's in the Box
FR350A framing nailer; carrying case; 1/4-inch air fitting with dust cover; and oil.

Features

2-inch to 3-1/2-inch round head pneumatic framing nailer with 64 nail capacity magazine

Selectable trigger -- restrictive or contact actuation mode

70-120 PSI operating pressure

Measures 19-1/2 inches long and 14 inches tall; Weighs 8 pounds

Includes carrying case, 1/4-inch air fitting with dust cover, and oil

Customer reviews

« well worth the money »

I purchased this tool to reframe a cottage 6 years ago. Up until then I just borrowed a friend's or relative's tool. But with the long term project ahead of me I felt it was time for my own. I really didn't expect to be using it 6 years later but here I am & I love this gun. There are smaller & lighter quality guns out there, but nowhere around $200. I have shot probably 15 boxes of nails with gun - from sinkers to ringed deck nails - its worked flawlessly. The depth adjustment is easy & accurate. The balance is very good as well as the general work-around size. I did have a jamming problem with ONE box of cheap nails, but that was random and only with that one box. Other than that, I don't think I've had more than 20 mis-fires in all this time.
Obviously, I am not a pro - just a DIYSer/handyman, but I do appreciate quality in tools. I own about a dozen stapler/finish nailers (Hitachi, Senco, Bostich, PC) --- but only one framer - this one. If I framed for a living I might be singing a different tune, but for under $200, you won't go with this one.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-02-18

« Porter-Cable FR350A Nail Gun & Amazon Rock! »

My new Porter-Cable FR350A framing air nailer works great. The reviews from users were all superb, and the nailer lives up to all the reviews. Amazon made buying it very easy and for a good price. It was the first time I ever bought a tool this way, but I'll do it the same way again next time. My only regret is that I deleted the follow-up e-mail that Amazon sent a few days later, offering what turned out to be very good prices on nails for the tool. Amazon, would you send me that one again? I'd like to have a few different sizes and types of framing nails for the tool--galvanized, ring-shank, etc. I couldn't be happier with the tool or the buying-shipping process.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-01-26

« Porter Cable Framing Nailer »

Overall, this nailer is fantastic. No jams, easy to adjust depth, easy to load cartridge. It's meatier than most others in its class but this one does the job well. It's nice to have the carrying case too.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-01-26

« Better than expected »

Decided to rehab/remodel my house entirely and frame in some walls where none existed. i thought of all of the hammering and my arthritis and decided to buy a framing nailer. Looked at other reviews here on Amazon and decided on the Porter Cable. It was everything that every one said it was; dependable, powerful and up to the task. I've finished framing 6 walls and then decided to drop my ceiling. Couldn't have done it without this framing nailer.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2009-11-21

« Good Gun but jams are hard to fix »

Porter cable makes great tools (Lefty saw, routers, sanders ect) and this is no exception. I have a framing company and own 6 hitachi NR83's and am pretty much dedicated to them. However I ended up with one of these PC's and much to my suprise i was impressed.
The gun can take a beating and still keep nailing which is very important, uses plastic collated nails which work with my other guns and are easily found anywhere, depth adjustments can be made on the tool saving trips to the compressor, well balanced, and easy to use.
Downsides; clearing jams. I have found that most backloading guns are a real pain in @$$, and not firing the last 3 nails. I have never liked or understood the reason for this feature on any nail gun but it is what it is.
As you can see only 2 real issues that are bad and everything else is just great. I highly recomend this gun to homeowners, DIY guys, and framers looking to buy their own gun and cant afford the Hitachi NR83. Porter Cable makes good tools for evryone from rookies to the pros and you will be satisfied with your purchase for many years to come.

Rick "Main Frame" Payne