Bostitch Nailers

by the Professional Power Tool Guide Crew

When it comes to high end power tools, there are few names that are as readily recognizable as Stanley Bostitch. Known for making tools that will last a lifetime, the Bostitch line has been around for more than a century.

One of the most popular items in the Stanley Bostitch line is the nail gun. An air powered tool, used to quickly connect layers of wood, asphalt shingles and other materials with different sized nails, Bostitch nailers can really reduce the time it takes to complete a project. Very popular with roofers, there are even nail guns that can handle large framing nails and that are powerful enough to drive through multiple sheets of metal.

The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you’re looking for a great gift for your favorite handyman, one of the Bostitch nailers may be just the very thing. Available in different sizes and powers, ranging from small finish nailers to large framing nailers, these power tools offer a quick and easy way to nail things together with much greater accuracy than any hammer and nail could ever provide. When you use a nail gun, there is no need to swing a hammer. The nail goes cleanly in the first time, every time and there is no need to worry that one or both of your boards have shifted. In the end, this means that things stay “square” more of the time, resulting in a more perfect finish.

Bostitch nailers run off of a standard air compressor. You simply plug the hose from the compressor into the back of the tool, and load the rounds of nails. Some nailers use straight runs of nails that are held together kind of like staples. Others may employ a long coil of nails that are stuck to an adhesive strip. Once you have the nails loaded, nailing things together is as easy as placing the front of the gun on the point that you wish to nail, and pulling the trigger. The air from the compressor will propel the nail through the material, resulting in a firm and quick connection.

Though a nail gun may seem like a pretty serious tool, it can be a great present for any handyman. Bostitch nailers are among the best on the market, so if you are going to treat your favorite handyman to a nail gun, this is definitely the way to go. All Bostitch tools have a 7 year warranty and an excellent reputation for being reliable and lasting well beyond their warranty period.