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


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Brand: Porter Cable
Manufacturer: Porter-Cable
Model: FR350A
DteCode: d12

Features
Round head 2-inch to 3-1/2-inch framing nailer with lockout mechanism to prevent empty firing
Tool-free adjustable exhaust; removable non-marring nose tip; restrictive or contact actuation; bypass nail pusher
Sturdy anodized aluminum magazine
Includes nailer, air fitting with dust cover, oil, carrying case, and manual
14.25 by 4.6 by 21 inches; 8.8 pounds; 1-year warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Porter-Cable never disappoints, especially with their air tools. Here's a great nailer for the contractor or do-it-yourselfer in the Southeast, Gulf Coast and Western regions with its 22-degree plastic collated round head framing nails from 2 to 3-1/2 inches long. We like the new rounded body style on the nailer, which Porter-Cable says has doubled the tool's life, and we can tell you it feels right in the hand. It's still packing plenty of power, even though it's more compact. As always, we're fond of its tool-free adjustable exhaust, tool-free adjustable depth of drive with detents, and an internal piston catch for consistent power. The triggers can be set to restrictive or contact mode, so you've got complete control over nail release. -- Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer
Porter-Cable delivers professional results on job sites around the United States, with the introduction of its new roofing nailer. This tool has a collated clipped head and nail length specifications to meet the roofing and nailing demands of any project. The new rounded body style offers increased comfort and the overall design has doubled the life of tool. The FR350A addresses the demands of Southeast, Gulf coast and Western framers with 22 degree plastic collated round head framing nail from 2 to 3-1/2 inches long. This nailer has sufficient power to drive a 3-1/2 inch nail into laminated wood. The nailer has also been designed to be more compact and comfortable to use. It also features a tool-free adjustable exhaust, tool-free adjustable depth of drive with detents and an internal piston catch for consistent power.

Features

  • Uses 22° 2" to 3-1/2" x .113" to .148" plastic collated round-head framing nails
  • Nail lockout mechanism alerts operator to reload tool
  • Tool-free adjustable exhaust
  • Removable non-marring nose tip with on tool storage
  • Delivers twice the life over previous tools
  • Power to drive nails (up to 3 1/2" x .131") into engineered lumber
  • Compact body design for better balance and style
  • Consistent power on every shot with internal piston catch mechanism
  • Selectable trigger - restrictive or contact actuation mode
  • Tool-free adjustable depth-of-drive with detents for proper setting of nail heads.
  • Better balance with in-line hard coat anodized magazine
  • Bypass nail pusher for quick reloading

What’s in the Box

  • Porter-Cable 3-1/2" Round Head Framing Nailer (FR350A)
  • 1/4" air fitting with dust cover
  • Oil
  • Operating manual
  • Carrying case

Specifications

  • Height: 14.25"
  • Width: 4.6"
  • Length: 21"
  • Weight: 8.18 lbs.
  • Fastener type (inches): 22°
  • Fastener range (inches): 2" to 3-1/2" x .113" to .148"
  • Magazine capacity: 64 nails
  • Operating pressure: 70-120 psi
  • 1-year warranty


User Comments about the Porter-Cable FR350A Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer

They worked well so i finally decided to buy a framing nailer and went with this one. This is the only time i have experienced jams when using this gun. The gun jams up many times at this point if nails aren't added. I purchased this framing nailer after having owned the Porter Cable brad and finish nailers. I have used this nailer on a few large projects and it has worked fairly well. The gun works fine otherwise and seems durable. One thing that i have noticed with this gun however is that if the nails run low in the feeder and there are only two or three nails left it is best to add another string of nails.



20 2x4s and 260 1x6 pickets. Erected a 10 section, 125 foot privacy fence. Set up consisted (in order) of a 50' 3/8" hose, a contaminant/moisture fliter, an accessory hose, an in line oiler, and the nailer. Nailer worked perfectly. Purchased a 6 gal pancake compressor combo pack with a brad and FR350A framing nailer. Used 3", 23/8", and 2" hot dip galvanized, ringed nails. I highly recommend this time and labor saving product. No misfires, no jams, no problems.



I TRIED TO STOP IT BUT IT WAS TO LATE. I DID NOT WANT THIS ITEM. I WAS NEVER ASKED TO CONFIRM MY ORDER I WILL NEVER USE AMAZON AGAIN. AMAZON HAS A VERY POOR SYSTEM I WANT MY CREDIT CARD NUMBER REMOVED AT ONCE I HAD TO PAY SHIPPING BOTH WAYS ON THIS ORDER.



I have a 4.5 Gallon, 1.8 HP, 150 psi Ridgid compressor that cycles on when the pressure drops between 100 and 110 psi and it had no problem keeping up with me.Nails are very easy to load, and not too hard to unload when you need to change size (the nail lock release tab is a little small and hard to press if your wearing gloves). This tool definitely packs a punch and has a fair recoil but was easy to handle even for a novice. I am a weekend warrior, not a pro. It was easiest to just let the tool recoil like it wanted rather than trying to keep it planted against the surface. I set the regulator on the compressor to 100 psi and I got consistent results with even depth of driven nails. The tool-less air exhaust port is great as getting blasted in the face is a little unnerving at times. Even in restricted fire mode you can fire extremely rapidly and essentially the same as you would in bump mode by bumping and squeezing the trigger at the same time.


However after using this tool for 3 weekends while constructing a shed it has proven itself to be efficient and reliable. I used 3 1/2" 16d ring-shanked framing nails and 2 3/8" 8d ring-shanked nails, both could be driven flush with the surface with minor depth adjustments. Knowing it's power potential I was always very wary of where I placed my hands to keep them safe.This is a fine tool and hard to beat for the money. For this reason I saw no need to engage bump fire mode and stayed on the slightly safer restricted mode.


This nailer works great. I just used it to frame a new home for a client. It is a bit slower at the trigger that I'm used to but overall, great gun.