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
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Great Tool:
This is an excellent tool with good weight proportion. It handles many size nails and has a easy trigger. I am an acupuncturist in Broomfield Colorado who formally built furniture and Homes in Colorado. [...]
Porter Cable?:
Surely Porter Cable did NOT make this! Brand NEW out of the box and it would not drive 3" nails? Bought mine on sale at Home Depot and fortunately they allowed me to return it. I have used nailers over 15 years and could not believe this. Shame on you Porter Cable for advertising this gun will shoot 3 1/2" nails and it would NOT drive 3" nails. This is not the Porter Cable I used to know. Buyer beware, this gun is not as advertised. The telling end was my offer to the store manager was that I would buy 2 if... more info
Works Great:
I was worried when I ordered this nail gun because it was so much cheaper then local retailers. The first time I used the gun I knew I had made a great purchase. It's just as good as my old Porter-Cable nail gun, but actually seems to jam less. The FR350A has an additional safety that prevents double fires that took a little getting used to. The additional safety can be turned off, but the extra safety is really nice when you're toe-nailing or any other funny angles. It also loads directly from the rear... more info
Porter-Cable FR350A Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer:
Item as described, fast shipping, haven't had time to use it yet but will be helpful in future projects.
