BOSTITCH Metal Connector Nailer, 1-1/2-Inch (MCN150)

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BOSTITCH Metal Connector Nailer, 1-1/2-Inch (MCN150)

Compact design of the framing nailer gun fits between 12-inch O.C. joists
Low nail lockout prevents dry fires
Exclusive safety system prevents misfires
Exposed nail tip design fires in the hole for fast precise nailing
Drives 1-1/2-inch paper tape collated metal connector nails (.131-inch - .148-inch diameter)
Exposed nail tip places fastener point directly into connector holes for a fast and precise application
In-line magazine offers balance for maneuverability

Review : If you nail joist hangers, hurricane clips or other metal to wood framing connectors YOU NEED THIS!

"I've put in just enough joist hangers and hurricane clips to know how much "fun" holding boards with one hand, metal connectors with the other, stubby nails with the third while accurately swinging a hammer with the fourth is. So when I saw that the "pain" of buying a strap shot was a fraction of the pain of previously smashed fingers, I emailed Bostich to see if it would shoot nails through pronged truss plates like used on most residential trusses, since my current application had truss plates located under my intended hurricane clip location. Of course I got the "official" answer of "not recommended". So I gambled anyway and purchased the smaller strap shot for 1-1/2" nails and bought the beefier .148 nails. The gun is very light weight and compact as compared to my 15 year old Bostich framing nailer. Loading is simple. Finding the target hole is easy since the nail extends beyond the tip, so even when you can't see it, you can slide it around and "feel" the hole. Unlike a normal nailer that requires pressure on the sleeve around the nail, slight pressure on the exposed nail is needed to unlock the firing mechanism. The trigger is sequential trip, so no double fires. Although their specs say "It has a built in safety that prevents the tool from firing when not placed properly into the connector hole," this is either incorrect or my gun is defective. No worries, when I missed the hole in the strap, it had no issues with making new holes in 18g "Strongtie H2" hurricane clips and the lighter truss plates were no issue either. I even shot some nails to anchor 7/16 osb in a tight place my framing nailer won't fit. Through all this I was using 95 psi which is the max on my old framing nailer. I was nailing into seasoned southern yellow pine and yes, I did need to bump most nails with a hammer, but a bit higher pressure may have been all that was needed (max on this gun is 120). It was going so well, I had 90 clips @ 10 nails each done in a very short time. Part of the time savings was time not having to move the ladder to get into a good holding/nailing position for each clip, since I could reach 24 OC and nail the next ones from the same position. When all was said and done, I had used 900 nails, no jams, no deflections, and no bent nails. Be aware that a "feature" to prevent jams, prevents the gun from working when only 5 nails are left (who reads instructions anyway). This caught me off guard since the lead nail tips back into the nailer for this, making me first think the gun was broken. But no fear, loaded another strip behind it and the 5 were realigned and ready to shoot. Nice molded case, mine had an extra cavity molded to hold a palm nailer too, which fit my old Senco palm nailer perfectly. Money well spent. Dad always said, "Use the right tool for the right job." Believe me, this is the right too!"

Review : Did not disappoint.

"Great product. Currently building my own home and installed over 200 rafter ties and joist hangers and this thing really was a time saver. For the money it was beyond worth it. Once you figure out what pressure setting puts the nails in properly, you’re well on your way. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting air tool oil for these types of tools and only putting in 2-3 drops in it before and after use. I have several air tools and have had them for years without issue because of putting recommended oil for each tool. Don’t waist your time nailing in anything by hand if you can avoid it. Work smarter, not harder. I’m a 15 yr power lineman and know all to well the effects of manual labor to the body and this tool was a welcomed addition to the toolbox. Unless you just are the lucky one to end up with a lemon, you won’t regret this purchase. Highly recommend."

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