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Porter-Cable FR350A Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer | 
| Brand: Porter-Cable
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $408.77
Buy New: $190.00
as of 11/27/2009 00:32 CST details
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New (13) from $190.00
Seller: nmmdz
Rating:  73 reviews
Sales Rank: 575
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15
Dimensions (in): 17.5 x 22.5 x 6
MPN: FR350A
Model: FR350A
UPC: 039404127051
EAN: 0039404127051
ASIN: B0000B3AR9
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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Amazon.com 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
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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.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 73
 Better than expected November 21, 2009
Paul Fedrick
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.
 Good Gun but jams are hard to fix November 3, 2009
RICK
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
 Epic FAIL on the redesign August 8, 2009
Alex T. Dixon (NorCal)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recently bought the FR350A as a companion to my well loved, 8 year old FR350 that has shot tens of thousands of nails through the construction of at least 5 houses and two restaurants. As a general contractor, I have come to rely on Porter Cable for no nonsense, well designed, reliable tools. This nailer is definitely a disappointment. The most prominent design change is the nail rack. On the original FR350, you pull open the magazine feeder and lock it at the back of the rack. this leaves an opening in which to drop the strips. On the FR350A, you have to feed them into the rack and past the feeder. This results in jams when any strip isnt perfectly straight and intact. Also, since you cant open the rack, you cant just let any incomplete strips fall out the back of the gun. It also makes it very difficult to clear jams. Additionally, when plugged in side by side with my older FR350, at the same pressure, the new one didn't drive nails nearly as hard or deep, even with the flush tip set all the way up. The sign at the Depot said "New Lower Price!" I can only imagine how they achieved that price drop, it certainly wasn't by making the tool better. I'll be returning this asap and buying the Hitachi, even though it's $100 more.
Great gun, BUYER BEWARE of Nail prices. July 30, 2009
D. Kackley (OH, USA)
Check prices at local stores before purchasing nails. Gun is great. Nails overprices at least 3 times.
To a hammer the world is a nail. July 27, 2009
Erich (Western Slope of Colorado, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've owned the Porter Cable FR350 framing nailer for going on 11 years and have relatively little to complain about it. The FR350 is a well built, robust, quality framing nailer. It's a good alternative to buying the Hitachi NA83AS group of framers. Less expensive by around $40.00 +. It comes in a decent plastic carrying case with recesses for a few bands of nails and the tools you'll need to adjust it with.
I've dropped it off of roofs on to decks and into the dirt. Half the time it survived intact and the other half required a trip to the repair shop where it was easily and inexpensively repaired. This is one durable nailer. It balances well and I swing the head of the gun like a club to beat studs into position before shooting them. Tool abuse? Nope, that's what you call tool performance.
You can buy a rafter hook for it but installing it requires drilling a hole in the magazine. No big deal. Afterwards, to get the gun with the rafter hook installed, to fit inside of the case you'll have to chop a little plastic out.
On the negative side - the reasons I didn't give it five stars:
1 - No tool-less depth of drive adjustment. You have to get a small hex key out of the case to adjust it.
2 - In the event of jams the front of the gun does not remove or swing out to allow clearing of a jammed nail without that same little hex key.
3 - The plastic latches on the case fall apart after about a month in your gang box or the back of your pick-up. I replaced mine with 1" nylon straps and a couple of large snaps.
4 - It's made in China.
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