

The rubber grip is comfortable and provides a secure grip.īricks of 16 GA nails are available everywhere at a very reasonable cost. This tool is no lightweight by any means-it's made from real metal-but it is light enough to use extensively without serious arm fatigue. Though it's capacity far exceeds my brad nailers, it's size remains easily manageable. One of the first things I liked about the FN250A was it's feel. I was the big kid on the block until I noticed two show workers helping another guy (an obvious show off) hustle his new lathe out to his truck. I proudly strolled around the show carrying my new Porter Cable emblazoned carrying case (which comes with this model), noting the envy of several guys who were having less tool-buying luck with their spouses. Even the wife realized resistance was futile in the face of such a meeting of need and fiscal opportunity and gave permission to proceed. I began asking questions, was handed a FN250A to inspect and told it was on special. The wife and I attended a little woodworking show and I was naturally drawn to the Porter Cable booth where all sorts of cool looking nail guns and other equipment were on display. If I wanted to shoot finish nails in the 2-inch range, I needed another tool. Admittedly, the brad nailer was not designed for these jobs.

I also found it lacking in power and nail length when trying to nail down face frames, pin shelves in dados or other larger jobs. I have been using an air powered brad nailer in my shop for some time, and found it very useful. Porter Cable Model FN250A Finish Nailer 16 GA nails ¾ to 2 ½-inch Duofast/Pasolade compatible nails Porter Cable's FN250A 16 GA finish nailer is another very handy tool.
