Product Review: Porter Cable FN250B Finish Nailer
The Porter Cable FN250B features a unique mounting system. This system is designed to prevent the magazine from becoming misaligned over time due to wear and tear. The aluminum magazine can hold up to 100 nails at a time and can accommodate nails that measure from 3/4-inch to 2 1/2-inch. The magazine on the Porter Cable FN250B is also tapered so that you can use the tool in tight areas.
The Porter Cable FN250B is also equipped with an integrated depth drive adjustment system. The system features eight detents that allow you to fasten nails at the same depth consistently. You will also appreciate the fact that you don’t need to use any tools just to change the depth that you drive the nails.
Most nailers offer bump and sequential modes. This allows you to sacrifice speed for accuracy and vice versa. The Porter Cable FN250B only provides a sequential fire mode. Therefore, it’s the perfect tool to use when speed is of the utmost importance. The Porter Cable FN250B operates at a pressure between 70 and 120 PSI. It is equipped with an internal piston catch mechanism so that the tool provides consistent power during operation.
If you use nail guns long enough, then you will experience how hard it can be to remove jammed nails. This isn’t a problem with the Porter Cable FN250B. It is equipped with a side lever that will quickly release the nose so that you can quickly take care of jams. This doesn’t require the use of any tools and won’t affect your line of sight while using the tool. You also don’t have to use tools to reposition the adjustable exhaust away from you.
If you’re in the market for a quality finish nailer, you should take a look at the Porter Cable FN250B. The tool is equipped with a unique mounting system so that the magazine won’t become misaligned over time. The depth drive system features eight detents so that you can place nails at a consistent depth. However, you may not like the fact that the Porter Cable FN250B only offers a sequential fire mode.
