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Bostitch BT200K-2 5 8-Inch to 2-Inch 18 Gauge Brad Nailer
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Bostitch BT200K-2 5 8-Inch to 2-Inch 18 Gauge Brad Nailer
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by Bostitch
Sales Rank: 7528
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List Price: $176.22
$89.00
At Amazon
on 7-28-2008.
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Features
5/8-inch to 1-1/4-inch 18-gauge brad nailer kit
Driving power: 170 in./lbs.; oil-free for reduced maintenance; no-mar tip
Magnesium housing for a lightweight 2.1-pound brad nailer
Includes carrying case, 1,000 fasteners, air fittings, hex wrenches 4 profile tips
Length: 10.13 inches; made in USA; 7-year manufacturer warranty
Product Review
Offering the industrys highest power-to-weight ratio, this Bostitch brad nailer kit is easy on the arm but full of user-friendly features to simplify projects from trim work to paneling, staircase installation to crafts. While most pneumatic tools require several drops of oil daily for lubrication, this tools oil-free design means less downtime, no more post-job cleanup or nasty messes on stain-grade trim.
Weighing just 2.1 pounds, this tool packs an impressive 170 in./lbs. of driving power. The tools innovative magnesium frame offers more durability than youd expect from a tool this light. It drives 18-gauge brads from 5/8 to 2 inches in length. (For a bit less power and weight, this tool has a smaller brother, the BT125K-2, which features 145 in./lbs. of torque and fires brads from 5/8 to 1/1/4 inches.) An ultra-quiet rear exhaust rotates 360 degrees, which is great for working in tight quarters or around corners and odd-shape workpieces where its difficult to dodge discharge.
Offering another big step forward in brad nailing, the tools open nose design offers complete access to the drive channel for fast jam clearing. And, an quick access depth adjustment enables quick changes on the fly. A scrupulously ergonomic design offers unsurpassed balance and accuracy. The tool responds to slight movements of the wrist like it knows where you want nail next. Comfortable for both right- and left-hand users, the handle features a molded rubber grip for an outstanding combination of comfort and durability.
A highly visible reload indicator lets you know when more fasteners are needed, and an exclusive magnetic strip holds fasteners in place for remarkably smooth loading operations--a handy feature for precarious ladder work. Best of all, the adjustable depth control combines with the protective no-mar tip to make precise countersinking a breeze. --Brian D. Olson
Whats in the Box
Tool, ¼ -inch air fitting, 1,000 2-inch brads, carrying case, Allen wrench and extra no-mar tip.
Product Description
5/8" - 2" Brad Nailer Kit, Consists Of: Brad Nailer, 1/4" Fitting, 1000 2" Brads & Carrying Case, Tool Uses Bostitch 1300 Series Brads Or Any 18 Gauge Brad, Magnesium Housing For Durability, 2.1 LB Ultra Light, Rear Exhaust, Adjustable Depth Control, Oilless Operation, Made In The USA.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I have owned a Bostich BT-35 18ga. brad nailer for about 7 years. I wanted an 18ga. brad nailer with 2" nailing ability and a depth adjustment. I already had appx. 15,000 Bostich 18ga. nails, and experience with 3 other Bostich nailers that I own (BT-35 Brad nailer), (FN-60 15ga. finish nailer), (SX-32 finish stapler), made the choice of which brand to buy a non issue. I bought their latest 18ga. model the BT-200 because of the increased nail length capacity and the on tool depth adjustment. The BT-200 can shoot a 2" brad, the BT-35 only shoots a max. length brad of 1-3/8". The BT-200 has a depth adjustment which the BT-35 doesn't. You have to increase or decrease the power by adjusting the air pressure. As soon as I took the BT200 out of the box I compared them side by side. Since the BT-35 can't load a 2" nail I used 1-3/8" in both guns. I used 200 1-3/8" nails in each gun and 200 2" nails in the BT-200. Several pieces of 2-1/2" thick red oak were the test material. The 200 is somewhat lighter than the 35, but not by much. The 200 is oil free, the 35 needs lubrication. The 200 recoils more than the 35 The 200 is the only air nailer with a sequential trigger that I have ever used that double fired! The 200 miss fired 5 times on the 2" brads (out of 200) that came with it although it did not with the shorter 1-3/8" lengths. In 7 years I have NEVER had a jam or a missfire with the BT-35, FN-60, or the SX-32. The 200 and the 35 will each countersink in oak any length that they can fire. If I did not have the BT-35 to compare it to, I would probably have been more satisfied with the BT-200. The BT-35 just feels and sounds like the high quality product it is. I don't think, in my opinion, that you could by a better brad nailer than the Bostich BT-35 at any price. I am sorry that I can't say the same for the BT-200. In my short test the 200 has more recoil. is louder, and for the first time ever I had a missfire in a Bostich nailer and a sequential trigger that double tapped. Adjusting air pressure and adding a few drops of oil suddenly doesn't seem as much of an issue now as it did just one hour ago.
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Bostitch BT200K-2 5 8-Inch to 2-Inch 18 Gauge Brad Nailer
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Price: $89.00
Updated on 7-28-2008.
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