Bostitch F28WW 2-inch Framing Nailer
Score: 88/100
Metabo HPT NV90AG Coil Framing Nailer
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Bostitch F28WW is a heavy-duty pneumatic framing nailer designed for professional construction tasks, featuring a lightweight magnesium housing and exceptional driving power. It offers tool-free depth adjustment and high capacity, though it requires consistent oiling and lacks a dry fire lockout. Best suited for professional framers and contractors performing structural framing and sheathing.
The Metabo HPT NV90AG(S) is a lightweight pneumatic coil framing nailer designed for siding and light framing applications. It features a side-load magazine for quick reloads and tool-less depth adjustment. The absence of a dry-fire lockout is a notable trade-off for its lightweight design.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 121.6 ozbest | 123.2 oz |
100 nailsbest | — | |
3.5 inbest | 3.5 inbest | |
80 psibest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.7 cfmbest | — |
28 degbest | 15 deg | |
36 monthsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Performance(3) | ||
Magazine Capacity (nails) | 100 nails | nails |
Fastener Collation Angle (deg) | 28 deg | 15 deg |
Fastener Type | Clipped Head | Coil |
Support & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Length (months) | 36 months | months |
Ergonomics & Build(2) | ||
Tool Weight (oz) | 121.6 oz | 123.2 oz |
Housing Material | Magnesium | |
Controls & Operation(2) | ||
Firing Mode | Sequential, Bump-fire | Selectable |
Jam Clearing Mechanism | true | |
Power & Compatibility(3) | ||
Operating Pressure (psi) | 80-120 psi | psi |
Air Consumption (cfm) | 8.7 cfm | cfm |
Drive Mechanism | Pneumatic | |
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Professional reviewers consistently praise the Bostitch F28WW for its exceptional driving power and durable magnesium build, noting it handles engineered lumber all day with ease.
Everyday users commonly praise the nailer's reliability and power, reporting zero jams through thousands of nails when using Bostitch brand fasteners.
“Framing my basement has been a snap... no jams through 1000 3-1/2 inch nails (Bostitch brand) at 90-100 PSI with a pancake compressor.”
“I didn't install the rapid trigger... more accurate and less dangerous.”
Professional reviewers praise the Metabo HPT NV90AG(S) for its effective balance of power suitable for light framing and precision required for siding work.
Everyday users express high satisfaction with the tool's lightweight design and versatility for sheathing and siding tasks.
