Bostitch F28WW 2-inch Framing Nailer
Score: 88/100
Metabo HPT Pro-Preferred NV75A5
Score: 88/100Rankings
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 NV75A5 is a versatile pneumatic coil nailer designed to bridge framing and siding applications with dual fastener compatibility. It lacks a dry-fire lockout feature, which is a notable safety omission for some users. It is best suited for mixed-application job sites needing flexibility and lightweight handling.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 121.6 oz | 91.2 ozbest |
100 nails | 250 nailsbest | |
3.5 inbest | 3 in | |
80 psi | 120 psibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.7 cfmbest | — |
28 degbest | 15 deg | |
36 months | 60 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Performance(4) | ||
Magazine Capacity (nails) | 100 nails | 250 nails |
Max Nail Length (in) | 3.5 in | 3.0 in |
Fastener Collation Angle (deg) | 28 deg | 15 deg |
Fastener Type | Clipped Head | Coil |
Support & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Length (months) | 36 months | 60 months |
Ergonomics & Build(2) | ||
Tool Weight (oz) | 121.6 oz | 91.2 oz |
Housing Material | Magnesium | Metal |
Controls & Operation(1) | ||
Firing Mode | Sequential, Bump-fire | Sequential/Contact |
Power & Compatibility(2) | ||
Operating Pressure (psi) | 80-120 psi | 120 psi |
Air Inlet Size | 1/4 | 0.25 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.”
“the standard on our job sites”
Professional reviewers rate the Metabo HPT coil nailer line as setting 'the standard on our job sites' due to its reliable performance and competitive pricing.
The Walmart listing shows 5 stars out of 13 reviews, indicating generally positive consumer sentiment.
