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PORTER-CABLE CFFN250N 16-Gauge Finish Nailer 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Compressor Combo Kit

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To be honest, we looked twice at the price, certain the folks at Amazon had made a mistake. But sure enough, they're right--and so is the price. Porter-Cable makes some of the best pneumatic tools in the industry, and these nailers are two prime examples. The 16-gauge is sturdy, compact, lighter and quieter than you'd expect with a grip even smaller hands can get around. Great balance, easy depth-of-drive adjustment, and a pleasure to use. Similarly, the 18-gauge is light but rugged, comfortable and maneuverable, even in awkward places or after long runs. Some other features we like: a special hardened driver blade, a sequential fire trigger, a visual reload indicator, a safety located behind the driver guide for driving brads in tight spaces and an easy-to-adjust depth guide. Both guns have directional exhausts, too. The pancake-style compressor has a six-gallon tank and easily runs both guns at the same time. It's light, portable and doesn't want much from you in terms of maintenance--it's oil-free and Teflon-coated. Some other reasons to like it: a high-flow regulator, an easy-to-read air pressure gauge, automatic thermal overload protection, an industrial-style quick-connect body in the air outlet, and a long-life motor with replaceable brushes. We can't imagine this deal will be around forever.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

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You can finish any woodworking project with this limited edition kit that includes both a finish nailer, brad nailer, and compressor. Ideal for on-site trim work, architectural woodwork, and casework installation, this finish nailer and compressor kit from Porter-Cable is perfect for the finish trim installer. Uses standard 16-gauge brad nails from 3/4 to 2-1/2 inches

What’s in the Box

  • 1 Porter-Cable 16 gauge, 3/4"–2-1/2" finish nailer kit (FN250B)
  • 1 Porter-Cable 18 gauge, 5/8" –1-1/4" braid nailer kit (BN125A)
  • 1 135 psi, 2hp, 6 gallon pancake style compressor
  • 1 300 psi, 25’ vinyl air hose
  • 1 air hose fitting, 1/4" male plus coupler
  • Pipe joint tape
  • 1 year warranty

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Customers find the nailer kit to be a good value for the money. It performs well and is easy to use. They appreciate its portability, power, and nail supply. However, some customers find the compressor loud.

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25 customers mention "Build quality"25 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the build quality of the nailer kit. They find it has better construction than a bostitch tool. The kit includes a sturdy plastic carry case, nails, and oil. It's a good starter set for improving trim around the house.

"...Finally, the real proof for me is longevity. Update Feb 2008: I've had this a couple of years now, and it's still going strong...." Read more

"...Summary: Very good nailers, and an adequate compressor to run these nailers...." Read more

"...In short, this is a great starter kit that will cover all of your basic compressor/nailing needs with no problem." Read more

"...I have several other Porter Cable tools and find they're rugged, perform well, and are good values. Go for it and enjoy!..." Read more

14 customers mention "Value for money"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the tools.

"...When I found this combo it seemed a low enough price point to jump into the technology. I'm very happy with the compressor and the two guns...." Read more

"...First off, this is a very good kit for the money. I got mine for $274 and free shipping...." Read more

"...nail gun/air compressor set is a great product combination and wonderful value. I really like it...." Read more

"...For the money, I have no complaints. This is definately a great combo kit for the money." Read more

13 customers mention "Performance"13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tools. They find the tools work well and are good value for money. The nailer kit works well in their garage and the compressor is lightweight. They haven't had any issues with it and the nail strips are easy to use.

"...I've never jammed either nailer. - The compressor works and it's nice to have a small compressor that develops 135 PSI...." Read more

"...Everything worked flawlessly, as you would expect from the Porter-Cable name, and quality fit and finish evident on all equipment...." Read more

"...I have several other Porter Cable tools and find they're rugged, perform well, and are good values. Go for it and enjoy!..." Read more

"...enough capacity to drive many pneumatic devices--the brad and finish nailers work fine, and hey, it's great for airing up tires...." Read more

9 customers mention "Ease of use"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the nailers easy to use. They say loading the nails strips is simple and there are no misfires. The nailers are well-balanced and lightweight, making them suitable for both beginners and professionals.

"...Operation of the brad and finish nailers was smooth and effortless, countersinking the nails perfectly with each pull of the trigger, requiring no..." Read more

"...save considerable time on various projects, or at least eliminate some of the drudgery, particularly for installing baseboard and window trim...." Read more

"...I watched him handle both nailers easily, both are well balanced and light weight...." Read more

"...Everything comes pretty much ready to use. Just break in the air compressor (which only takes 15 minutes) and you are ready to go...." Read more

8 customers mention "Portable"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the portable tools. They find them easy to carry, lightweight, and compact. The compressor is smaller, allowing it to fit in the trunk of cars.

"...The compressor is surprisingly fast for a small portable unit. It goes from 0 to 135 in just a few minutes...." Read more

"I agree, it's a great deal. It's small, so it doesn't take up much space, and it's relatively easy to carry from one spot to another..." Read more

"...great in my garage and the compressor is lighter than I expected, very portable, another big plus." Read more

"...The compressor is more compact so can fit in the trunk of my car easier...." Read more

8 customers mention "Power"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the compressor's power. They find it suitable for light to medium-duty applications and easy to move around. The compact size makes it convenient to use.

"...Summary: Very good nailers, and an adequate compressor to run these nailers...." Read more

"the compressor is ok, but NOT enough oomph when using air tools......" Read more

"...This combo works great for us. It has great power, and is very compact and portable...." Read more

"...Works great with the included brad/finish-nailers and the compressor has plenty of power to work with other larger nailers..." Read more

6 customers mention "Nail supply"6 positive0 negative

Customers like the nail supply. It includes a sturdy plastic carry case, a supply of nails and tool oil. They say it's enough for the nailers but you'll need to upgrade if you want to expand. The nailers are great with plenty of power and control over just how they work. They can be used for painting, nailing all sizes of nails, pumping up tires and mattresses, and countersinking the nails perfectly with each pull of the trigger.

"...It's enough for the nailers but you'll need to upgrade if you want to expand your air tool collection beyond these nailers...." Read more

"...The nailers are wonderful and well-built. No jams yet and they feel great in my hand...." Read more

"...the brad and finish nailers was smooth and effortless, countersinking the nails perfectly with each pull of the trigger, requiring no..." Read more

"...Each nail gun comes complete with a sturdy plastic carry case, a supply of nails, and tool oil. Everything comes pretty much ready to use...." Read more

11 customers mention "Loudness"3 positive8 negative

Customers dislike the compressor's loud noise.

"...but with no carpet or other stuff to deaden the sound, it's uncomfortably loud. Even in a large room, after a while it bothers me...." Read more

"...They're quieter than I was expecting, too -- just a quick hiss when wearing good hearing protection...." Read more

"...This compressor, on the other hand, is loud enough to be annoying, but the 3-minute fillup time isn't long enough for me to reach for the earplugs...." Read more

"...compressors are terrifically loud. Recommend purchase of additional hose so compressor can be located outside or in another room. -..." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2005
    It's hard to imagine how you'd get a better deal on a quality compressor and nailers. I bought this combo to do the trim and finish work on a significant addition to our house. I've since added a crown stapler, so I've been working the compressor pretty hard.

    The positives:

    - Both nailers are top quality tools. If you read the woodworking mags, both the brad and the finish nailer are rated in the top 3 in all of the 3 tests I've read.

    They do everthing as advertised. I especially appreciate the ability to very precisely place brads due to the rearward design of the safety foot. I've never jammed either nailer.

    - The compressor works and it's nice to have a small compressor that develops 135 PSI. Read the fine print carefully on other compressors and you see that many smaller units only go to 90 or 100 PSI.

    The compressor is surprisingly fast for a small portable unit. It goes from 0 to 135 in just a few minutes. I can drive crown staples into subflooring at 100 PSI as fast as I can pull the trigger and I still can't staple fast enough to make the compressor run constantly. It's faster than I am.

    Now a few minor complaints. As previously mentioned, the drain valve is in an awkward location in the back of the unit. Basically, I have to turn the compressor on it's head every time to find the stupid valve. Why not put it in front?

    The biggest issue by far is this: The unit is loud. In a new additon job site where the room is sheetrocked, but with no carpet or other stuff to deaden the sound, it's uncomfortably loud. Even in a large room, after a while it bothers me. I will add that this is a common issue with oil-free compressors, but it is a problem still.

    Finally, the real proof for me is longevity.

    Update Feb 2008: I've had this a couple of years now, and it's still going strong. I've driven tens of thousands of nails, staples, and roofing nails. The compressor has basically outlasted all my expectations, this is a solid unit and deserves praise.

    I would consider myself in the heavy home user category. I'm not a pro, but I think I use things like this more than the average homeowner because I did all the trim, finish, and flooring work in a 6 room addition. I'd recommend this combo set to anyone because after 2 years, it's still delivering.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2004
    This kit is my first exposure to air tools, so this review is aimed at fellow novices. Here's some information that's not included in the Amazon.com product description or the product manuals.
    There's no manual for the combo kit. There is a manual for the air compressor and for each of the two included nailers. The serial number for the compressor is what you'll use when you register the kit, which you can do either by mail or at Porter-Cable's web site.
    The air compressor has a standard 120V 3-prong grounded power cord. Many larger compressors use a non-standard 3-phase cord in either 120V or 240V. But you'll need a full 15A circuit, so find one that's got no other devices drawing current, or a lightly-loaded 20A circuit.
    The compressor's drain valve isn't as depicted in the manual. The manual shows an extension "T" handle. The drain valve on my compressor is just a knurled brass barrel. Turn it counterclockwise by hand to open it.
    Included with the compressor are a 25' hose, a male 1/4" quick connector end, a female (brass) quick connector end, and a spool of Teflon plumber's tape. There are no extra parts; you'll need all of these to get started. Wrap a couple of turns of Teflon tape around the threads and screw the female quick connector end on one extreme of the hose, and the male quick connector end at the other extreme. There's no instruction about how much pressure you need; I used a 6" crescent wrench on the connector and held the hose by hand. (That seemed to work fine, as I didn't damage anything or have any air leaks when I hooked it up.) Insert the male quick connector end of the assembled hose into the female quick connector on the air compressor. You'll need to pull back the barrel of the female quick connector to make the connection. Repeat on the other end, inserting the male quick connector end that's already attached on the nailer into the female quick connector end you attached to the hose.
    Each of the two nailers includes a box of 1000 nails. These are of middling size (2") for the finish nailer and maximum size (1 1/4") for the brad nailer. Both nailers include 1/4" male quick connectors (attached) but their manuals mention that you'll get better performance with 3/8" connectors (not included). The connectors come with dust covers to keep them clean when not attached to your hose. The safety features work well, requiring you to depress the safety shoe against the nailing surface before the nailer will fire. The nailers also won't fire when there's inadequate air pressure; with the small compressor included you may need to wait a few seconds after firing a dozen nails in quick succession.
    Each nailer comes with a "single sequential actuation" trigger; you can also get a "contact activation" trigger, at no additional charge, by calling Porter-Cable's toll-free (in the U.S. and Canada) phone number and reading the serial numbers off your nailers. Estimate 10 days for the alternate triggers to arrive.
    The two nailers worked just fine for me right out of the box. The nails seated to just the right depth without any fiddling when the nailer was held perpendicular to the softwood I was working with. They're quieter than I was expecting, too -- just a quick hiss when wearing good hearing protection.
    I found the compressor to be shockingly loud compared to the deep rumblings of larger compressors. I went to the other end of the house to get away from the noise during the REQUIRED 15-minute compressor break-in cycle. Even wearing hearing protection when using the finish nailer (as instructed by the nailer manual; eye protection is a must, too) I was startled when the compressor started up. This is a SMALL compressor. It has a maximum 135 PSI pressure, which is enough for most any air tool. But the flow rate is below that required by many tools: only 2.6 CFM at 90 PSI. It's enough for the nailers but you'll need to upgrade if you want to expand your air tool collection beyond these nailers. On the plus side, there's no maintenance required other than to open the drain valve when you're done with the compressor.
    Summary: Very good nailers, and an adequate compressor to run these nailers. A really good starter set if you want to spiff up the trim in your house. Just be mindful that the compressor is going to be the limiting factor if your air tool aspirations grow.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2006
    the compressor is ok, but NOT enough oomph when using air tools...

    the deal of 289 for the compressor plus finish and brad nailers is ok BUT did you know that they for a short while they also had a third nailer, for upholstry -and that was the best of the nailers. i guess they either ran out of the upholstry gizmo or just figured they were loosing money on the combined deal...so the current deal in my opinion runs FAR SHORT of what it was...and so when they took away the upholstry gizmo, i aborted trying to buy the combo deal as it to me is not worth it.

    i think the better way to go is to have a small portable type compressor like the makita hot dog for odd jobs, then in the shop have a bigger one, say 20+ gallons, to drive heavy duty tools.

    so in short if you buy this current deal, you are getting shorted from what once was...a deal.
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