Does anyone here own a Bostitch PN-50 palm nailer?

[wildroamer]

Just got one and am unsure if it is defective, or working as it should.

[JimboS1ice]

can you describe whats wrong with it? Or what you think is wrong? Might be able to help you

[wildroamer]

Hey Jimbo, Well I was under the impression that it would only fire if there was a nail protruding from the wood surface. However, I notice that it will fire on a flat surface if I pull it up, and then press down again. That said, I think it probably is working correctly, otherwise it would be very difficult to get a nail driven flush. 

 

[JimboS1ice]

Yea they operate based off of pressure, so as long as there is something there to engage it, if that makes sense...

[wildroamer]

Right. I just figured if you pressed it against flat surface it wouldn't go off. I'm really impressed with it though! Certainly not something for driving finish nails anyway.

Your battery model operates similarly?

 

[JimboS1ice]

18 minutes ago, wildroamer said:

Right. I just figured if you pressed it against flat surface it wouldn't go off. I'm really impressed with it though! Certainly not something for driving finish nails anyway.

Your battery model operates similarly?

 

 

The only difference is I have a trigger with the battery, but to engage the hammer function the mechanism needs to be fully depressed then the motor engages, similar to a screw gun.

[wildroamer]

OK, thanks, sounds like I'm good to go! This little sucker is pretty slick. Lot of force for a 1-pound dealio.

[JimboS1ice]

Yea they are pretty cool tools, personally i see more use out of a cordless version that being attached to an air hose but they definitely are a cool tool to have

[wildroamer]

Probably need one of each, at least! I agree with you on the cordless in many cases, but if I've got power and air, no running out of juice, which drives me nuts with my other battery tools sometimes.