Shop Talk

The Featured TOOLS of June 2010

  • Bosch’s New Pneumatic Line-Up 

     

    It is obviously not customary to feature more than one tool each month, and certainly not expected that we’d feature seven. These Bosch tools, however, are just too good to pull out of the spot-light. This truly exciting new line of pneumatic machines is going to leave a mark on the tool community like a good-old-fashioned spanking. 

     

    Bosch is once again making waves in the tool industry with the introduction of their pneumatic line. Taking the former pneumatic standard to an entirely new level, Bosch has retooled and re-innovated the pneumatic gun to create a new breed of tool with far greater efficiency and altogether brilliant functionality. Be one of the first to experience Bosch’s reinvented roofing nailer, rebuild with their evolved finish nailer, and transcend standards with their re-engineered framing nailer; see how with Bosch, you can make your own waves in the tool community.

    To begin with framing nailers – Bosch’s SN350-34C Clipped Head Framing Nailer is innovated beyond compare to stand as one of the foremost pneumatic tools in today’s industry. First, built with Bosch’s Full Force technology, the nailer is engineered to deliver 100% of the tool’s energy directly into each fastener. This means a more compact, more powerful tool, and a more secure fastener as well. While boasting a sleek design, the SN350-34C is also smart and brute-tough as well. Built with a work contact element designed to tightly hang-on to your workpieces during toe nailing, and a metal strike plate to protect the tool from the abuses of job-site life, this gun keeps you confident around every turn. Additionally, the tool’s in-line, self-cleaning air filter protects the valve and o-ring from the death-trap of dust and debris while simultaneously contributing to the longevity of the tool itself. Also featuring a tool-less adjustable depth of drive system, the tool allows you to adjust the tool quickly and easily, and with a tool-less selectable trigger as well, operators can easily move between bump fire and sequential firing techniques. The tool’s quick release magazine allows you to not only remove jams easily, but also without having to disassemble the tool, and with a single action follower lock back, loading and unloading nails is simple to say the least. The gun shoots 2” – 3-1/2” nails at 60 – 120 psi; it includes safety glasses, a no mar tip, and weighs just 8.4lbs. Ultimately, the SN350-34C is one radical nailer with all the power and style to help you complete your jobs with acute professionalism. 

    Additionally, Bosch’s SN350-20F Full Head Framing Nailer is one seriously awesome pneumatic machine; built with a surplus of Bosch’s standard greatness, this tool is a nailer to leave the others in the dust. Being sleek, smart, and tough, ; thisthe tool is designed to deliver the smoothest shots and best results, and while weighing only 8.4 lbs and boasting Bosch’s Full Force technology, the nailer delivers all 100% of its energy directly into each fastener means you end up with a more compact, more powerful tool, and with a fastener that truly stays put. Additionally, the tool’s toothed work contact element keeps a tight grip on your workpieces as you plow through the day, and a metal strike plate works to keep the nailer’s exterior protected from the rigors of work. An in-line, self-cleaning air filter similarly protects the tool’s interior valve and o-ring from the dangers of dust and debris altogether ensuring the tool a long and healthy life-span. Shooting 2” – 3-1/2” nails at 60 – 120 psi, the tool’s tool-less selectable trigger allows operators to easily move between bump fire and sequential firing methods for the most complete and convenient working experience. Additionally, the nailer’s single action follower lock back renders the nail loading and unloading process something beyond simple. A quick release magazine allows you to easily remove jams without having to disassemble the tool, and a tool-less adjustable depth of drive system ensures any adjustments and fine-tuning are both fast and easy. In the end, with efficient power and precise professionalism (and including safety glasses and a no mar tip), the SN350-20F is one nailer that is difficult to beat.

    Moving on to the roofing nailer, which in my opinion, is the cream of this crop – Bosch’s RN175 Coil Roofing Nailer is one ridiculously awesome tool with all the guts and the know-how to take your roofing jobs to wholly superior level. With Bosch’s Full Force Technology delivering 100% of the tool’s energy into each shot, the tool is remarkably efficient, and with a single action side-load system requiring only one simply step to reload, you are ultra efficient on the job as well. A tool-less adjustable depth of drive ensures any adjustments are quick and easy, and with a truly amazing tool-less adjustable shingle guide as well, you can quickly change exposure dimension to accommodate different types of shingles. The tool is dressed in Bosch armor to protect the tool from the daily grind and and the dangers of abrasive working materials, and with an in-line, self-cleaning air filter built to keep harmful dust and debris away from the tool’s internal components, you can be sure this roofer will be happily kicking your roofs in the pants for years to come. Additionally, the tool’s dry fire lock-out prevents blank firing to protect your working materials and internal components from any damage. Shooting ¾” – 1-3/4” smooth shank nails at 75 – 120 psi the nailer is versatile, and weighing only 5.5 lbs, the tool is comfortable to use during awkward or extended applications. Ultimately, this roofer is one tough cookie with all the gumption to complete your jobs with superior style and reliable, powerful performance. 

    As for the finish nailers, Bosch really got these right too; Bosch’s FNS250-16 16 Ga Straight Finish Nailer is uniquely designed to complete your finishing jobs better; with a slim body and ultra narrow nose designed to provide a better line of sight and easier controllability on the job, the tool is lightweight and maneuverable. Weighing just 3.5 lbs the tool promises greater agility as you work, and the luxury of working comfortably. Additionally, with the help of Bosch’s Full Force Technology, the nailer is engineered to deliver all 100% of the tool’s energy directly into each fastener. This means every ounce of power in this delicate bad-boy goes straight into ensuring your fasteners stay exactly where you put them. Precisely shooting 1” – 2-1/2” smooth shank nails at 60 – 120 psi, and with a tool-less selectable trigger allowing you to easily switch between bump firing and sequential firing actions, this finisher is equip to beautifully and versatilely finish your projects. The FNS250-16 also has a tool-less adjustable air exhaust, a tool-less quick-clear mechanism to help you remove jams fast and easy, and a tool-less adjustable depth of drive for simply adjustments; all this comes together to ultimately provide smooth and altogether successful operation. The nailer also works to keep its own internal components successfully operating; with an in-line, self-cleaning air filter dust and debris is kept cleanly away from the nailer’s internal valve and o-ring, and with a dry fire lock-out system, the tool won’t blank fire ensuring both your tool and your materials are out of harms way. The tool additionally includes safety glasses, a no mar tip (with on-tool storage), a convenient carrying case, and all the go-getter attitude to finish your jobs with beautiful precision and smooth professionalism. 

    Bosch’s FNA250-15 15 Ga Angled Finish Nailer is another fancy little finishing tool. With a sleek and slim body design with a narrow, smooth nose, the tool provides a superior line of sight, and as it weighs just 4 lbs, the tool is simple to control and comfortable to operate even during awkward or extended applications. The gun shoots 1-1/4” – 2-1/2” smooth nails at 60 – 120 psi, and with Bosch’s Full Force Technology, the nailer pounds all 100% of this energy into each shot and each fastener. This means your finishing projects will be smooth, beautiful, and securely put together. The tool’s tool-less selectable trigger additionally allows users to fluidly move between bump firing and sequential firing techniques for the most complete, convenient, and versatile performance. Similarly, a tool-less quick-clear mechanism helps you remove any jams fast and easy, a tool-less adjustable depth of drive allows for simple adjustments, and with a tool-less adjustable air exhaust as well, the tool ultimately provides smooth and altogether successful operation. The nailer also works to keep its own internal components successfully operating; with an in-line, self-cleaning air filter any mangy dust and debris is kept cleanly away from the nailer’s internal valve and o-ring, and with a dry fire lock-out system, the tool won’t blank fire keeping both your tool and your materials in a happier condition. The tool additionally includes safety glasses, a no mar tip (with on-tool storage), a convenient carrying case, and all the sophisticated power to finish your jobs with beautifully, precisely, and professionally.

    Additionally, Bosch’s BNS200-18 18 Ga Brad Nailer is one seriously sweet little tool with the power of Bosch’s Full Force Technology delivering 100% of its energy into each and every shot. In addition to its big, efficient power, the tool is also sleek and lightweight (at only 2.1 lbs) to provide a clear line of sight and a comfortable, controllable working experience. Shooting 5/8” – 2” smooth shank nails at 60 – 120 psi, the nailer is both strong and versatile, and with a tool-less quick-clear to help you remove jams in a hurry, the nailer will keep you running smooth on any schedule. The BNS200-18 also boasts a tool-less adjustable depth of drive for fast and simple fine tuning, and with a tool-less selectable trigger that allows users to move fluidly between bump firing and sequential firing action, the nailer accommodates different working styles, preferences, and on-the-job necessities. The tool additionally features a dry fire lock-out to ensure the gun will not blank fire and damage itself or your materials, and with a brilliant in-line, self-cleaning air filter, the tool protects itself from the inside out assuring no nasty dust or debris can sneak attack it’s interior valve and o-ring. The tool additionally includes safety glasses, a no mar tip (with on-tool storage), a convenient carrying case, and all the capacities, strength, and smarts to work your projects like no other brad nailer. 

    And last, but certainly not least, Bosch’s STN150-18 Narrow Crown Stapler is a true champion of the fine pneumatic stapling art. With a smooth, sleek, and slim design the tool weighs only 2.1 lbs to ensure always comfortable operation, and with a narrow nose as well, the tool offers a virtually unparalleled line of sight and optimal operator control. Shooting 1/2” – 1-1/2” smooth shank nails at 60 – 120 psi, and with a tool-less adjustable depth of drive, this stapler is both powerful and versatile to deliver smoking results to nearly every stapling project under the sun. Additionally, a tool-less quick clear allows for fast and simple jam removal, and with the inclusion of safety glasses, a no mar tip, and a convenient carrying case, the tool leaves you wanting absolutely nothing. The STN150-18 isn’t just beauty or brawn either, her insides are in great shape as well; an in-line, self-cleaning air filter simultaneously protects the internal components of the tool from dust and debris while also enhancing the overall life and performance of the tool. Similarly, a dry fire lock-out system also contributes to the tool’s longevity by eliminating blank firing – this protects the internal components of the tool while also protecting your working materials as well. The gun’s tool-less selectable trigger additionally allows for a smooth and simple transition between bump firing and sequential firing methods to accommodate any working style, preference, or necessity, and altogether renders the STN150-18 crown stapler a brilliant machine that is both enjoyable and brilliantly effective on the job.

    Ultimately, this line is on track to change the way we use pneumatic tools, and to help us craftsmen do what we do better.