Remember the story about the guy who was bragging on his ax? Said it was the best one he'd ever owned. Replaced the handle 4 times and the head twice and it still works great.

Well, that purt-neer describes my Bostitch framing nailer.

It's been with me through several remodel jobs, a couple complete houses and countless sheds, decks and other 2X projects. Rebuilt at least 3 times. 

Yesterday I hauled it out for one final job. Just a few pieces of cross bracing in preparation for adding a ceiling to the roof system over our deck. Connected it to the air and it just blew air right out the nose. Took it all apart and couldn't find anything wrong, seals and "O" rings all intact. Seemed just fine, and it was working good when I last used it a year ago. Anyway, found out that the guy who repaired it last is now out of business. Only place to get it rehabilitated is Phoenix! They said it would likely cost around $80 in labor and probably $40-$50 in parts. Plus shipping both ways. 

Bye-bye Bostitch. You served me well. 

Hello Eastwing. Time we got reacquainted. 

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Hard to beat the dependability of a good Eastwing Gene.

Sorry to hear about the loss of the Bostitch.

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Gene,

 I'll bet you'll have a harder time wearing out the Eastwing, besides it will be cheaper to run. ...

 Say hello to my friend, his name is Manual Labor. ....

 

Larry

Old Woodworking Machinery Forum Host

BOSTICH!!!!! Kind of reminds me of that movie with Tom Hanks, WILSON!!!!!! Sorry Gene, like John says, ol Eastwing is hard to beat for reliability, but ohhhh I love the sound of KACHUNKBAMMM of a good framing nailer as much as the next guy.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops

Think I'll look around Lowes for a Kobalt laser assisted, 18 V hammer. Wonder if they'd honor my Harbor freight 20% off coupon. 

That old Eastwing has been with me almost as long as the Bostitch. It is truly one reliable tool, John. Always strikes right where I swing it. Note, I didn't say "Right where I aimed".

Larry, I was introduced to "Manny" many, many years ago. We've been close ever since. Though, I might say not quite as close today as we were at one time. As we grew older, we sort of drifted apart....sadly.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Go get a SENCO, you'll fall in love all over again.

And buy 1 or 3 rebuild kits for it.  you'll die before it does.

 

Dragon,

Senco nailers are very good tools. My pin and brad nailers are Senco. I only bought them because I couldn't find the correct Bostitch ones. After using them for a couple years, I'm sold. They really are very nice air nailers. 

IF I ever need a framing nailer again, it will be a Senco. Truthfully, I think I'm done with that level of construction. 

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

I bought repair parts for my Bostitch brad nailer from these guys-

http://www.airnailerparts.com/servlet/the-1235/Bostitch-N80,N80S-Framing-Nailer/Detail

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

check out

http://www.1800toolrepair.com/repair-services?gclid=CPeLrqmxn7ICFUje4Aod7ggApw

I'd guess you need a trigger valve repair kit

http://packagingandfastening.com/

 

Thanks for the comments and suggestions guys.

With any luck, I'll not be needing a framing nailer EVER again, though. 

I still have the carcass of the dead nailer. Just hate to throw it in the junk pile. It's been a long time friend.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton