Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Bostitch N88RH framing nailer

I think I am pretty close to buying this, I just need information on peoples past experiences with it.


mostly what people have used it for? and does it really do everything bostitch says it can (including siding, fencing, and all rough framing tasks)

also the availablity of nails, and the ease of installing the sequential trip kit.


Thanks in advance for any help.

Good morning Millertime. I have the N88CH which is the coil framing nailer. I believe the one you are looking at is the "stick nail" model. The nails are more expensive and have clipped heads on the one you are looking at. In some areas, clipped heads are not legal for housing construction. The coil nailer has full heads and you load 250 nails per coil.
Other than that they are both excellant nailers with a wide variety of nails available. It takes about 2 minutes to change triggers for sequencial nailing and the trigger is provided with the nailer.
I have no trouble recommending Bostich nailers of any type.
Do take a look at the coil nailer as well as the stick nailer before you make your final choice.
Have a good day.

Originally posted by Lew Falconer
Good morning Millertime. I have the N88CH which is the coil framing nailer. I believe the one you are looking at is the "stick nail" model. The nails are more expensive and have clipped heads on the one you are looking at. In some areas, clipped heads are not legal for housing construction. The coil nailer has full heads and you load 250 nails per coil.
Other than that they are both excellant nailers with a wide variety of nails available. It takes about 2 minutes to change triggers for sequencial nailing and the trigger is provided with the nailer.
I have no trouble recommending Bostich nailers of any type.
Do take a look at the coil nailer as well as the stick nailer before you make your final choice.
Have a good day.

the bostitch site says that model has round heads. I wouldn't buy a nailer without round heads and I'd be sure to check.

and yes, the coil nailer does hold more nails, but you can always store the stick nails in your pouch, and the stick nailers look easier to load.

thanks for the info though.

this is DEFINITELY a full round head nailer (n88"RH").

also, i've got this nailer, and it is AWESOME!!! nice and light for it's size, and PLENTY of power. it's you're looking at amazon to buy this, their specs are WRONG, cause this thing will take a 0.162" diameter nail! now, FINDING nails that big is a challenge, but it will definitely handle 'em.

i HIGHLY recommend this nailer!!

Originally posted by arthropod98
this is DEFINITELY a full round head nailer (n88"RH").

also, i've got this nailer, and it is AWESOME!!! nice and light for it's size, and PLENTY of power. it's you're looking at amazon to buy this, their specs are WRONG, cause this thing will take a 0.162" diameter nail! now, FINDING nails that big is a challenge, but it will definitely handle 'em.

i HIGHLY recommend this nailer!!


so I can buy smaller diameter nails for it from Home Depot (or other building supply store)?

i actually got some 0.131 nails at lowe's.

the main reason i bought this nailer was the fact that it'll shoot 0.162 nails -- i'll tell ya, this thing is GREAT!!