Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Bostitch Finish Nailer

I am looking for a new finish nailer. What seem to set the Bostitch 15 gauge angled finish nailer apart from most of the others is that it's oil-free. What I was wondering is how much of an issue is this in regards to oil spray/stains from the other nailers that are not oil-free? It also appears that the Bostitch does not have an adjustable exhaust. Does this create an issue especially when working above the shoulders? Any response to either of these question would be greatly appreciated.

The Bostitch is a good choice. I use a Senco SFN40 which is also is oiless. I use the Dewalt battery powered airless. Nice where you can't or don't want to hook up a compressor. My recollection may be fogged, but Bostitch's air vent can be changed from front to side to side via use of an allen wrench. But with a finish nailer the air is minimal, so you won't have a problem. Now the framer is another animal. It will blow your hat off easily.

I don't have a 15 gauge nailer, but I've never thought of adding oil to the ones I have as being a problem. That said, Bostich is a pretty good brand anyway. Personally, I like Porter Cable, but I've used my boss' Bostich and had no complaints.

ibgreen,

I don't care for nailers with non-adjustable exhaust. I *had* a bostich framer with fixed exhaust, and when working overhead with it tilted to the left it blew exhaust directly into my eyes. I now have a Senco.

For CHANDLER: Not all the bostich exhausts can be re-aimed in all 4 directions with an allen wrench. Mine had a choice of front or back -- that's it. If I knew I would be working in a compromised position for a lot of shots I would turn it around, but otherwise an annoying adjustment.

Roger that Turbo. I have the Bostitch framer, and redirect it to the right, since I am right handed to keep it out of my face 90% of the time. All my trim nailer and staplers have adjustable, but they are senco, pc, etc., so thanks for the heads up.

Thanks for all your help guys. The more I read about and handle the Bostitch, the less I like it. I like to see exactly where I'm placing the nail, something that is more difficult on the Bostitch, especially with the rubber tips on it, than say a Paslode which seems to have a very open end even with the rubber tips on it. I do like the fact that the Paslode, even though it's not oiless (which appearently doesn't seem to be much of an issue), has an adjustable exhaust and also makes a 16 guage angled nailer. I've been very happy with my Paslode framer, and hopefully, if I can find one, their finisher is just as good. Apparently the airless versions are plentiful, the ones that require air seem to be much harder to find. Hopefully this isn't because people don't like them.

I have a Bostich framer and 15ga finish nailer. Both have tool free exhaust adjustment. Just turn the exhaust by hand. I use the finish nailer a lot and it has been trouble free although I probably just jinxed myself. The tip on the finish nailer has an opening where the nail position is visible, but I never use it.