It is light, compact and worked very well. I really...
It is light, compact and worked very well. I really liked the swivel connector. This made it much easier to handle. At first I thought it was a “one shot and done” like a full sized nail gun. It didn’t drive the nail in with one attempt. I was pleased to discover that it would keep hammering until the nail was fully driven in. Very good product for the money.
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Jan 18, 2022
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Dec 23, 2021
We purchased this since it is compact. It does a...
We purchased this since it is compact. It does a decent job of nailing in tight areas. The plunger does occasionally like to jam but becomes easily unstuck.
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Dec 17, 2021
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Dec 4, 2021
BLOWS AIR OUT THE BACK. WONT DRIVE IN NAILS.
It worked great a few times. Used it to drive nails in where swinging a hammer wasnt an option. After a few uses maybe 100 nails I drove a nail in and all of a sudden air is blasting out the back and won't stop. Completely disabled.
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Nov 24, 2021
lasted just long enough I can't return it
Ut worked great for the few projects I had going on. About 5 months after purchase it started what so many other reviews have also said." Air blowby from exhaust" it won't drive a nail. Extra tool oil helped for a little while but now its just a paper weight.
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Response from DewaltProductExpertFeb 10, 2022
Hi bdub
We appreciate your feedback. We would like to speak to you about the experience you had. Please contact support at WECARE@sbdinc.com and include a brief description of the issue you are having along with your contact information. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you Sherri C PORTER CABLE
Nov 22, 2021
Porter Cable palm nailer and framing nailer combo
Cheaper to buy them separately. $242 if you buy them separately $257 if you buy combo.
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Recommended
Nov 10, 2021
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Nov 3, 2021
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Oct 24, 2021
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Oct 23, 2021
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Oct 6, 2021
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Oct 1, 2021
used on 2 small projects… then dead
Worked great before it blew something inside. Very light use for 2 projects. I also oiled before each use
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Response from ProductExpertOct 1, 2021
Hello
We appreciate your feedback. We would like to speak to you about the experience you had. Please contact support at WECARE@sbdinc.com and include a brief description of the issue you are having along with your contact information.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you Deeris PORTER-CABLE
Recommended
Sep 23, 2021
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Aug 31, 2021
Good and Bad
This is my second palm nailer and my first mini palm nailer. I wanted a mini unit to fit into tight spaces while driving nails into rafter hangers, hurricane ties, etc. I have always like Porter Cable tools in the past so I decided to give this one a try. Results were mixed.
First the Pros: Small and light weight. This is the ideal size for getting into tight areas between joists and driving nails close to corners. Lots of power. Set the air pressure to 90psi and it can drive everything from small high shear nails to relatively good size framing nails. The unit has plenty of power for almost every task.
Now the cons: First and foremost this unit is incredibly sensitive; almost to the point of being dangerous. I have nicknamed it "The Serpent" because it WILL bite you if you give it a chance. Just putting a nail in the driver is enough to trigger the hammer if you aren't very careful. I found myself having to be extra careful to keep it from triggering when I was working. This also means that if you're not very careful when positioning the driver, you can have it trigger just by a slight bump on the nail tip. This unit is also LOUD! Hearing protection is an absolute requirement when using this unit. Sometimes I forget hearing protection when using my full size nailer and it's loud, but not bad. This unit made my eyeballs rattle without hearing protection. It was physically painful. There are also some problems with normal usability. For example, the magnet to hold nails is small and underpowered. If the nail isn't fed to just the right spot, it misaligns or simply falls out.
Overall, I cannot recommend this unit. I was not happy with the overall design and quality. This is a first for me when using Porter Cable tools.
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Aug 13, 2021
one of handiest tools i keep in my shop...
one of handiest tools i keep in my shop
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Jul 3, 2021
Lightly used, failed, service not available
Have used for periodically over several years for home projects, then it failed - would not hold pressure - air blows out exhaust port. Get on Porter Cable web site for service center near me - nothing within a 100 miles of Knoxville, TN, which in itself is rather amazing, but at any rate I relayed this information to Porter Cable asking how much it would cost for an overhaul (they have overhaul kit listed in parts, but warn to only have it done by their service center). They respond: sorry to hear your having troubles, take it to service center for evaluation and use this link to find one near you - it was now a DeWalt link (presume they bought PorterCable?) but same story - no center w/in 100 miles. ....sigh, well I can gamble $30 shipping and that they will respond with reasonable rate, or bet they will cite a cost more than 80% price of new one. Based on them NOT reading my email, I bet the later. No more Porter Cable for me!
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Response from DewaltProductExpertAug 10, 2021
HI Ed, We appreciate your feedback on the FR350BPN. We would like to speak to you about the experience you had. If you would like to speak to us, please contact us at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference case # 13633999. I look forward to hearing from you. We apologize for the inconvenience you are having. Roxy PORTER CABLE
Jun 9, 2021
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Verified Purchase
May 1, 2021
Barrel size and trigger happy issues
No doubt is light and small, and at 100psi is driving 10d Simpson 3-1/2 nails in seasoned pt with no problems.
BUT.....16d won't fit
Other issue is that could be labeled trigger happy - best is to guide the nail into location and then get the nailer in position - I had a couple nails flying out of my hands, when placing the nail into the shaft and then align to hole/ Iocation
It will overdrive a nail too if you are not careful
In sum, nice little tool, but I need better
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Apr 7, 2021
Mini palm nailer
Brought it home plugged into the hose had about 60psi and it just blows air out the top like the o ring is blown.. never drove in one nail..
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Response from PORTER CABLE® SupportAug 6, 2022
We appreciate your feedback on the PN350 and are sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your product.
This is not the kind of performance we expect from our products and would like to speak to you about this issue so we can assist you in resolving this to your satisfaction.
Please email us at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference ticket # 5114973. We look forward to hearing from you.
Customer review from portercable.com
Mar 31, 2021
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Verified Purchase
Mar 17, 2021
Junk. Slammed it a few times so valve would close...
Junk. Slammed it a few times so valve would close and build air. Once it did, seemed to work OK. But collar wasn't wide enough to accommodate a 3" nail head. As a result they were always loaded crooked.
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Verified Purchase
Mar 8, 2021
I love this thing i have hammered at least 1000...
I love this thing i have hammered at least 1000 nails with it worth the money