Customer Reviews for Porter-Cable 21-Degree 3-1/2 in. Full Round Framing Nailer

It is an excellent working tool, buy this combo to make a wooden ceiling and was fantastic, super fast without using hammers or nail pain, and my wife can help me easily :). It has 2 pistols and a stapler, I use the 3 and I speed up the work. In addition the compressor has an extra amount of tools to adapt. I already buy it an inflator kit and a paint kit.

What a great product. The tank is very portable and what a collection of attachments. My wife moves around with the tank with easy. I would always talk myself out of having this type of equipment; it always seemed lazy and not worth the price. This item eliminated all these factors and now I can't live without it. I strongly recommend.

I gave it a 4 star rating because to me, time will be a factor. I've had the system maybe a month. The Porter-Cable 6 Gal. Portable Air Compressor, 16-Gauge Nailer, 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Crown Stapler Combo Kit came in very handy, especially as a group. I took care of some cabinet re-adjustments, quickly and easier than the plan I originally was going with. I had planned on a compressor anyway so the accessories made it an easy choice. That the nailers worked properly out of the box (I started with some trim repairs around the house) was icing on the cake. Who wants dry cake anyway? I didn't think it would but the stapler came in very handy when I found some door seals that needed to be replaced. Beat using a hand-stapler.

What a great value! I have five bedrooms and a dining room in which to lay hardwood and I needed a good nailer/compressor combo that wouldn't break the bank. My wife picked this up for me for Christmas and I've been nothing but happy. Everything you need to get started is in the box...with one exception...air tool oil. Why they didn't throw in a small bottle of air tool oil is beyond me. Make sure you pick that up and you're good to go. There are even sample fasteners in the box. I've had the compressor off and unplugged for a couple of weeks now (in-between rooms) and it hasn't lost more than 1-2 lb of pressure...very impressive! It has more than enough power and has worked great with the included finish nailer (only one I've tried so far).

Good framing gun for the handyman.

works great..

This purchase turned out to be just what I need for my home projects! Works great. From planter boxes to hanging trim

Product works really great and the three tools included are nice. It was really easy to set up and use. Compressor is loud though so buy earplugs with it. Also I wish they would skip the brad nailer and include a set of tire pump tools with it instead. But that might just be my personal preference. Would be nice if they include an option to put the compressor on wheels. Worked great to nail the wine box parts on the stairs. Great long hose with it.

I was able to remodel my new business shop with ease!

The compressor and nail guns were a great help in installing a wood floor. Added a wood floor nail gun to the collection. Made installation a lot easier and enjoyable.

Nice compressor, fills quick and maintains good pressure. Have only used the 16g brad nailer so far but great with no miss fires.

We purchased this with the intent to use it to put quarter round molding in after we installed wood flooring. What a time saver this was and we have since used it on some other projects. Everything came with it that we needed. We did purchase more "nails" but other than that you have everything to get started. They do include a small sampling of the nails but we need a lot for the project. We had a friend check out the stats on this unit and a couple others since he has owned a few and recommend this one. It's not too big to move around and getting the three size guns are great. I am sure we will get a lot of use out of this. We purchased this when it was on sale.

I purchased this right after I bought my first home - its worth its weight in gold! I've hung crown molding, baseboards and various window/door trims in every room in my house with ease! Compressor is easy to move and the oil-less guns work perfect - no jams or misfires. I recommend this kit to everyone I know. The guns have a belt clip which helps when you up on a ladder, with a 8' piece of crown and need to make an adjustment. Attached is a picture of my most recent project I used the compressor and guns - garden box for my kids!

I picked this combo kit up for $180 or so (sale). Usually it just comes with either the Brad Nailer or the Finish Nailer but this came with the 16GA, 18GA, and the stapler so needless to say it came with more than I was paying for so thats a big plus. I needed the Brad nailer for trim work and I was in the market for new compressor for miscellaneous motorcycle/ bicycle/ car tire fill ups as well as the nailers for various projects so the combo was great. Compressor fills up fast, the nailers do their jobs flawlessly, and as for the stapler, well, I do not has a huge need for it so its just a bonus. I have run well over a thousand nails through the Brad nailer and quite a bit through the 16GA finisher and both fire well and have yet to jam or misfire. The compressor works just as advertised, no complaints and does just what I need it for. Well worth the money.

This is really a very versatile compressor. Small enough to store easily and carry to your job's location, but powerful enough to drive a framing nailer - we built a 20x14 deck with one. I keep finding new uses for it. Blowing off the driveway, airing tires and basketballs, using it with various air tools. I like mine so much, I gave one to my BIL for his birthday.

My wife bought me this for Valentines day to help with finishing our basement. I used it the very next day and I am still using it today March 18th 2014. It is very well built and comes with everything you need to start your project. I did barrow a framing nailer as this does not come with one. However the finish nailer and stapler have been great for the rest of the stuff that the framing nailer is not made for. The only thing I would recommend is to buy a 50' air hose that is better then the one that comes with it. Less tangles and keeps you further away from the compressor when it comes on.

The Porter-Cable Compressor works great. I had borrowed and used my son's in the past, however the Porter-Cable Compressor was significantly quieter that my son's. It performed excellently and was very easy to adjust. The price on the set I purchased was great and far better than I could have done if I had purchased the items separately.

Good price to pay for the combo kit, but the stapler is somewhat of a white-elephant given how often it might be used. The compressor and other guns have been put to good use a few times in a matter of weeks with household repairs to doors, molding, etc. No issues to report.

I just framed a 20' x 40' workshop with this gun and WOW! This thing is powerful, easy to use, durable and accurate. I've dropped it, covered it in mud, wedged it in between joists and generally abused it and it just takes the abuse and asks for more. I can toenail with it, line it up to drive nails into brackets, speed nail, etc. I recommend removing the plastic tip, you don't need it. The hook on the back of the gun is really useful as well. I use it to lower the gun down and hook it to my ladder or I'll hook it to my pants when climbing up on something. The safety can be used with one hand, and the depth adjustment works well also.

The air compressor work great, I bought it to air up my rv tires, did a awesome job, I recommend this product

It came missing the 3 tool kit and is on backorder for who knows how long (already two weeks) to get a replacement. Haven't used it, so this is not about the performance..

I own a Porter Cable and have for 10 years. Dynamite. Has worked well all this time. I bought a second combo kit recently to have at my cabin and it seems to be a bit of a downgrade. Regardless of increasing the PSI pressure my new 18 gauge nailer will not even drive a 1 1/4 inch nail into a fir board with having to use a nail set to countersink the nail… A bit of a disappointment.

Love the equipment and the sale price.