Bostitch MCN150 Mcn-150 Straps hot Metal Connector Nailer, Pack of 1

Works fantastic

Awesome tool! Purchased for a deck project and was amazed at how well it worked. The nails protrude from the end so you can easily line them up with the hanger holes. Slight pressure against the nail 'unlocks' the gun to fire. It has very little recoil and being lightweight and small meant I could position it in tight spots while using my left hand rather than right and still put the nails where I wanted them. Work with all the various brackets including single joist concealed hangers. The gun was slender enough to fit in and set all the nails. The hanger on the gun works well and is tapered just enough that it slips over the beam without much effort but tight enough to hang securely. The only small issue which other have discussed as well is that the last few nails don't fire until another stick is put in to prevent jamming. Once I was aware of that feature, not really an issue. It comes with a nice case that actually has a depression for a palm nailer as well. Good combination since the gun only drive 1-1/2" nails and I used the palm nailer for longer nails in tight spots. Now I can keep them both in one place. So far I have gone through two cases of strip nails without a hitch. In the end it actually made the project fun and made quick work of all the hangers and hurricane straps.

Great product. Currently building my own home and installed over 200 rafter ties and joist hangers and this thing really was a time saver. For the money it was beyond worth it. Once you figure out what pressure setting puts the nails in properly, you’re well on your way. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting air tool oil for these types of tools and only putting in 2-3 drops in it before and after use. I have several air tools and have had them for years without issue because of putting recommended oil for each tool. Don’t waist your time nailing in anything by hand if you can avoid it. Work smarter, not harder. I’m a 15 yr power lineman and know all to well the effects of manual labor to the body and this tool was a welcomed addition to the toolbox. Unless you just are the lucky one to end up with a lemon, you won’t regret this purchase. Highly recommend.

This thing is the cats meow!make installing joist hangers fun.

Hurricane clips. Little, itty bitty pieces of bent sheet steel that keep your house from collapsing around you when the wind blows hard. Those itty bitty clips have numerous holes in them. In many cases, ten or more. And the inspector needs to see a nail in every one of those holes. And there are too many clips to count. You need too many nails, times ten. And then all them nails gotta get pushed into all them teensy holes. Damn. Buy the nailer. It is cheaper than a therapist who will not keep you from going nuts, but might help after. The nailer costs less than that first appointment with the therapist. The therapist cannot be carried (legally) around every day under the back seat of your truck, keeping you from going nuts. This thing even comes with a carrying case that will hold a palm nailer for the few occasions that you cannot get the MCN into a tight spot. Over 2,000 nails have gone though mine in the first few weeks, and only the De Walt nails complain, and only when I try to push them through the steel clips, instead of through the holes in the steel clips. The Bostitch nails, on the other hand, do not care. Can't reach to get the nail tip into the hole in the clip? Just put the nail tip some place that looks good and pull the trigger. Bam. Done. Move on. What is your time worth? Your sanity?