Product Description

This high-speed, air-powered flooring cleat nailer offers better productivity than non-pneumatic nailers. The tool drives L-shaped 1-1/2- to 2-inch flooring cleats precisely, at a proper angle and depth, every time in 3/4-inch hardwood flooring. Made of aircraft-grade aluminum for job site durability and low weight, the unit also has an extra-wide composite base plate for added stability. The nailer's long-reach handle gives users added comfort and control. This nailer provides 420 in./lbs. of driving power, and has an operating pressure of 60 and 100 psi. It shoots 1-1/2- to 2-inch fasteners, and has a generous 110-fastener magazine capacity to reduce the time you spend reloading. Your purchase also includes a mallet.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1990 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Bostitch
• Model: MIIFN
• Dimensions: 4.50" h x 16.00" w x 22.00" l, 13.98 pounds

Features

• 1-1/2-inch to 2-inch pneumatic flooring nailer for driving L-shaped flooring cleats
• High-speed; extra-wide composite base; high-capacity magazine; 420 inch-pounds of driving power
• Constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum
• Includes rubber-tipped mallet
• 17-1/4 by 3-1/8 by 11-1/2; 11.2 pounds; 7-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
The Bostitch MIIIFN Pneumatic Flooring Cleat Nailer lets you create professional-looking floors quickly and comfortably. Its high-speed pneumatic operation rapidly drives nails into both unfinished and pre-finished hardwood flooring, and its long-grip handle allows you to maintain a comfortable posture when working. Tackling prefinished flooring is no problem with the included adapter foot and the extra-wide base plates that drive staples exactly where you want them.

The Bostitch Pneumatic Flooring Cleat Nailer At a Glance: 420 in./lbs. of driving power High-speed, mallet-actuated operation Extra-wide base plate for stability and control Ergonomic design with elongated handle

1.5" to 2.0" L-shaped cleats are ideal for installing hardwood flooring. View larger.

Adaptor foot and FloorGuard graphite mallet provide stability and control. View larger.

Interchangeable base plates help you drive cleats at the proper angle and depth. View larger.

All the Power You Need to Get Jobs Done Quickly
Harness the power of compressed air and complete your flooring jobs quickly and easily. Just connect the Bostitch MIIIFN Pneumatic Flooring Cleat Nailer to your air compressor for 420 in/lbs of impact at 70-120 PSI. A manual strike will activate the firing action with a lightweight FloorGuard graphite mallet, and a 110-cleat magazine will keep you working without interruption.

Comfortable Design Keeps You in Control
Ergonomically designed for ease of use, the MIIIFN features an elongated handle that lets you work in a natural, comfortable position. For control, the extra-wide 1/2- and 3/4-inch interchangeable base plates sit flush against floor boards for stability, so you can drive cleats at the proper angle and depth every time. Additionally, a pre-finished floorboard adapter foot won't scuff or scratch floors during installation for a professional-grade look.

Lightweight, Durable Construction for Everyday Use
The MIIIFN Pneumatic Flooring Cleat Nailer's lightweight body and graphite FloorGuard mallet make this tool comfortable enough to wield all day without fatigue. Built for durability, this nailer will withstand the wear and tear of any jobsite.

The Bostitch MIIFN Pneumatic Flooring Cleat Nailer measures 3.13 x 11.5 x 17.25 inches (WxHxL) and weighs 11.2 pounds. It is covered by a seven-year limited warranty.

About Bostitch
Stanley-Bostitch manufactures top-quality, innovative fastening tools and fasteners for industrial, construction, and home-improvement applications. Products include pneumatic staplers and nailers; compressors; manual staplers and tackers; coil-fed screw systems; rivet tools; glue guns; a broad assortment of collated nails, screws, staples and specialty fasteners in a variety of materials and finishes; and carton-closing staplers--many of them industry firsts.

What's in the Box
Cleat nailer, FloorGuard graphite mallet, pre-finished-flooring adapter foot, and two base plates (1/2 inch and 3/4 inch).

Amazon.com
Whether you’re a professional flooring installer or a weekend do-it-yourself warrior with a load of hardwood flooring staring at you, this nailer is far and away one of the best ways to get the job done.

Yes, it’s spendy, especially if you’re a homeowner just planning to do a couple of rooms. But if you weigh the cost of a professional installation, you come out miles ahead doing it yourself, even with this purchase, and you can work at your own pace instead of rushing a rental back to the store. If price is an obstacle, you might consider a manual nailer; you’ll pay about half as much, but you’ll do more than twice the work!

Professionals love this model, and for good reason. It’s made of aircraft-grade aluminum, so it’s light and strong. Your compressor needs to run between 60 and 100 psi, but best performance came in between 70 and 90 psi. There’s practically no learning curve, so with just a light tap of the mallet, you’ll be cruising along your flooring with 420 inch-pounds of nailing pressure.

The base plates – one is for half-inch planks, the other, ¾-inch -- are nice and wide, giving you rock-solid stability, and the magazine holds 110 fasteners, keeping reloading of your 1-1/2- to 2-inch cleats to a minimum.

We like the long-reach handle, but a shorter version is available, too. If you’re putting down hardwood or engineered flooring, you’d be doing yourself a favor by picking up this nailer. -- Kris Jensen-Van Heste

What’s in the Box
Nailer, graphite mallet, pre-finished flooring adapter foot

Customer Reviews

Swing away (if you want)
I'm a small volume custom home builder with a crew of five. We install the hardwood flooring on most of our jobs. We have used a manual powernailer for years. Recently I purchased Bostitch's MIIIFN floor nailer and now have moved our manual nailer to the back of the tool bin. Just a light tap is all that is required to fire the nail. In the event the board is slightly bowed feel free to swing away and hammer the board in place. This tool is easy on my carpal tunnel and for those who aren't ambidexterious it's a snap to use with either hand. It does take some time getting used to dragging the air hose around with you, and you definitely need ear protection. But the benefits far outweigh these nuisances.

bostitch MIIIFN l- cleat nailer
I had a difficult time deciding which nailer to buy. Should I get the 2" stapler or one of the many cleat nailers out there? I called my hardwood flooring company (BR-111) and was advise that they do not recomend the flooring stapler as the tongues may break while stapling. I ordered the Bostitch floor cleat nailer to install my solid Brazilian Cherry Hardwood flooring. I found out that Brazilian Cherry is the 4th hardest hardwoods availabe. Brazilian walnut is the hardest. I also found out that Brazilian Cherry is almost double as hard as the hardest american oaks. I received my nailer and started nailing down the floor. I set my compressor at 85 psi and nevet touched it again. I installed almost 700 feet of hardwood and the nailer worked perfect. I love my nailer but have to mention that with its size you have to face nail everything within 8" from the wall as the tool is to wide to actuate the striking mechanism. All-in-all this is the tool to buy if you have any doubts. Buy the nails from home depot as their about $7.00 cheaper that online.

Nailer Breakdown
I was able to install 160 square feet of a 900 square foot flooring job before my nailer broke. Stanley considers this broken part "normal wear", and Amazon will not take back opened merchandise. Just a heads up to contractors who may worry about buying tools online- don't do it. My regular supplier would have given me a new nailer no questions asked.