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New vs. Reconditioned Bostitch Roofing Nailer

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Glenn FitzGeral

09-05-2006 15:30:25




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My brother and I are getting ready to roof our houses; approximately 45-50 square of shingles total. I can get a factory reconditioned Bostitch nailer for $195, which carries the same warranty as a new one. New it is $300. I would think used would be the way to go...? Renting gets a little expensive when you're doing the job on the side. Any opinions/comments?

Thanks, Glenn F.




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NE IA DAVE

09-20-2006 20:21:25




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 Re: New vs. Reconditioned Bostitch Roofing Nailer in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 09-05-2006 15:30:25  
You did state the model, however I'm not smart enough to remember the ones we have. We feel the air powered ones are good, never purchased one that was reconditioned. I will make a very bold statment about their battery powered (24 volt)roofing nailer. A true rip off and a half. I purchased a new one for I think around $350.00 or so. This is the one that pounds them in like a air chisel-many small blowes instead of the one shot deals like the air powered ones. The nails are a lot more expensive, (you can canister the regular air powered nails to fit the plastic canister) We like the no hoses on the roof idea. I purchased mine in late fall here in Iowa just before the season ended, next spring the batteries were shot. Batteries (24 volt)are close to $170.00, and I should mention that is each battery. Simple math is a new nailer with the 2 batteries is ten dollars more. They can kiss my rosy red --ahhhh --- nailer. pretty expensive for the 1 case of nails I used it for. Some day I will be a whole bunch smarter if I live long enough. NE IA Dave

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Slowpoke

09-10-2006 01:22:14




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 Re: New vs. Reconditioned Bostitch Roofing Nailer in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 09-05-2006 15:30:25  
I just bought a factory reconditioned Bostitch F21PL for framing. The first nailer I've owned and love it. It was $154 including S&H from an authorized dealer on ebay. Just a few small scratches next to the air inlet from previous use. It included the metal plate adapter, instruction book and 1 year warranty. BUT, no invoice, so I had the dealer email one that I can print out if needed for warranty work. I'm now looking for a RN45 or RN46 roofing nailer, but they seem to be a bit higher than the framers. I just missed a like new Senco RoofPro 450 on Craigs List for $80, so I'm using that price as a starting point, but without much success.

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Blackhole49

09-06-2006 12:07:58




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 Re: New vs. Reconditioned Bostitch Roofing Nailer in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 09-05-2006 15:30:25  
I bought a reconditioned Bostitch four years ago. Its done about 60 square with no problems at all. Keep it oiled and clean.



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Pitch

09-06-2006 02:22:38




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 Re: New vs. Reconditioned Bostitch Roofing Nailer in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 09-05-2006 15:30:25  
I have no qualms about buying reconditioned things. As long as it is factory reconditioned.
Quite often there was nothing wrong with it to begin with,just a return that could no longer be sold as new.
I worked at New Process Gear in the salvage department building transfer cases. Returns and line rejects we would dissasemble clean and as long as the parts were within tolerance they would be returned to the line. Even when you are buying new it may not be 100% new.

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BobMo

09-05-2006 18:09:39




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 Re: New vs. Reconditioned Bostitch Roofing Nailer in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 09-05-2006 15:30:25  
A hammers about 6 bucks and you can re-use it many times...Good Luck



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Glenn F.

09-05-2006 18:42:06




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 Re: New vs. Reconditioned Bostitch Roofing Nailer in reply to BobMo, 09-05-2006 18:09:39  
I think I've even got one of those around here somewhere....I'm no stranger to doing things the hard/old-fashioned way, but I'd be taking a big risk having the roof off my house for a week here in WI.

Glenn F.



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Leland

09-05-2006 18:17:54




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 Re: New vs. Reconditioned Bostitch Roofing Nailer in reply to BobMo, 09-05-2006 18:09:39  
I used to think that way until I found out I could put 5 nails in a shingle with air in the same amount of time it took tp pound in 1 by hand .



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Leland

09-05-2006 18:00:29




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 Re: New vs. Reconditioned Bostitch Roofing Nailer in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 09-05-2006 15:30:25  
I would give the rebuilt one a try my brother in law had a new one and it lasted about 10 squares before he had to get it replaced .



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Glenn F.

09-05-2006 15:56:57




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 Re: New vs. Reconditioned Bostitch Roofing Nailer in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 09-05-2006 15:30:25  
Make that 70 square in all.

Glenn F.



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