Does anyone know why my Bostitch Framing Nailer (N88WWB) shoots out
sparks every time I shoot a 3 1/4" nail? Is this defective, or is it
just the way it is?

dave12345 wrote:
Does anyone know why my Bostitch Framing Nailer (N88WWB) shoots out
sparks every time I shoot a 3 1/4" nail? Is this defective, or is it
just the way it is?



It's common. There are even warnings not to use framing nailers around
flammable materials because of the occurrence.

--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA

Nova wrote:

It's common. There are even warnings not to use framing nailers around
flammable materials because of the occurrence.

--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA


Yup, sure been that way as long as I have been using them. I have
never had any framing nailer that didn't spark.

Not sure at this point I would trust one the didn't throw off a good
spark now and then.

(Just kidding)

Robert

On 6 Dec 2006 16:50:07 -0800, "dave12345"
wrote:

Does anyone know why my Bostitch Framing Nailer (N88WWB) shoots out
sparks every time I shoot a 3 1/4" nail? Is this defective, or is it
just the way it is?


Yes, they do that and its normal. I believe it is caused by the
violent separation of the nail from the thin wire that hold the nails
together.
Also, make sure you place a few drops of oil down the air feed before
each days use.

dave12345 wrote:
Does anyone know why my Bostitch Framing Nailer (N88WWB) shoots out
sparks every time I shoot a 3 1/4" nail? Is this defective, or is it
just the way it is?

I see sparks occasionally when using my PC finish nailers and the nails
are glued together.

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dave12345 wrote:
Does anyone know why my Bostitch Framing Nailer (N88WWB) shoots out
sparks every time I shoot a 3 1/4" nail? Is this defective, or is it
just the way it is?

I see sparks occasionally when using my PC finish nailers and the nails
are glued together.


I have seen sparks when using a regular hammer on framing nails. I strongly
suspect it is the striker hitting the nail that creates the spark. My Senco
finish nailer does this occasionally also.