The Bostitch GF33PTU frame nail gun is another top quality fastening tool from the Stanley-Bostitch company. A powerfully machine both in terms of performance and overall quality, the GF33PTU completes any task with a professional level performance and finish.
This framing nailer offers ultimate portability as it’s cordless, so from the word go you’ve got maximum flexibility and in precisely the same way you would do with a conventional hammer and nails. Coupled with the fact that it weighs a mere 3.2kg (light considering it’s a completely self contained unit), this nail gun allows you to work without too much strain. Unlike many other nail guns, this model also allows you to move freely and have easy access to jobs on-site without needing to use a compressor for power.
This framing nailer is built for comfort and is excellently balanced to avoid the occurrence of hand cramps due to long usage. With an in-line battery and an over-molded grip, you’re sure to notice the comfortable feel of the GF33PTU. In addition, it has a working ambient temperature range of 0 to 40 Degrees Celsius, making it capable of taking a moderate amount of continued use without overheating, ideal for that day on site putting up first fix frameworks or roof trusses.
The GF33PTU uses 33/34o paper tape nails, which are a standard size and widely available. It has a nail range of 50 to 90 mm and a nail diameter ranging from 2.5mm- 3.3mm, and a compact magazine with the capacity to hold 42 at any one time. Its nails are available in a wide variety of packs, which is both very convenient and enables you to get the exact kind of finish required. It also features adjustable depth control that enables you to plant the nails as deep as you require.
Its 4Ah 7.2V Ni-Cd battery has a fast recharge time of only 60 minutes, which reduces downtime, and when in use it’s a very energy-efficient tool capable of completing many tasks per charge.
The GF33PTU comes with a carry case complete with battery and charger, and a belt hook that allows you to move safely around on-site when it’s on standby.
Pros
- Easy to use self contained design – no air compressor in sight
- Portable and well balanced design, very much user focused
- Very powerful, and able to output a lot of effort on a single charge
- Fast charging time – just 60 minutes
Cons
- Quite an expensive bit of kit
Conclusion
User feedback on the Bostitch GF33PTU aptly sum up the capabilities of this tried and tested framing nailer, with no one really having a bad word to say about it. With the Bostitch tech help readily available, you’re guaranteed to get value for you money here, as well as a very handy tool, certainly for the professional worker, if not the keen DIY enthusiast as well.
