Are off-brand framing nails compatible with the Craftsman nailer

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I have a Craftsman Clipped Head Angle Framing Nailer (28 degrees) Model No. 351.181790.

They don't appear to stock the specific nails for this gun anymore. Which according to the manual are:

  • 18351 – 8 penny, .120 2 1/2"
  • 18352 – 10 penny, .120 3"
  • 18353 – 16 penny, .120 3 1/2"
  • 18357 – Galvanized 8 penny, .120 2 1/2"
  • 18358 – Galvanized 10 penny, .120 3"
  • 18359 – Galvanized 16 penny, .120 3 1/2"

When I search for those nails I just get out of stock pages from Sears. I did find one forum that claimed:

I am sorry that we do not stock these nails any longer but you should be able to get them from any big box hardware stores or home centers.
Stanley Bostitch will fit.
Campbell Housfeld will fit.
Atro nails will fit.

Do any of these other brand nails work with my Craftsman?

Best Answer

Just keep an eye on the angle and you should be fine. If you're really concerned bring the gun to a store with you and check a strip to see if it looks like it will fit okay. I'm sure you can return the box if there are issues.