The Bostitch nail gun SB-2IN1 is a 2 in 1 tool that drives both 18 gauge brad nails and 1/4 inch narrow crown staples, so you can handle trim and light fastening with one tool instead of two. It weighs about 2.6 pounds and comes as a kit with a carrying case, oil and extra no-mar tips.
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Key Features
- Two tools in one: shoots 18 gauge brads or 1/4 inch crown staples
- No part swap: load brads or staples in the same tool
- Adjustable depth: set fasteners flush or countersunk
- Adjustable exhaust: turn the air away from you or your work
- No-mar tip: helps protect finished surfaces
- Light and compact: about 2.6 pounds
Specifications
- Model: Bostitch SB-2IN1
- Brad nails: 18 gauge, 5/8 inch to 1-5/8 inch
- Staples: 1/4 inch narrow crown, 1/2 inch to 1-1/2 inch leg
- Magazine capacity: 100 fasteners
- Operating pressure: 70 to 100 PSI
- Weight: about 2.6 lbs
- Lubrication: Oiled tool (oil included)
What It's Used For
Use the brad side for trim, molding, casing and small woodworking projects. Switch to staples for cabinet backs, drawer bottoms, paneling, and attaching thin plywood or hardboard, where a staple's two legs give more hold than one brad.
Brad Nailer vs Stapler: Which Fastener to Use
Brads leave a small, neat hole that's easy to hide on visible trim. Staples hold better in thin sheet material and on backs and bottoms where looks don't matter. With this combo you don't have to choose. Review the size ranges above, then add a box of brads and a box of 1/4 inch crown staples to your order so you're ready for both.
How to Load and Use
- Disconnect the air hose.
- Open the magazine and load a strip of brads or staples.
- Close the magazine until it latches.
- Set the compressor between 70 and 100 PSI and connect the hose.
- Add a few drops of pneumatic tool oil to the air inlet at the start of each day.
- Test on scrap and adjust the depth until fasteners set just right.
Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Oil the tool daily, drain your compressor tank, and keep the magazine clean. To clear a jam, disconnect the air, open the nose, pull out the bent fastener with pliers, and close it before reconnecting. If fasteners won't sink, raise the pressure a little at a time without going over 100 PSI.
Is a 2 in 1 Nail Gun Right for You?
If you do trim and cabinet work and want to carry less gear, a Bostitch nail gun that doubles as a brad nailer and stapler combo saves space, money and time switching tools. If you only ever shoot brads, a dedicated brad nailer like the Bostitch brad nailer BT1855K handles longer brads up to 2-1/8 inch.
Why Buy From Ample Supply
Ample Supply has worked in fastening for more than 40 years and carries 55+ brands from Sycamore, Illinois. Orders placed by 4:00 PM EST ship the same day. We also repair tools in house, with free estimates and a 2-3 day turnaround, so help is close by if your tool ever needs service.
Bostitch Nail Gun FAQ
Can this Bostitch nail gun shoot both brads and staples?
Yes. It drives 18 gauge brads and 1/4 inch narrow crown staples.
What size brads does it take?
18 gauge brads from 5/8 inch to 1-5/8 inch.
Does it need oil?
Yes. Add a few drops of pneumatic tool oil to the air inlet each day. Oil comes in the kit.
What PSI should I use?
70 to 100 PSI. Start near the low end and raise it until fasteners set flush.
How many fasteners does the magazine hold?
Up to 100 brads or staples. Review the fastener sizes above before you reload.
