The RN46-1 from Bostitch is a pneumatic coil roofing nailer built for pros who shingle roofs every day.
This nailer is light, fast, and made to handle steep roofs and long days. If you install shingles for a living, it's built to keep up with you.
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Who It's For
This Bostitch nailer is for roofers and contractors who install asphalt and fiberglass shingles on new roofs, re-roofs, and repairs. It also works on insulation board, roofing underlayment, and vapor barriers.
Key Features
- 120-nail magazine with a side-loading canister
- Depth dial to set nails flush
- Zero nail lockout stops dry firing
- Carbide-tipped nose and skid pads for steep roofs
- Bump or sequential trigger
- Shingle guide for even spacing
Specifications
- Nails: 15° wire-collated coil, 3/4" to 1-3/4"
- Nail diameter: about 0.120"
- Pressure: 70-120 PSI
- Driving power: 410 in-lbs
- Weight: 4.9 lbs (tool only)
- Air inlet: 1/4" NPT
Made for Fast, Repetitive Nailing
Shingling is repetitive work. You drive the same nail over and over, course after course. This tool is designed for fast, repetitive fastening, with a bump trigger for speed and a canister that holds 120 nails, so you reload less often.
Durable construction and low recoil help reduce fatigue over a long day. The aluminum and magnesium housing keeps the tool light while standing up to jobsite abuse.
How Much Does It Weigh?
Bostitch coil roofing nailers typically weigh around 4.8 to 5.7 lbs. The RN46-1 weighs 4.9 lbs for the tool alone, which puts it near the light end. On a roof, every pound matters, because you carry the tool up the ladder and hold it all day.
Nails It Takes
All Bostitch coil roofing nailers accept standard 15-degree wire-collated coil nails, and the RN46-1 is no different. It drives nails from 3/4" to 1-3/4" long. Plastic sheet coils and stick nails won't feed, so check the box before you buy.
Pick a nail long enough to pass through every shingle layer and hold in the deck. Thicker shingles and roofs with extra layers need a longer nail than the minimum size.
Built for Tough Roofs
Every roof brings a new challenge. Steep roofs test your footing, and hot roofs test your patience. The skid pads help the nailer stay put, and the light body means less strain at the end of the day.
Dense sheathing is another challenge. With 410 in-lbs of driving power, this nailer drives nails flush, so your shingle line stays clean on all kinds of roofs.
Pneumatic, Not Cordless
The RN46-1 runs on compressed air, not batteries. Bostitch roofing tools have long been built around pneumatic power, which gives steady driving force and quick shots with no charging. If you need a cordless roofing nailer, you'll be looking at a different category of tool.
Maintenance Tips
Use two drops of pneumatic oil daily. Drain the compressor tank daily, blow out the magazine to prevent jams, and replace worn o-rings.
That's the simple challenge of keeping a Bostitch nailer in use on roofs for years.
Why Buy From Ample Supply
We have 40+ years in fastening and carry 55+ brands. This Bostitch nailer ships free by ground, and orders placed by 4 PM EST ship the same day. Our in-house repair team keeps your Bostitch nailer on roofs, not in the shop.
