PORTER FR350BR Nailer
- Nailer
- Corded electric
- Magnesium
- No
A magnesium bodied, air powered framing nailer at 9 pounds, a reasonable pick for crews already running compressed air on site.
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How it ranks among the 177 nailers we track
4.0★ across 132 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
132 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 177 nailers we track - how the scorecard works · full nailers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Porter Cable FR350BR is an air powered framing nailer with a magnesium housing, weighing 9 pounds, built to run off a shop compressor rather than a battery.
Magnesium housings are common in framing nailers because the metal cuts weight without giving up the durability a jobsite tool needs. This model runs on compressed air only, so there is no battery to charge or replace, though it also means it will not fire without a compressor and hose.
- Air powered (pneumatic)
- Magnesium housing
- 9 pound weight
- No battery required
Who it's for
Fits framers and builders who already have a compressor setup and want a magnesium bodied nailer for repeated framing work. Not a fit for cordless only jobsites, since this tool has no battery option.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Magnesium housing cuts weight without giving up durability
- No battery to charge or replace
- Requires a compressor and hose, no cordless option
- At 9 pounds, heavier than typical finish nailers
Performance notes
Being air powered rather than battery driven, drive force here depends on the compressor's output rather than a battery charge level, which tends to give more consistent power through a long day of framing compared with cordless nailers running low.
Specifications
| Brand | PORTER |
|---|---|
| Model | FR350BR |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Material | Magnesium |
| Battery | No |
| Item Weight | 9 pounds |
| Dimensions | 23 × 18 × 7 inches |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in nailers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTER FR350BR NailerThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 132 | 3.4 / 5 |
| DEWALT DWFP12231 NailerDeWalt | 4.7 / 5 | 5,003 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Metabo NT50AE2 NailerMetabo | 4.6 / 5 | 3,587 | 4.4 / 5 |
| BOSTITCH BTFP12233 NailerBOSTITCH | 4.8 / 5 | 2,616 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Bielmeier BCSG-4 NailerBielmeier | 4.3 / 5 | 3,991 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the PORTER FR350BR
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Porter Cable FR350BR need a battery?
No, it is air powered and runs off a shop compressor, so there is no battery to charge.
What is the FR350BR housing made from?
Magnesium, which helps keep the tool lighter than an all steel housing would.
How much does the FR350BR weigh?
9 pounds, according to the listed spec.