Senco JoistPro 250 Metal Connector
Senco JoistPro 250 Metal Connector Nailer Review
Senco JoistPro 250 Metal Connector
Manufacturer: Senco
Model number: JoistPro 250 
Price: 299.00
Power source: pneumatic 
Weight: 5.9
Senco JoistPro 250
We recently got a chance to use and review the Senco JoistPro 250 metal connector nailer. The JoistPro 250 fires a single strip of 1-1/2″ to 2-1/2″ paper tape collated nails ranging from .131 to .162 in diameter.
Senco JoistPro 250 Specifications
- Tool Weight: 5.9 lbs (2.68 kgs)
- Height: 14 1/8″ (359 mm)
- Length: 13 13/16″ (350 mm)
- Width: 4 5/16″ (110 mm)
- Warranty: 5 year
- Technology: Pneumatic
- Trigger Type: Sequential Actuation
- Operating Pressure: 70 – 120 (PSI)
- Operating Pressure: 4.8 – 8.3 (Bar)
- Air Consumption: 4.1 (SCFM)
- Air Inlet NPT: 1/4″
- Capacity: 20
- Power Type: Pneumatic
- Range: 1 1/2″ – 2 1/2″
Notable Features
The Senco JoistPro 250 is able to install nails 1 1/2″ – 2 ½.”The rear load magazine captures the fastener by the head so there is no need to adjust anything when switching between nail lengths.
Weighing in at nearly two pounds, the JoistPro 250 is light enough to work overhead and compact to work in rafter and joist bays. It has a 360˚ adjustable exhaust, dry-fire lockout, and a “large, and in-charge,” 180 adjustable rafter hanger, and a dedicated belt hook on the side.
We really liked the rafter hanger was great – it’s large and quickly deployable.
Nail Placement
The JoistPro 250 uses an integral nosepiece probe to locate the metal connector holes for accurate placement. We found this much easier than trying to use our old Bostitch which required you to place the nail tip in the connector hole.
When installing hangers on the ground, you can see the nose of the tool clearly. But most of the time you’re standing on a ladder, and once you put the tool into the position you won’t be able to see the nose at all; you’ll have to place the nail by feel.
Power
We tested the Senco JoistPro 250 in Douglas fir framing, pressure-treated lumber and LVL engineered lumber using 2-1/2″ nails. It worked great – no issues and perfect penetration.
Cost
The Senco JoistPro 250 sells online at $299.
Overall Impression
Modern wood structures are packed with joist hangers, framing clips, and strap-ties. Today we install more metal connectors than ever the Senco JoistPro 250 eliminates a tedious, thumb-smashing procedure when installing metal connectors.
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