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Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer
$188.34
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Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer vs Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit is cheaper at $187.13. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit
$187.13Cheaper
Which is better: the Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer or Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit?
The Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit is the cheaper at $187.13. Get the Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer for the stronger spec sheet, the Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer | Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $188.34 | $187.13 |
| Brand | Makita | Bostitch |
| Released | — | — |
| Gauge | 23 GA | 23 GA |
| Pin length range (in) | 5/8 to 1-3/8 in | 1/2 to 1-3/16 in |
| Magazine capacity | 130 | 200 |
| Headless pins | Yes | Yes |
| No mar tip | Yes | Yes |
| Dual trigger safety | Yes | — |
| Power source | pneumatic | pneumatic |
| Weight (lb) | 2 | 2.5 |
Sources — Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-19). Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit: walmart.com (verified 2026-08-19).
What's the difference between the Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer and Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Pin length range (in): Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer 5/8 to 1-3/8 in vs Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit 1/2 to 1-3/16 in
- Magazine capacity: Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer 130 vs Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit 200
- Weight (lb): Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer 2 vs Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2"-1-3/16" Headless Pinner Kit 2.5