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Less than 15 minutes
Genuine OEM replacement part, this item is sold individually.
The main purpose of the 180205 Piston/Driver is to strike the fastener in the nose of the nail gun into the material you are nailing.
At times this part can bend or break and it will have to be replaced.
When you purchase this item it does not include the part number, 180457 Piston Ring.
Piston Driver 180205-K
OEM part for: Bostitch, Porter Cable, DeWALT
Part Number: 180205-K
$10.68
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.03 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 6 machines
Bostitch
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Porter Cable
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DeWALT
DWFP12232 (Type 0) 18 Gauge 1-1/2" x 1/4" Narrow Crown Stapler View Diagrams & Manuals
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Nailer Parts
- Stapler Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 180205
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bostitch stapler repair
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March 22, 2023
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Parts delivered quickly
The parts came far quicker than I expected.
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December 30, 2021
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Easy order process fast shipping part was exactly what was described worked great
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July 6, 2021
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Part delivered as promised
Part worked as expected. My nail driver is going again
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February 11, 2022
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Packaged well to prevent shipping damage. Arrived on time with easy tracking. Part was exactly as expected. Easy fix, unfortunately will need additional parts.
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November 4, 2021
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My parts were correct and worked perfectly and were easily installed. My only problem is the time it took to receive them. But then I understand that part of the problem was the manufacturer.
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Piston shaft broken
Daniel - March 28, 2017
👍 3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Stapler
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, L wrench
Parts Used
Remove the four screw holding the cap on and removed the cap
Removed the broken driver
Cleaned the interior of the stapler and oiled it
Placed the piston ring on the new piston and installed it
Replaced the top cap of the stapler
Removed the broken driver
Cleaned the interior of the stapler and oiled it
Placed the piston ring on the new piston and installed it
Replaced the top cap of the stapler
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no longer worked. Had this problem before with other tools
Gaylord - October 30, 2023
Tool Type
Nailer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
Parts Used
Removed the rear assembly cap and removed broken piston driver. Replaced with new part.
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The part had broke
John - December 7, 2022
Tool Type
Stapler
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Allen wrench
Parts Used
1. Removed the top of the stapler.
2. Removed the broken driver
3. Put in the new driver.
4. Put the top back on.
5. Put it to work!!!!
2. Removed the broken driver
3. Put in the new driver.
4. Put the top back on.
5. Put it to work!!!!
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Staple driver broke
David - March 29, 2021
Tool Type
Stapler
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, Allen wrench included with tool
Parts Used
Removed top
Removed front
Replaced driver
Removed front
Replaced driver
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Piston driver
Travis - February 8, 2019
Tool Type
Stapler
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, Hex tool
Parts Used
Remove top cover of the nailer
Once removed the driver piston is in the center
Remove plastic ring from old part and put on new part.
Put new part into nailer
Put cover back on.
Once removed the driver piston is in the center
Remove plastic ring from old part and put on new part.
Put new part into nailer
Put cover back on.
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Had an air leak
Albert - May 12, 2018
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Stapler
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Allen wrench
Parts Used
Removed the back of the stapler, then I replaced piston and ring. Works great.
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Plastic cap holding firing pin was cracked
Jorge - December 23, 2017
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Nailer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Allen wrench
Took nail gun back cover off 4 screws and replaced broken cap and replaced all seals in back area
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Hammer broke off the Piston.
Randy - December 6, 2017
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Stapler
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Allen wrench
Parts Used
1. Removed the four screws from the head.
2. Pulled head from case.
3. Remove plastic chamber.
4. Remove piston and hammer.
5. Install piston ring on new piston/hammer.
6. Reinstall piston/hammer in plastic chamber.
7. Reinstall plastic chamber and piston/hammer back into case while aligning hammer shaft with hole in striker slot.
8. Reinstall head to case with the four screws previously removed in step one.
2. Pulled head from case.
3. Remove plastic chamber.
4. Remove piston and hammer.
5. Install piston ring on new piston/hammer.
6. Reinstall piston/hammer in plastic chamber.
7. Reinstall plastic chamber and piston/hammer back into case while aligning hammer shaft with hole in striker slot.
8. Reinstall head to case with the four screws previously removed in step one.
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Driver broken
Dennis - May 9, 2017
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Stapler
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Remove the top of the stapler
Remove the piston
Clean the inside completely
Install the piston ring onto the piston and install it in the cylinder
Replace the top cap and drop some oil in to lube it up
Remove the piston
Clean the inside completely
Install the piston ring onto the piston and install it in the cylinder
Replace the top cap and drop some oil in to lube it up
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