Paslode cordless nailers, any good?
Matt in MI
basement, building a deck, etc.... Currently I don't own an air compressor
that would be capable of running a pneumatic nailer. So if I bought a
pneumatic nailer, I would also have to buy a new air compressor. Which is
more money that I wanted to spend right now on this tool. I have accounts
at various suppliers that sell the Paslode brand of construction tools.
They offer both pneumatic and cordless nailers. Are the cordless nailers
any good? As far as I know, Paslode has a good reputation in the
construction tool industry, but does that also hold true for their cordless
nailers? The local Paslode rep told me that the cordless nailers have a
battery and a replaceable fuel cell. He said the fuel cell is good for 1100
to 1200 nails, while the battery will last around 4000 nails before needing
to be recharged. The fuel cells are $6.50 each, or sold in (4) packs for
just under $24. That doesn't seem too bad. The rep also mentioned that
they require paslode brand nails, which I forgot to ask prices on while I
had the rep on the phone.
Anybody have experience or info on these units?
thanks,
Matt
DP
nailer for about six years. It still works *almost* as good a new. Never had
any problems out of the finish nailer, although I've only had it for about
four years. Neither is suitable (in my opinion) for daily use and abuse.
All my framing crews and trim crew still use air nailers. They are both
great, however, on small jobs (decks, fences, etc.) and punch out work. No
hoses, cords, or a compressor that have to be packed up, rolled out, packed
up, and unpacked at the shop. Just oil them and put them in their cases.
my .02.
"Matt in MI" <mengel...@SPAMhotmail.com> wrote in message
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Rico dJour
>I've got both a framing nailer and a finish nailer. I've had the framing
>nailer for about six years. It still works *almost* as good a new. Never had
>any problems out of the finish nailer, although I've only had it for about
>four years. Neither is suitable (in my opinion) for daily use and abuse.
>All my framing crews and trim crew still use air nailers. They are both
>great, however, on small jobs (decks, fences, etc.) and punch out work. No
>hoses, cords, or a compressor that have to be packed up, rolled out, packed
>up, and unpacked at the shop. Just oil them and put them in their cases.
That's it in a nutshell. I also find the things noisier - you can have then
compressor in the next room or outdoors, but the Paslode's bang is in your ear.
There's also a smell from the internal combustion engine, but since they're
not really production guns it's unlikely you'll asphyxiate yourself.
The framer is _much_ slower than a pneumatic - not so bad on the finish nailer.
I've also had some problems with them on cold days - more misfires and such.
I guess like any engine, they don't like to start cold.
R
DP
had any problems out of the finish nailer, although I've only had it for
about four years. Neither is suitable (in my opinion) for daily use and
abuse. All my framing crews and trim crew still use air nailers. They are
both great, however, on small jobs (decks, fences, etc.) and punch out work.
packed up, and unpacked at the shop. Just oil them and put them in their
cases.
my .02
"Matt in MI" <mengel...@SPAMhotmail.com> wrote in message
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AJ
<mengel...@SPAMhotmail.com> wrote:
>I am interested in buying a nailer for various projects like finishing a
>basement, building a deck, etc.... Currently I don't own an air compressor
>that would be capable of running a pneumatic nailer. So if I bought a
>pneumatic nailer, I would also have to buy a new air compressor. Which is
>more money that I wanted to spend right now on this tool. I have accounts
>at various suppliers that sell the Paslode brand of construction tools.
>They offer both pneumatic and cordless nailers. Are the cordless nailers
>any good?
They are great for everything but production work.
> As far as I know, Paslode has a good reputation in the
>construction tool industry, but does that also hold true for their cordless
>nailers?
Yes, they get top reviews at places like Fine Home Building magazine.
> The local Paslode rep told me that the cordless nailers have a
>battery and a replaceable fuel cell. He said the fuel cell is good for 1100
>to 1200 nails, while the battery will last around 4000 nails before needing
>to be recharged. The fuel cells are $6.50 each, or sold in (4) packs for
>just under $24. That doesn't seem too bad.
They last way longer than I would have ever believed.
> The rep also mentioned that
>they require paslode brand nails, which I forgot to ask prices on while I
>had the rep on the phone.
False, all their guns use standard air gun nails.
>Anybody have experience or info on these units?
>thanks,
>Matt
For remodeling I use the cordless impulse: two framers, one standard
finish, one angled finish(new), and one siding/subfloor nailer. All
are top notch tools.
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