Compact Framing Nailer
The Paslode F325R weighs less than 6 lb. and its shortened magazine fits between studs, joists, and rafters.
The Paslode F325R framing nailer accepts 30° nails from 2 in. to 3-1/4 in. long. It’s 13-in.-tall housing and its compact magazine makes it perfect for the tight spaces often encountered in remodeling work. Despite its small size, it has all the features a carpenter would expect on a pro-quality framing nailer, including an aggressive nosepiece for toenailing, a selectable trigger to choose between contact and sequential fire, and a sturdy, functional rafter hook. Its real-loading magazine accepts 44 nails. In this episode of Tool Tech, host Patrick McCombe walks you through the nailer’s features and discusses its pros and cons.
Paslode Framing Nailer
Model F325R
Price: $230
Senior editor Patrick McCombe has been testing power tools on behalf of national publications for more than 15 years, and he regularly meets with product manufacturers to try out new introductions. In the Tool Tech series, Patrick reviews the latest tools and materials, discusses building technology, and shows time-tested techniques for better, more-efficient home building.
If your going to do a demo of a nailer that can get into tight spaces, why not show it getting into a tight space. One of the main advantages of this tool is the ability is to toe nail studs between studs. Please take the time to set up a worth while demo.
I've been using the Paslode cordless XP 30D, which is basically the same unit (roughly speaking) with a fuel cartridge (plus small battery) in place of pneumatic power. It is a joy to use in tight places, can handle serious work, and no air hose to drag around. For lots of all-day work I expect that a pneumatic nailer would be a better choice, but for remodelers such as myself or homeowner use, it is the one I would recommend. I got mine for $349 on sale at a retail outlet.