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   Fishrite | Jan 21, 2008 08:39am | #1

    

   First of all, what are you planning to use it for, and why do you think you need a cordless model?  What is your application?

   I don't think Senco makes them with the LI yet, but I could be wrong...

    

    

    

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   semar | Jan 21, 2008 10:41am | #2

   I would use it for trim nailing.
   Had several complaints about noise in apartments when using the compressor. To run to the underground garage, back and forth, setting up and securing the tools is an absolute pain in the rear.

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   Fishrite | Jan 21, 2008 04:20pm | #4

    

   Gotcha.

   Another alternative is to look into one of the small/quiet little compressors like the Senco PC1010.  I was able to score the PC0947 compressor/18ga. brad gun kit reconditioned for around $100.  I can easily carry the comp and gun with one hand.

     

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   semar | Jan 21, 2008 08:28pm | #8

   Ok, but the idea was also to get away from hoses, electrical plug ins, etc.

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   Piffin | Jan 21, 2008 02:14pm | #3

   Have you looked at the Paslodes yet?

   I don't know that anybody is putting LI on them. Battery life has never been a problem

    

    

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   semar | Jan 21, 2008 08:27pm | #7

   I dont like the gas driven unit. Buying cartridges and the smell. They are also cumbersome, at least to me.
   The size of the Senco would be just right

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   Shep | Jan 21, 2008 04:40pm | #5

   Get a Paslode

   or one of those C02 rigs. I think Lowe's sells them.

   I have 3 Paslode guns. I love 'em. But they do make a fair amount of noise. I warn HOs if there's little kids or dogs around.

   The C02 rig is basically a portable tank. I'm not sure how many shots you can get out of it. But you can use the air guns you already have with it. If you're just doing small, jobs, or punch list items, it may be perfect for you.

   Someone here has the C02 setup. I can't remember who. Maybe they'll see this thread, and chime in.

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   semar | Jan 21, 2008 08:31pm | #9

   I do not like the gasfired Paslode. (cost of cartridges)
   The CO2 also need hoses. I want to get away from that kind of set up

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   Shep | Jan 21, 2008 08:38pm | #10

   FWIW, the C02 cylinder hooks to your belt, so it only requires a short hose.

   For me, the Paslode is worth its inconveniences. Its got plenty of power to sink nails in oak, so the smell, noise, and cartridge cost are worth it to me.

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   Boats234 | Jan 21, 2008 04:44pm | #6

   The 18V dewalts will take a LI Batt.

   Not widely available right now and you need a new charger for the Li's.

   I just got the 16ga 18v dewalt and love it, but I've maybe shot only 400 nails thru it. The 16ga will shoot a 2 1/2" compared to a 1 5/8" my 18ga bostich shoots.

   Lots of dewalt 18v batt. deals going on right now...... I think they're trying to reduce stock prior to the BIG release of the 18v Li's

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   semar | Jan 21, 2008 08:41pm | #11

   From what I read, Li batteries will be the way of the future (at least for a while). I guess I have to wait until things are settling down pricewise. 18 gauge nailers have a fine small hole. My present air nailer shoots 2" into hardwood and is just the right tool, except it is noisy and the hose set-up gets annoying after a while.
   I saw a nailer in Germany that had a changable shoe to take a number of different fasteners. The battery (NiCad) was in the handle much like a standard stapler. They use it for finishing or even roofshingles. That's where I saw it at first. They love not to have hoses on the roof. Hangs off the toolbelt and shoots 3000 nails per charge.
   At that time it was a novelty for me, unfortunately I did not give it the importance that I have now. And worse, I forgot the name of the product or the manufacturer. My friends inGermany could not help me either. They think it was made in Switzerland.

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   Boats234 | Jan 22, 2008 12:05am | #12

   I got a small 120v comp. (no tank) that I take for small rental repairs. It is more suited to blowing up pool toys then any work application. But it beats lugging the 5hp around.

   With my new 16ga cordless I think I can handle a majority of trim repairs that I do. I agree about the nail size with the 18 ga gun. But I can only shoot 1 5/8" with my 18ga gun, and thats a bit light even for interior doors.

   I got about 6 18v batteries......waiting for a deal on the Li's though.

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   semar | Jan 22, 2008 02:35am | #13

   Presently I have a doughnut compressor with a Porter Cable 18 gauge. The nail range is from 5/8 to 2". The gun has a depth gauge and of course the compressor can be dialed up or down for pressure.
   It was all good until I ran into these apartment reno jobs. Some Strata Counsel were plain &^%$. Some would not even allow workers other than their own subtrades to do work in owner occupied suites.
   Talk about free enterprise!