Cordless finish nailers – which is best?
In the market for a “cordless” finish nailer. We already use DeWalt cordless tools, so the DeWalt nailer is attractive.
Anyone like or dislike the DeWalt cordless finish nailer?
Any recommendations?
In the market for a “cordless” finish nailer. We already use DeWalt cordless tools, so the DeWalt nailer is attractive.
Anyone like or dislike the DeWalt cordless finish nailer?
Any recommendations?
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JLC reviewed Senco, Paslode, and DeWalt this month. I just skimmed it, seemed to be a toss up between the lightweight with the cleaning hassle Paslode and the heavy weight of the DeWalt.
The awful thing is that beauty is mysterious as well as terrible. God and the devil are fighting there, and the battlefield is the heart of man.
- Fyodor Dostoyevski
My cordless finish nailer is a 20 ounce Stanley with the shock absorbing handle and a cordless nail punch that goes with it. It does ok. (insert smiley face here somehow.)
No, I'm wondering also what people's experiences have been. My DeWalts are all 14.4 volt, and I just heard that DeWalt is making battery-powered 14.4 finish nailers too. Haven't seen them yet. Maybe some day when I have too much money.
For now I just drag the airhose around behind me and use Bostitch 18 and 16 gauges.
Dusty and Lefty
The Paslode nailers have been around for some years, and have therefore passed the test of time. Some complain about the gas smell (from the cartridge), but I have never found it objectionable. I've had one for maybe 8 years, and it just keeps on ticking. Have never even had to buy new batteries, which I think is pretty remarkable."I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong."
-- Bertrand Russell
Where do you find nails for that Stanley?
People's dreams are made out of what they do all day. The same way a dog that runs rabbits will dream of rabbits. It's what you do that makes your soul, not the other way around.
- Barbara Kingsolver
Hi Mike,
I've been away working and just got back to your message - where do I find nails for my Stanley? Well, I inherited an old Kennedy tool box that has a bunch of finishing nails in it; they seem to work as well as anything HD sells. The 20 ounce Stanley just bounces off of 16 penny nails, so it is either the Estwing or a Bostitch coil nailer for framing.
Hey the weekend's almost here, time to buy more tools!
D&L
Moody,
I've used the Dewalt for a few months now and I really like it. Yeah it's a bit on the heavy side, but I will gladly take that extra heft if it means I don't have to smell that disgusting butane cartridge exhaust (if you can't tell, I'm not a big fan of that) - plus I don't have to buy replacement cartridges, another perk.
The dewalt is also pretty easy to clear jams, although that's only happened to me once I think.
Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
You must have a pretty sensitive nose. Or your doing it all wrong. If you complain about that little bit of smell, and it a little bit, then you don't want to be in the same house with me after a visit to the chinese buffet.
"A problem cannot be solved by the same thinking that created it." Albert Einstein
Hell, NOBODY wants to be in the same house with me after a visit to the chinese buffet.(-:
How can "quite a lot" and "quite a few" mean the same thing?
I have the Paslode angled finish nailer. I've had it for about two years and have no complaints or regrets. I've tried the dewalt and it seems like a good tool, but it is big and heavy.
Pros for the paslode, light and compact.
Cons, gas cartridge(never really been an issue, doesnt bother me).
I've got the Paslode and love it. I haven't tried the others, just weighing in and telling you the Paslode is a good deal.
"A problem cannot be solved by the same thinking that created it." Albert Einstein
what guuner said...
what butch said...
What Doug@es said
PC Bammer
;)
I think gunner can give you all the details on that machine!
Uggh.
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten.
did you actually own one of those?
Ugh.
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten.
Takes a big man to admit his mistakes!
You the man gunner.
I figure one day it will serva a purpose. Save a drowning child with it or something.
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten.
say what!!!!
you upset with that child???
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Your right. I think I'll leave it tucked away under the bench.
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten.
Might make a nice addition to a museum someday. Think Ripley's might like it?
Ripleys would be the perfect candidate. LOL
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten.
Hey Gunner, if it's any consolation, I bought one of those things when they first came out.(Returned it the next day.)
seems everybody did...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Everybody but me.
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten.
ROAR!!!
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
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The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten.
BTW... I loaned out "Big Moe"....
hopefully Ruffmike'll return it when he's done...
http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=57207.50
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Yea I'm gonna need that coming up in the next few weeks.
Who Dares Wins!
Guess your not the Lone Ranger.
You didn't buy an Edsel too, did you?
No, once had a Pinto Hatchback, does that count?
I got the cloth bag with mine. I guess they figured you could fill it full of concrete and throw it all in the river when you had enough.
Who Dares Wins!
Yeah, but iirc the bammer case could do double duty as a steamer trunk.
think he did...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
sucker born every minute.
vote for paslode, 6 years with framer and finish nailer, never a problem. I had to replace a battery, it held a charge perfect till it hit the ground outside, after falling from the 3rd story window i was trimming. chaulk it up to operater error.
16 ga?tyke
Just another day in paradise
Yes.
Who Dares Wins!
Edited 4/24/2005 5:04 pm ET by Gunner
Paslode
Paslode
Paslode.
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