Well, I was doing some trim work with a buddy of mine last night and he had borrowed a Paslode Finishnailer from a friend of his. He didn’t want me to bring my compressor and hose through the house where we were working.
My question is…do any of you have one? And if so, do you like it? Was it worth the price? What are some of the draw backs to it?
Thanks,
Barney
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I love mine. The only drawbacks I'm aware of are that it is more expensive to operate. It isn't as fast as a pneumatic gun but I don't think that's such a huge issue for finish work. I have both but use my Paslode 90% of the time.
Thanks for the input. I think the other draw back is the price. LOL! I'm torn with buying or just continuing to use the hosed gun. I can see the benefits of both though.
I am a handyman - I have both the finish and framing and for my purposes -- I just cannot see picking up another gun --------- I don't do production work, so speeed is not an issue, I need the convience -- Dudley
I can definately see the convenience of the Paslode. It was nice gun to use.
I do small remodels (basement, kitchen, bath, attic) and love the convienence of the Paslodes. I use my pneumatic when I do any serious framing, but, 90 percent of the time I use the Impulse. Have the framer, couple 16 guage finishers, 18 guage finish and the stapler. Like the 16 guage angled finish gun the best.
Cost more to run - convience always costs more
I have both a Paslode framing nailer and a finishing nailer and love them both. Like they said, it is a little more expensive to operate and requires more maintenance but very convenient to use. I was able to get mine for $300 each after shopping around and then having a competitor price match. I just noticed they are on sale again this week, having some sort of Labor Day sale so keep your eyes open.
If you don't mind, where did you see them on sale?
It was in the Farm & Fleet ad. They are located in the midwest only.
Ok, thanks.
I also do handyman type work, so they are perfect for me. They need to be cleaned frequently, but its not too difficult. It doesn't make sense, but my angled finish nailer needs to be cleaned more often than the framer. The 16 gauge angled finish nails are more expensive than the straight nails.
I got my framer at www. nailzone.com for 329 (339 now) with free shipping and car charger etc. The finish nailer I got a lowes just because I needed it right away (359, 329 at nailzone now).
I have enough crap in my truck now. The last thing I need is a 60lb compressor and miles of hose.
Mark
<...do any of you have one?>
I'm a one man show and have both, pneumaitc and paslode airless guns
(framer and trimmer). Call me lazy but I don't ever even think about
getting the compressor out. To much trouble and then having to deal with
the hose. I'm spoiled from using the paslodes, even with all their problems
The only time I wouldn't want to use one is if I was nailing off decking.
With all that said I don't do a lot of nailing,(I work inside and do very little
carpentry) although when I was framing houses (16yrs ago)
I had two paslode framers and that basically was all I used.
< And if so, do you like it?>
I love mine and wouldn't take anything for them
< Was it worth the price?>
The company I work for now, bought them,
When I was framing (and I purchased) they were worth it to me
<What are some of the draw backs to it?>
When there not working you want to throw them as far as you can....
So get the cleaning video and learn to clean them, because usually when they
quit working is because they are dirty. Remember your dealing with a Linear
Combustion motor and the gas that is used for combustion as oil in it and
consequently gets all over the inside and attracts dirt and they do get dirty
on job sites, especially remodeling
But after awhile you learn to live with their problems
Thanks for the information. I think I'm just going to borrow my buddies for the next job, just to see if I like it. Then I'll make my final decision.
I've been looking at the new DeWalt 18V finish nailer. Anybody try one of those yet?Les Barrett Quality Construction
I didn't know they'd come out with one, Porter Cable has had a 19.2 volt cordless nailer out for quite awhile and it seems to get decent reviews(not the bammer). I actually kind of like the Senco cordless gun, don't like the exhaust from the Paslode. I generally try to avoid using a nailgun whenever possible as I only keep a compressor in the garage for car repair stuff, the Senco is the one painless gun that can be used quickly. If the DeWalt one is any good I might have to give it a try.
-Ray
I love both Paslodes, the right angle finish and the framer.
A couple of drawbacks-
1) Like someone else said, they need cleaning on a regular basis, but its not difficult.
2) Some people complain about the exhaust smell, but it doesn't really bother me.
3) Some kids and animals are afraid of the noise from the guns. Come to think of it, this might be a benefit rather than a drawback if it keeps 'em from getting underfoot.
I'm toying with the idea of getting the 18 ga. brad gun. Anyone have any experience with it?
I bought the 18 guage when they first came out. Had some issues with not firing all the time when I first got it - brought it in for service twice - they claimed it was just bad fuel - anyway, new fuel and it works fine - just like all the others
I would say you should buy it, you'll like it
Thanks- another tool to put on my wish list.
I know a guy that has the Senco cordless brad nailer, which I find kinda awkward to use( pull the trigger and wait for the shot ). Was looking for something better.
( pull the trigger and wait for the shot ).
You dont get that with the Paslode.
Thanks, I know- I've got 2 Paslodes already.
Already having the Paslodes is probably why I don't like the Senco much.
It's a nice trim nailer and I wouldn't give mine up.
But remember it's a trim nailer and not a brad nailer.
i've got the angled 16 ga. it's a pita and i love it anyway. nails jam all the time, battery contacts need constant attention, needs to be cleaned often, and i use it all the time regardless. i hate hoses and compressor noise.
I bought my angle trim nailer after using the Framing nailer for a year. The convience alone makes it worth the while. It is something you can throw on the floor of the truck on your way to do some quick punch-out (Try doing that with even a small diaphram compressor). I clean both my guns every time I change out a fuel cell and that seem to work well. I would recommend a 2nd battery, leaving the battery in the gun does drain it (how much can that blinking light draw?). The only down side is even with the straight nailer, you are limited on the smallest size of nail you can use, so if you are doing small trim work, you need the compessor and hose for the brad nailer. I have only had the framer lock up on me once, I think I overheated it nailing off some underlayment.
I have both the Paslode Framer and Angled Finish. I use them both everyday and really like them both. I dont own a compressor so it was more cost effective for me to buy the Paslodes(plus easier to move around). I would recomend them to anyone.