I am looking for information from users on the hoseless framing nailers made by Paslode. I am considering buying one as oppossed to a new compressor and nailer combo. It would not be being used in a full time operation such as by a contractor. Any advice out there?
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like a firearm, keep it clean, fail that, and it fails you.
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations.
great for pick up work ...
great for an excuse to work as slow as possible ...
terrible to frame a whole house ... or addition ... or porch ... with.
Maybe OK for a medium sized doghouse.
For the same price ... you can get a nice light duty compressor and gun ...and hose ...
and have that all to work with .. as U add various finish guns ... roofers .. siding guns .. staplers ... etc
the compressor will also fill a flat tire and inflate the kiddie pool ...
I think of the Impulse as an excellent addition to a well stocked compressor arsenal.
Not as the first gun to buy.
But if all you're gonna do is frame slowly .... it'll work.
Buck Construction, llc Pittsburgh,PA
Artistry in Carpentry
I agree a bit and disagree a bit, but that's to be expected in the construction world.
The Paslode framer was my first gun to buy, I don't regret it, I think it can do justice to much more than a doghouse. Like previous advice, keep it clean and it'll do the job. Certainly isn't a production framer, I'm sure it'll be fine for an addition that you can frame yourself.
That being said, there's nothing like an arsenal of air equipment. I myself am looking at the Senco xp41 15 gauge trim gun. I have the Paslode 16 g airless, but decided to go with a heavier gauge for doing exterior crown.
Didn't much like the Senco battery toy gun, didn't see any decent reviews of it either.
Sorry Jeff, meant to reply to mitch
Anyhow, don't be afraid to buy the Paslode, treat it right, it'll do the same.
Rod
Edited 7/25/2004 7:05 pm ET by master of none 2
"Not as the first gun to buy"
I agree..better to get the small compressor with an extra 50' or 100' of hose. Multiple uses as J Buck mentioned as well as blowing out saw motors, etc with air tool attachment. (party balloons) I also got a swivel attachment for the gun handle...works great since you not fighting as much twist in the hose.
I have the Paslode angle finish nailer, (gift)...great for small job, but had to return it when it quit after about 300 shots....was over 90 days and had to wrestle with home depot to get a replacement.
That bright orange case says "steal me first, I'm liteweight and retail for close to $400."
Check the cost of operating...4 canisters for the finish nailer = about $22, 8-10$ for cleaning supplies, plus Paslode nails.
If it quits on the job, and eventually it will, get out your hammer and nailset, or hook up that compressor/nailer that you brought along just in case.
Got a nice belt hook on the handle but I'd be afraid to drop it.
For some reason the Home Dept clerk mentioned that the had a supply of "reconditioned" Paslode nailers. Hmmmmm, wonder why?
(Other than that Mrs. Lincoln. how did you enjoy the play?)
Mitch
I have the Paslode framer, angle finish and pin nailer, wouldnt give them up for anything. I have never had any problems with mine, and the bright orange "steel me" case, well hell, that "steel me" look is on all my tools, even the boring grey ones! I bought my framer while I was doing some roof work, was great on a roof for nailing decking, shots plenty fast.
But, as Buck said the compressor is valuble to, I also have an assortment of other power tools that the Paslode does not deal with. I would not buy it for my only gun, only framer yes, but if you are going to need a compressor for other things than I would opt for it and forego the Paslode for a latter purchase.
Doug
Had a Paslode for two days... and threw it off the ladder after the 150th time I had to un-jamb it.
I kept it clean, tried hard to baby it (I have a 15 yr old craftsman sander that still works like a charm)... but it was just a dog. It was WAY too slow, didn't have the power I need, was too heavy compared to my mag gun, the loads were cumbersome... more cumbersome than a hose, and it was ugly!
Buy a decent compressor combo if it is only for occasional use. As was said... much more expandable and better overall. I have gone back to my mag gun and it will be pried from my cold, dead fingers.