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Old 04-24-2008, 07:05 PM   #1
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Paslode Cordless Nailer Question?


Hey guys, Well I ended up fixing my Porter cable framing nailer instead of buying a new nailer.But I was looking at getting the Paslode cordless framing nailer. I just had one question though,
Can nails be fired right after each other or do I have to wait for the fan to run? Like just say I had a couple of sheets of plywood to nail down, could I bump fire at a resonable speed?


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Old 04-24-2008, 07:21 PM   #2
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Re: Paslode Cordless Nailer Question?


You can't bump fire. You have to let off the trigger and pull every time, same with the nose piece. You don't have to wait for the fan though.

Except for my siding nailer's, I'm all cordless now and loving it!
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Hey guys, Well I ended up fixing my Porter cable framing nailer instead of buying a new nailer.But I was looking at getting the Paslode cordless framing nailer. I just had one question though,
Can nails be fired right after each other or do I have to wait for the fan to run? Like just say I had a couple of sheets of plywood to nail down, could I bump fire at a resonable speed?


Thanks, Dave
No bump fire Dave,

There is a 1-2 second pause between nails.
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Even without bump fire its a great tool to have. Just rebuilt mine a couple of days ago. Rebuild kit was about $10 and it took me a half hour, shoots like new and its 6 years old, I should add, I don't do a lot of framing but it does get used. I also have the trim gun.
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Thanks for the replies guys, I have been eyeing these guns up for some time now. I do a decent amount of framing, but I think it will deffinetly be a great addition to my tool collection

One more question, How bad do they stink when your using them?




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How bad do they stink when your using them?

Never noticed it much.
For stink I use spirits based contact cement, or as we like to call it, "Vacation in a can".
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How bad do they stink when your using them?

Never noticed it much.
For stink I use spirits based contact cement, or as we like to call it, "Vacation in a can".

I have never heard that one before, its like you were on vacation you just can't remember where


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I have framed entire houses with them, with very few issues. Every now and then, they get hot and need to cool down for a few minutes. I even dropped one of the old bosses, Paslode framer, three stories,..... through the attic,... the second floor,.... the first floor, and BAMMM........concrete Garage floor. It wasn't even a week old yet. climbed down to the garage with the worste possibilities on my mind.... Barely even scratched. Picked it up, and went back to work with it. Don't think anyone ever told the boss. hehe

They are very tough too.
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I'm buying one of the Paslode cordless finish nailers soon for trim molding and a bird house I'm in the middle of building.

thanks for the info.
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Re: Paslode Cordless Nailer Question?


Hitachi also makes a gas cordless nailer too in both full and clipped head.

I have one and it's great. The only downside is that the nose requires a heavy hand to depress fully.

No problems, issues or qualms. I think they are cheaper than the Paslodes. They use Paslode gas which is nice.
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Hitachi also makes a gas cordless nailer too in both full and clipped head.

I have one and it's great. The only downside is that the nose requires a heavy hand to depress fully.

No problems, issues or qualms. I think they are cheaper than the Paslodes. They use Paslode gas which is nice.
Greg, I was just looking at the Hitachi, thats good to hear. They are about 100 bucks cheaper then the paslodes. My only reason for not looking into them more was because I was under the impression that I had to use Hitachi gas, but I am deffinetly gonna take another look at them.



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Alright guys how bou t another question? How do these guns do in real hard stuff? Like for example ganglams, laminated beams? Stuff like that?


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You can't bump fire. You have to let off the trigger and pull every time, same with the nose piece. You don't have to wait for the fan though.

Except for my siding nailer's, I'm all cordless now and loving it!
Same here. All Paslode cordless except Makita siding nailer & Bostich roofer..
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Alright guys how bou t another question? How do these guns do in real hard stuff? Like for example ganglams, laminated beams? Stuff like that?


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Same as any gun. Some bury, some sink. Depends. The Paslode has a lot of balls when it comes to the hard stuff. Again........same as hosed.
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I'm buying one of the Paslode cordless finish nailers soon for trim molding and a bird house I'm in the middle of building.

thanks for the info.
Look into the brad nailer too. It will shoot an 1-1/2" 18 gauge brad.
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Thanks for the replies guys, I have been eyeing these guns up for some time now. I do a decent amount of framing, but I think it will deffinetly be a great addition to my tool collection

One more question, How bad do they stink when your using them?




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No this is true. The smell is pretty bad. But it does not linger. Smells just like MAPP gas when you pull the tank from the trigger on a torch. Indoors you might notice it, outdoors it just hits you a second and fades.
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I've nicknamed the gun Boom/stink
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I've found that sometimes the gun won't fire if the nose peice isn't fully engaged. I stick to air framers but love the trim gun for finish work. Only seem to use the framer if I have to pop in a stud or two and limited framing on a roof. All in all a good tool to add to the collection.
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I'm buying one of the Paslode cordless finish nailers soon for trim molding and a bird house I'm in the middle of building.

thanks for the info.
i have the straight finish nailer...my next one will be the angled nailer,much easier the get in corners.
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Maintenence, maintenence, maintenence.
Doesn't like dust and needs taking apart and lubing regularly. If you keep up to speed with taking care of it, cleaning and servicing it when needs be, it will serve you very well without letting you down. Although I know guys who can throw theirs about and drag it though hell and back without so much as a light dusting, mine seems to require a bit more tlc to keep it running smooth. As a matter of fact, mines sat beside me right now in need of a spot of oil...
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