Paslode Impulse Problems

TBFGhost

I know this is a little old, but I have the same problem with one of my Paslode Nailer...It is the tip, if I reach up and pull the tip in just a bit further it fires just fine....I think the tip is worn down just enough that it won't fire when the gun in on an angle....

I have both the Framer and 16 angled finish...i love both and would never trade it for the dewalts or any other brand....as far as the framer goes, I am going to see if I can weld a bit of material on the tip and sharpen it up....that should give the length I need to consistently toe nail....and the cold weather thing is not too much of an issue...i just rotate two fuel cells for really cold weather. I keep one in a warm pocket, when the one is the gun gets cold, I swap it out...or if indoors and near a hot water heater...place the cell on top of that.

Atom

I have a Paslode finish nailer that doesn't fire. I took it apart and cleaned it and when I put it back together it wouldn't shoot even with fresh fuel. When I trigger it fan runs but there is no spark. It's not dirty, so what's my next step?

Tom

Leo G

spark plug or spark generator module, is the wire to the spark plug ok?

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festerized

try changing the yellow or red gas insert at the back of the gun
Its made of plastic and the housing is alumnium
the softer plastic wears out and gas passes by insert insted of going in gun

Atom

Ok, got it figured out. When I took it apart and lubed the o ring as per instructions, the o ring seemed to have expanded so that when I put it back together the o ring would get in a bind and not let the cylinder travel all the way. I fiddled with it a little to get it more evenly seated and then jammed the head down hard enough to force it over the o ring and then it worked just fine. Thanks for the answers; even though I sort of figured it out on my own, I needed this thread to help me do that. Forums are great!

Tom

loneframer

I have had good luck with my Impulse guns. 3 framers, an angled 16 ga. and a straight 16 ga. The only time I have problems with misfiring is in extreme cold or when the gun needs cleaning, which I do maybe thrice a year.
I did have an issue with my straight trimmer with it double firing nails and jamming the drive pin. I pulled the piston and filed the back of the drive pin on a slight bevel so that it wouldn't hang up on the second nail. It has been very reliable ever since.
Operator error can cause the driver to not recoil also. If you "pull back" prematurely during nailing , the piston more often than not will not retrieve far enough back to allow the next nail to follow. Maintaining firm pressure during nailing will virtually eliminate this problem.

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BCConstruction

These paslode sure can take a beating if looked after. I have dropped 2 of the 3 i have in the lake a few times and a good clean out they work like a dream.

loneframer

Just picked up a used/reconditioned 18 gauge Impulse. Complete kit for $199. Aside from a scuff on the case, there isn't even a dirty fingerprint on it.

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BCConstruction

Thats how i bought mine. Recon and it was mint.

Tom Struble

maybe you need to adjust the depth?

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Chasing Dreams

I have been having problems with the batteries backing out just enough to loose contact and I have to give a little push every now and then.

Anyone have an idea for a cure?

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loneframer

If the battery isn't backing out to the point of release, try spraying the inside of the battery receiver with a liberal dose of contact cleaner as well as wiping the contacts on the battery itself.

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Andrew M.

I never see the 18ga. on the ebay/Paslode site. Where did you buy this?

Andrew M.

A soft rubber eraser also works to clean batteries and contacts as long as they are not gold plated.
I have a 16ga paslode, older model and I have Hitachi gas framer RH and a 15ga DA type. Both brands work well but the 15ga Hitachi is excellent as long as the fuel is not expired [have issues with a fuel rod only 2 months out of date]and I use only Senco nails. At 4 lbs. and compact size,the battery only nailers are too heavy and large. I had major issues with some old nail strips that have a "T" head instead of the "D" shape of the senco DA. The 18ga from Hitachi is based on the same basic design and is about the same size and price , unlike pneumatic 18ga tools.

loneframer

I found it at Home Depot. They had it marked at $225, but they are always willing to mark down the used/remanufactured equipment. I put it to use today, but only ran about two clips through it. No misfires or nail jams, so all seems in order. The belt clip is great and no hose to drag around is pure unadulterated freedom.

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Heefs Home Impr

my 18ga straight brad nailer will jamb with a brad all bent and mangled holding the firing pin from returning for the next shot.

I took it to Paslode in Markham, had it serviced and it ran fine for a day then started all over again.

Frustration sets in when I line up trim,go to shoot a brad and nbothing happens.

So, I ask the service guy about it and he says Paslode has been getting their brads made in , you guessed it, China.
I try porter cable brads also made in China and I have no more issues.

just my experience.

contra

I bought my Paslode 16 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer on Ebay. It worked great for about a year. I keep it clean, battery charged, fresh fuel cell. Then it didn't want to fire with the fan running. I gave up on it. After reading everyones replies I thought I would try brute force and it worked. I pushed down pretty hard and the gun popped. This is not the best situation as I would like to gently push down to put the nail where I want it and not have to slam it at the surface and miss my mark.

TBFGhost

....you shouldn't have to do that....I never have.

Tom Struble

there is another o ring in whats called the ''mid check'' area,that may be broke or rolled

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jeffaah

I have a few older paslode nailers with the orings. They get gummed up, stuck, pinched, broken, etc. The newer design with the metal rings for seals is MUCH better.