Roundhead Framing Pneumatic Nailer

Hobo,NC

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Sanford, NC
I am going to buy a nail gun looking for recommendations. I don't know chit about them other then play safe with them. I have a loner and always been able to get my hands on one when needed I WANT my own.

I have a neighbors now it nails :) this is it.

https://www.amazon.com/Senco-FramePro-2-Inch-Clipped-Nailer/dp/B00008WFTC

I like good tools what do you recommend I can get 10% off at lowes till the 13th... I am looking at this one.

Paslode PowerMaster Pro Roundhead Framing Pneumatic Nailer



https://www.lowes.com/pd/Paslode-PowerMaster-Pro-Roundhead-Framing-Pneumatic-Nailer/1000180445
 
I have the same clipped head nailer branded as a
hitachi. It has been a great one. Clipped head
nails are no longer available in my area, retilers sell
offset round head nails to use in the clipped head
nailers. They work fine through it, and I prefer them
to clipped head. Lots of municipalities do not allow
clipped head nails to pass inspection anymore. I
have shot everything from 1 5/8 to 3 1/2 nails and
I've never had a problem with it.

That paslode would be a good one as well, but for
the money the senco will be a good one for you
 
Why not a Paslode that is gas powered? Have one and really like it.putting decking on a roof it uses 7d nails and a cartridge of gas runs about 1200 nails.No hoses to
trip over and not really all that heavy.
 
Look at the nails available in your area first. Framing nailers have different angles of the nails so you are better off getting a nailer that the nails are easier to find.

I prefer Paslode over Senco but both are a good brand. One brand that isn't good is Bostitch. They are not durable at all.
 
The paslode looks similar to mine (I don't think my
model # is still made, but this one's specs are the
same).
Had it 12 years, put almost every nail in the
construction of my house and every project around
here. Plus a bunch at other people's houses.
Probably 15 cases of nails have been through it.
Used a variety of nail lengths. Drives them all
effectively.
Never jams. Ever.
Have not had to rebuild it yet.
It is one of my more abused tools (just the nature of
its use- gets dragged around, up and down ladders,
not like other stuff that lives in the shop) and it
keeps popping nails. If it broke in two tomorrow, I
would go out and buy a new one that day.

Also. I have found many good deals on nails at
auction. If you ever see them at auction, buy them.
 
(quoted from post at 09:21:32 04/08/17) Why not a Paslode that is gas powered? Have one and really like it.putting decking on a roof it uses 7d nails and a cartridge of gas runs about 1200 nails.No hoses to
trip over and not really all that heavy.

Air is no problem but have not ruled them out.
 
I have a Paslode air operated and have been pleased with it. Had it about 13 years.
Parts are readily available.
Richard in NW SC
 
Can't help with pneumatics but I have three of the Paslode cordless nailers. Two framers and one finish. Had a project last summer that my son was helping with and my arm
was getting tired swinging a hammer while he used my nailer so I purchased another framer. I love them but they are a bit more expensive than the air.
 
(quoted from post at 04:41:25 04/08/17)

One brand that isn't good is Bostitch. They are not durable at all.

Before I bought all my Bostitch guns, I noticed all the tool rental places had only Bostitch; nothing else. I figured renters beat the crap out of anything they rent, so Bostitch must be pretty good...I've had good service out of my yellow guns...plus they cost less than the Pasolone or Senco and nails were sold everywhere!
 
I have that paslode. Bought it for $80 at a pawn shop and spent $20 on a seal kit for it. No complaints. Its a nice gun. Mine also has the rafter hanger on it which is nice for framing.

The paslode must be lighter than some other guns too. I had a contractor help me with some of our addition and he said it was quite a bit lighter than his gun.
 
(quoted from post at 04:41:25 04/08/17) Look at the nails available in your area first. Framing nailers have different angles of the nails so you are better off getting a nailer that the nails are easier to find.

I prefer Paslode over Senco but both are a good brand. One brand that isn't good is Bostitch. They are not durable at all.

I agree with the bosttch. I own both Paslode and Senco. I prefer the paslode over the senco because it is lighter. Both work the same. Other than the weight either one will do me, both seem to work about the same length of time before needing overhaul.
Elmo
 

This is interesting Hoof-print .
What is the problem with clipped head nails ? We really don't use anything else here for framing . Round headed nails are only used in coil guns for decking , fencing and sheet fastening .
Thanks .
 
My Porter Cable fc-350 is the same as the Paslode I think or pretty close. It works every time you pull the trigger. I have two of them. One is about 15 years old the other is only 5 or 6. Both have been rebuilt. Kits are inexpensive and easy to install. Clipped head nails will pull through easier than a full head.
 
Paslode gas guns used to be my
favorite ,got 3 of em shoot 1000's
of nails a year BUT I bought a
DeWalt 20 volt battery only (no
gas involved) framing gun. Best
money I ever spent on a nail gun.
Nice thing about it ,has a bump
trigger makes it faster than the
paslode. DeWalt cost little more
but well worth it
 
I got a Paslode PowerMaster Pro Roundhead Framing Pneumatic Nailer from Lowes. The gal at the resister could not figure out 10% off so she called in reinforcements. I told them and had it wrote down regular price $265.00 sale price $242.10 was the Pro sale price special I had received in a email from lowes. The manager gave me 10% off that :) I got it for $229.91....
 

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