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Paslode Framing Nailer

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Bartt

10-13-2005 12:09:35




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Has anyone had any experience with a Paslode Framing Nailer, The kind that uses the compressed air cartidges instead of an air compressor? They go for about $278.00 plus $12.00 for two cartridges, which they say are good for 1200 nails each cartridge on 2and one half to three inch nails. Seems like it would be handy without dragging an airline around. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Building a tractor pole barn. Thanks Again.

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chris in Md.

10-14-2005 17:05:41




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 Re: Paslode Framing Nailer in reply to Bartt, 10-13-2005 12:09:35  
That would be a lousy choice for building a pole barn. What you haven't been told is that these tools are not in tended to shoot longer than a 3" nail. Further after 3-4000 shots they have to go back to a service center to be cleaned. The cleaning is a major ordeal even for the techs at the service center. Go buy a framing gun that runs off of compressed air they are cheaper and far more reliable in the long run. By the way, when I was a full time remodeler I did the research on this culminating with a trip to the repair shop to ask their opinion. The advice I got was stay far away form those nailers.

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Leland

10-15-2005 19:19:41




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 Re: Paslode Framing Nailer in reply to chris in Md., 10-14-2005 17:05:41  
They are easy to clean 4 hex screws and some solvent then a light oiling of the piston .you need about 2 batterys per tube of gas and keep the spark plug clean and you can drive nails all day long .



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Robert in W. Mi.

10-16-2005 16:21:32




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 Re: Paslode Framing Nailer in reply to Leland, 10-15-2005 19:19:41  
I agree,

I've had mine several years, and it has been a very good nailer. It hasn't been back for service yet, i just clean and oil it myself as needed.

Robert



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Bartt

10-14-2005 01:04:55




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 Re: Paslode Framing Nailer in reply to Bartt, 10-13-2005 12:09:35  
Sounds like a resounding yes for a Paslode airless nailer. Thanks for all the great replies and advice.You guys are no less than fantastic with your quick replies. Thanks again. Dick in Vermont.



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Kelly Campbell

10-13-2005 18:39:49




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 Re: Paslode Framing Nailer in reply to Bartt, 10-13-2005 12:09:35  
I have an uncle who has worked construction for years and has the framing version, he loves it and there is no telling how many nails have been run though the thing. Keeping it clean is important and also cold weather does affect it. Other than that there great, I'm thinking about getting one to build stall fronts in my barn. If its strong enough hopefully it'll drive the nails all the way through poplar.

KC

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nc140man

10-13-2005 16:36:03




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 Re: Paslode Framing Nailer in reply to Bartt, 10-13-2005 12:09:35  
They are okay within their limitations and with extra care. Cleanliness is really important with these tools! I highly recommend the trim guns where high volume nailing is not needed. Not very useful if nailing off sheathing on building but fine for general framing and toe-nailing rafters and such! Just don"t loan it out! The other person might not know how to take care of your tool, i.e., wrong lubricant, wrong cleaner, or heaven forbid, wd-40! I"ve seen more pnuematic tools gummed up and ruined because people thought wd-40 is a lubricant! Believe Me, I"ve seviced and repaired enough of these over the years to know! Scott

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Bill in NorthCentral PA

10-13-2005 14:35:41




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 Re: Paslode Framing Nailer in reply to Bartt, 10-13-2005 12:09:35  
I own one (four plus years). I will never run an air framing gun again. I use it for every job, large and small. It probably triples the speed of small jobs because there is so little set up and pick up time. Two thumbs up. I don't work for paslode, either.

Enjoy it.


Bill



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Hoosier Dave

10-13-2005 13:26:39




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 Re: Paslode Framing Nailer in reply to Bartt, 10-13-2005 12:09:35  
I have the Pasalode your talking about (IMCT). I'll be honest...the best ~$300 I've spent. The air cylinders your referring to are actually butane cylinders. The gun uses a small spark plug and actually fires a charge of gas above a piston, which drives the nail. It's a pretty slick deal. I have used this to build on an upstairs addition (god only knows how many boxes of nails) and have not had a problem. Works extremely well for toe-nailing. I've used air guns too (still own one), but for dragging around a hose and dealing with the hose and compressor, I much prefer the paslode. The gas cylinders cost about $12, but will drive alot of nails (I forget what they say...1200?) and it uses a battery for spark and cooling, and it'll drive 2000-3000 before it needs a recharge. Usually charges in less than an hour.

If I had one complaint...like any internal "engine"...using the nailer in winter temperatures usually finds a little less driving power. I believe it's the pressure in the butane cylinders dropping. It's not bad, and it still drives, but not with the vigor in warmer temps.

You can easily bury a 2-1/2-3" ring shank in yellow pine.

No...I don't work for Paslode, but I'd say spend the money if your the least interested. Sure beats a hammer and tripping over cords and fooling around with heavy air compressors. Nails, and gas cartridges are available at all the local DIY homecenters and I've yet to replace the battery (had it for +3 years) with alot of use.

Dave

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jfp

10-13-2005 12:59:53




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 Re: Paslode Framing Nailer in reply to Bartt, 10-13-2005 12:09:35  
They are ok. Just as long as you don't intend on making a living with it. The reason I say that is because the cartidage cost gets to expensive if you start running about 5m nails a day. That's the only reason most carpenters still use air guns instead and also if a gun jams, they most likely just get another one out of the tool box and fix the bad one at lunch or after work. They want to keep running in day light.

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timbersavage

10-13-2005 18:35:34




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 Re: Paslode Framing Nailer in reply to jfp, 10-13-2005 12:59:53  
Good rigs,, framed an entire house with one, no complaints, be careful in closed-in spaces, the exhaust will make ya loopy! oh and when you get a minute give her a cleaning and all will be well



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