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TM TV: Paslode CF-325 Cordless Nailer Demo

By Chuck Cage

If you’re wondering exactly how an “internal combustion” cordless nailer works, Sean’s here to show you. He walks you through the basics, then drives a few nails to give you a feel for the nailer.


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5 Responses to “TM TV: Paslode CF-325 Cordless Nailer Demo”

  1. Eric Dykstra Says:
    May 16th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    Texas, Fence, First thing that came to mind: http://tinyurl.com/58jesu

  2. Tracy S. Fitch Says:
    May 17th, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    I like paslodes and the recall I’m posting about isn’t an indictment of the brand — just a bad lot. But since this was still on the RSS feed, I thought folks might want to know.

    Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard

    NEWS from CPSC
    U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
    OfÞce of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    May 15, 2008
    Release #08-269

    Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 222-6990
    CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
    CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

    Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Þrm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

    Name of Product: “Tall Red” Fuel Cells

    Units: About 86,000

    Manufacturer: Paslode, of Vernon Hills, Ill

    Hazard: The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a Þre hazard.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

    Description: This recall involves “Tall Red” fuel cells designed for use in Paslode cordless framing nailers. The fuel cells have part number 81600 printed in the upper right hand corner of the product’s packaging. The recalled fuel cells have the following date and manufacture codes.

    Best-Use-Before Dates - located at the bottom of each fuel cell: 09 AUG 2009 10 AUG 2009 11 AUG 2009

    Manufactured Dates - located on the outside of master cartons: 11 FEB 2008 12 FEB 2008 13 FEB 2008

    Sold at: Construction supply and home center stores and by construction supply dealers nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for between $11 and $14.

    Manufactured in: United States

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fuel cells and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.

    Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Paslode at (800) 222-6990 between 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Þrm’s Web site at http://www.paslode.com (PDF). Consumers can also email the Þrm at productsupport@paslode.com

    To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
    http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08269.html

  3. Chuck Cage Says:
    May 18th, 2008 at 11:23 am

    @Eric: Having grown up in small-town Texas, I can say for certain that that image you linked is no joke. Really.

  4. fred Says:
    May 18th, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    While this model seems to be unavailable as yet at most of the outlets that I tried - Paslode make the claim that this uses a new fuel cell - differnt loading method and a new easier way to break the tool down for maintenance. We have 11 Paslode Cordless trim nailers - and our only issue is that they need a bit of regular maintenace to clean and re-lubricate the piston.

    Has anyone actually put this CF-325 model to use yet - such that they can give a user’s perspective?

  5. Jeff W Says:
    June 30th, 2009 at 6:11 am

    I guess these things are pretty noisy. Are the ‘corded’ versions quiter?

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