Comments on: How To: Win A Set Of Paslode Cordless Tools

By: Rich

Rich — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:20:37 +0000

Finally a solution to my seemingly never endless problems of getting the airhose hung up on something or just not quite enough reach for where I need to get to with the nailer. No more compressor. No more hoses.

By: Petey

Petey — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:51:50 +0000

Josh,

For the cost/risk, and given that your dealing with flamable gas, I’d try to avoid it.

On the other hand, how long does a good butane lighter last? I imagine the seals in this are at least as good, given the increase in moving parts.

Best estimate is 6 months once first used. I’d say keep it loaded for the duration of the job, then think about if it’ll be a one month downtime, or a 12 month downtime.

I will caveate this by saying I have no experience with butane powered internal combustion tools. — But I’d like to!

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:28:52 +0000

Already asked in other threads, but can anyone answer how long a canister would probably last in a gun sitting idle? A little worried that I would start a new canister for a job and then not need it again for a couple months and waste the rest of the fuel. Would it leak over time? I guess it just accured to me that they may have thought about that when they chose their fuel. Any ideas?

By: Zathrus

Zathrus — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:42:21 +0000

@JAWS:

Yes, I do know how many Jeffs have posted. I also know that he posted in each and every one of the Paslode threads within a few minutes of each other, clearly not bothering to read any of the comments or even look at the Paslode site.

And he did it again tonight.

By: JAWS

JAWS — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:02:05 +0000

@Zathrus

What a jerk. Do you know how many Jeffs have posted. I would assume that they are not all the same. There are so many posts and different people may have different opinions and some people exaggerate the sound of a ‘gun shot’.

Oh and winning a set of these would be pretty cool!!

By: Jeff W

Jeff W — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:38:10 +0000

spammy question? Was that directed at me?

By: Zathrus

Zathrus — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:04:25 +0000

@Jeff W:

No. That would be an extremely difficult engineering challenge.

As for your spammy questions on noise in another thread — that’s already been answered in the “1 week left” thread.

By: Jeff W

Jeff W — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:04:11 +0000

Is there a conversion kit for the cordless nailers so that you can use them as corded or cordless?

By: Petey

Petey — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:49:53 +0000

Good point Beans, I just realized a compressor is going to involve adding an idependent outlet, and new circuit.

I should make sure I mentally add that to the cost when shopping.

FYI - Breakers can and do wear, so if yours trips constantly, consider replacing it with a newer one (same amperage).

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:51:37 +0000

I have been looking at nailers for awhile now. Is this the best brand for cordless nailers?

By: Beans

Beans — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:49:34 +0000

It would be nice to not have to run my compressor all the time, especially since it seems to trip the circuit breaker about one time out of four. Cordless tools are a great option.

By: Pepster

Pepster — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:34:10 +0000

I can just imaine the uses. .. a new fence, moulding in the living room, shelving in the garage, home defense….

But firt - I’ll have to update my workshop! Tools this nice require a custom built and solidly nailed shelf of thier own!

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:04:26 +0000

John, usually the worst part of buying a used cordless tool is the battery. They all have limited recharge cycles, but in this case the battery is replaceable.

By: Kurt Schwind

Kurt Schwind — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:43:23 +0000

My fence is what drove me to go to cordless tools in the first place. If fixing a fence won’t convince you to go uncorded in some manner, I’m not sure what would.

By: John

John — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:22:51 +0000

I’d love to give these a try, I may pick up their framing nailer for a basement remodel I’m planning. I have a small compressor, so I’d need an upgrade on that front as well if I were to go with an air nailer. Seems like this might cost a bit less than a new compressor and nailer, and be cordless to boot. What’s the general thought of these purchased used? I’d like to pick up a used framing nailer if I can find one, use it and then sell it when I’m done, but are there typical problems in picking one up used? obviously avoid one that looks like it took a header off a roof, but otherwise, any things to look for?

By: kger

kger — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:05:43 +0000

Nice giveaway. Thanks.

By: Newguytoo

Newguytoo — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:25:51 +0000

My BROTHER-IN -LAW introduced me to the Paslode nailer when he helped me (actually, I watched him) level and build an enclosure for my daughter’s trampoline. Helps an amateur do a professional job. Definitely on the Gotta Have It List.

By: Zach

Zach — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:09:59 +0000

Since most of my friends are becoming home owners quite rapidly, me being the handy person I am, seem to be involved in alot of their projects and hopefully soon I’ll be joining them with a home purchase of my own.
All of my friends love to spend time outside with their children, a tool like this would help when building fences (why pay someone to do work you can do yourself with a little sweat equity!!) to keep their kids inside their yard and not in the neighbors!
These tools would speed that process up, without having to wait for batteries to charge, or dragging hundreds of feet of extension cords around the yard which become a safety hazard by themselves. While I do love my DeWalt tools, this is something that would replace an air nailer for me also Which is something I don’t currently have!

By: kdp

kdp — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:37:32 +0000

I second Josef Hanik’s observation. Great for working on wood fences.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:42:00 +0000

So which of these tools lasts longer, cheaper in the long run, corded or cordless?

By: sunshine mathon

sunshine mathon — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:59:06 +0000

i just purchased my first air-driven finish nailers a little while ago. the problem is i have a small compressor and no space to house a large one (we don’t have a garage and my homemade shed (using two upright arcade game shipping crates) are already packed full. i would love to have the paslodes as i start tearing out my old kitchen and building a new one.

By: Josef Hanik

Josef Hanik — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:05:52 +0000

I find the Paslode Cordless tool line especially handy when working in remote locations without power as it saves me from having to haul in a gas powered air compressor (as long as i bring some extra charged batteries). The redesigned tip on the framing nailer looks like it will be easier to toe-nail with than the previous model.

By: Harvey Elmore

Harvey Elmore — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:52:57 +0000

Great tools, borrowed one to build a deck a few years ago. The finish nailer I dream about.

By: Harvey Elmore

Harvey Elmore — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:52:12 +0000

The best tool since power tools. I could have used one last fall. I have had it on my Christmas list but Santa seems to forget. I love the angled finish nailer.

By: river1

river1 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:39:15 +0000

ben

thanks

later jim