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   WIN_OSBORN | Jan 17, 1999 07:14am | #1

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   Albert, buy the Paslode Compact Framing nailer. I can guarantee that you will love it. It is an awesome tool, and mine has worked perfectly for over a year.

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   Bob_Kelly | Jan 17, 1999 10:48am | #2

   *I like the Paslode for small jobs and sheeting roofs. Otherwise I've found compressors/guns to be best on larger jobs. I was a firm believer in Pas. trim and framers .

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   Dennis_Bridgeman | Jan 18, 1999 01:12am | #3

   *The paslode is the way to go. Last year my wife and I built our own Cape and the $300 I spent on a used gun was well spent. The ability to be up on a ladder and having your nail gun hooked to your tool belt with no hose to trip you up is a big advantage. The 1-2 sec. delay on the paslode gun takes a little time to get use to but in terms of durability, it has worked fine after every time it was mistakenly dropped. Happy buildingDennis

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   Guest_ | Jan 18, 1999 02:46am | #4

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   Ditto

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   Guest_ | Jan 18, 1999 05:50am | #5

   *If you already have a compressor capable of running a Hitachi I would probably say go with it as an only gun. I have both and use the Paslode for convenience and roof work but it lacks the speed and power of a true pneumatic gun especially at altitude. My Hitachi double fires alot and I am going to get a Senco coil framer when I can justify it.

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   John_Wells | Jan 18, 1999 08:00am | #6

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   Albert,

   I have the Paslode framing nailer and have been very pleased with it. It's been doing projects since 1996. No problems. Plus - Home Depot carries the gas and the nails.

   Before buying it, I discussed the operating costs (gas, nails) with the supplier. Their take: If you are a professional framer and drive nails all day on a regular basis, go with the compressor and air nailer as the fastners will cost less.

   If you work on an occasional basis - such as a homeowner doing a project, a contractor doing a bit of pickup work, then the Paslode makes sense.

   If you are just doing a room, the Paslode is a handy tool. However, consider that if you get an air compressor, you can run several other tools off it, have shop air (of sorts, etc.)

   You will need to research specifics. Normally a contractor's compressor will not supply enough air
   to run automotive grinders and fun stuff. My dream of getting a nailer compressor and also running an air grinder for boat maintenance went down in flames. That little item requires a monster 4 cyl. stationary compressor to keep it happy (according to Campbell-Haufeld).

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   Guest_ | Jan 18, 1999 08:14am | #7

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   Albert, not to throw a wrench into things, but for less money the Porter-Cable framer (Air Powered, not Bammer) has been working as well as the Hitachi and Senco models I've seen. I have a fellow contractor who swear's by it, (I think it uses too many nails... especially if I'm buying them.

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   Albert_ | Jan 18, 1999 01:52pm | #8

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   Thanks folks for all your input,. I do already have a compressor/two, So that isn't a promblem but now, not to be spliting hairs but is the 1 2 delay much of a factor on the pas.??? I know i will be happy with a good air driven nailer, just trying to explore if cordless would make me even more happy. wouldn't it be great to get to try out tools before buying. Saying that, i remember one of the large lumberyard chains making such an offer, anyone recall a 30 day return???

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   Guest_ | Jan 19, 1999 09:37am | #9

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   Home Depot: Return Policy paraphrased: Anything/Any Time/Any Place.

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   Guest_ | Jan 19, 1999 04:08pm | #11

   *Albert, I wrote a review of framing nailers for FHB a couple years back. Nothing revolutionary has come up in the field since then. The Senco powermaster (I think that's the name) is a newcomer.I the gun you buy is only for a small addition and then only occasional duty then why spend the big bucks on a Hatachi, Bostich or Senco OR Impulse?Go for a well built knockoff that will last 20 years of homeowner duty. Reliant, Craftsman (by Devilbis) and others are modeled after the Bostich N80 series. We've been beating our generics up for several years and they stand up to the pro models.You've got the compressors so there's no need for an Impulse cordless unless you enjoy the CO fumes.Spend the extra $200 or $300 you'd spend on a pro model on an upgrade on the addition.

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   Albert_Haws | Jan 19, 1999 04:08pm | #10

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   I am going to be building a fairly large room add. onto my home come snow melt and I am trying to descide which a framing nailer to purchase, after building the add-on it will not get much work, but want to buy the best nailer over all. My question is the paslode cordless nailer a "good" nailer besides being cordless. I really like the hitachi but also the cordless factor sounds wonderful!!! any input would be of great help to me.
   Also wanted to say I have been reading threads for a couple of weeks breaktime is the best, online site i have found yet.