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   toolbear | Dec 03, 2006 05:57am | #1

   Paslode trim gun.  See them around.  Light and handy.  Noisy. 

   Lighter than the DW.  Was using that loaded with 2", Paslode with 1.25"  Both ran fine all day.

   They can be cranky.  My old Paslode framing nailer seems to have battery connection issues.  It fires when I back the battery out 1/8".  Keep firing and it backs out a lot more. 

   The ToolBear

   "Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.

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   MSA1 | Dec 03, 2006 06:00am | #2

   I have two Paslodes and like them both. I have only tried the Dewalt in a store display (they had a rep in the store). I thought the Dewalt was pretty heavy. I dont know if it would be a problem on site, but the Dewalt seems a little large to me.

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   Hainesportwoodworker | Dec 03, 2006 06:28am | #3

   Still using my Bostich that I purchased in 1990 - 15 gauge angled. Recently, the spring in the carriage has worn out so we have to hold the gun upside down or else its 50/50 of getting a nail in the wood. We've orderd a replacement - cheap and no problem - but until that arrives went out and purchased the newest Bostich angled finish gun from the depot - $169 - compared to around $500 in 1990 - takes the same nails and the clearing mechanism for jambs is a nice improvement over our old gun, however, the entire carraige assembly is plastic - one fall off a ladder and its probably history. Also, the actual firing sound is more violent sounding - don't know if that means anything. I think I will still use the old one once the part comes in - my assistant can have the new one. Have owned a Paslode but after the second breakdown, put it on the shelf and havent taken it down to fix since then

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   CaseyF | Dec 03, 2006 09:24am | #4

   I love all four of my paslode cordless guns, but they can be a little finicky (particurally the framer). I just bought my second trim nailer because I'm starting to do a lot more trim, and the other is still in great shape after five years or so.

   I used the Dewalt once when working with a buddy of mine, and it seemed to work every bit as well as the Paslode, but it sure was a lot heavier and bigger. I wouldn't trade. Of course I'm a little biased and I don't much like Dewalt. I guess the big advantage of the Dewalt is that you don't have the fuel cells.

   Peace,

   CAsey

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   MisterT | Dec 04, 2006 02:51am | #5

   i wouldn't expect anything as finicky as a cordless nailer to be AT ALL reliable from Default...

   Paslode has been making them for 10+ years and they still need constant attention.

   for MY money and MY livelyhood I prefer Hitachi air guns.

   Seems to me the current marketing gimmick is to make anything and everything cordless.

   Unless you working on a deserted island (without the proffessor) you might as well plug in...

    

    

   "Dogs don't follow an emotional leader. They follow the dominant leader. We are the only species that follows an unstable leader. "

   Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer, in an interview in National Geographic Magazine
   

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   Shep | Dec 04, 2006 05:51am | #8

   T-

   I have both the Paslode Impulse finish, and the Hitachi 16ga. air.

   If I'm on a job for more than a day, I'll get out the Hitachi.

   If it's a quick 1 day or less, or if I'm working up on ladders or scaffolding where I don't want to deal with the hose. I get out the Paslode.

   I find both have their places.

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   MisterT | Dec 04, 2006 02:30pm | #9

   I have used the Paslodes over the years...

   they need "Constant vigilance"

   (extra milk bones for the character who says above)

   I'd love to have an angled 16 and an 18 for small trim jobs...

   but I got a list of other tools for less than the 7 bills they cost...

   Some day...."Dogs don't follow an emotional leader. They follow the dominant leader. We are the only species that follows an unstable leader. "

   Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer, in an interview in National Geographic Magazine

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   Shep | Dec 05, 2006 03:12am | #11

   Maybe I've been lucky, but my Paslodes have been very reliable.

   I clean them when they start acting up a bit. I don't buy fuel cells too far ahead.

   Other than that, I slide a battery in, pull the trigger, and BAM

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   ANDYSZ2 | Dec 04, 2006 03:04pm | #10

   I have had the Dewalt trim gun for over a year and have found it very reliable and handy.

   The 16 gauge does not have much suck up power but it is a great gun for a remodel contractor and not near as finicky as the Paslodes and and you don't have the expense of gas tubes.

   I like it so much that if I find a good deal on the angled 15 gauge thats out I will buy one.

   ANDYSZ2WHY DO I HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT BEING A SOLE PROPRIETOR IS A REAL JOB?

   REMODELER/PUNCHOUT SPECIALIST

    

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   tashler | Dec 05, 2006 04:14am | #12

   What exactly do you mean by suck-up power? I think I know, but not sure.Have you used the Paslode and like the DeWalt better, or just had the DW?I'm sending my DW back to the seller on Ebay. The gun isn't working and is new in the box, but is over 2 years old.If I decide to do another DW, I think I'll go with Amazon. I don't like to, but I can get the best deal with them.Thanks Andy.Glenn

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   ANDYSZ2 | Dec 05, 2006 03:35pm | #13

   !6 gauge doesn't have much power to pullup the board tight and cordless has even less.I have 3 generations of the paslode framing guns and they are expensive to operate and maintain.My dewalt has been very reliable and I like using it inside a whole lot better than hose or gas.

   I would not buy online as the big box stores have deals occassionally and I just wait for the right deal as I am in the stores 2 or 3 times a day.

   I am waiting for a good deal on the 15 gauge angle nailer right now as that is a more useful nail than the 16 gauge.

   ANDYSZ2WHY DO I HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT BEING A SOLE PROPRIETOR IS A REAL JOB?

   REMODELER/PUNCHOUT SPECIALIST

    

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   betchacan | Dec 04, 2006 04:19am | #6

   Hitachi.

   Tried and true.

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   Craigabooey | Dec 04, 2006 04:39am | #7

   Love the Paslode but it is tempermental. Beats dragging hoses and a compressor around though. It is light. quick. Its delicious!

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   tatekata | Dec 05, 2006 03:48pm | #14

   I imported one of the DeWalt angled finish nailers into Japan last year.  The battery operated type is big and heavy, but it's handy if you only need to shoot a few nails in a few locations, and don't want to drag a hose around.  Paslodes, in my opinion, are more reliable, but the gas cylinders are expensive and an important consideration when you're buying the gun.  Any days I figure I'm going to be doing a lot of trimwork, I break out my MAX finish nailer.  In Japan, MAX is the biggest/most popular nail gun manufacturer, followed by Makita and Hitachi, both a lottle ways behind. 

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   knight | Dec 05, 2006 05:01pm | #15

   SENCO!!!

   Best guns I've ever bought.  Not cheap but I'm on my 4th year, problem free.

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   bubbajames | Dec 06, 2006 12:30am | #16

   I don't see hitachi on your list, but I will vote for them anyway-Give 'em some consideration....Great Gun.