Hi All,
I read the latest FHB and the article on cordless nailers got me to considering one. I found and tried the PC and thought it was pretty cool. Fired about 5 nails then took about 2-3 seconds to recharge then fired 5 more quickly. Heavy but well built. I’m doing a little more trim work all the time but have yet to invest in a compressor and nail guns. I would use it about once a week if recent activities are any indication.
I still think the’re pretty cheesy kinda tools, but the one I played with was pretty cool and would do all I want for about $200. But do they last? Is there any hidden suprises down the road with heavy use? ALL the places I called about them said no feed back pro or con but no returns either.
So… Whaddya think?
Thanks,
N
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HELL NO! and I like PC, but that thing looks like a joke, granted I have no experience with it.
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, Professionals build the Titanic.
Yep it totally looks like a joke but the danged thing works great in the store! I'm just real skeptical of it's technology of a tiny compresor running the whole show. It's like a toy. But like I said it easily sank 10 nails in about 10 seconds, perfect for trimming a door or 2.
I re read the FHB article and the Palode sounds more complicated but better in the long run. problem is it's $380 is close to a decent compressor and the leap to real nail guns.
But even those don't impress me but I've yet to play with one.
N
Even though the paslode costs like a small compressor, if all you will be doing is small jobs, the benefits of no compressor and no hose carry a pretty big price tag.Do it right, or do it twice.
im going to buy one today for punch list stuff, you know an extra nail here or there, that little piece of casin etc etc
i'll post something after a couple of days
dont forget it is only 18 ga
All the mechanicals get me concerned with the compressor on board of the PC. I have an IMT paslode framer. Really resilient to drops, dirt and is pretty flawless in general. Parts that have broken, ie the nose, and the switch have been easy to get and replace. Last time I stopped by the big contractors hardware there was a paslode refurb by the rep out front. They cleaned up a lot of dirt, mismatched screws and gaskets for free. Can't beat that kind of customer service with a stick. Plus mine was built in the US, designed in Illinois. For the 350 is cost it was worth every dime.
Compressor versions with the tether of a hose drive me to distraction. Kind of messy up on a ladder nailing joists in place. Even though the PC is without hose most of the time I'd still go with the Paslode. I get tired before it does.
I don't do cordless drills; I don't do hoseless nail guns.
Yeah, the line draggin' behind you is a drag once in a while; but you can learn to deal with it or use a hammer.
Remember that a real compressor is not just for powering nail guns, be they framers or finishers. I also run a mechanic's impact gun (drives big lag screws a lot better than a screw gun), an air-powered caulking gun (you get a nice even bead; no tooling needed), and a blow-off gun (clean off the sawdust before dumping the tools back in the truck). I've seen a tip in FHB where a guy used a body-shop type cutting chisel to do some ugly job, too. If you've gotta strip rust off metal, it'll drive a needle gun. I also use one of my old framing nailers underwater when I build or repair docks. Somehow, I don't think an on-board electric compressor would like that too much.
Finally, I carry a tire chuck in the glove box of the truck in case a tire ever gets low.
The compressor is the Barbie doll. The tools are the clothes.
Go nuts. Get hosed.
Dinosaur
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