Power Tools Reviews
Paslode Cordless 18 Gauge Finish Nailer #901000
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 PASLODE WE HAVE 25 NAIL GUNS, ALL ARE PASLODE. I THINK THAT COVERS EVERYTHING YOU WOULD NEED TO KNOW.  OK- Better than its framer brother I'll get right to the pros and cons. Pros- Obviously, convenience- sometimes you don't need to lug in a whole compressor setup for just handyman type work. Good Case. Cons & Problems- This thing misfires just like the other Paslode Cordless guns, but not as bad as the framing gun. Gas intake valves have been faulty twice (My company owns three of these suckers) - a 50 Dollar repair. The driving pin gets constantly stuck, even with constant care and lubrication. The tip mecanism broke off completely on one gun. During heavy construction usage, battery charger A/C unit is easily compromised. (The power conection is weak) In general, it's good to have around in a pinch, but don't count on it to do any serious work, you'll end up costing yourself more time, money, and frustration. Note: The newest model of 18 gauge has seemed more solid and reliable, I've only used it a handful of times, but time will tell.  Not bad but not great i have used one of these for a few years and it has been a real time saver. beats seting up a compressor even on midsize jobs. pros. -power to sink nails in to hardwood. (i work with alot of oak) -lots of shots to battery and gas -belt clip is handy (clips on most step ladder stays) Cons. -loud -not angled -very tempermental -must be cleaned atleast once daily maybe more if you are shoting alot. -gas is not cheap AND HAS A SHELF LIFE. if you cant use a box in less then a year or it had been sitting on the shelf at the store for awhile it will go bad cusing misfires. CHECK THE DATE ON THE PACKAGE(or canister) -aside from gas and nails you need to buy paslode brand cleaner spray and oil Worth every pfennig Have used Paslode's cordless framing gun @ work(carp. local #174 Joliet, IL.) and they have worked great so I went and got one of these trim guns @ H.D. and it is a great, lightweight, easy-to-use, time saving tool. I don't know why I waited so long to buy one-it is a small price for such a great piece of equipment-kudos to Illinois Tool Works. Treat them with care and they'll last forever. The storage case is durable and logical to use. | |||||||||
