Paslode Impulse framing nailer Yes or NO
uncommontree
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Hi ALL.
Anyone out there have a Paslode Impulse framing nailer. DO you like it and what in your words are the pro’s – con’s. My crew and I are building a 3 storie house with a 18/12 pitch. We have a lift with a max reach of 60 feet and it is to cold for a our oil bath compressor to run correctly so we are talkin about these Paslode nailers. I know any excuse to buy a new tool is a good one, but these little babies will set one back a coin or two. Just thought I would ask all of you what your thoughts are on this . Thank you . Rick
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I have had my Paslode Impulse nailer for about 3 years and love it - It has proven to be durable and has survived many falls off of ladders and walls. It requires more service than my air guns though, you will need to train someone on your crew to take these things apart. They seem to jam most frequently when the paper that collates the nails stays in the gun and not on the nail when you fire. I view my Paslode as more of a specialty gun rather than a production framer. It is good for nailing those awkward corners and top plates but not something I use for sheathing floors or walls. Hope this helps.
Scot Norris
Detroit
I have one for several years I like it but its not for production your air gun will run circles around it. And your do need to service it as the direction state.
It's the best thing for framing the roof, or floor. Don't used it for sheathing or building walls as you will quickly learn that it's an expensive gun to run, almost twice as much nail for nail as a coil nailer. It can definitely go places others can't. Make sure your crew understands the cost of this gun. Our kept getting dropped until I mentioned that for them to keep dropping 700 dollar gun of mine carelessly would be like me going over to his house and dropping his t.v. Buy the paslode if you have a fast cutter for the roof it almost falls into place with that gun.
I have used them but do not own one. Okay for occasional framing. I would rather lug hoses around than go thru the aggravation of nailer problems all day long. I worked for a fellow that only uses the paslode, slowest framing and sheathing I ever did.
I have two of them; as well as a small Thomas compressor and several Senco framers. The Pasloads rarely leave storage; the energy cells, rechargeable batteries (chargers) and specialty nails make them suitable for little more than fence repair (if they fit in your saddlebag). I wouldn't waste my money, especially with the new cordless framers becoming available almost every day.
I am a remodeler and use both my Paslode impulse framing nailer and impulse finish nailer often. I have owned both for over 6 years and have been very satisfied with their convenience on small jobs (especially under houses and in attics). Compressor driven nail guns are a better choice for the big stuff...faster recycle time and less odor (the Paslodes use a fuel cartridge that is a little stinky).
I have 3 different Paslodes cordless nailers, and I find them very handy for the type of work I do; basically small jobs. The cost of fuel cells can add up, but they do last a long time.
The guns are very temperature sensitive- if its going to be 40 degrees or lower, I try to bring them in the night before so they'll work in the AM. Otherwise, the guns, and particularly the fuel cells, need to be warmed up before they will fire.
If its so cold that you are having problems with your compressor, the Paslodes will probably just frustrate you, too.
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