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Paslode Cordless IMCT Framing Nailer #900420
Great for light framing--remodeling, especially--this Impulse cordless framing nailer from Paslode lets you avoid the hassle of compressor hoses and compressor noise. The nailer's small, 12-inch-long, lightweight body (6.9 pounds) is easy to hold and, because you're not dragging a hose, doesn't cause as much arm fatigue as other nailers. The nailer drives 2- to 3-1/4-inch nails and has easy-to-adjust drive depth and a high-visibility load magazine. This Paslode nailer uses a patented system that requires both a fuel cell and an included rechargeable battery. Overall, we were impressed with the nailer's performance--it's consistent and there's adequate power for most uses. This model shoots up to 1,200 nails on a single fuel cell and up to 4,000 nails on a full battery charge. There's a convenient belt hanger so you don't have to lay the nailer on the ground or on top of a ladder or wedge it among rafters, and the high-visibility orange makes it difficult to misplace. The kit includes a plastic carrying case, a lightweight charger, and safety goggles. Please note that the nailer does not come with the fuel cell included. --Jonathon Tudor
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Paslode Cordless IMCT Framing Nailer #900420 Reviews
The depth adjustment is terrific and simple. I wish the magazine could hold more nails. Too many bad reviews on the Hitachi. Dragging a compressor around did not appeal to me. You can drive as many nails as you want as quickly as you can press the gun into position to fire. I am glad I purchased the nailer and my garage walls are standing because of it. It was between the Hitachi and the Paslode. I'm getting a little long in the tooth for construction projects but I decided to build a new garage anyway.
I struggled with which nailer to buy so I could avoid the tendon strains and sore muscles from using a hammer. Can't wait for the trusses to arrive. Every framing gun that I have used was always a little heavier than you want and this one is no exception. I bought the Paslode and have run a half box each of 3" and 2" nails through it.
It was extremely reliable and had sufficient power for all our purposes. I am a good rough carpenter but not a professional. I am very happy with this tool. Cleaning after the two weeks took about ten minutes and the instructions were very explicit.
I had never used a power nailer before. We had no accidental firing. Since we had to haul everything up to the site the lack of need for compressor and airhoses was attractive. Any need to change the depth was easily adjusted. Once I had the hang of it I really liked toenailing with the framing hammer.
There was no point at which the rapidity of firing was a problem for us. I had no problem with the depth of the nails. Some of the complaints about the speed of nailing were not an issue for us since we aren't a high-speed operation. No problem with misfiring. Great feature. Liked the safety of the fact that it would not fire until the tip was depressed and then the trigger pulled in sequence. The belt hook and rafter hook was extremely useful.
Toe-nailing was a bit of an issue but it was mainly a matter of getting used to aiming the thing to put the nail where you want it to go. I bought this framing nailer for a small (12x16) cabin we were building in the Adirondaks. We used the framing nailer for about 5000 nails over a two-week period and had only one jam, easily cleared. The Paslode nails worked flawlessly, didn't try any other brand. If you hold the trigger down and depress the tip it won't fire. I liked the fact that the wood would not move when nailing or toenailing.
My Bad - but a nice gift for someone near sea level. Let the Buyer Beware: It is not obvious until you receive your Paslode nailer that it is not to be used above 4500 ft (according to technical support) and the box says 5000 ft. We live in Colorado at 7500 feet and of course the gun is Dead ON Arrival - no fault to the gun. so let's just say that this was a VERY disappointing purchase from Amazon, who should be able to state very clearly the limitations of every product sold. And then you can't return it for a refund because it runs on gas.
With the Paslode, I just grab the case (very light weight) and go. In a previous shed project, I've used a power actuated hammer (the one that fires the.22 blanks) to put hardened (expensive) nails into concrete block (the wall along the side of the shed is a 6' concrete block wall to which I attached the shed). I love using my P&C brad/finish nailers, but I need to drag around the compressor. Just finished a shed project with this nailer. I wished I had bought it earlier. Can't get much better than that. Saves time, saves money. On this project, I was able to use the Paslode nailer to do the same job much more quickly and I used the common framing nails (which drove straight and true thru the 2x4's and into the concrete block.
Especially if you may have a future use for it. I highly recommend it to any noncontractor that has a relatively light use for a framiung nailer. However, I'm not disappointed because the fuel cells are inexpensive enough. The only thing feature that hasn't lived up to its specs is the amount of nails that it will drive on one fuel cell. Im currently framing some new partition walls in my basement and I plan on adding some additonal decking outside. So far this nailer has worked out great.
I'ver never used a framing nailer before, so I have nothing to compare it to. The cost to buy it makes more sense than renting a nailer and a compressor for more than a few days. It seems like it has only driven a little more than half the amount stated.
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