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HomeHome & GardenHome ImprovementCategoriesPower & Hand ToolsPower ToolsCordless ToolsNailersPaslode Impulse Nailer IM 250-II: Cordless Finish Nailer |
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 Great tool Sep 24, 2008
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. Dragging a compressor around did not appeal to me. It was between the Hitachi and the Paslode. Too many bad reviews on the Hitachi. I bought the Paslode and have run a half box each of 3" and 2" nails through it. The depth adjustment is terrific and simple. You can drive as many nails as you want as quickly as you can press the gun into position to fire. I wish the magazine could hold more nails. Every framing gun that I have used was always a little heavier than you want and this one is no exception. I am glad I purchased the nailer and my garage walls are standing because of it. Can't wait for the trusses to arrive.
 Solid performance, easy to use, exceeded my expectations Aug 18, 2008
I bought this framing nailer for a small (12x16) cabin we were building in the Adirondaks. Since we had to haul everything up to the site the lack of need for compressor and airhoses was attractive. I am a good rough carpenter but not a professional. I had never used a power nailer before.
We used the framing nailer for about 5000 nails over a two-week period and had only one jam, easily cleared. It was extremely reliable and had sufficient power for all our purposes. Some of the complaints about the speed of nailing were not an issue for us since we aren't a high-speed operation. There was no point at which the rapidity of firing was a problem for us. 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. Once I had the hang of it I really liked toenailing with the framing hammer.
I liked the fact that the wood would not move when nailing or toenailing. The Paslode nails worked flawlessly, didn't try any other brand. I had no problem with the depth of the nails. Any need to change the depth was easily adjusted. No problem with misfiring. The belt hook and rafter hook was extremely useful. 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. If you hold the trigger down and depress the tip it won't fire. We had no accidental firing. Cleaning after the two weeks took about ten minutes and the instructions were very explicit.
I am very happy with this tool.
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 Buyer Beware of Altitude Jul 15, 2008
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. And then you can't return it for a refund because it runs on gas ... 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.
My Bad - but a nice gift for someone near sea level....
Wish I bought it earlier... Jun 13, 2008
Just finished a shed project with this nailer... I wished I had bought it earlier! 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). 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. I love using my P&C brad/finish nailers, but I need to drag around the compressor. With the Paslode, I just grab the case (very light weight) and go. Saves time, saves money. Can't get much better than that.
Great for my project Mar 30, 2008
So far this nailer has worked out great.
I'ver never used a framing nailer before, so I have nothing to compare it to. Im currently framing some new partition walls in my basement and I plan on adding some additonal decking outside.
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. It seems like it has only driven a little more than half the amount stated. However, I'm not disappointed because the fuel cells are inexpensive enough.
I highly recommend it to any noncontractor that has a relatively light use for a framiung nailer. The cost to buy it makes more sense than renting a nailer and a compressor for more than a few days. Especially if you may have a future use for it.
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