Pneumatic framing nailer

[DucNaked]

should have said up front....not interested in a cordless/pasload type. I have been reading good things about the Bostitch F21PL. it can handle 1.5-3.5" nails, full head. i believe the 1.5" is for structural hangers.

and while i am not a pro, i expect to get a lot of use out of the tool over the next few years as i rebuild my house and barn.

thanks for the input! keep it coming.

I think I have a reconditioned f21pl that I've never used. Is that the one with the 2 heads and one is used for metal fasteners? I can take some pics of it if you like. I'd sell it for $100 shipped.

[Vindingo]

Not much is made like it used to be.

There are better tools available now, they just cost WAY more than the disposible crap that most people buy from the Depot.  There was no need to keep "making them like they used to" when people started to care more about cost than quality.   

[ducpainter]

There are better tools available now, they just cost WAY more than the disposible crap that most people buy from the Depot.  There was no need to keep "making them like they used to" when people started to care more about cost than quality.   

Yup...

no argument here.

[camatt29]

Ive just bought a paslode ill never go back to the pneumatic for framing... flooring and roofing is a different story the cordless units run too slowly. But ive gone through entire boxes of nails without changing gas or battery.

[Bigbore4]

Paslode = The Shit

I have a Paslode pneumatic, not the Impulse / fuel cell deal.

The pneumatic has been used a bunch, the cement coated clipped head nails hold, period.  I made a boo boo and had to pull a bunch of em, it sucked!  Try pulling one sometime!

Built my 1200 sq ft man cave, an office in the basement, my buddies deck........

My neighbor had a Paslode Impulse nailer.  That was slick for trusses etc, no air hose getting in the way!  Nothing but good to say about their stuff.

If you buy one, you will not be second guessing.

[ryandalling]

I just bought an electric staple gun at sears to restaple the seat vinyl to my monster... The staples just bounce off the plastic.  I know technically this is a total thread jack... But close enough eh?  Would I need to go air compressor or are there any good high powered electrics?

[64duc]

 Make sure you can get OEM nails whatever gun you buy. After 30+ years in the rental business I've discovered nails made by one manufacturer for anothers gun rarely work well. I've had to clear many jammed guns because customers tried to use Home Depot nails in them.

[cokey]

Hammer man..  exercise and you get that better feel of accomplishment and relaxation... unless you miss then your out for a few weeks..

[rgramjet]

Hammer man..  exercise and you get that better feel of accomplishment and relaxation... unless you miss then your out for a few weeks..

Yea.....brings back memories of a 32oz waffle faced framing hammer, a full swing, and my thumb.....

Ive owned an Impulse and been a fan since they first came out.  They are handy for a lot of things but nowhere near as fast as pneumatic.  Plus the force required to engage the safety can sometimes throw you off a line.

[herm]

Yea.....brings back memories of a 32oz waffle faced framing hammer, a full swing, and my thumb.....

Ive owned an Impulse and been a fan since they first came out.  They are handy for a lot of things but nowhere near as fast as pneumatic.  Plus the force required to engage the safety can sometimes throw you off a line.

i still have my last california framer, which i took the side of my thumb off with when the waffles were new. and i dont mind swinging a hammer, but when you are working alone, and/or there is no room to swing at the nail....a framing gun is the way to go.

think i am going to buy the RIDGID.

[Langanobob]

...think i am going to buy the RIDGID.

Aaargh.  Oh well, we tried.

Edit:  Your tool and your call .  The thought of buying any HD house brand tools just sends me into a tank slapper

Bob

[Ddan]

Aaargh.  Oh well, we tried.

Edit:  Your tool and your call .  The thought of buying any HD house brand tools just sends me into a tank slapper

Bob

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