Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer #900600

Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer #900600

Ranking: 8.0 out of 10

Manufacturer: Paslode
Model Number: 900600
Product Code: 759501107748
Price: $359.00 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon

Features:

  • 1-1/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch cordless 16-gauge gas angled finish nailer with non-mar tip and sight lines
  • Depth-of-drive wheel with probe position indicator; locks tool at 10 nails to prevent blank firing
  • Comfortable "sure grip" and soft trigger
  • Includes nailer, battery, 2-hour charger
  • 11-1/2 by 10-3/4 by 3-1/4 inches; 4.9 pounds with battery; 5-year warranty

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Paslode IM250A, 2-1/2", Angled, Cordless, Finish Nailer, Drives 1-1/4" To 2-1/2", 16 Gauge, No Hose Or Compressor Required, 1 Year Warranty.

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Works flawlessly if you have a fresh fuel cell

Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 10! out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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This nailer works great. If the tool fails to fire or jams frequently (if you read other reviews you'll read about complaints of this happening, where they drepress the nose several times and then it works for a while, etc): CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE ON THE FUEL CELL.
br /An expired fuel cell will make the tool malfunction randomly (drive 3-5 nails, not work, drive 3 more then not work or jam, etc). Creating huge amounts of frustration.
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br /I have a set of Impulse nailers (framing and trim) and both worked flawlessly when I first bought them. I use them for home projects, that is, it can be a year or more before I use it on another project. Last year I started a new project and the framing nailer started not firing after driving 3-5 nails. I cleaned, oiled and cleaned again with temporary results after a few nails. The "usual procedure" is to depress the nose 10 times on the trim and at some point it starts firing again. Needless to say frustrating enough to make you want to buy a corded tool.
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br /Four days ago I started working on trim, and the finish nailer started behaving the same way. Finally mad as heck I contacted paslode, and they told me to check the expiration date on the fuel cells. Sure enough, both of them were over 18 months expired. I replaced the fuel cells with a new one from the store, and wham, works without hessitation. I offloaded about 100 nails with each nailer and not a single misfire.
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br /[this is now a year from my original post - and both nails run like champs. Never again have they failed to misfire]
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br /I would have rated this as a 5 star, if the manual would have suggested to check the expiration date of the fuel cells. Alas, it is possible that mine didn't say this because I bought mine over two years ago, and they had recently introduced the nailers.

awesome nailgun

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 10! out of 10
Created: Apr 4, 2008
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I use alot of tools,have read alot of reviews but have never been inspired to write one,Until Now!Leave the compressor and hose at home,Forever..This cordless finish gun is the only one you need,it has every bit the power as a pnuematic.The features are great,depth of drive that lets you know where its at and which way you need to go.Nail lockout that every nailgun should have, atleast high end,Period.Quick clear jam lever.At 4.9 pounds it may not be the lightest finish gun,but with no tail attached you can manuever it like its floating on air.The angled magazine appears to be 20 degrees, which hasnt been a problem getting into corners or tight spots,but use's special 16 ga. nails,not the 15ga. senco type nail most of us already have,but it does hold as many nails and is still more compact.The nails are priced competitively,The fuel cells on the other hand are half the size as the other paslode guns but cost the Same? The cost must be in manufacturing the cylinder not the fuel,The advantages far outweigh the negatives and this tool is here to stay so the fuel cells should become cheaper and the nails should always be around..I've shot well over 500 2-1/2 inch nails I'm still on the same battery and fuel cell.The night I got it I set it up shot 10 nails WOW! Put the battery in the charger took the fuel cell out put it all away.The next day set it up Nothing,Nothing,,I thought fully charged battery,new fuel cell whats the problem,still nothing.I was ready to tear it apart or take it back untill I pulled the fuel cell out manually expelled some fuel put it back in Bam,Bam.Apparently something clogged the tube,since then I've left the cell in and just take the battery out before I put it away FLAWLESS! Most mornings it fires first pump,a couple of times its taken 2 pumps one exceptionally cold morning I noticed a slight loss in power,a quick adjustment no problem.All in all this is one great tool,it was designed for the professional to be the best finish gun you can buy air or cordless.Get one you'll love it...

Paslode Tools will make the job easier

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 8.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 27, 2007
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We own several different Paslode nail guns, including the framing nailer and the straight finish nailer. We began using the Paslode products about 4 years ago. I will say that the new guns we have purchased in the last few months are significantly better than the quality of the guns purchased just a year ago. Don't get me wrong, we weren't disappointed with our purchase a year ago, it's just that these "newest generation" guns fire smoother, have more power and have been more consistent.I have heard others complain about the cost of gas cartridges and replacement batteries and that the guns have to be reloaded fairly often. I will say that all of these are very minor inconveniences when compared to the overall benefits of these tools.We now own about 10 of these various Paslode guns for our crews and they are truly a great tool. While they are quite a bit more expensive than the air tools, the freedom of use that this style of gun offers and how it will make your work more effecient makes this a purchase well worth the money. Also, Amazon's price is EXTREMELY competative and not paying sales tax on the purchase saves us in Michigan another ... . You will not be disappointed with this purchase.

A wonderful tool

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 7.7 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I have owned the Pasload Angled finish Nailer for about 3 months now and have fed through perhaps 1500 nails (mostly 2" and some 2 ½ 1 ½"). I have never experienced a misfire! For the amount of work I do (definitely not a contractor) this tool is more than up to the challenge. The weight is less than 5 lbs, fits into most any spot and best of all there is no hose to follow you up a ladder. No doubt it is pricy, plus the nails and fuel cell costs would add up in a production environment. That said; I strongly believe that the convenience and freedom that this tool affords make up for these costs in most situations. br Prior to purchasing the nailer I spoke with Pasload about the reports of frequent misfires associated with this tool. They stated that the tool when originally released had its issues (mainly with 1 ¼" nails) but that they have been corrected. He went on stating the various modifications that had been rolled in to the latest version of the nailer and that the new nailers with a serial number starting with "03" were produced with all of these modifications. Judging from the performance I have experienced from my nailer I believe Pasload. brFor me this tool has lived up to it's expectations and has allowed me to embark on projects I otherwise would have contracted out for or just not of completed. If you are a homeowner who does a lot of DYI or if you are a contractor who takes on finish carpentry work I am sure you will find this tool both useful and reliable... Since nothing else truly compares in terms of functionality I have to give this tool Five Stars...

Mine has been great, but I do believe the complaints

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 6.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I bought my angled finish nailer several years ago and have had no problems serious enough to take away from a five-star rating. This nailer has had a tough, commercial life but still performs like new. I decided to try cordless after banging a compressor through a wall while heading up a narrow Victorian stairwell. I have never looked back.
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br /It is so convenient that everybody on the jobsite asks to use it. At first I was hesitant to lend it out because it was such an expensive purchase, but it has proven to be so durable that now I hardly even think about it. I lent it to a contractor friend who buys beater houses in S.F., renovates and sells them. He puts more different types of trim (thousands of feet) in these places than the pre-1906 quake originals. I was working on building a garage across the street from his project so for two weeks I could hear the "pop-pop-pop" of my nailer getting the workout of its life. I figured if he or one of his guys killed it it would be o.k. because of a tremendous favor he once did for me. Well that was over a year and a half ago and this nailer is still going like new. I know this will make some of you cringe, but outside of cleaning the filter mesh and oiling the nose piece I have never broken it down to clean it!
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br /The nailer is easy to load, has a dial in depth-of-drive, and a quick release nose piece if you should ever get a jam. The nails are available at a bunch of places here in S.F. It comes with its own hardshell case that holds the charger, extra gas and batteries, safety glasses, oil, cleaning solution, hex wrench and three different sized boxes of nails. It's a completse kit ready to go! The bright orange color makes it easy to find on any jobsite. It does make a loud pop when you fire it so I would recommend earplugs for use in enclosed areas. The gas canisters are fairly priced, they seem to last a long time, and the battery needs less charging than on any other cordless tool or rechargeable device that I have ever owned. (Don't forget to take the battery out of the nailer when you put it away as it is still "on" and, over time, can drain completely).
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br /I also own a different Paslode cordless tool that I would give only a three-star rating, I don't think I'm Paslode biased.
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br /After reading some of the reviews here I would absolutely make sure, if I bought another Paslode, that I had the option of a hassle-free return in the event that it doesn't work well and I would definitely purchase an extended warranty.
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br /There is a place for this tool in your arsenal, let's just hope Paslode has got its quality control down pat.

Incredible tool forget the comp's and drippy nail guns. . .

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 5.7 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I have a 100 yr old house that I am usually working on. My Dad came over one day with this tool and it was amazing. I went out and bought one for myself that day. I have had no problems with it and would definitely recommend it to everyone working with molding, trim, wood paneling, etc. In all honesty however, I could see how industrial use of this tool in very dusty locations cause some problems--you would need to clean it often.
br /I do have the whole compressor and drippy nail gun setup available, but never end up using them--never have since I got this Passload finish nailer. Everyone I have shown it to wants one. BTW, if mine started acting up as bad as some of these others I read about here, I would go out and by another Passload finish nailer again. I don't usually write reviews, but wanted to write one after reading the negative postings here. I wonder if any of these negative posters sell air guns or compressors?

my favorite tool

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 5.7 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I'm a carpenter over 20 years, I havent had any problems with this tool. Its probably true this nail gun isnt meant for production finish work. Some people get hold of a tool and expect to just pound it into the ground until they break it, and then blame it on the tool. Bottom line is, any experienced carpenter knows, that if you respect your tools and use a little common sense, most tool can last a lifetime. So far ive put in alot of hours with the paslode, ive had an occasional jam but am very impressed with its overall performance.

Needs Work

Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 5.1 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I have had both the framing nailer and the finish nailer for 2 years. I quickly learned that the framing nailer is of little use due to frequent misfires. I bought it to fix fences on my land but found it was not powerfull enough to drive nails into oak posts and frequently would not fire at all. The finish nailer however, seemed to work great for a while. All of the reviews about frequent jams and misfires are correct. I have learned that with frequent cleaning and lubrication is a little more reliable but not great. I have taken this gun apart so many times I should quilify as a service technician. After heavy use for two years I can now say that the gun jams on average once per 6 nails. Also, once per 12 attempts, the gun will not fire at all and the firing mechanism will have to be reset. This can be very inconvenient if your are stabilizing a large piece of material on a ladder and have to use both hands to reset the gun. If I do not spend considerable time DAILY on preventative mainenance, the misfire rates dramatically increase. I think that it is a good tool for someone doing minor repairs or small jobs but for someone who relies on tools for a living, it cant keep up.

Does it really save time?

Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 5.1 out of 10
Created: Apr 4, 2008
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The first time i used the paslode it was great! It saved lots of rollout and rollup time on punchout. The next day it wouldent work, batteries were fully charged, fuel cell was nearly full. We only used a hundred or so nails the previous day. I cleaned the nailer per instructions, still it would not work. I returned it to the store where purchased and exchanged it for another nailer. This one works about 80% of the time, and i'm only getting around 500 nails per fuel cell. I love the paslode when it wants to work, but with the cost of the fuel cell and only 500 nails per fuel cell and the constant matinance, the time saved ends up costing more.

Expensive but worth it

Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 4.7 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Purchased refurbished unit from home depot saved 25% brought it home thru in a fuel cell and charged battery and fired away Worked good but does misfire a bit especially the first time it is used for the day. My main complaint is that I only get about 500 shoots per fuel cell at $$$ each can be pretty expansive. (.$$$ cents per 2-inch nail fired) But shore beats hammering and setting nails. Plus it's a cool tool to have.brOne more thing does not work well in the cold temps fuel cells must be kept warm.

Finish Nailer

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I just bought this tool and really like it. It is a couple of pounds lighter than my paslode impulse framing nailer, which makes it a little easier to use. The angle feature makes it easier to get in corners and other tight places. It still on the loud side, and ear protection is needed.

From your neighborhood contractor

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.5 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I just dont understand why the low ratings on this tool. This a great nailer. I would take it over dragging a hose any day. The only thing I can think of as to why the previous folks had problem was maybe cleaning issues. You are not going to be able to just throw this tool in the bed of your truck and expect this thing to work at 100%, just as any tool. These Paslodes (I have 2-framing, 2-angle, 1-straight Paslodes, I also have a Dewalt angled "cordless"(which never gets out of the truck because it weighs 8 freaking lbs) they have to be kept clean to be productive.
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br /I take them into comparison with the AK-47 vs.M-16, M4. The AK-47 could be thrown in the mud then rolled around in the sand then ran over by a truck and still will fire every round. But with the US built rifles they have to be maintained(kept clean)in order to be reliable and accurate. The question is: Do you want a nailer that you can treat like crud and it deliver so-so performance or do you want to take care of your tools and delivers superior performance for years to come.
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br /I will take my Paslodes anyday over dragging a hose.

nice gun

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I do a lot of trim work, this gun is light and compact. I haven't had any problems with it jamming, clearing the nails out is real simple. it's easy to adjust the depth, it's really taken the place of two nailer, i used to use and 18 gauge when nailing trim to jams and the 15 gauge nailing the trim to walls. this does both easily leaves a nice small hole, seems to always drive the nails in all the way, it's a joy, and if you find yourself later on havig to do punchlist, the nails work with thier gas nailer, or even with the dewalt angled finish nailer.

Best tool for the job

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I am new to the carpentry profession I have been doing it for only 3 years now. But when I went to school for construction we used to paslode framing nailer more than anything else. that was one of the best tools I have every used. I like to do finish work so when I saw that paslode also made a finish nailer I had to buy it. I was not disappointed with it performance I got mine from a local hardware store that was going out of business. I have used it much since and have had no problems. The one draw back is the cleaning, but it a small price to pay for one of the most innovative tools out on the market.

Wonder of Wonders, Miracle of Miracles

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Absolutely the most valuable tool in my inventory. Not a single problem or misfire out of the box. I was scepticle after reading some fo the negative reviews...But, I love this tool

unhappy carpenter

Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 4.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I bought the 900600 angle finish nailer 10 months ago, and I have a lot of misfiring. I keep the nailer cleaned frequently and it still misfires. Sometimes it will fire 8 or 10 nails and then it will not fire. I have tried everything I can think of to fix it.I would like to know if I am doing something wrong or if it is the nailer. I would appreciate any help you could give me. Thank you.

Save Your Money

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 3.9 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I bought 6 for a commercial project so that I would not have to drag out hoses/compressors over a large area. I had a straight nailer but after a high failure rate one of my guys bounce tested it. I thought they would have worked out the bugs on the angled nailer that's why we bought 6. All but one gun worked for the project. That was over a year ago. Only one gun operates (sometimes)now. We have the Paslode spray cleaner, boxes of un-expired fuel cells and we are experts at taking them apart we've tried it all. Bottom line - junk, if you travel around with a compressor and standard finish gun like the Senco then you've got a back-up plan; this gun looks good, feels good, convenient but is too inconsistent to earn a living with.

More Convenient For Trimwork Than A Compressor

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I am a remodeler that also does plenty of repair work. This unit has greatly improved the safety of working from a ladder on exterior window trim. I have always preferred a nailer to the hammer on inside trim because it does not 'knock the pictures off' the wall in occupied homes. It is even better now because I'm not dragging hoses through my customers furnished home. I have experienced '0' problems with this tool and am pleased to say that it works better than I ever expected. There are a variety of finish nails available for this tool including Stainless Steel which is excellent for composite materials and cedar.

great nailer but needs TLC

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 27, 2007
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This is about as good of a nailer as you can get. That being said it is not a mule you can't beat it up and expect it to keep working. Follow the cleaning and lubing directions and use the proper cleaners and oils and it will give you many years of service.

Been good for me.

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I have had the angled finish nailer for 6 months now. I have put through many boxes of different sized nails. So far not one misfire! Many reviewers report issues and many report it to be great. I bought it based on MICTRIKS review stating that issues have been worked out in the newer nailers (my serial number starts with 03. I couldn't be happier; I just cleaned it for the first time last week and then ran 1000 nails through on a job. No jams! What else is there to say...Thanks!

Very Convenient But Also Very Unreliable

Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 3.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I've also experienced a lot of the same problems as other reviewers with the gun acting erratically and misfiring a lot. I'm just a weekend warrior kind of guy and not a contractor so I don't use it that much, and I've still had problems with it during limited use. I love the freedom from a compressor but it comes at a price: reliability.

great little finish nailer

Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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This tool handles most jobs extremely well. In some instances I wished it was 15 gauged but it handled crowm molding, casings and trim molding beautiflly. It is a stong addition to my tool bax,and I would buy it again.

Everyone should have one.

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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This is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I always hated using a hammer and nails especially on trim work. Every time I'd miss the nail on the head it would leave an ugly dent for all to see. This takes care of that problem in spades. This nailer is so easy to use and the fact that it shoots up to 2 1/2 inch nails makes perfect for almost everything (with the exception of framing). And the kicker is that there's no hose or cord to drag around, it hooks right up to your belt easier than a hammer does and you're ready to go.

So far so good.

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I have recently purchased this tool for professional carpentry applications. It has been used for a week, with no problems and not one single misfire. The battery fits snugly and tight, the fuel cell issues must be resolved,no problems. Very light tool, angle allows access to hard to reach places. The adjustable depth is an excellent addition to the original guns which did not have depth adjustment.brI own the Paslode straight nailer and the 18 gauge nailer for trim and we have two Paslode framers.brWe also use pneumatic tools and trimmers and these Paslodes are not the best alternative for heavy production jobs. For an additon, a kitchen, or a room remodel they are perfect.brI do not think homeowners or weekend warriors should spend the money, but if you like nice tools then the whole line of Paslodes are a super investment.

Started out great

Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 3.4 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I have purchased two of these guns (serial numbers start with 02). Both guns worked great for the first 400 nails or so, then they developed a problem where they only fire after depressing the nose 5 to 15 times. I have been on the phone with Paslode several times and they have many excuses (old fuel cells, clean the gun, etc.), and no solutions. The depth adjustment on one gun also locked up after the first week. I paid $400 for this gun less than a year ago, I have used it on about four occations. When you pay that kind of money just for the gun, it better work flawlessly. That is probably part of the reason they are getting cheaper. This technology is on the way out anyway. I have heard great things about the air-free Senco's, but maybe the bugs havn't shown up there yet. Last week I ordered a new air compressor and will soon be buying new corded air tools. Reliability is just too important.

Great Tool

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I purchase a lot of tools, some work good some do not. This has been a great one. Not a single complaint. No hoses, compressor and very light. Highly recommend.

Misfire City

Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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My Pasload misfires constantly. I've cleaned it often per the user manual and even after only a few fasteners it will misfire. I am strongly disappointed with this tool and considering switching to a compressor driven nailer.

Good tool to have

Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Nov 15, 2000
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Very easy to use and you can take it anywhere. I used it for my fence job. No hoses to mess with. I will recommend this nailer to anyone.

confused by the bad reviews of this tool

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Bought the Paslode Framing and had such success on the job with it, i considered the finish nailer. Thinking that the finish nailer would be great so taht you are not dragging dirty houses through a home, i read the reviews on amazon and was amazed at the number of poor reviews. However, i went for it and just like the framer, this gun has performed flawlessly. Make good contact with the workpiece and it is as simple as that. Highly recommended!

The best thing since sliced bread

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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There is no substitute for the angled pasload BUT it must be kept CLEAN
br /in order for it to not have problems like any other tool it must be kept clean I cant stress that enough. Avoid putting it on the ground. hang on a latter put it on a table Who wants to constantly bend over anyway????
br /Mike Carpenters Local 8

Agree with others on the jamming

Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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For simple face nailing/finishing work this tool does okay. But try to nail through hardwood and the jams start piling up. I've tried everything recommended here including purchasing new gas and am giving up and heading into the store to get a compressor nail gun. I'm just plain fed up with this tool. From now on I will only use it for very simple face nailing projects that I want to do quickly without pulling out a compressor...

Finally, no more hoses!

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I bought this about three months ago and have used it almost everyday and I have been very happy with it. It is a huge relief not to have to drag a hose or compressor around a customers house. The only drawbacks are that you cannot use it outside below freezing temps because the gas cells won't work right and you do have to buy the cells for it. Just make sure they have the proper expiration date on them or you will have misfires. The case holds two full boxes of nails and four gas canisters and two batteries. This really is a well made tool.

Good for punch list items

Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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My job had provide me with this nail gun about a year ago. I did noticed that it doesn't alway fire when I press it up againt the work and depress the trigger. It only happens once in a while when I go too fast. (about one nail per 2 seconds) I like the tool alot but wouldn't use it to replace my compressor with hoses in the shop. I basically use it on punch list items and places where I couldn't bring a compressor with a hose.
br /Note: Some of the other carpenters I work with prefer to use this gun rather than the nail gun with the hoses. It is a lot easier to carry around.

Professional door/window installer

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Pass it up. I bought mine in March, it is now December. I was very pleased with it for the first 2 weeks, since then it has gone down hill fast. I have resorted to carrying my compressor, hoses and nailer again. The Paslode constantly misfires. The nails do not advance properly and the battery connections are very loose. At this point it is an ordeal to get even one shot off. First I have to push the battery in, or pull it out slightly(it varies from shot to shot), then push the nails forward. If I move the gun too much the battery might require adjusting again, then pull the trigger to hear .......... thats right, silence. It will misfire more often than not. As a professional, I take pride in my tools. It has been no different with this one. I clean it regularly, lubricate it, using the recommended Paslode oil, remove the battery when I store it and always keep it in it's case when I am not using it. Still it has been a major disapointment. Paslode needs to go back to the drawing board on this one. For potential customers, I'd advise trying a different brand or just stick with the proven hose and compressor.

Paslode cordless 16 gauge angled finish nailer#900600

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I have tried to get cutomer service to assit me for over one year. The company wants to sell the product, however, if you have a problem with your item the company has zero support after the sale. I will never buy or recommend to any one, any product that Paslode sells. If you spend hundreds of dollars and you get a defective item, no help is available after the sale. The techs that have looked at my nail gun can't figure out why it works for 5 minutes ,then the next time you go to use the gun it will not work. So, before you lose alot of Dollars, buy another product that will have customer support after the sale.

Paslode Nailer

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Works very well, even in hard woods. I trimmed a whole house and didn't have one issue with it. Great product!

If it would only work......

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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All the same problems everyone else has had, except after my Paslode refurbishment it began shooting nails out of the bottom of the nail holder (about an inch from the tip of the gun). This is not good at all. I had high hopes for this tool and I really wanted it to work.

Paslode cordless 16 gauge angled finish nailer

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Nov 29, 2008
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I've got this nail gun from Amazon in just 4 days, this gun will drive 2 1/2 inches nail into hardwood so easy,light weight,great tool and unbeatable price from Amazon. Thanks Amazon for the great services. I would come back for my future purchase.

High maintenance, frustrating tool

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Aug 9, 2008
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This tool requires MUCH more effort than it's worth!
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br /Whether it's expired fuel cells or some other flaw in Paslode's design, you will at some point experience the incredibly frustrating experience of pushing the tip of the tool against your work piece, hearing the fan kick in, pulling the trigger, and --- nothing. Repeat this another 10 times and you get 1 nail. Now that you're significantly frustrated - stop working, take the tool apart, clean it, go to Home Depot and buy new fuel cells, and try again.
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Unreliable

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 2.8 out of 10
Created: Aug 16, 2006
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The first time I used this gun it would drive a few nails then cease to work. It had a fresh battery and fuel cell in it yet would not perform well. Second day that it was used the results were the same, then a spring fell out of the nose. I called Paslode and was told that the lockout feature was probably malfunctioning. Their warranty only covers major parts. Now I own an expensive dust collector because I will not pay an arm and a leg to get it repaired. Don't purchase this steaming pile of dung.

Great in Theory....

Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 2.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I bought both this gun as well as the Paslode Framing Nailer. I used the Framing Nailer first to make walls to finish my basement and planned on using this gun for the finish work. The framing Nailer worked awesome, but I cannot give this gun the same rating. It either jammed, or froze up on me 7 out of 10 times I used it. In each case you have to take the gun apart, clean it out make sure everything is moving. I would not reccomend this particular gun to anyone, although when it does work it does the job its designed to do very well.
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janmmin tool ,nail jammin

Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 2.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I have a three year old tool which has jammed 25% of the time I have fired it. It is going back for the second time to be repaired I love the concept because I am a cabinet and trim installer but I cant waste the time unjamming this piece of junk the last 10 times I fired it it has bent the nail and fired it half way into the trim. I have all the cleaning products and have become adept at tearing it down and cleaning it . there seems to be an alignment problem with the safty bar not compressing into the nose of the gun. I guess I will continue to bring my compressor for nails bigger than 1 1/4 inches ( which is the limit for my porter cable gun with the commpressor in the tool ) the pc is an awsome tool I wish I could say that about this tool.

Don't spend a cent on this piece of junk

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 1.7 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I use the word nailgun loosely because it actually has to fire nails to qualify. I bought this gun brand new and right out of the box there were serious problems. Primarily with the fact that I have to depress the nose so many times to even get this thing to fire once. I have the framing nailer too, so I know these guns have to be cleaned. Right out of the box though, there should be no excuse for this. Don't waste your time or money on this piece of junk.

Be Afraid . . .

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 1.5 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I recently bought a Paslode framing nailer and a finish nailer. The framing nailer is OK but the finish nailer is just awful. It only fires about 30% of the time and will just stop working. I then have to remove the nails, battery, and fuel cell; jiggle the wires to the controls and spark plug and then maybe just maybe it will fire a few more times.p(I am at 5500' and am using the high altitude fuel jet but that doesn't make a difference.)pFrom my experience I would not recommend this tool. I thought that the absence of a compressor hose would be a very good thing but when this nailer stranded me I had to go to my local rental store and rent a pneumatic nailer to finish my job. I found that dealing with a hose is not as big a hassle as I thought it would be. I will return this portable nailer and replace it with a pneumatic one and save about $250.

How many more upgrades do I need to make it work?

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 0.5 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I purchased my first angled finish nailer from a large discount store. I used it for two jobs (doors and trimwork), thought it was the bomb! the next job did not go so good! The nailer refused to fire, so I cleaned it but still nothing. I called paslode for help and was told the gun needed upgrades from the local service center. Did that but still only fired now and again. Returned the nailer to the store for replacement and met a rep while I was there. Discussed my problem, he handed me a MORE RECENT version and assured me there were no upgrades needed. Upon leaving the store I called paslode and checked, I was told ther were two upgrades needed to be done on the gun I had just purchased!!! I felt betrayed and distraught so I returned it and bought my old faithful Senco pneumatic !! I DONT WORRY ABOUT PRICE WHEN I PURCHASE THE TOOLS I EARN A LIVING WITH, I JUST WISH PASLODE WOULD NOT MARKET A TOOL THAT NEEDS TO BE REENGINEERED AND WOULD HIRE MORE HONEST REPS. WAY TO DROP THE BALL PASLODE, YOU LOST MY BUISNESS!!!

Expensive piece of JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 0.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Would not shoot 2 1/2" sheathing nails consistently,only shot about half of the nails. Wouldn't sink 3" rink shank nails,left about 1/4" sticking out. Deafeningly LOUD,especially with missfires.Fuel cells leaked out over night.Even if it worked its expensive to operate.Has anyone compared the price of clipped head nails compared to coil framing nails?! I bought a Bostitch NC80 And it Rocks!!!(I returned my Paslode)

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