ComboSquare 7th October 2007, 06:07 PM Hi, I recently bought a corldess Paslode 30 degree framing nailgun, and just today bought some Paslode 75mm galvanised strip nails for it, but then noticed when I got home that the nails are 34 degree nails.....
Does this make any difference at all? I popped in in the gun and they seem to fire fine...just wondering if the 4 degree difference is of any relevance? The guys at Bunnings didn't seem to think it would, but I'd like some other opinions...
Cheers.
sol381 8th October 2007, 06:43 AM Take em back... they wouldnt make 2 different angles for no reason.. You will be forever cursing when they get jammed in the gun and not firing properly. Use the right nails for the right gun. The guy at bunnings is a moron.
pawnhead 8th October 2007, 09:37 AM As far as I know there's only one type of Paslode framing nail.
When we built up a few spare gas cartridges, we used to just buy Senco nails because they were cheaper.
ComboSquare 8th October 2007, 04:42 PM Hi, thanks for the answers guys, I wasn't sure what to believe with the 2 differing responses, so I rang Paslode Australia. Apparently, they don't make 30 degree nails, and the 34 degree nails are what you use for 75mm D Head nails for my type of gun.
Well that'll put my mind at rest!
Cheers.
(I was thinking about it earlier, and it doesn't really make sense for a company to produce a range of nailguns and fasteners, then make life difficult by using differing strip nail angles for each one of them. Far easier a universal angle).
bpj1968 8th October 2007, 05:01 PM It makes perfect sense. That way you would have to buy 2 of everything
ComboSquare 8th October 2007, 07:13 PM Lol I suppose it does....
However they're suitable in this case.
Ishin 29th October 2007, 07:50 PM Hi...does your 30 degree Paslode have anything in the manual about use of full head nails rather than D clip?...I've just posted another question and would be interested in your model (mines an imported 900420 from the US)...In regard to your 30 vs 34 question, I've just run a few 75mm 34 degrees through my gun with no issues.
ComboSquare 1st November 2007, 10:56 AM Hi...does your 30 degree Paslode have anything in the manual about use of full head nails rather than D clip?...I've just posted another question and would be interested in your model (mines an imported 900420 from the US)...In regard to your 30 vs 34 question, I've just run a few 75mm 34 degrees through my gun with no issues.
Hmm I'll have a look when I get the chance...I'll be out in an hour or so using it on a job so I'll check the manual for you.
ComboSquare 5th November 2007, 11:42 PM Ishin, I checked the manual didn't see anything about the full head nails maybe I missed it...
Pete F 7th November 2007, 12:54 PM For those who own a Paslode I was wondering if the fuel gas slowly leaks out if the gun hasn't been used for a long time? I have an opportunity to buy one at a VERY good price but would only use it very intermittently. It sure would be a heck of a lot easier than dragging my compressor all over the place but not if the gas leaks out and I have to constantly change the fuel cell in order to fire a dozen nails.
thesupervisor 7th November 2007, 01:15 PM mate ive left mine in the gun for 8 months and its fired up no worries i have even used out of date gas this seems no probs either im now using the china made gas you get 3 cartriges for $22 i think its called magnam
be sure to keep your gun well cleaned and oiled this makes a huge diff to reliability
Jacksin 8th November 2007, 06:33 PM Pete F I took my few months old Paslode framer back to the Adelaide agents because it was misfiring. The repair bloke looked at it while I was there and cleaned the contacts etc.
It turned out the gas had leaked leaving only enough in the cylinder for it to misfire. He told me the black plastic gizmo you snap onto the gas cylinder can bend allowing the gas to escape if left in position during long periods of non-use, especially during summer if the gun is left in the sun.
If I'm not using my gun for a prolonged period I unclip the plastic gizmo. Paslode will try and tell you the Chinese made Magnum gas refills shouldn't really be used in the guns (mainly because Paslode dont make them) because they are unreliable?
I also note that Paslode wont be repairing/servicing their guns and will let them out to other repairers.
Pete F 8th November 2007, 09:13 PM Ok, thanks guys, sounds like as long as I take the gas out if it's not to be used for a long time and all will be well.
ComboSquare 16th November 2007, 02:51 PM Out of interest is it recommended that you remove the gas from the gun when you finish using it for the day? What about if you only use it intermittently?
I always remove my battery when I finish using it but tend to leave the gas in it.....is this correct?
Bleedin Thumb 16th November 2007, 04:15 PM I think you should take the gas and battery out when you finish using it - just a bit of a safety habit to get into.
Bloss 19th November 2007, 06:58 PM mate ive left mine in the gun for 8 months and its fired up no worries i have even used out of date gas this seems no probs either im now using the china made gas you get 3 cartriges for $22 i think its called magnam
who sells these cartridges?
Jacksin 20th November 2007, 04:06 PM In Adelaide Total Tools had them in their last catalogue
3 pack 40g finishing gun for $27.95
3 pack 16g finishing gun for $24.95
And $27.95 for the framing gun, but it doesnt say how many cells in the framing pack?
Bloss 20th November 2007, 08:18 PM Many thanks
pawnhead 21st November 2007, 01:30 AM We had problems with ours with the gas nozzles. They'd only fire intermittently and we just couldn't work out what was wrong until we swapped the nozzle on top of the gas cartridge. If your gun won't fire sometimes and you can't work out why, try swapping the nozzle. Some of them can be duds.
MikeTheMaker 21st November 2007, 05:15 PM I just bought a 3 pack of those Magman gas cartridges for my trim nailer, and my nail gun started to misfire. I didnt put it down to the cartridges and took my gun in for service. The guy who looked at the gun told me 2 of the 3 canisters were faulty. I dont know whether he meant the valves were faulty or the canisters themselves.
Does anyone know if the paslode original canisters are available separately or do they only come with nails?
Bleedin Thumb 21st November 2007, 06:14 PM I'm pretty sure I've seen them sold separately, you may have to go to a large specialist timber/hardware merchant.
pawnhead 21st November 2007, 07:12 PM I just bought a 3 pack of those Magman gas cartridges for my trim nailer, and my nail gun started to misfire. I didnt put it down to the cartridges and took my gun in for service. The guy who looked at the gun told me 2 of the 3 canisters were faulty. I dont know whether he meant the valves were faulty or the canisters themselves.
Does anyone know if the paslode original canisters are available separately or do they only come with nails?You can buy them separately now.
Try swapping the nozzles for one that you know works. When ours wouldn't fire sometimes, if you flip open the canister lid on the gun, and manually press the nozzle to squirt gas, then it fires. We hung on to the nozzles that worked, and whenever the gun wouldn't fire, then swapping the nozzles over got it going again.
We wasted a lot of time before discovering this.
thesupervisor 21st November 2007, 08:46 PM i do use the original pasloade valves i have had no trouble at all with the magnum
powers also sell them single about $20 each way too much
i never have any trouble with my gun i guess because i do clean and oil it once a month it seems to help
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