Thread: Paslode Gun and Nails question

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.

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.

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).

It makes perfect sense. That way you would have to buy 2 of everything

Lol I suppose it does....

However they're suitable in this case.

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.

Originally Posted by Ishin

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.

Ishin, I checked the manual didn't see anything about the full head nails maybe I missed it...

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.