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Porter Cable Compact Roofing Nailer

July 10, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Porter Cable Roofing Nailer RN175B

Porter-Cable 15 degree Coil Roofing Nailer  model RN175B The Porter Cable Compact Roofing Nailer  model RN175B  is a high production roofing nailer, designed for a professional.  The nailer can easily be switched between bump or sequential fire operation which is essentail to most roofers I know. The RN175B weighs 4.75 pounds and has a compact body style for balance and control while its aluminum frame and cap provides durability for … [Read more...]

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Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge Lithium Ion Finish Nailer

July 6, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard 5 Comments
Paslode Cordless 16 guage Lithium Ion Finish Nailer

Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge, Angled 7.6 Volt Li-ion Finish Nailer Paslode finally came out with a lithium-ion version for their finish nailer. The Paslode cordless 16 gauge lithium ion finish nailer is going to be available this august at a price poi9nt of $399.00. The framing version has been out for awhile now and I can absolutely tell the difference between the older Ni-Cad model and the Li-ion version. The Paslode cordless 16 gauge … [Read more...]

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Paslode CF325Li Lithium-ion Cordless Framing Nailer

January 2, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Paslode CF325Li cordless framing nailer

Paslode CF325Li  Lithium-ion 30 Degree Cordless Framing Nailer Review: I've been using Paslode pneumatic and cordless nailers for at least two years and have been very happy with their performance.  Recently Paslode sent me their new CF325Li cordless nailer and asked me my thought on it's  performance as compared to the older cordless NiCad version that I have. What's The difference? According to Paslode the CF325Li cordless … [Read more...]

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Cordless Nailer Maintenance

December 9, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
installing a faceframe on bookcase

Paslode Cordless Fastening Tool Maintenance You know how much I like fuel-powered cordless nailers; I use them all the time now. They are fast and easy to set up – just load in fuel, battery and nails and you’re good to go.  No need to lug in and set up a compressor. I also know that like all of my tools, keeping these nailers clean and well-maintained will keep them running and out of a service center. So, I did two things.  First, … [Read more...]

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Holiday Tool Buying Guide Part 1

November 30, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 3 Comments
Holiday gift

Holiday Gift Buying Guide: Since starting AConcordCarpenter I am constantly asked for my recommendations for tool gifts.  The simple answer is not always that simple. People are funny when it comes to tools.  When you consider that many people follow brand loyally, only look at price points, purchase what their used to; based on many factors, including comfort, durability, power and a proven track record and you end up asking the same … [Read more...]

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Paslode Lithium Ion Cordless Framing Nailer

October 27, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Paslode CF325Li cordless nailer

Paslode® Fuel Powered Framing Nailer With Lithium-ion Battery   Paslode the trail blazers in cordless nailer technology just released a new cordless, Lithium-Ion framing nailer, Model CF325Li. The Paslode CF325Li now has a battery that is lighter and lasts five times longer than the Ni-Cad battery.  It offers the user the ability to drives 50 percent more nails per battery charge.  That equates to approximately 6,000 nails - that's … [Read more...]

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Paslode Engineered Lumber Nails

September 9, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Paslode Engineered Lumber Nails

When framing or remodeling probably the toughest nailing application has always been fastening LVL or engineered lumber together to make headers and beams.   Many times during these fastening applications I have to pull out my hammer and sink  a nail into the beam - this slows the process down. Paslode recently came out with an Engineered Lumber Nail that makes fastening into engineered lumber like LVL, LSL and PSL … [Read more...]

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WINNER of Paslode CF325 Cordless Framing Nailer!!

August 27, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
paslode CF325 cordless framing nailer

Congratulations to Lawrence Ponce from Woodbridge IL.  Lawrence was one of 417 people who entered to win this awesome nailer. The Paslode CF325 cordless framing  naier is an impressive tool.   You will enjoy the improved speed and handling this tool can provide when working.  Time saved from not having to set up and take down a compressor and hose is worth it alone. Probably the best feature, other than being cordless, is the tool- less … [Read more...]

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