Can you use other nails in a Paslode nail gun?

Can you use other nails in a Paslode nail gun?

As far as I know only Paslode Roundrive will fit the Im90 and any other nail will not work right. The Roundrive have a full round head wheras any other on the market have D heads. You will find the firing pin will hit one Roundrive bang on wheras it will hit two clipped head nails at the same time.

What degree nails does Paslode use?

Specs

How often should you clean Paslode nail gun?

every 50,000 shots
Paslode recommend that you clean and lubricate your nailer every 50,000 shots. If it’s being used in a dirty environment or at high nailing rates for extended periods of time then this should be more often. Cleaning your nail gun is easy and shouldn’t take any longer than 15 minutes.

Can you use Dewalt nails in a Paslode nail gun?

The DW nails are fully compatible with Paslodes, etc and the DW in turn will happily use gas nailer nails as well. So if you can get nails that will fit a Paslode IM350, then they will also fit the DW.

Do Paslode nails have glue?

The folks at Paslode recently sent us their new PowerBoost coated nails to use in our CF-325 Cordless Framing Nailer. The black coating is both a lubricant (for easier penetration) and an adhesive (for additional pull-out strength).

What is code for framing nails?

The best nails for framing are 3 1/2 inches long. These are called 16-d, or “16-penny,” nails.

What is the blue coating on Paslode nails?

Blue Oxidized – This finish is the result of de-greasing and heat cleaning, which leaves the nail with a blue coating. This finish is typically used with plaster.

Why is my Paslode nail gun misfiring?

Misfiring is the most common repair that we conduct. Possible causes for a Paslode nail gun not firing are: A nail jam is stopping the nails from moving forward. The gas fuel cell is empty, out-of-date or not attached properly.

Do Paslode nails fit DeWalt framing?

Nails. The DeWalt nailer takes 2″ to 3.5″, 30 or 34 degree angled, paper tape nails, with either clipped or offset, full-round heads. I picked up a box of Paslode offset full-head nails with ring shanks. They load into the magazine like other framing nailers.

Can you use any brand nails in a nail gun?

You can use any brand nails as long as they are the same degree as your nailers and are within the length set for your gun.

What is the red on the end of Paslode nails?

Specs

What is a Paslode Nailer?

PASLODE. Since 1935, Paslode has been a leading manufacturer of cordless and pneumatic nailers, staplers and fasteners. Our main focus has been to provide professional tradespeople with durable and reliable products to increase productivity.

What is a 16 gauge nail gun called?

Nailers that shoot the biggest trim nails—15 and 16 gauge—are usually called “finish nailers.” Midsize 18-gauge nailers are called “brad nailers.” The smallest nailer, the 23-gauge, is usually called a “pinner” or “micro pinner.” 15-gauge finish nailer

What kind of Nailer do you use to install tongue and groove?

Then I discovered that a couple of shots with my finish nailer or brad nailer will keep the parts aligned while I drill pilot holes and drive screws for strong joints. With a trim nailer, you can install tongue-and-groove paneling in a fraction of the time.

Why choose Paslode?

Our main focus has been to provide professional tradespeople with durable and reliable products to increase productivity. Paslode delivers a broad range of performance-proven, high quality fastening solutions. Our product categories include framing, finish, and exterior systems.