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   mvflaim | Oct 09, 2009 03:22am | #1

   Paslode's nailer is considered to be more reliable than Senco's or DeWalt's. However, Senco was suppose to come out with a new technology cordless nailer this year called SCAT. The prototype worked really well. I have no idea if they still plan on offering it.

   If it was my money I'd buy the Paslode or even better, buy a small bundle kit with a one gallon compressor and brad gun. Costco currently sells the Senco kit for $139.00 ...a steal.....

    

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   KiddervilleAcres | Oct 09, 2009 04:49am | #2

   Hey Mike,

   I got the Senco Finish Pro kit and really like it.  It handles a good range of pin sizes and hasn't jammed.  I added a 50' air line which makes things a whole lot easier/better than just the coiled hose.  The compressor sits under the outfeed table for now.

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   ASK | Oct 09, 2009 05:01pm | #3

   Hey Bob,

   You just gave me an idea.

   I'm going to move the compressor under the work table.

   ASK

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   Scrit | Oct 12, 2009 12:55am | #6

   Passlode is more reliable than deWalt? That's news to me! The deWalt will die if the battery runs down, but the plus point is that batteries are easy to source and can be used on other power tools. A Passlode, on the other hand, will die if the battery is flat, the gas is discharged, the gas is old, the gas is leaking, the adaptor won't fit on the cannister, the ignition wires are dirty, the cylinder is dirty, etc. It is really sensitive to cleanliness and who uses it. Overall the big downsides to the DW nailers are that they are heavy and somewhat larger than the Passlode. On the upside there's a lot less to go wrong, they're much quieter and they don't stink to high heaven when working in a confined space such as an understairs area or in a closet. You pays your monety and takes yer choice

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   RalphBarker | Oct 10, 2009 04:56am | #4

   My little Warrington pattern hammers don't require compressors, either. Plus, they don't even need to be recharged. ;-)

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   RDNZL | Oct 10, 2009 05:57am | #5

   I own a Senco, and use a Paslode on a regular basis.

   The Senco (older model) is currently dead, and I don't think it will live again. It was OK while it worked, but it got into someone else's hands.....will I never learn?

   The Paslode is a mixed bag. The one I use currently has never been used by anyone else and it is reliable, and a real pleasure. The previous one was shared and it seemed every time I went to use it, I had to mess around with it before it would work, and then worked well only sporadically.

   I much prefer the Paslode, when both are healthy. Much more ergonomically pleasing, much better built.

   In case you haven't figured it out, I strongly recommend that either be a one person tool.