Going cordless with a trim nailer is the right choice, and the Paslode 900600 Cordless 16-Gauge Bevel Finish Nailer makes it easy. This nailer is best for professionals who focus on remodeling and trim work. With excellent sightlines and angled magazines, getting fasteners into hard-to-reach locations is easy and can be done with great precision. The idea of not having to lug around compressors, wires, and hoses is a very convincing argument for going wireless. Not to mention, the Paslode is lightweight, compact and has a built-in hanger for easy use. This nailer is on our list of must have tools!
Going cordless with a trim nailer is the right choice, and the Paslode 900600 Cordless 16-Gauge Bevel Finish Nailer makes it easy. This nailer is best for professionals who focus on remodeling and trim work. With excellent sightlines and angled magazines, getting fasteners into hard-to-reach locations is easy and can be done with great precision. The idea of not having to lug around compressors, wires, and hoses is a very convincing argument for going wireless. Not to mention, the Paslode is lightweight, compact and has a built-in hanger for easy use. This nailer is on our list of must have tools!
Editor's note: Check out the updated model of the Paslode IM250A 16-Gauge Cordless Bevel Polishing Nailer.
The Paslode 900600 Cordless 16 Gauge Bevel Finish Nailer comes in a very sturdy blow molded carrying case that provides room for the included nailer, batteries, charger, fuel cell and even a pack of nails. In addition to these items, there is additional space for another battery or two and a spare fuel cell. When fully loaded with batteries, fuel, and nails, this nailer weighs less than 5 pounds. That's super light, especially when you remember you're not lugging a hose. At the heart of this nail gun is Paslode's patented fuel and battery system, which delivers some impressive results, as the Ni-cad rechargeable battery drives 4,000 nails on a single charge, and one of the short yellow trim fuel cells will drive 1,200 nails in total. The body of the nail gun is mostly made of durable plastic, with metal parts in critical areas like the magazine, internals, and where the nails come out. The grip angle is comfortable, and there is a reversible leash hook, which is very convenient when going up and down ladders. Nailer drives 1-1/4" to 2-1/2" 16-gauge 20-degree brad nails, and magazine holds up to 100 nails (two nails). To prevent blank fire that could damage the internal mechanism, there is a 10-pin locking mechanism with a quick-latch cover on the tip, making clearing jams a tool-free and almost instant process. The tip of the nailer is designed to provide a very wide open sight and it includes two atraumatic tip caps. The drive depth is also tool-free, and the nailer only runs in single-shot mode, which is actually safer (for those of you who think they need a trim nailer that works in bump mode, how often do you really use it? anyway?)
test and use
We have the perfect project to try out the Paslode 900600 Cordless 16 Gauge Bevel Finish Nailer to show why you want one of these (come on, we know you want one!) It's a bathroom remodeling project and we found Being in a tight space by myself, having a window to trim and a crown to install. Working in a wide open space is one thing, but in a cramped area, with restricted access, clutter, and lugging things around, suddenly it's a serious consideration. In this particular case, we also had to squeeze in a 6-foot ladder to reach the 10-foot ceiling for the crowning. Before we even tried using the nailer, we put the battery on the included charger to make sure we were operating the tool at its full potential. Loading the fuel cell is very simple as it only requires a little attention to the direction of the fuel cell discharge and operating the latch on the back of the tool. The battery slides neatly into a cavity in the bottom of the magazine. Loading 2-inch nails is also easy. They enter the magazine from the back, and once the nails are inserted, all that is required is to pull back on the nail tensioner to force them forward. On a spare piece of wood, we set the drive depth by turning the thumb wheel behind the tip. Now that we're ready to get to work, we start with the crown molding. For those who may not be familiar with fuel/battery powered nailers, there is a very loud popping sound when the nail is fired, which is a little different than some other cordless nailers on the market.
One thing that quickly became apparent was that this nailer had no problem driving nails to the proper depth when dealing with different materials. The reason I mention this is that in this particular 1920's home we were designing, the walls consisted of multiple layers of materials including 2×4's of solid fir, lath, plaster, and drywall. Never once did we have to go back and hand hammer in any nails when hanging the crown. I get the same result with pruned windows. What we also like about this nailer is that the 16-gauge nails are the perfect compromise between the larger 15-gauge finishing nailers and the 18-gauge corner head nailers. The 16-gauge nail has a small head that makes it easy to "suck" the trim in when it's against an uneven wall and hold it in place once it's nailed. The nail heads are small though, which made it easy for us to putty and touch up before painting. Something else we quickly found ourselves using was a belt hook, which was handy when working on ladders. We were able to hang the nailer from the ladder and keep it within reach without worrying about it falling. In the batch of nails we did, there were no reports of misfires or seizures.
in conclusion
When choosing a cordless nailer, there are a few factors to look for, such as size, weight, power, and ease of use. With Paslode's 900600 Cordless 16-Gauge Bevel Polishing Nailer, we think they do a good job of all of these. On the face of it, the tool appears to cost more than the peg solution. If you factor in the cost of the compressor, nail gun, wires, and hoses, you might be surprised to learn that the Paslode is actually a really viable solution. Not to mention the space saved in your truck or job site trailer, and the convenience of not having to lug everything else around. For our performance rating, we gave this nailer an almost perfect 9/10 because it performs well, is lightweight, and is easy to use. Our value rating gave this tool a very high 8/10 because we think its value really comes down to finding new levels of convenience. Cordless is the best option, and the Paslode 16-gauge Bevel Finish Nailer is a good choice.