Since I generally am not hard on my tools, I expect this nailer will provide years of reliable service if I do my part and take care to oil it. The nailer is constructed of durable, lightweight magnesium, except for a few plastic and steel parts, and operates efficiently at 90-120 psi. The F-350S holds 2 strips of nails in the magazine, while the F325S holds only 1 (up to 44 nails). Once adjusted, I was able to continually drive nails without having to go back and finish with a hammer, which saves time. As with any new tool, I had to fiddle with the toolless depth of drive adjustment to sink the nails to the proper depth. I placed a strip of the Paslode nails into the magazine, and I unloaded them into various types and thickness of scrap wood, mostly pine, cedar and maple, left over from earlier DIY projects, without any jams. While the adapter and air plug necessitated a trip to Home Depot, a sampling of Paslode 3-inch 30-degree paper tape nails, which is recommended by the manufacturer for use in this nailer, and a pair of safety glasses, is included with the nailer. Before you can use the nailer for the first time, you will need to install a 1/2-in bushing adapter and x 1/4 –in (M) NPT air hose coupler plug and load the magazine with nails (from 2-inches to 3-1/4-inches). While some may prefer the larger magazine, to reduce the frequency of having to stop and feed nails, my preference is for the smaller nailer. While both nailers are exceptional performers, the F325R with its shorter magazine is able to get into spaces that larger nailer, including the F0350S, simply cannot. The biggest difference between this nailer and the F-350S is its size. In fact, my “go-to” framing nailer is a Paslode F-350S framing nailer. Highly recommended!!Īs an avid DIYer, I own an assortment of pneumatic tools and use pneumatic framing nailers all the time. Other than that, it provides the same performance as the full size model. The only tradeoff with the Paslode Compact Framing Nailer is the smaller magazine capacity. It also comes with a built-in rafter hook for convenience. The full size model has a capacity of about 84 nails. It used 30 degree paper collated nails (2-3 ¼ inches) and has a magazine capacity of 44 nails. It comes from the factory configured for sequential mode, and the trigger can easily be reconfigured for bump mode if needed.

Further discussion is provided below.Īt only 12.9 inches wide, the Paslode Compact Framing Nailer easily fits between stud walls on 16 inch centers. Actually the compact nailer feels similar to working with a drill. At only 5.9 lbs the Paslode Compact Framing nailer is noticeable lighter than the full size model, which weighs 8.4 lbs. Paslode has recently introduced the new Compact Framing Nailer, Model F325R. If you are a contractor that uses framing nailers all day, you know how important it is to have reliable and light weight tools. Check out our helpful buying guide to learn more about nailers.Need Help? CLICK HERE to view our Nail Gun Buying Guide.Tool free depth-of-drive is easy to adjust even with gloves on.Sequential or bump-fire modes match the speed to the task.Fewer jams and misfires when used with 30 degree Paslode Framing Nails: 2 in.Includes compact 30 degree framing nailer, safety glasses and owners manual.Great for sheathing, blocking and moving interior walls.Reversible belt hook easily adjusts and keeps both hands free and the tool always at your side.

Aggressive nose teeth provide precise toe-nailing.

By-pass follower provides quick re-load for increased productivity.

long to fit into tightest spaces such as between 16 in.

Only 5.9 lbs., lightest framing nailer ever, means less fatigue and better control when working overhead and in tight spaces.

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