How to Service & Clean your Paslode 1st fix nail gun.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

I got two paslode framers for 60 bucks because they were "parts only" Took them home. Cleaned then. Put new gas in. Worked like a charm. Flipped both of them, bought the M18 Framer kit and still had 165 profit lol

[@thedone1342]

I’ve seen a lot of people talk bad about it, but sometimes things are misleading so I’d like to know your perspective since you own a 18 and it’s been 3 years

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@thedone1342 I have zero issues with it. I think the biggest issue with any battery nailer is theyre heavy. Paslode is lighter. But also not as powerful and needs constant maintenence & new fuel cans. The M18 will sink nails in LVL and the paslode doesn't fully sink them, you have to finish with a hammer. Having said all this, I think they're both still good for casual framing and small jobs. If I was framing all day everyday I'd be running a good air setup. I have pretty much all the M18 nailers now except the 16gauge because I never use that gauge nail. They've all been great.

[@jaykell6508]

Thanks Jack. Serviced my own gun today and is working beautifully. Holts break cleaner is excellent 👌. Thanks again.

[@niallgormley6316]

2 mins into the video I paused it, Opened eBay and bought 2 cans of holts 600ml for £7. Great job lad 👍

[@jackhines3747]

Haha thanks!

[@rudiger86]

Why did you get holts?

[@tomforward990]

So a lot of people complain about the maintenance on these guns but I’m in the market and the ergonomics are so much better than the battery only guns

[@d4dronelife196]

I'm sure brake cleaner is melting any seals in your gun, they're very clear about using only paslode cleaner and oil in there guns for a reason. I'll pay the £10-£12 a can and service myself happy on the knowledge that I've done it correctly cheaper than sending it in for a service

[@jackhines3747]

Yeh I know what you mean makes sense 👍🏻

[@JasonWindebank]

I use westway lubricant oil its a fraction of the price of paslode. The holts cleaner is good

[@thetallcarpenter]

Top man. These Paslode gas nailers have got a bad reputation for reliability, but, regular maintenance as you show in your video, is cheap, easy and doesn't take long, and will keep them working sweet. 💪

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

That's because they're crap. Everytime you go to use one they don't fire properly whether it be old gas. Cold gas. Or dirty. Don't get me wrong. They're light and they're pretty powerful but they need updating.

[@jamesmcintyre428]

Great to see you do the servicing yourself a lot of people I won’t do it and pay someone else

[@sidstewart7399]

Brilliant..got some holts cleaner as well as paslode kit. Followed your vid and gun is so much better. Cheers bud.

[@briangentry7573]

Thanks jack you made it look easy thank you

[@Redbeardcarpentryco]

Nice to see I’m not the only one that does my own services. I always get a funny look when I say I do it myself 🤷‍♂️ easy enough to do. I also use holts, the way to go! I think Iv had my gun around 6/7 years and I do this twice a year and it’s still running like new! Good job man!

[@tubbycarpenter9847]

I upgraded to gasless hikoki jack few months ago it’s a game changer. Heavy but maintenance free and you can use any after market nails without worry

[@jackhines3747]

Nice mate. I’ve seen a lot of people now have battery guns, I’ve just never gone with them as my paslodes have always been good to me.

[@Cameron-ur2tk]

Have you used the Milwauke framing nailer? If so how does it Hikoki compare? I have the Milwauke and ended up buying the paslode after using one. Milwauke ergonomics is not great and also heavy but it does have massive power. Milwauke basically goes unused.

[@damonalagich4524]

3.3kg vs 4.8kg- you must not be doing lots of framing(especially nailing upper or doing roofing) to want to do that to yourself, see how you go after doing that for a decade or so, see what damage it does to your shoulder and elbow- the operation is over 15grand!

[@darkviper62]

Cracking vid been serving my own guns for years is have a max gun just now and the dewalt type 3 framer both great

[@deanthompson6664]

I fix these guns quite abit on the side of my proper job and use exactly the same cleaner holts from euro very suprised you havent burned any motors out mate i used to do what u do spray it all over the motor its happened twice to me please dont go viligant on the back side of motor were wires are you will eventuallu burn one out even tho it does evapourate quickly it will still kill them and motors are alot of £££ this is why paslode cleaner is also expensive as its made to be safe on the electricals also please take this in mind although holts is cheap and good for the rest mate just a note...

[@jackhines3747]

Il keep that in mind thanks !

[@davidandrewbrent1519]

Yeah. Would agree to not spray like a mad man, will kill the gun right quick… the Paslode cleaner with the straw once a month and don’t oil the driver pin, muck builds up fast on that and will cause jams or misfires or double nails fired… just a couple drops in the back section and thats it. Less is more.

[@ksly7426]

Just got the milwaukee 18 ga nailer and loving it you should give it a go if u get the chance

[@2ndlecky30]

Can you tell me what returns the piston to the start position ready for the next nail. My gun fires the first nail but the piston does not return allowing the next nail to move up? Help much appreciated. Excellent video thanks.

[@sidstewart7399]

Have you sorted it? Take the nails out..then make sure the firing pin is pushed right up so the cylinder head is at the top. Use something thin to push it up. Then put in the nails and try a couple of shots.

[@tjaybro1041]

Check to see if the lead/reed valve is damaged.

[@damonalagich4524]

might also be the piston bumper damaged, pull it right down to check it out. (pull the sirclip out and take the piston out to get to the bumper.)

[@Reddwarf1994]

Top man. Great video. Thanks, Roofer from Suffolk 👍

[@MarcoMiranda-y9t]

how do I replace a broke piston or pin on my cordless finish Paslode gun ? Thanks in advance.

[@nordbjorn9094]

Great video man, I love those Paslodes best one on the market.

[@jakesinnicks1095]

Any possibility of a video for the second fix paslode?

[@jackhines3747]

Yes mate! should be up Tomorrow evening 👍🏻

[@ryanc8839]

I only ever use brake cleaner on my guns. Big can for £7 from Halfords happy days. I only ever use paslode oil tho

[@K_P236]

Useful vid, nice one mate!

[@paulyoull5472]

Great video jack. I have the same gun but clueless about servicing it. That’s a game changer for me pal. Any tips on buying a finish nailer???

[@jackhines3747]

Thanks Paul. I’ve always used paslodes for finish nailing too. I have the angled and straight guns and are both great, I hear good things about the new battery nailers but haven’t used any so couldn’t say sorry !

[@paulyoull5472]

Cheers bud.

[@jp5210]

Do these take a different type has canister compeard to the 360i

[@hafeezurrahman1000]

What are the ingredients of Holts brake cleaner? Its not available in Canada and I am looking for alternative brake cleaner for this.

[@damonalagich4524]

any throttle body cleaner will do the job, just let it evaporate before you close it up.

[@amassomgrant5922]

Nice one jack

[@adamcaffrey3628]

Where did you buy the brush from please?

[@PB-fr3hn]

Thanks lad 👍

[@anthonythompson539]

What size brush is it

[@jdplus3]

Love your accent

[@Tttytttytttyytri]

How often do you clean the gun and keep up the work pal

[@jackhines3747]

Probably every 6 months mate

[@harrymcgrory4469]

Love it mate

[@bobbezza6967]

Do you service your paslode finishing gun aswell? is it a similar setup? I’ve just paid £80 for a service for it 🤨

[@jackhines3747]

Yes mate ! Video coming next week. To be honest it’s pretty similar

[@craiglongmuir154]

Look forward to seeing finishing gun service.. My guy wants 95 to service mine

[@tubbycarpenter9847]

@@craiglongmuir154 it’s around £45,£50 in Kent

[@craiglongmuir154]

@@tubbycarpenter9847 I'll just wait and watch your video on finishing guns and do it myself.. Thanks mate

[@charlierodgers2776]

Which nail gun is better the impulse 350 or 350ci ?

[@jackhines3747]

I think the only difference is the battery right? 350Ci battery lasts along longer !

[@charlierodgers2776]

@@jackhines3747 apparently it’s slightly more powerful but I prefer the shape of the 350. Also it fires the full headed nails instead of the clipped ones but you can actually fire both through it but paslode don’t recommend

[@charlierodgers2776]

@@jackhines3747 also mate can you do a video about price work like how to be more productive ? Is it all about being efficient and working at a steady pace or when you are on price do you purposefully have to move faster and worker harder or is it both?

[@jackhines3747]

Ah my bad! Yes they are different guns lol. The ci is also a lot louder but doesn’t miss fires as much and can go a lot faster. And like you said I prefer the grip or shape of the older one. Both great guns though

[@sorka95032]

My guess is since you weren't wearing gloves, you probably weren't wearing a respirator with VOC cans.

[@SigmaldoX2Z]

The reason the other degreaser or brake clean is not to be used is because they can cause the rubber o ring to dry and cause u to need new ones sooner

[@Aladinscave]

I use wd40 no dramas ... treats the plastic as well.

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@iamRinkuBainS]

Trade tools charge for Passlode service 200$😳😳

[@mikejames663]

save me a lot of grief that.

[@ryanc8839]

Also don't use wd-40 1 of the lads on site... his gun went up in flames

[@jackhines3747]

😳

[@ryanc8839]

@@jackhines3747 what carpentry firm do you work for mate?

[@damonalagich4524]

see how mucky that gun is, try with no oil and it won't need to be serviced for years then replace the ring when it wears down- they are cheap! Then the gun stays dry inside.

[@crowdiver]

Brother put some rubber gloves on ! that shit is toxic