Totally off topic for many of FOG I guess, but here in the UK (at least round 'ere ) it is rare to find 100% specialist carpentry contractors. I HAVE to do framing as part of my job. Still it gives the Festool's a well deserved rest!! 
I attended a ITW Paslode "training" course today. It was hosted by a guy that looked like he had never done a hard days work in his life. He explained the basics of the IM350 (older type) usage, cleaning , etc. All along, saying what a great tool it was and how 99% of problems with the gun were down to the user.... In my experience, which is getting on for a few million nails through various types of guns, they don't like cold, wet, dirty conditions or for that matter being worked too hard. We, as a company, put up with them to help us out where compressors are unsuitable (power, etc.) and for that they can be invaluable.
All My guns Bostich, Senco and a Paslode use the angled "clipped" head nail. The others that work for me have similar combinations, a couple have the Hitachi equivalent. We have done this deliberately to ensure that we can buy One type of nail, we can buy in bulk and if we run out another in the crew will have some on him or in his van. It makes my life easier and when trying to make money and put food on the table I'm all for that!!
Anyway I digress, The NEW Paslode IM90i is here!
http://www.itwcp.co.uk/
I'm told it is 25% more powerful, uses a new gas that enables it to work from -15 to +50 degrees centigrade and (the BOMBSHELL) a new full head, but still offset, nail. As an added bonus it is NOT compatible with the old nailer. HMM.
The Rep then gleefully informed us that as of January 1st 2009 the National trust (explanation below)
[colour=red]"The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We do this in a range of ways, through practical caring and conservation, through educating and informing, and through encouraging millions of people to enjoy their national heritage[/colour]"
Will ban use on there sites of the older tool. Now this doesn't affect me at the moment, but I am worried that it may be the thin edge of the wedge. At times, it seems the Construction industry in the UK can be a lot about band wagons. Am I going to be forced to throw my old guns? Is the old type of nail going to be ruled out by building regs? Are architects going to specify that I cannot use them?
I tried getting the point across to the rep but his response was that Paslode didn't target Architects, merely the end user.
This is not a grumble about latest technology, this is about compatibility. Paslode clipped type is the most commonly available nail. All my local builders merchants stock it as well as all my local tool shops. Cordless has it uses but for day in, day out use AIR is king.
Anybody State side know anything? I seem to remember after Katrina, Bostitch coming up with a "hurricane fixing" but I thought it was compatible with Paslode type guns?
Sorry to go on... It's been a long day.
I attended a ITW Paslode "training" course today. It was hosted by a guy that looked like he had never done a hard days work in his life. He explained the basics of the IM350 (older type) usage, cleaning , etc. All along, saying what a great tool it was and how 99% of problems with the gun were down to the user.... In my experience, which is getting on for a few million nails through various types of guns, they don't like cold, wet, dirty conditions or for that matter being worked too hard. We, as a company, put up with them to help us out where compressors are unsuitable (power, etc.) and for that they can be invaluable.
All My guns Bostich, Senco and a Paslode use the angled "clipped" head nail. The others that work for me have similar combinations, a couple have the Hitachi equivalent. We have done this deliberately to ensure that we can buy One type of nail, we can buy in bulk and if we run out another in the crew will have some on him or in his van. It makes my life easier and when trying to make money and put food on the table I'm all for that!!
Anyway I digress, The NEW Paslode IM90i is here!
http://www.itwcp.co.uk/
I'm told it is 25% more powerful, uses a new gas that enables it to work from -15 to +50 degrees centigrade and (the BOMBSHELL) a new full head, but still offset, nail. As an added bonus it is NOT compatible with the old nailer. HMM.
The Rep then gleefully informed us that as of January 1st 2009 the National trust (explanation below)
[colour=red]"The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We do this in a range of ways, through practical caring and conservation, through educating and informing, and through encouraging millions of people to enjoy their national heritage[/colour]"
Will ban use on there sites of the older tool. Now this doesn't affect me at the moment, but I am worried that it may be the thin edge of the wedge. At times, it seems the Construction industry in the UK can be a lot about band wagons. Am I going to be forced to throw my old guns? Is the old type of nail going to be ruled out by building regs? Are architects going to specify that I cannot use them?
I tried getting the point across to the rep but his response was that Paslode didn't target Architects, merely the end user.
This is not a grumble about latest technology, this is about compatibility. Paslode clipped type is the most commonly available nail. All my local builders merchants stock it as well as all my local tool shops. Cordless has it uses but for day in, day out use AIR is king.
Anybody State side know anything? I seem to remember after Katrina, Bostitch coming up with a "hurricane fixing" but I thought it was compatible with Paslode type guns?
Sorry to go on... It's been a long day.
