Senco Fusion hits UK

[joiner1970]

I never bought one ,heard a lot of bad reports

 

[Nippychippy]

Bump

 

[nojman]

I have had one around 1 year, has nailed about 30-40000 nails without problems.
Have the 15 Gauge (1.2mm)
Would be interesting to know what's bad about it?
Have tested Paslodes gas pistol and owns various air-powered guns, would never switch back!

 

[toolfest.co.uk]

Nippy

We have always struggled to sell these for whatever reason I do not know. They seem to work really well, the only issue is when set at the deepest drive setting the pins never really got far below the surface. What gauge are you thinking of 18, 16 or 15? Let me know. I have a few in stock, just not sure which, if I have the one you are thinking of purchasing, I'll send it to you to try and report back if you like?

I shouldn't say this because we don't sell them but the DeWalt cordless finish nailers that have been around for years are very good, well that is what out customers tell us anyway.

Best regards

Warren

 

[joiner1970]

Yeah those battery dewalt guns are good I've used (but never owned) them for years.

Every now and then they jam but not often. I've been waiting for them to update them to the new batteries then I would buy one. I've given up waiting and just bought a bostitch 16g air gun.

 

[wow]

I have looked at the Fusion nailers but haven't purchased one as I don't need it right now. I haven't read any more negatives about it than the Dewalt comparatively, but there are a lot more Dewalts out there because EVERYBODY sells them. For that reason alone I favor the Fusion.

I understand they have a new generation coming out - or may have already introduced by now. I'll try to do a little research and report back.

 

[Alan m]

the new finish nailer is coming at the end or second or early 3rd quarter. or so my  dealer told me today. im first in line to buy one

 

[wow]

the new finish nailer is coming at the end or second or early 3rd quarter. or so my  dealer told me today. im first in line to buy one

Well, then I can certainly wait for that one to be introduced. In the meantime I'll keep using my old Senco air-powered beast.

 

[joiner1970]

the new finish nailer is coming at the end or second or early 3rd quarter. or so my  dealer told me today. im first in line to buy one

Yeah I bet, usual story once you give up waiting and buy something else they bring one out [emoji17]

I got the dewalt 1st fix free as a tester. I did say if you bring out a 2nd fix version I'll have one of those too [emoji3] lol . I wonder if anyone out there is testing the new ones yet.

 

[Nippychippy]

Nippy

We have always struggled to sell these for whatever reason I do not know. They seem to work really well, the only issue is when set at the deepest drive setting the pins never really got far below the surface. What gauge are you thinking of 18, 16 or 15? Let me know. I have a few in stock, just not sure which, if I have the one you are thinking of purchasing, I'll send it to you to try and report back if you like?

I shouldn't say this because we don't sell them but the DeWalt cordless finish nailers that have been around for years are very good, well that is what out customers tell us anyway.

Best regards

Warren

Thanks very much warren I would take you up on that offer. I was looking at the 18g one I am not sure if they do an angled on in the 18g
I have used the dewalt one for four years in my pervious job and I can't fault that nailer my only issue is the weight and the battery issue. I have the paslode nailers at the moment and the are such an old tec. They are well looked after its the constant misfire and smell that's making me think of the senco nailer I can't find any issues with them on line the only thing I found was the first model had issues with the battery's

 

[toolfest.co.uk]

Hi Nippy

I have one, and I have put the battery (only one supplied) on charge to test it later today. If all is okay I'll post here asking you to PM your address for shipping, but let me check it out first. I'm not sure how old it is but it looks untouched.

I'll post here later when tested.

Best regards

Warren

 

[toolfest.co.uk]

Okay, it's all charged up and loaded with 38mm pins and works fine in the only piece of timber I had to hand, a softwood sleeper. Depth of drive adjuster on the from works also, either leaving the pin proud for temporary pinning and drive deep for hiding pin heads. I have put some more 38mm and 50mm pins, as that is all I have in my demo kit, in the box for you to try. If it struggles deep driving the 50mm pins I wouldn't be surprised.

So PM me your shipping address and I'll ship it off to you for a trial and maybe you can let us all know your impressions when used in the real world.

Best regards

Warren

 

[pettyconstruction]

I have a 18g fusion,had it for 2-3 years now. No problems at all.
The gun is a bit loud when shot,but I'm used to it.
The only thing I wish it had,was another batt.,so I make sure the one I have is fully charged before any work,and put it on the charger when at lunch or any break in the work flow.(lumber store,lunch,ect)
I am considering the 15g gun to complete my kit. Oh and a 3rd batt.
Chuck Petty

 

[toolfest.co.uk]

Nippy

Fusion should be with you today with some pins, let us know how you get on, good or bad.

Many thanks

Warren

 

[Larso]

Nippy,I have the Senco fusion DA bradder and it is a fairly decent unit.
I bought it on special hoping Senco would make a framer (first fix gun) to match it but unfortunately they never have and so i keep the gas powered angled paslode and framing gun in the work van as they share the same battery and charger and i am trying to minimise what i carry around each day.
My Senco batteries both split open after driving around a bit in the tool box and i just glued them back together with heat rated silicone as the little plastic sleeeves inside had snapped.No problems since and the batteries hold their charge for a very long time.
It has never been in heavy use but has had more than enough regular work to say i would buy it again if the price was right.Generally here they are a couple of hundred $ more than a paslode.
One thing i have used it for which is a little unusual but very sucessful is pinning lenghts of gyprock cornice.When working alone some long lenghts can be difficult to place and then keep in place while the cornice cement sets off,the size of the head on the DA brads with the depth wound back is enough to hold it in place without blowing out and gives that extra bit of certainty while setting.
The only thing is, the size of the heads on DA brads and a slightly uncertain depth adjustment can be a bit of an issue if fixing trim for staining  or clear coating,so the the same feature is a blessing and a curse.
We have cold winters in Canberra(not as cold as you but cold enough to be minus overnight quite a bit)and this gun is more reliable than the gas gun early in the morning during winter.
Hope it works out for you.