Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18602 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Paslode
• Model: 501000
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.40 pounds

Features

• Powerful nailer with on-tool depth of drive adjustment
• Lightweight and well balanced; rafter hook and measuring rule on the magazine
• Drives framing nails from 2- to 3-1/2-inches long
• Designed for all-weather use
• Weighs 7.9-pounds; 1-year warranty

Amazon.com Review
This framing nailer is a remodeler’s dream. The width of the nailer, from tip to exhaust port, is less than 14". This means it can fit between joists, rafters, and studs 16" on center. This is an invaluable feature when blocking, sistering joists and the like. This framing gun is one of the lightest on the market today, is well balanced, and has minimal recoil, which reduces arm fatigue when using the tool all day.

It has tool-less adjustable exhaust port and was one of the first nailers to have an adjustable nail depth-of-drive option on the tool. It requires a hex wrench, which is located on the tool. This feature allows you to set the proper depth of the nail you are driving on the nailer, instead of turning down the pressure on the compressor, or yelling down from the roof for someone else to do it and trying to coordinate the right amount. This is particularly important when switching from 16d nails, used for framing studs, joists, etc, to 8d nails, used for sheathing. The pressure required to drive a 16d is much greater then that required to drive an 8d, and will overdrive the 8d nail, sometimes to the point where it goes entirely through the sheathing, not holding it all to the stud, rafter or joist. The inspector won’t like that. This tool has never jammed on me, but if it does, the nose piece is easily removed with the on-board hex wrench to clear the jam. This framer has a rafter hook so you can hang it from a rafter, joist or ladder, when you need both hands to pull up the next rafter, for example; a very handy feature.

This tool has remained virtually unchanged for almost 7 years now. Every other company has copied this tool in recent years and has added fancy features. This Paslode framer is still a great competitor to every other gun out there. It’s quite durable too. Mine has been dropped quite a few times on slabs, off ladders and even off the roof a few times and it is still functioning normally. The most abuse my gun has ever received is over oiling by apprentices. 3-5 drops per day is enough, not 20.

This framing nailer has a safety feature that prevents the last 3 nails from firing. This prevents accidental firing of those last nails which has been a problem in the past. I’m surprised that not every new tool made since has this feature.

The nailing tip is sharp enough to grab studs when toe-nailing, but could be a little sharper. The magazine holds 2 clips of clipped head nails, up to 3 ½". The magazine has inch markings to help with nailing schedules, when nailing off sheathing. Regular and sequential triggers are available; mine came with both.

This is a great tool to use for framing and a must for remodeling, from the company that created the first framing nailer.

-- Gabriel Shantara Ford

From the Manufacturer
Paslode F-350S PowerMaster Plus™ Framing Nailer #501000 drives both Clipped Head nails (2" - 3 1/2") and RounDrive nails (2" - 3 1/4"). The Paslode PowerMaster Plus™ tool offers all the power needed to drive into engineered lumber, yet is still comfortable to use. Features of the Paslode PowerMaster Plus™ include the Overmolded Grip, for increased durability and user comfort, the Rafter Hook, making it easy to hang the nailer on a tool belt or on a wood structure and a Ruler on the magazine, allowing for quick measurements without using a tape. The Paslode PowerMaster Plus™ offers an Adjustable Work Contacting Element, a Depth of Drive adjustment on the tool rather than at the compressor saving time and energy. The rugged design of the Paslode PowerMaster Plus™ has stood up to job site and lab testing in heat, humidity and freezing temperatures while the ergonomic design places the center of gravity closer to the trigger, providing better balance and offers the lowest recoil for a tool of its size. Use the Paslode PowerMaster Plus™ tool for: Framing, Wall Sheathing, Roof Sheathing, Floor Decking, Blocking Sub-Assemblies.

Customer Reviews

Thanks Paslode
I have had framing guns from Bostich , Senco and Hitachi. This is my favorite so far. I still Have the Hitachi. Earlier this year I needed an O ring for it . No one locally carried the part ,so I ordered it. In the mean time I had to get another gun. Tools of the trade rated the Paslode #1 in Two different tests. One last year and another one recently. I already buy the nails it uses for my impulse gun . It seemed to be a good choice so I thought I would try it out. I am very well pleased. It is a well made tool. Very solidly built and it performs flawlessly. It has more power than I expected (always a plus). You will appreciate the rubber grip and the adjustable exhaust as much as I do. Add the easy depth of drive adjustment and you have the best nailer on the market. An added bonus is the nails it uses. They are collated with glue and paper. This combo is the best I have seen . Drop them get them wet , whatever it won't matter. They stay intact , unlike the other gun nails that use paper , plastic or wire collation. They are very tough and that is very good for us. If you can use clipped head nails in your area don't waste time on another nailer. Buy a Paslode.

I've always liked Paslode air tools
When I started framing we had an older silver looking Paslode gun that felt like it weighed a ton (chuckle), and a brand new one that felt like you were using a finish nailer (it was light in comparison). Both guns shot nails extremely well. In fact, they were more dependable than the other brands that were available on the jobsite (Hitachi & Senco).

Since somebody decided to liberate me from my Porter-Cable FC-350, I decided to go back to my beginnings and purchased this Paslode gun. I do not feel that my choice was flawed at all.

You've got to make sure that your pressure and the depth adjustment are in tandem or you will have overdrives or stand-offs. This is the case with any nail gun though.

I'd always recommend Paslode guns to anyone who would ask. Besides, I'd rather use paper collated nails too.

Way too good..........
I have used and owned all kinds of framing nailers. This one is the berries! Read ToolPig's review.

And Hey! Guess what? Paslode makes full-head nails to shoot from this gun. Surprised? I was.

You can not beat this gun for performance, price, or utility.

Just wish I could get paid for saying this.