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When operating this tool in altitudes from 4,000-9,000 feet it is recommended that the Paslode 219247 High-Altitude Blue Metering Valve (sold separately) be used with the tool's yellow fuel cell.
Not just cordless - Paslode Cordless. That means no hoses, no compressors, and no hassles. Impulse Technology allows for minimal set-up so you can save time and money on the jobsite. Paslode Cordless uses a patented fuel plus battery system which has resulted in compact, lightweight tools that also offer exceptional power and performance. The Paslode IM250A Factory Reconditioned End Nailer is a fantastic example of this innovation. This ultra-light nailer packs a hefty punch for only weighing 4.9 pounds. It's able to drive 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 fasteners with ease. Tight spots and corners are no problem for the slim, angled design of the Paslode IM250A. You can also adjust the depth of drive without tools, saving you more time. Convenience of features and portability - what could be better?
Attention International Customers: Paslode products cannot be shipped outside of the USA.
Includes: 900600F IM250A Cordless Angled End Nailer, Durable Plastic Carrying Case, 6-Volt Battery, 2-Hour AC Battery Charger, Quick Reference and Cleaning Guide, Owner's Manual ....read more
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December 28th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Worth the money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been very pleased with this nail gun. Lightweight and because of the angle, can get into tight places. The time save over using a hammer makes this well worth the money.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Very Satisfied
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought the Paslode angled finishing nailer from Amazon right before Christmas. I got it for cheaper than any surrounding hardware store offered (plus no tax). I have only used it to replace some fascia on the side of my house but it is awesome!! I haven’t had any jamming problems yet have cycled through a few clips of nails.
It is certainly light weight. I’m not a contractor framed person–just a DYIer. I was able to hold a 1X8X10 and nail it simultaneously while on my extension ladder. It certainly takes the complication out of getting that first tack on the board.
There is obvious extra expense with fuel cells and cleaners. But that goes with the territory of cordless nailers.
I highly recommend this product.
January 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Fantastic at first
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I am a professional window and door installer of many years. These Paslode tools are a fantastic time saver when working properly, but they really don’t care for the cold and are very finicky. Sorry, but these tools needs to work for me and they don’t. They are costing me time on the job. Last week the angled nailer nearly landed in the snow bank due to my frustration.
If you need this tool – keep it warm with plenty of reserve fuel cells.
I am going to battery power (at least I won’t keep throwing away fuel cells) with air back up.
January 4th, 2010 at 12:00 am
It pays for itself in no time
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this to place up some tongue and groove pine in a cottage. (I already have the Paslode framing nailer, which is fantastic). The end nailer is 5 star all the way, it is light and simple to handle, the depth of drive adjustment is dirt simple…so you don’t have to go back and counter sink end nails. It worked right out of the box, just charge up the battery, install a cylinder and nails, and your in business.
January 5th, 2010 at 12:00 am
This thing is awesome
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this nailer last fall to install tongue and groove paneling. I can’t say enough excellent things about it. I have had no distress using it other than a couple of nail jams, which were simple enough to remove from the gun once I read the instructions. It is especially impressive when you’re climbing up and down a ladder not to have to watch out for a hose. I’m a beginner with home improvement, and what sold me on this nailer was borrowing one to try first and then the recommendation of the carpenters who remodeled my kitchen. One of them told me he didn’t know how he could work without his Paslode. I narrowed it down to the paslode or a combo compressor/nailer kit for about the same money, and I’m glad I chose the cordless Paslode.
January 10th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Frustrating
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Jams constantly, (with new fuel cell) and always when nails get to the end, Impossible to nail with the last 10 or so nails. Usually corrected by removing remaining nails and reloading with a full set.
Jam can take, sometimes 15 minutes to clear nails from magazine.
January 22nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Paslode cordless 16 gauge angled end nailer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve got this nail gun from Amazon in just 4 days, this gun will drive 2 1/2 inches nail into hardwood so simple,light weight,fantastic tool and unbeatable price from Amazon. Thanks Amazon for the fantastic services. I would come back for my future buy.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:00 am
High maintenance, frustrating tool
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This tool requires MUCH more effort than it’s worth!
You have to disassemble the tool for cleaning after each use, which is a pain if you’re using the tool on a daily basis. This involves having to buy and use Paslode’s messy, smelly spray cleaner.
If you use the tool infrequently, making the issue of cleaning less significant, then you have to deal with expired fuel cells and the constant expense of buying new fuel cells only to throw away the fuel you don’t use straight away.
Whether it’s expired fuel cells or some other flaw in Paslode’s design, you will at some point experience the incredibly frustrating experience of pushing the tip of the tool against your work piece, hearing the fan kick in, pulling the trigger, and — nothing. Repeat this another 10 times and you get 1 nail. Now that you’re significantly frustrated – stop working, take the tool apart, clean it, go to Home Depot and buy new fuel cells, and try again.
If you really, really need an airless nail gun, try DeWalt’s battery powered nailers – no special cleaner or fuel cells required! Otherwise save yourself the expense and frustration and go with the time tested method of using a pneumatic nailer and an air compressor.
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Paslode cordless 16 gauge angled end nailer#900600
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have tried to get cutomer service to assit me for over one year. The company wants to sell the product, but, if you have a problem with your item the company has zero support after the sale. I will never buy or recommend to any one, any product that Paslode sells. If you spend hundreds of dollars and you get a defective item, no help is available after the sale. The techs that have looked at my nail gun can’t figure out why it works for 5 minutes ,then the next time you go to use the gun it will not work. So, before you lose alot of Dollars, buy another product that will have customer support after the sale.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Paslode Nailer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Works very well, even in hard woods. I trimmed a whole house and didn’t have one issue with it. Fantastic product!
February 14th, 2010 at 12:00 am
If it would only work……
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
All the same problems everyone else has had, except after my Paslode refurbishment it started shooting nails out of the bottom of the nail holder (about an inch from the tip of the gun). This is not excellent at all. I had high hopes for this tool and I really wanted it to work.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
confused by the terrible reviews of this tool
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought the Paslode Framing and had such success on the job with it, i considered the end nailer. Thinking that the end nailer would be fantastic so taht you are not dragging dirty houses through a home, i read the reviews on amazon and was amazed at the number of poor reviews. But, i went for it and just like the framer, this gun has performed flawlessly. Make excellent contact with the workpiece and it is as simple as that. Highly recommended!
February 25th, 2010 at 12:00 am
The best thing since sliced bread
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
There is no substitute for the angled pasload BUT it must be kept CLEAN
in order for it to not have problems like any other tool it must be kept clean I cant stress that enough. Avoid putting it on the ground. hang on a latter place it on a table Who wants to constantly bend over anyway????
Mike Carpenters Local 8
March 5th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Agree with others on the jamming
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
For simple face nailing/finishing work this tool does okay. But try to nail through hardwood and the jams start piling up. I’ve tried everything recommended here including purchasing new gas and am giving up and heading into the store to get a compressor & nail gun. I’m just plain fed up with this tool. From now on I will only use it for very simple face nailing projects that I want to do quickly without pulling out a compressor…
March 12th, 2010 at 12:00 am
nice gun
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I do a lot of trim work, this gun is light and compact. I haven’t had any problems with it jamming, clearing the nails out is real simple. it’s simple to adjust the depth, it’s really taken the place of two nailer, i used to use and 18 gauge when nailing trim to jams and the 15 gauge nailing the trim to walls. this does both easily leaves a nice small hole, seems to always drive the nails in all the way, it’s a joy, and if you find yourself later on havig to do punchlist, the nails work with thier gas nailer, or even with the dewalt angled end nailer.
March 14th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Fantastic Tool
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I buy a lot of tools, some work excellent some do not. This has been a fantastic one. Not a single complaint. No hoses, compressor and very light. Highly recommend.
March 19th, 2010 at 12:00 am
More Convenient For Trimwork Than A Compressor
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am a remodeler that also does plenty of repair work. This unit has greatly improved the safety of working from a ladder on exterior window trim. I have always preferred a nailer to the hammer on inside trim because it does not ‘knock the pictures off’ the wall in occupied homes. It is even better now because I’m not dragging hoses through my customers furnished home. I have experienced ’0′ problems with this tool and am pleased to say that it works better than I ever expected. There are a variety of end nails available for this tool including Stainless Steel which is brilliant for composite materials and cedar.
March 22nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Finally, no more hoses!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this about three months ago and have used it nearly everyday and I have been very pleased with it. It is a huge relief not to have to drag a hose or compressor around a customers house. The only drawbacks are that you cannot use it outside below freezing temps because the gas cells won’t work right and you do have to buy the cells for it. Just make sure they have the proper expiration date on them or you will have misfires. The case holds two full boxes of nails and four gas canisters and two batteries. This really is a well made tool.
March 28th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Needs Work
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I have had both the framing nailer and the end nailer for 2 years. I quickly learned that the framing nailer is of small use due to frequent misfires. I bought it to fix fences on my land but found it was not powerfull enough to drive nails into oak posts and frequently would not fire at all. The end nailer but, seemed to work fantastic for a while. All of the reviews about frequent jams and misfires are right. I have learned that with frequent cleaning and lubrication is a small more reliable but not fantastic. I have taken this gun apart so many times I should quilify as a service technician. After heavy use for two years I can now say that the gun jams on average once per 6 nails. Also, once per 12 attempts, the gun will not fire at all and the firing mechanism will have to be reset. This can be very inconvenient if your are stabilizing a large piece of material on a ladder and have to use both hands to reset the gun. If I do not spend considerable time DAILY on preventative mainenance, the misfire rates dramatically increase. I reckon that it is a excellent tool for someone doing minor repairs or small jobs but for someone who relies on tools for a living, it cant keep up.
April 7th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Everyone should have one.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I always despised using a hammer and nails especially on trim work. Every time I’d miss the nail on the head it would leave an hideous dent for all to see. This takes care of that problem in spades. This nailer is so simple to use and the fact that it shoots up to 2 1/2 inch nails makes perfect for nearly everything (with the exception of framing). And the kicker is that there’s no hose or cord to drag around, it hooks right up to your belt simpler than a hammer does and you’re ready to go.
April 17th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Mine has been fantastic, but I do believe the complaints
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought my angled end nailer several years ago and have had no problems serious enough to take away from a five-star rating. This nailer has had a tough, commercial life but still performs like new. I chose to try cordless after banging a compressor through a wall while heading up a narrow Victorian stairwell. I have never looked back.
It is so convenient that everybody on the jobsite questions to use it. At first I was hesitant to lend it out because it was such an expensive buy, but it has proven to be so durable that now I hardly even reckon about it. I lent it to a contractor friend who buys beater houses in S.F., renovates and sells them. He puts more different types of trim (thousands of feet) in these places than the pre-1906 quake originals. I was working on building a garage across the street from his project so for two weeks I could hear the “pop-pop-pop” of my nailer getting the workout of its life. I figured if he or one of his guys killed it it would be o.k. because of a tremendous favor he once did for me. Well that was over a year and a half ago and this nailer is still going like new. I know this will make some of you cringe, but outside of cleaning the filter mesh and oiling the nose piece I have never broken it down to clean it!
The nailer is simple to load, has a dial in depth-of-drive, and a quick release nose piece if you should ever get a jam. The nails are available at a bunch of places here in S.F. It comes with its own hardshell case that holds the charger, extra gas and batteries, safety glasses, oil, cleaning solution, hex wrench and three different sized boxes of nails. It’s a completse kit ready to go! The bright orange color makes it simple to find on any jobsite. It does make a loud pop when you fire it so I would recommend earplugs for use in enclosed areas. The gas canisters are honestly priced, they seem to last a long time, and the battery needs less charging than on any other cordless tool or rechargeable device that I have ever owned. (Don’t forget to take the battery out of the nailer when you place it away as it is still “on” and, over time, can drain completely).
I also own a different Paslode cordless tool that I would give only a three-star rating, I don’t reckon I’m Paslode biased.
After reading some of the reviews here I would absolutely make sure, if I bought another Paslode, that I had the option of a hassle-free return in the event that it doesn’t work well and I would certainly buy an extended warranty.
There is a place for this tool in your arsenal, let’s just hope Paslode has got its quality control down pat.
April 19th, 2010 at 12:00 am
From your neighborhood contractor
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just dont know why the low ratings on this tool. This a fantastic nailer. I would take it over dragging a hose any day. The only thing I can reckon of as to why the previous folks had problem was maybe cleaning issues. You are not going to be able to just throw this tool in the bed of your truck and expect this thing to work at 100%, just as any tool. These Paslodes (I have 2-framing, 2-angle, 1-straight Paslodes, I also have a Dewalt angled “cordless”(which never gets out of the truck because it weighs 8 freaking lbs) they have to be kept clean to be productive.
I take them into comparison with the AK-47 vs.M-16, M4. The AK-47 could be thrown in the mud then rolled around in the sand then ran over by a truck and still will fire every round. But with the US built rifles they have to be maintained(kept clean)in order to be reliable and accurate. The question is: Do you want a nailer that you can treat like crud and it deliver so-so performance or do you want to take care of your tools and delivers superior performance for years to come.
I will take my Paslodes anyday over dragging a hose.
May 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Best tool for the job
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am new to the carpentry profession I have been doing it for only 3 years now. But when I went to school for construction we used to paslode framing nailer more than anything else. that was one of the best tools I have every used. I like to do end work so when I saw that paslode also made a end nailer I had to buy it. I was not disappointed with it performance I got mine from a local hardware store that was going out of business. I have used it much since and have had no problems. The one draw back is the cleaning, but it a small price to pay for one of the most innovative tools out on the market.
May 6th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Works flawlessly if you have a fresh fuel cell
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This nailer works fantastic. If the tool fails to fire or jams frequently (if you read other reviews you’ll read about complaints of this happening, where they drepress the nose several times and then it works for a while, etc): CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE ON THE FUEL CELL.
An expired fuel cell will make the tool malfunction randomly (drive 3-5 nails, not work, drive 3 more then not work or jam, etc). Making huge amounts of frustration.
I have a set of Impulse nailers (framing and trim) and both worked flawlessly when I first bought them. I use them for home projects, that is, it can be a year or more before I use it on another project. Last year I started a new project and the framing nailer started not firing after driving 3-5 nails. I cleaned, oiled and cleaned again with temporary results after a few nails. The “usual procedure” is to depress the nose 10 times on the trim and at some point it starts firing again. Needless to say frustrating enough to make you want to buy a corded tool.
Four days ago I started working on trim, and the end nailer started behaving the same way. Finally mad as heck I contacted paslode, and they told me to check the expiration date on the fuel cells. Sure enough, both of them were over 18 months expired. I replaced the fuel cells with a new one from the store, and wham, works without hessitation. I offloaded about 100 nails with each nailer and not a single misfire.
[this is now a year from my original post - and both nails run like champs. Never again have they failed to misfire]
I would have rated this as a 5 star, if the manual would have suggested to check the expiration date of the fuel cells. Alas, it is possible that mine didn’t say this because I bought mine over two years ago, and they had recently introduced the nailers.
May 13th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Incredible tool forget the comp’s and drippy nail guns. . .
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have a 100 yr ancient house that I am usually working on. My Dad came over one day with this tool and it was incredible. I went out and bought one for myself that day. I have had no problems with it and would certainly recommend it to everyone working with molding, trim, wood paneling, etc. In all honesty but, I could see how industrial use of this tool in very dusty locations cause some problems–you would need to clean it often.
I do have the whole compressor and drippy nail gun setup available, but never end up using them–never have since I got this Passload end nailer. Everyone I have shown it to wants one. BTW, if mine started acting up as terrible as some of these others I read about here, I would go out and by another Passload end nailer again. I don’t usually write reviews, but wanted to write one after reading the negative postings here. I wonder if any of these negative posters sell air guns or compressors?
May 25th, 2010 at 12:00 am
my favorite tool
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m a carpenter over 20 years, I havent had any problems with this tool. Its probably right this nail gun isnt meant for production end work. Some people get hold of a tool and expect to just pound it into the ground until they break it, and then blame it on the tool. Bottom line is, any experienced carpenter knows, that if you respect your tools and use a small common sense, most tool can last a lifetime. So far ive place in alot of hours with the paslode, ive had an occasional jam but am very impressed with its overall performance.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Excellent for punch list items
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
My job had provide me with this nail gun about a year ago. I did noticed that it doesn’t alway fire when I press it up againt the work and depress the trigger. It only happens once in a while when I go too quick. (about one nail per 2 seconds) I like the tool alot but wouldn’t use it to replace my compressor with hoses in the shop. I basically use it on punch list items and places where I couldn’t bring a compressor with a hose.
Note: Some of the other carpenters I work with prefer to use this gun rather than the nail gun with the hoses. It is a lot simpler to carry around.
June 9th, 2010 at 12:00 am
How many more upgrades do I need to make it work?
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought my first angled end nailer from a large discount store. I used it for two jobs (doors and trimwork), thought it was the bomb! the next job did not go so excellent! The nailer refused to fire, so I cleaned it but still nothing. I called paslode for help and was told the gun needed upgrades from the local service center. Did that but still only fired now and again. Returned the nailer to the store for replacement and met a rep while I was there. Discussed my problem, he handed me a MORE RECENT version and assured me there were no upgrades needed. Upon leaving the store I called paslode and checked, I was told ther were two upgrades needed to be done on the gun I had just bought!!! I felt betrayed and distraught so I returned it and bought my ancient faithful Senco pneumatic !! I DONT WORRY ABOUT PRICE WHEN I BUY THE TOOLS I EARN A LIVING WITH, I JUST WISH PASLODE WOULD NOT MARKET A TOOL THAT NEEDS TO BE REENGINEERED AND WOULD HIRE MORE HONEST REPS. WAY TO DROP THE BALL PASLODE, YOU LOST MY BUISNESS!!!
June 12th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Be Worried . . .
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I recently bought a Paslode framing nailer and a end nailer. The framing nailer is OK but the end nailer is just dreadful. It only fires about 30% of the time and will just stop working. I then have to remove the nails, battery, and fuel cell; jiggle the wires to the controls and spark plug and then maybe just maybe it will fire a few more times.
(I am at 5500′ and am using the high altitude fuel jet but that doesn’t make a difference.)
From my experience I would not recommend this tool. I thought that the absence of a compressor hose would be a very excellent thing but when this nailer stranded me I had to go to my local rental store and rent a pneumatic nailer to end my job. I found that dealing with a hose is not as huge a hassle as I thought it would be. I will return this portable nailer and replace it with a pneumatic one and save about $250.
June 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
janmmin tool ,nail jammin
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I have a three year ancient tool which has jammed 25% of the time I have fired it. It is going back for the second time to be repaired I like the concept because I am a cabinet and trim installer but I cant waste the time unjamming this piece of junk the last 10 times I fired it it has bent the nail and fired it half way into the trim. I have all the cleaning products and have become adept at tearing it down and cleaning it . there seems to be an alignment problem with the safty bar not compressing into the nose of the gun. I guess I will continue to bring my compressor for nails larger than 1 1/4 inches ( which is the limit for my porter cable gun with the commpressor in the tool ) the pc is an awsome tool I wish I could say that about this tool.