I have the Milwaukee mini speed square and I love it. It's a pity my occidental leather finisher belt doesn't have a slot for it. I see Akribis Leather tool belts come with them. I might have to invest in one of their belts, 👍🔨 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇮🇪
Good to see you back, Rob. Watching from the UK; a first time home renovation DIYer. Your content has been the most helpful when working out which tools to buy. And really enjoy seeing what you all get up to as professionals. First time ever commenting on RUclips. Just wanted to say I enjoy the great content. Hope all is as well as can be. Best wishes from the other side of the pond.
Senco and hitachi make great guns. Paslode used to. Stick nailers are good for light remodeling not for custom framing. Paper nails are not good in the weather and 2 clips is not enough for framing, lots of time wasted reloading. The Max SuperFramer coil gun is the best on the market and Max SuperDecker for plywood. Both hold 3x the amount of nails and are lighter to use. Max guns are superior in every way. Good that your busy, quality companies should always be booked out 6-12 months. Glad to see you making videos again.
I appreciate that you take these tools on site before reviewing. First framing nailer I ever used was the 30+ year old Senco. Thing was a boat anchor. My fresh out of high school wrists couldn't even hold it off the side to nail the rim joists into floor joists. I obviously got some crap for that lol
Rob - Timely review for me; long time fan of your channel for detailed, in-depth reviews. I need to purchase a new framing nailer to replace an old Metabo HPT 30-degree nailer (NA90ADS1M) that you reviewed 3 years ago. One issue you highlighted with that model is power, particularly for newer engineered products.
My Metabo NA90ADS1M just took a poop. Nail got jammed between the barrel and driver and broke and won't come out, and the barrel itself has a nasty crack in it. That being said, it's helped me build a lot in about 2 plus years of owning it with a couple of jams here and there, that last one being the worst. I never had an issue with power though, even through LVL, it always sinks nails in. I've even used it with hardened concrete nails, and it performs alright. Perhaps your air settings might need to be adjusted or use higher flow fittings.
I was disappointed in the recip saw testing. I don't think testing them without an operator is an indication of performance in any way. Each saw is balanced different and can only be felt and used to an advantage by a conscious operator. And depending on the stroke and balance combined, applying more pressure towards the back end with one saw brand might not be as effective as it is with another brand. For example, using a 10 lb weight on saws that weight different technically favors the heavier one. also the angle of the blade matters and not all are the same etc. Because I have used many of those saws in your video and there is a significant and unquestionable performance difference between them that is really not even up for debate, yet your results indicate the complete opposite. I truly believe as all tests should be operated by someone, especially since you have a bunch of competent guys to adjust accordingly per individual saw and gather data to find an average. I would even suggest that, to prove my point here, for any one of the tests run with no operator, you simply go and make 10 of the same cuts yourself with two different saws each and I guarantee your results are wickedly different than that of the operatorless results for the corresponding saws
Paslode guns are super fast…the tip of the Paslode guns can toenail perfectly too…I like the red colored on that senco nailgun…I would have to try it looks like too big to be handling all day framing walls or hanging roofs…how heavy it is?
I have two Porter Cable framers and i love them, except for one issue. They're both super loud. The 25 year old gun is lous and the 5 year old gun sounds like a 9mm. I've been looking at buying a new gun and giving the newer PC to my helper. I just bought a few new Senco 15, 16 and 18 ga guns for myself in January and passed a few of the older bostich and PC nailers on to him as well. I've grown to trust your reviews and Senco always has been top notch.
if you were call choosing between this framer and the pass load, which one would you go with? TrimCarpenter mostly but do a decent amt of framing almost weekly
I was disappointed in the recip saw testing. I don't think testing them without an operator is an indication of performance in any way. Each saw is balanced different and can only be felt and used to an advantage by a conscious operator. And depending on the stroke and balance combined, applying more pressure towards the back end with one saw brand might not be as effective as it is with another brand. For example, using a 10 lb weight on saws that weigh different or are balanced different technically favors the heavier one or the front heavy one. Also the angle of the blade matters and not all are the same etc. Because I have used many of those saws in your video, and there is a significant and unquestionable performance difference between them that is really not even up for debate, yet your results indicate the complete opposite from what I know to be true. I truly believe as all tests with recip saws should be operated by someone, especially with you since you have a bunch of competent guys to adjust pressure accordingly with respect to each individual saw and then gather data to find an average. I would even suggest that, to prove my point here, for any one of the tests you ran with no operator, you simply take a minute and go make 10 of the same cuts yourself with two different saws each and I guarantee your results are wickedly different than that of the operatorless results for the corresponding saws
On every head to head that we do we always have a Comprint operator make numerous cuts for time. We compare the time to the rig that we make. We look for consistent repeatable and accurate results. I don’t agree with you in the sense that different operators will apply different pressures we try to eliminate the human error here, also we include the operators in testing as well because we’d like to see both components The only thing we didn’t do in this test was what you mentioned I have a competent operator run the soft time without adding weight
@@ConcordCarpenter for the unidtrut test, I know for a fact that my ridgid out performs my Makita all day every day. You said each saw was put on the highest setting, which leads me to believe you were using the rigid on orbital mode which is counter productive in it's design. The manual even states that for such tasks orbital should be off. Only while cutting wood is orbital effective with rigids design.
Love the tiny finish speed square on the wall .great wee tool .
Its a cutie
I have the Milwaukee mini speed square and I love it. It's a pity my occidental leather finisher belt doesn't have a slot for it. I see Akribis Leather tool belts come with them. I might have to invest in one of their belts, 👍🔨 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇮🇪
Thanks Rob. If yer business is good, no need to apologize! Love what info you provide.
Good to see you back, Rob. Watching from the UK; a first time home renovation DIYer. Your content has been the most helpful when working out which tools to buy. And really enjoy seeing what you all get up to as professionals. First time ever commenting on RUclips. Just wanted to say I enjoy the great content.
Hope all is as well as can be. Best wishes from the other side of the pond.
Good to see you back
Thanks brother
Senco and hitachi make great guns. Paslode used to. Stick nailers are good for light remodeling not for custom framing. Paper nails are not good in the weather and 2 clips is not enough for framing, lots of time wasted reloading.
The Max SuperFramer coil gun is the best on the market and Max SuperDecker for plywood. Both hold 3x the amount of nails and are lighter to use. Max guns are superior in every way.
Good that your busy, quality companies should always be booked out 6-12 months.
Glad to see you making videos again.
I appreciate that you take these tools on site before reviewing. First framing nailer I ever used was the 30+ year old Senco. Thing was a boat anchor. My fresh out of high school wrists couldn't even hold it off the side to nail the rim joists into floor joists. I obviously got some crap for that lol
We started at a similar time
@@ConcordCarpenter I only started around 11-12 years ago. My old boss just had all the old school stuff still in the mix. His name was Rob too lol
@@Tool_Addicted_Carpenter As I get older, man weight is EVERYTHING. It's amazing how heavy something gets by the end of the day.
Nice to see you back, cheers Rob
Rob - Timely review for me; long time fan of your channel for detailed, in-depth reviews. I need to purchase a new framing nailer to replace an old Metabo HPT 30-degree nailer (NA90ADS1M) that you reviewed 3 years ago. One issue you highlighted with that model is power, particularly for newer engineered products.
My Metabo NA90ADS1M just took a poop. Nail got jammed between the barrel and driver and broke and won't come out, and the barrel itself has a nasty crack in it. That being said, it's helped me build a lot in about 2 plus years of owning it with a couple of jams here and there, that last one being the worst. I never had an issue with power though, even through LVL, it always sinks nails in. I've even used it with hardened concrete nails, and it performs alright. Perhaps your air settings might need to be adjusted or use higher flow fittings.
Lets gooooo new content 👍👌
Great video, always enjoy your reviews
I prefer coil nailers but I may give this one a chance.
Missed your videos. Hope you're still giving us thar best recip saw video. I'm eager to see the ridgid kick ass
I was disappointed in the recip saw testing. I don't think testing them without an operator is an indication of performance in any way. Each saw is balanced different and can only be felt and used to an advantage by a conscious operator. And depending on the stroke and balance combined, applying more pressure towards the back end with one saw brand might not be as effective as it is with another brand. For example, using a 10 lb weight on saws that weight different technically favors the heavier one. also the angle of the blade matters and not all are the same etc.
Because I have used many of those saws in your video and there is a significant and unquestionable performance difference between them that is really not even up for debate, yet your results indicate the complete opposite.
I truly believe as all tests should be operated by someone, especially since you have a bunch of competent guys to adjust accordingly per individual saw and gather data to find an average.
I would even suggest that, to prove my point here, for any one of the tests run with no operator, you simply go and make 10 of the same cuts yourself with two different saws each and I guarantee your results are wickedly different than that of the operatorless results for the corresponding saws
Paslode guns are super fast…the tip of the Paslode guns can toenail perfectly too…I like the red colored on that senco nailgun…I would have to try it looks like too big to be handling all day framing walls or hanging roofs…how heavy it is?
Thanks for the video 👍
great job
I have two Porter Cable framers and i love them, except for one issue. They're both super loud. The 25 year old gun is lous and the 5 year old gun sounds like a 9mm. I've been looking at buying a new gun and giving the newer PC to my helper. I just bought a few new Senco 15, 16 and 18 ga guns for myself in January and passed a few of the older bostich and PC nailers on to him as well. I've grown to trust your reviews and Senco always has been top notch.
if you were call choosing between this framer and the pass load, which one would you go with? TrimCarpenter mostly but do a decent amt of framing almost weekly
this one
Have you ever reviewed there 20 degree cordless framing nailer?
Rob - In these reviews, have you considered evaluating serviceability as a factor?
No
Is it only for paper tape nails
Maybe a side by side comparison with some battery nailers.
No comparison to pneumatic nailers
Tough to do that
U do a lot of tool tests. What percentage of the tools do manufacturers let u keep
Use a dremel and grind those tips sharper on your old nailer.
GREAT idea!!! Thanks
I was disappointed in the recip saw testing. I don't think testing them without an operator is an indication of performance in any way. Each saw is balanced different and can only be felt and used to an advantage by a conscious operator. And depending on the stroke and balance combined, applying more pressure towards the back end with one saw brand might not be as effective as it is with another brand. For example, using a 10 lb weight on saws that weigh different or are balanced different technically favors the heavier one or the front heavy one. Also the angle of the blade matters and not all are the same etc.
Because I have used many of those saws in your video, and there is a significant and unquestionable performance difference between them that is really not even up for debate, yet your results indicate the complete opposite from what I know to be true.
I truly believe as all tests with recip saws should be operated by someone, especially with you since you have a bunch of competent guys to adjust pressure accordingly with respect to each individual saw and then gather data to find an average.
I would even suggest that, to prove my point here, for any one of the tests you ran with no operator, you simply take a minute and go make 10 of the same cuts yourself with two different saws each and I guarantee your results are wickedly different than that of the operatorless results for the corresponding saws
On every head to head that we do we always have a Comprint operator make numerous cuts for time. We compare the time to the rig that we make. We look for consistent repeatable and accurate results.
I don’t agree with you in the sense that different operators will apply different pressures we try to eliminate the human error here, also we include the operators in testing as well because we’d like to see both components
The only thing we didn’t do in this test was what you mentioned I have a competent operator run the soft time without adding weight
@@ConcordCarpenter I didn't see some of the tests run with and without operators. Was it just not shown?
@@ConcordCarpenter for the unidtrut test, I know for a fact that my ridgid out performs my Makita all day every day.
You said each saw was put on the highest setting, which leads me to believe you were using the rigid on orbital mode which is counter productive in it's design. The manual even states that for such tasks orbital should be off. Only while cutting wood is orbital effective with rigids design.
You lost me at paper collation nails.