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Found out some cordless nailers are actually slower than pneumatics

I was reading Fine Homebuilding last week and saw a test. They timed a top brand cordless framing nailer against a basic pneumatic setup. The cordless took almost 3 seconds longer per 10 nails sunk. That surprised me because everyone says cordless is the future. But think about it - that wait for the compressor to recharge the gas canister adds up. On a big roof job that could mean hours lost. Is the convenience really worth the slower pace? Or do you guys see it different on actual job sites?
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rayc89
rayc891d ago
Wait 3 seconds longer per 10 nails? That's like saving 5 minutes of dragging a hose around but losing an hour of actual nailing. I guess the future comes with a dead battery and a lot of standing around.
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thomas.piper
Well, the time you save moving around without a hose makes up for it.
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