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Nailers - pneumatic vs. electric (battery)

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#1 ·
I was watching Holmes on Homes the other day and noticed they were using an electric (battery-powered) finish nailer instead of an air powered tool. Are there any specific advantages or disadvantages to one tool over the other aside from the obvious not having to lug around a compressor and deal with the air hose?
 
#3 ·
I have found that my paslode finish nailer works great if you use it frequently however for a job here and a job there i can't always rely on it. For the price, i like the my senco nailer with a portable air compressor just a little bit more than my paslode. IMHO
 
#4 ·
battery powered are really expensive! can cost 3 times more than pneumatic. For a home DIYer, it is not worth it IMHO.

I was looking at cordless nailer for a while because I don't have a compressor and don't want to have to lug it around. But even used on craigslist/ebay, cordless is really expensive. I ended getting a set of 4 nailers on sale at lowes for $130. It's a pretty generic brand, but reviews show its pretty good for an occasional-use DIYer.
 
#6 ·
battery powered are really expensive! can cost 3 times more than pneumatic. For a home DIYer, it is not worth it IMHO.

I was looking at cordless nailer for a while because I don't have a compressor and don't want to have to lug it around. But even used on craigslist/ebay, cordless is really expensive. I ended getting a set of 4 nailers on sale at lowes for $130. It's a pretty generic brand, but reviews show its pretty good for an occasional-use DIYer.
I saw that set at lowes the other day and although i have not heard of the brand, maybe some reviews would be good for the DIYer's on here that don't really want to go all out with paslode or senco.
 
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