Paslode 900400 Trimpulse Solid State Finish Nailer

by Paslode

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Great for all kinds of finish and trim work, this Trimpulse finish nailer from Paslode lets you avoid the hassle of compressor hoses and compressor noise. Its small (less than 12 inches long), lightweight body (5 pounds, 8 ounces) is easy to grip and, because you're not hooked to a hose, doesn't cause as much arm fatigue as other nailers. The nailer drives 3/4- to 2-1/2-inch nails and has easy-to-adjust drive depth, as well as a Quick-Clear feature that provides easy access to the nailer's nose if a jam occurs. This Paslode nailer also uses a patented system that requires both a fuel cell and an included rechargeable battery. We were impressed by the nailer's performance--it's consistent and there's plenty of power for most uses. This model will shoot up to 2,400 nails on a single fuel cell and up to 4,000 nails on a full battery charge. It also has a convenient belt hanger so you don't have to lay the gun on the ground or on top of a ladder, and the high-visibility orange makes it difficult to overlook. The kit includes a plastic carrying case, a lightweight charger, and safety goggles. Please note that the nailer does not come with the fuel cell included. --Jonathon Tudor

From the Manufacturer

This Paslode finish nailer features fast setup. Just load it with fasteners, fuel cell, and rechargeable battery, and you're ready to go. You'll be able to work all day, as it drives 2,500 fasteners per fuel cell and 4,000 fasteners from each battery charge. The compact, lightweight design reduces arm fatigue and lets you work comfortably in cramped, overhead, and other hard-to-reach places. It comes complete with nailer, battery, charger, safety glasses, and a case. Nails and fuel cells are sold separately. This item cannot ship via air.

Product Details

Product Manual [520kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 16.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000225I2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 900400
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,048 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #17 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Nailers > Cordless Nailers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

98 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ALWAYS SOME TRADE-OFFS WITH CORDLESS, April 6, 2000

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bob wilson (Victoria, BC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paslode 900400 Trimpulse Solid State Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

The paslode trimpulse is a good tool but with any cordless tool there are always some trade-offs! I own 1 Trimpulse, two Bammer models and an older model Paslode Impulse. The Bammer models have turned out to be the better buy in not only price. The paslode trimpulse and impulse both work well with the trimpulse the better tool, but the trade-off here is lubrication and maintenace. These tools have to be lubricated and regularly torn completely apart and cleaned to keep them running and while it is not a real long job once you know what you are doing it is still a hassle and when not done regularly, which is the last thing you wnat to do at the end of the day, these tools don't perform. The real problem here is that the trimpulse and impulse use a fan in the engine to swirl the gas before combustion and this fan draws in fine particles of dirt and dust like a vacuum cleaner into the engine and it is an even greater problem on a dirty worksite. The Bammer tools by Porter Cable have no oiling, lubrication or maintenance requirements by comparison. To get away from lubricating and maintenance they have a manually pumped nose that replaces the fan and the trade- off here is they are a bit more awkward than the Paslode tools but once you get used to it the Bammers are just as easy and fast to use. The early Bammer models had some misfiring problems when they came out last year but so did my Paslode Impulse and Trimpulse tools. The Paslode tools were in and out of the shop regularly for new rings or over heating problems in the summer. The old routine with Paslode cordless nailers was to pay a maintenace contract and for $40.00 bring the tool in to a service centre and have it stripped and cleaned, now they sell you a cleaner and you have to field strip and clean the tool regularly yourself. My Bammer CDA 250 15 guage nailer also had some problems and had to go in for some ignition warranty repairs shortly after I bought it last spring, but since then it has performed beautifully with over 25,000 nails fired since then without a problem. My Bammer CFN 250 16 gauge nailer I bought in the fall at the new low pricing after the igniton problem had been sorted out at the factory and it hasn't missed a beat plus I don't have to do any maintenance at the end of the day. The Bammer CFN 250 drives the same 16 guage nail as the Trimpulse but without the regular maintenance hassles and at less than 1/2 the price the trade-offs of the manual pumping make the Bammer a better buy in my book.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a sweet nailgun, July 6, 2000

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K. Logan (Tallahassee, Fl. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paslode 900400 Trimpulse Solid State Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I ordered the Porter Cable Bammer first trying to save some money, what a mistake. It worked the first time I used it then I put it away for a couple of weeks. When I got it out the second time I had nothing but misfires, so I sent it back and ordered the Pasload. I knew the Pasload would be a quality tool as I already owned the Pasload Impulse Framing nailer. As expected when my Pasload came it worked like a dream. So save yourself a big hassle and forget the Bammer, just order the Pasload, it's worth every extra cent!

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars paslode is a winner Bammer is a BUMMER, March 14, 2000

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William (Bryn Mawr, Pa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paslode 900400 Trimpulse Solid State Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently sent away and received a porter cable Bammer finish cordless nailing gun, and was it ever poor. it was so heavy and clumbsy that I could'nt hold it over my head and push the piston in, that's what you have to do to fire the nailer and it damned near threw my shoulder out of joint! Was I ever pleased when the paslode nailer I ordered in it's place came a week later. it was very light, and worked like a charm. I'm getting older, and I appreciate lightness, and ease of operation. THIS IS IT!