How does this perform on solid hardwood like oak or maple? My 18g Paslode performs great but I'm tired of fuel cells, and expensive repairs.
1970489
How much do you spend on repairs and fuel cells? do the math and see if it make sense for you. There is no ongoing cost for this exept nails and it seems to work pretty good, Im sure it would preform well on solid hardwood (it will go through a formica countertop no problem and into wood below it). It's a semi precision tool and it wont take much abuse, but overall it really has alot more power than i thought it would. I'd say go for it.
1970490
Hasn't performed well at all. It's been jamming since day one. I was forced to have it repaired at a local authorized Ryobi dealer. Still waiting to be fixed. Don't waist your money.
1970491
I built a fireplace mantle out of poplar with it - drove about 500 nails with it and not one missed. All buried perfectly. It wasn't on the deepest or highest compression setting either.
2269269
Yes it works great on my natural cherry hardwood. However use the pad or hold off floor for the 15-20 seconds it takes to heat. It does a wonderful job. I have tried and still use Bona also but like this better I either sweep or vacume be fore I use it. I have a lot of wood floors and a dog so I like to pick up as much as possible. I used it last night after my husband dropped a container of yogurt which splattered all over my kitchen!
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I didn't know that they had problems. I have used the planer for about a year now and have had no problems. I have found it to be a work horse. Most of the wood that I work with is figured hardwoods. It is very dense wood and is hard on machines. Thus far it has met my expectations and then some... knock on wood. Hopefully others will be responding to you as well so you get a wider sample.
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My machine works well on most woods including hardwood. This is not a 30 ton machine so if it starts to struggle i stop and re=position the wood or make a 2" slot with the chainsaw and place the splitting wedge in this slot. works nearly everytime. I think this is a great machine, portable and quiet.
576794
Yes, I've used it on maple and oak with great success. I have yet to need wood filler after using it.
1397557
We are using it on maple. There is some oiliness, but less so than mineral oil and it subsides.
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My preference would be for the lighter beech. I have natural maple and very light oak and they are all in a close family. Good luck
1524833
I used this all the time. I can think of only two reasons for your problem.Is Hemlock a really thirsty wood like oak? You might want to use a filler.I brush on with a foam brush. Are you wiping on?
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The density (type) of hardwood is going to make some amount of difference, but I was using 90psi for 3/4" maple. Can't tell you CFM because I have 150psi tank and the compressor kicks on at ~ 120psi; I was never dealing with a tank pressure anywhere near or below 90psi where the compressor was running. And I mean ... it would also depend on how fast you were nailing; it's not like this is a tool that runs continuously. Given that I would think almost anything would give you enough CFM @ 90psi unless you've got a crew all working off the same compressor with multiple pneumatic tools causing it to be continuously running (Or, you were 'Bishop' from 'Aliens' and firing 120 nails a minute, I suppose). The density (type) of hardwood is going to make some amount of difference, but I was using 90psi for 3/4" maple. Can't tell you CFM because I have 150psi tank and the compressor kicks on at ~ 120psi; I was never dealing with a tank pressure anywhere near or below 90psi where the compressor was running. And I mean ... it would also depend on how fast you were nailing; it's not like this is a tool that runs continuously. Given that I would think almost anything would give you enough CFM @ 90psi unless you've got a crew all working off the same compressor with multiple pneumatic tools... » Read More The density (type) of hardwood is going to make some amount of difference, but I was using 90psi for 3/4" maple. Can't tell you CFM because I have 150psi tank and the compressor kicks on at ~ 120psi; I was never dealing with a tank pressure anywhere near or below 90psi where the compressor was running. And I mean ... it would also depend on how fast you were nailing; it's not like this is a tool that runs continuously. Given that I would think almost anything would give you enough CFM @ 90psi unless you've got a crew all working off the same compressor with multiple pneumatic tools causing it to be continuously running (Or, you were 'Bishop' from 'Aliens' and firing 120 nails a minute, I suppose). « Show Less
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Ditto what Trinkles said, not on hardwood. Works pretty good on my laminate floors. I've also found that a good way to clean the machine when you are done w/it is to refill the container with just warm water and go over the garage or patio concrete service. Gets all the gunk out of the intake area.
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I have used it on oak and maple flooring a lot, that's why I bought it. It works great, albeit much slower than a circular saw. I typically use it to end cut individual boards to weave new sections in to old sections. End cut the board and then split it with a chisel and remove it. Also used it to cut in new flush thresholds, a similar cut to your cabinet cut. Like any saw, it works best with new blades. Hit a flooring nail, which are typically hardened nails, and you will trash the blade right away. Cost of doing business.
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So far installed about 400 sq ft of brazilianteak only 2 misfires which could have been my fault. No raising of wood worked great. No problem recommending I also used another brand that I bought at store that I bought flooring from no problem with either
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fuel cell provide gas need to propell driving pin..paslode nails are paper collated...dont know if another brand paper or wire collated would work...regular commons wouldnt
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I cooked a great beef stew for about 40 over bed of oak coals with 3 or 4 split oaks logs fed occassionly tokeep the fire going. Much more picturesque than propane burner but propane is often more convenient. Do keep the paddle stirring,use a lid,and keep the flames low.J.Johnson
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Looks like the 25xp has "turbo power" for harder woods. I have the 18mg, and use it mostly for pine trim into fir. I haven't experienced any power issues yet, it sinks well into the tightest knots. I think the 25xp might be the choice for someone who works with a lot of harder woods frequently....Hope this helps
345653
I've used on perfinished with no problems, I've used it on oak and maple. I'll be installing another floor next week and it's a perfinished cherry.
2015245
The unit works ok, Do have a problem with harder wood "apple wood". I feel like 7tons of preasure should have 0 problems. I am a little confused with why the manual has the vent opened while running and air in the hydraulic lines? Thought process of how hydraulics work might be wrong but I thought you didn't want air because it compresses? Also when it does start to struggle, even a little, the motor immediately dies, Is this a tunning issue or a malfunction?