On Thu, 15 May 2008 23:57:53 +1200, Peter Huebner
wrote:

In article 1a19538d-f9ff-4eb5-aca7-addfb3fcfc56
, says...
I have a lot of air tools and a brad nailer but I have never owned a
framing nailer. I bought a used Paslode F350S online for home use. I
drove eight nails and it worked fine. My concern is what may be an air
leak. When air is connected to the gun it continuously vents air from
the exaust port. Is this normal? If not what kind of money are we
talking for repair? The gun was decribed as in good operational
condition so I am willing to talk to the seller if need be.


I've a re-engineered (for fence wire staples) Hauboldt staple
gun that sometimes does that after a partial misfire, it may
have to do with the piston not fully retracting - on that gun
disconnecting and reconnecting the air hose fixes the venting.
Usually I also have to open the gun and pull a crumpled staple
out at that point. No idea what it really is that causes this
venting though.

As for framing nailers, I've both used Paslodes and Sencos and
never had a problem like you describe. Sounds fishy to me.

-P.
Google
Paslode framing repair kit
I see one guy offering kits for $25.
http://item.express.ebay.com/Home-Ga...ZE xpressItem