I've been eyeing those cordless nailers myself, sounds like a huge upgrade over lugging my old compressor around. Do you find the battery life holds up well for bigger projects, or is it more suited to quick jobs?
I've been using cordless nailers regularly for a couple of years now, and honestly, they're a game changer compared to dragging around compressors and hoses. Battery life has improved significantly—on most days, a single charge easily gets me through framing or trim work without issue. For really extensive projects, though, I usually keep a spare battery handy just in case. Overall, I'd say they're definitely suitable for bigger jobs, provided you're prepared with an extra battery or two.
I've been hesitant to fully commit to cordless nailers myself. Sure, they've gotten better, especially battery-wise, but I still find myself reaching for the pneumatic nailer when tackling bigger framing jobs. Maybe it's just habit or a trust thing... I do appreciate the convenience for smaller tasks or quick repairs though. Might have to give the cordless another fair shot on my next project—keeping an extra battery handy seems like a reasonable compromise.
I get where you're coming from—cordless nailers have definitely improved, but there's still something reassuring about the steady punch of a pneumatic. I've been building custom homes for years, and honestly, I was skeptical at first too. But lately, I've found myself grabbing the cordless more often than not, especially for smaller framing jobs or quick punch-list items. Battery life has come a long way, and swapping out batteries isn't as much of a hassle as dragging around hoses and compressors.
Still, when it comes to heavy-duty framing or extended use, I totally understand sticking with pneumatic. It's reliable and familiar...hard to beat that combo. Maybe give cordless another shot on your next smaller project—keeping that extra battery handy is definitely key. You might find yourself pleasantly surprised by how far they've come.
"Battery life has come a long way, and swapping out batteries isn't as much of a hassle as dragging around hoses and compressors."
Couldn't agree more with this. I've recently switched to cordless for most of my smaller projects, and the convenience factor is undeniable. Still, for framing larger structures or extended use, pneumatic is my go-to. The consistent power and reliability just can't be matched yet by battery-operated tools, especially when you're working all day. Maybe in a few more years cordless will fully catch up...but we're not quite there yet.
