I've found the same thing with cordless nailers losing power after prolonged use, especially on framing jobs. Recently, I built a deck extension and ended up switching back to my trusty pneumatic halfway through because the cordless just wasn't cutting it consistently. Curious if anyone's tried those newer high-output batteries yet—do they really make much difference for heavy-duty framing? I'm tempted, but they're pricey enough that I'd like some firsthand feedback first...
"Curious if anyone's tried those newer high-output batteries yet—do they really make much difference for heavy-duty framing?"
Tbh, I haven't tried the high-output batteries yet, but I'm not convinced they'll fully solve the consistency issue. Built a custom pergola last summer and ended up ditching the cordless halfway through too—just didn't feel reliable enough. Honestly, for framing, pneumatic still seems king. Maybe cordless tech just isn't quite there yet for heavy-duty jobs...at least not consistently.
I've actually given the high-output batteries a shot recently—borrowed a buddy's setup for a weekend deck project. Gotta say, they surprised me. Definitely felt more punchy and lasted longer than my older cordless stuff. But yeah, if you're framing all day, every day, pneumatic still feels like the safer bet. Cordless is getting there, but it's not quite ready to dethrone air just yet...especially if you're watching your budget.
Same here, I borrowed a cordless framing nailer from my neighbor last summer when I was building a shed out back. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—I've been using pneumatic for years and figured battery-powered would feel weak or sluggish. But it actually handled surprisingly well, especially on overhead stuff where dragging hoses around gets annoying real fast.
That said, when it came to the heavier framing work, I still found myself reaching back for the trusty pneumatic. There's just something reassuring about the consistent punch and lighter weight of an air gun, especially if you're working all day. Plus, batteries eventually wear down and replacements aren't exactly cheap...so yeah, cordless definitely has its perks for smaller weekend projects or quick repairs, but for bigger jobs or regular heavy-duty framing, air still wins out for me.
Interesting points about cordless vs pneumatic. I recently oversaw a townhouse development and we experimented with cordless nailers for some interior framing. The convenience factor was undeniable—no hoses to trip over or compressors humming all day—but the crew did mention fatigue setting in quicker due to the heavier weight of battery-powered tools. I'm curious if anyone's found a cordless model that balances power, weight, and battery life effectively for larger-scale projects...haven't quite seen it yet myself.
