Has any used Paslode Nail Screws (can't get Clad-Tite Screws)

[MortarThePoint]

I wanted to use the Clad-Tite screw from Tite-Fix for my feather edge cladding, but they don't currently stock it so I can't get any. What is really nice about it is that it is collated and can be fired by a nail gun. It then behaves like a small headed screw and can be taken in and out using a TX10 bit. It should also allow firing the 'nail' not quite all the way and then fine tuning with the screw feature. "Fits most gas powered guns"

 

I see Paslode do a similar product, Nailscrew. It has a narrower shank (2.8mm vs 3.1mm) and uses a TX15 bit instead of TX10 so looks to have a larger head. Being a Paslode product, I guess it will only work with Paslode nail guns but I would have to hire a nail gun anyway so that's not really an issue.

 

Has anyone used these or a similar product or got some other suggestions?

 

 

 

[Russell griffiths]

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Edited September 10 by Russell griffiths

[JohnMo]

Make sure you use stainless steel fixings or black streaks will result.

I just used stainless ring shank nails, any particular reason for screws?

[MortarThePoint]

2 hours ago, JohnMo said:

Make sure you use stainless steel fixings or black streaks will result.

I just used stainless ring shank nails, any particular reason for screws?

 

Definitely planning on stainless. The Paslode Stainless aren't much more expensive either.

 

I prefer using screws as it is much easier t remove and sort things out if there is a mistake. For cladding, I also like the idea of under driving it using the nail gun and then tightening it as a screw to get the depth spot on.

[JohnMo]

2 minutes ago, MortarThePoint said:

 

Definitely planning on stainless. The Paslode Stainless aren't much more expensive either.

 

I prefer using screws as it is much easier t remove and sort things out if there is a mistake. For cladding, I also like the idea of under driving it using the nail gun and then tightening it as a screw to get the depth spot on.

Like it - a man with a proper plan.

[Barnboy]

I tried using the paslode nail screws.

They were a nightmare, the idea is good but instead of a paper strip holding them together they have a plastic type of strip. They were forever jamming up or misfiring as they don't tear off on firing anywhere near as well as the cardboard on nails.

I gave up after putting about 3 sheets of boarding up and went back to normal screws.

[MortarThePoint]

5 hours ago, Barnboy said:

I tried using the paslode nail screws.

They were a nightmare, the idea is good but instead of a paper strip holding them together they have a plastic type of strip. They were forever jamming up or misfiring as they don't tear off on firing anywhere near as well as the cardboard on nails.

I gave up after putting about 3 sheets of boarding up and went back to normal screws.

 

Interesting, thank you for the heads up. Do you know how long ago that was as they appear to have made changes to the strip, but that may have made tings worse.

 

When they actually fired OK, were they good otherwise?

Edited September 11 by MortarThePoint

[Russell griffiths]

I have used nails on a plastic strip. 
nearly every nail ends up sinking in with a chunk of plastic jammed under the head, ok on rough work but not on finished article. 

[Barnboy]

@MortarThePoint it was 3 years ago. I still have 90% of a box of them in my shed, I'll try and remember to post a photo later so you can see if the strip is the same.

When they fired nicely they were good, i was just getting so frustrayed with them that i gave up. 

[Barnboy]

@MortarThePoint

These are the ones I have, they look to have the same plastic strip as the screws on your post.

[MortarThePoint]

2 hours ago, Barnboy said:

@MortarThePoint

These are the ones I have, they look to have the same plastic strip as the screws on your post.

 

 

Thanks for taking the time to photograph. It does look the same. Do you think under firing it would allow the plastic to be picked off and then tighten it the last bit as a screw? So much for their claim "Six times faster to install than standard wood screw".

 

The head looks quite a lot larger than the (unavailable) Clad-Tite head which is also a shame. Are you aware of any other nail gin screws?

[Barnboy]

I dont know of any others.

The problem wasn't them sinking in, it was the actual firing, the plastic doesn't tear like the paper on the nails so you end up with miss fires, jamming and doubles. Unless you're super patient don't bother with them.