"Battery nailers, on the other hand, have higher upfront costs and yeah, they're heavier, but the long-term savings can be substantial."
Good points here—I recently switched to battery myself. Took a bit to get used to the extra weight, but honestly, not worrying about gas cartridges in cold weather has been a relief.
- Good points on the cold weather issue—gas cartridges can be a pain when temps drop.
- I've tested battery nailers myself, and yeah, they're convenient... but I'm still skeptical about their longevity on big roofing jobs.
- Weight's not a deal-breaker for me personally, but battery life has been hit-or-miss. Had one die halfway through a job once, wasn't fun climbing down to swap batteries.
- Still, gotta admit the tech's improving fast. Wouldn't surprise me if battery nailers become standard in a few years.
- Glad it's working out for you though—nothing beats finding gear that makes your day easier.
"Had one die halfway through a job once, wasn't fun climbing down to swap batteries."
Yeah, that's exactly my concern with battery nailers too—especially on larger roofs or multi-story jobs. I've seen some newer models claiming better cold-weather performance and runtime, but I haven't personally tested them yet. Curious if anyone here's had hands-on experience with those newer high-capacity batteries? Wondering if the actual improvement matches the marketing hype...
Yeah, that's exactly my concern with battery nailers too—especially on larger roofs or multi-story jobs. I've seen some newer models claiming better cold-weather performance and runtime, but I ...
Had a similar issue last winter—battery drained super fast in the cold, ended up juggling batteries all afternoon. Haven't tried the newer high-capacity ones yet, but curious if they hold up better when temps drop below freezing...?
Had the same battery juggling circus last winter—felt like I was running a daycare for batteries, swapping them out every 20 mins. But honestly, even with the newer high-capacity packs, cold weather is still gonna be your kryptonite. Sure, they're better, but "better" doesn't mean flawless.
Couple quick thoughts:
- Tried the latest high-capacity batteries on a job last month (temps hovering around freezing). They lasted longer, yeah, but still nowhere near what you'd get on a mild day. Cold is cold, and lithium-ion just doesn't love it.
- If you're regularly roofing in freezing temps, pneumatic still wins hands-down. Dragging hoses sucks, but at least you're not babysitting batteries all day.
- One trick I've seen guys use is keeping spare batteries in an insulated lunchbox with a hand warmer pack. Sounds goofy, but it actually helps a bit.
Bottom line: Battery tech is improving, but if you're consistently working in sub-freezing conditions, don't toss your compressor just yet.
