Framing Nailer

No it's not normal. Most likely an O ring problem but could be more. Check online for a owners manual or something that will show you the parts and the list. Also check to see if you have a local Paslode dealer that can point you to a repair shop. If the repair is an O ring you might be able to replace it yourself or if not the cost would be minimal. OTOH if you have parts banging around in there it could be quite a bit more expensive to repair. We use mostly Senco and our sales guy repairs our stuff if needed when he delivers nails. An O ring replacement might cost us a few dollars but a broken piston (very rare) might cost more than the gun is worth, depending on the gun.

Mike O.

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.

Thnks for the input. I figured I'd share the results. There is a sealing ring under the exhaust vent. It turns out the ring had a bad spot in it.