Pneumatic Nailer handles asphalt and fiberglass shingles.
February 24, 2003 - Equipped with carbide-tip nose, hardened-steel driver blade, and housing wear plates, Roofer's Choice R175-C Roofing Coil Nailer drives nails flush into all roofing materials. Ergonomic tool drives up to 8 fasteners per second and accepts fasteners with lengths from 7/8–1 3/4 in. and diameters to .120 in. Adjustable shingle guide keeps roofing shingles straight and properly aligned. Features include aluminum magazine, 2-fingered trigger, and adjustable diffuser cap.
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Original Press release
Paslode, An Illinois Tool Works Co.
888 Forest Edge Dr.
Vernon Hills, IL, 60061
USA
New Paslode 'Rooder's Choice' Roofing Coil Nailer Features Increased Durability, More Power
The new "Roofer's Choice" Roofing Coil Nailer from Paslode offers all of the power needed to drive nails into roofing materials, and features a durable design for reduced maintenance.
The R175-C features 20 percent more power than the original model to consistently drive nails flush into all roofing materials. The tool also features a carbide tip nose, hardened steel driver blade and housing wear plates for increased durability.
Weighing only 5.8 pounds, the ergonomically designed unit is ideal for use by roofers, general contractors and homebuilders to perform a variety of roofing applications including asphalt shingles and fiberglass shingles.
The "Roofer's Choice" coil nailer drives up to eight fasteners per second and accepts fasteners ranging from 7/8 to 1 ¾ inches in length and .120 in nail diameter. The tool offers an adjustable shingle guide that keeps roofing shingles straight and properly aligned.
The R175-C also features a durable aluminum magazine; a two-fingered trigger that makes the tool comfortable to use even when wearing gloves; an adjustable diffuser cap that allows air exhaust to be directed away from the user; a Suregrip handle that provides comfort in all types of weather; and, a long, narrow nose for precise fastener placement.
Paslode, a division of Illinois Tool works, is a leading manufacturer of cordless and pneumatic nailers, staplers and trim tools, and nails and staples. The company's products are widely used on the construction job site for framing and sheathing, trim and finish applications, fencing, floor and roof decking, siding and insulation, as well as by DIYers and home remodelers.
For further information on Paslode tools and fasteners, contact the company at 800/682-3428 ext. PR, or visit the award winning, recently enhanced Paslode Web site at (www.paslode.com).
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