Ibought my first Paslode Impulse finish nailer about 10 years ago, after using a pneumatic trim nailer for many years. My crew and I immediately found the Impulse great for punch lists and repair work, and especially valuable for installing crown molding, where hoses can really get in the way. Paslode had the cordless market all to itself until recently, when a few new contenders have come along to grab a piece of the action. I tested the newest market entry, Senco’s AirFree 41 cordless finish nailer. The AirFree 41 is a 15-gauge angled finish nailer designed to handle nail lengths from 11/4 to 21/2 inches, the same fastener range as Senco’s pneumatic SFN 40. The nail magazine, feeder shoe,
