Does anyone make decent pneumatic stapler for T50 staples?

[reader2580]

Does anyone make a decent pneumatic stapler for Arrow T50 style staples? Narrow crown staplers are everywhere, but not T50 style. Electric staplers don't seem to work as well plus some locations have no power so I use a gas air compressor.

I have a Surebonder pneumatic T50 stapler now, but it seems to be worn out after only 10,000 to 15,000 staples through it. It was oiled every day.

 

[chuckya]

Here ya go.
http://m.acehardware.com//product/index.jsp?productId=49853146&KPID=19736281&kpid=19736281&pla=pla_19736281

 

[LB-1911]

Additional info @
http://www.arrowfastener.com/ccrz__...ailView&cartID=&sku=PT50&&store=arrowfastener

 

[bwringer]

Believe it or not, this air stapler from Harbor Freight is fantastic, and it's about $20 with a coupon. I mainly use mine to do motorcycle seats (driving staples into hard nylon through layers of vinyl), so I use stainless steel 1/4" T50 staples I buy on Amazon. It's been pretty much flawless, and a lot more oomph than an electric or hand stapler.

http://www.harborfreight.com/20-gauge-wide-crown-stapler-61619.html

 

[rlitman]

Believe it or not, this air stapler from Harbor Freight is fantastic, and it's about $20 with a coupon. I mainly use mine to do motorcycle seats (driving staples into hard nylon through layers of vinyl), so I use stainless steel 1/4" T50 staples I buy on Amazon. It's been pretty much flawless, and a lot more oomph than an electric or hand stapler.

http://www.harborfreight.com/20-gauge-wide-crown-stapler-61619.html

Once again, this site *****! I love my 1/4" crown HF stapler.
I had no idea that this one took T50 staples. Now I need another tool!

Curse you Garage Journal!

 

[thadru2001]

I bought the Surebonder 9600 after reading a ton of reviews. It is also very cheap (<$40).

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200328526_200328526
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EOJPC6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[chrisexv6]

Once again, this site *****! I love my 1/4" crown HF stapler.
I had no idea that this one took T50 staples. Now I need another tool!

Curse you Garage Journal!

Same here....going to be installing attic vent baffles when I reinsulate and need to staple them up.

Now I can justify buying the HF (or SureBonder) air stapler.

 

[PelicanPines]

I have the surebonder but have only put a few thousand thru it... works flawlessly. Got it on ebay last summer. If I wear it out... I will HF it. A t50 is wonderful.

 

[bwringer]

If you look closely at the Surebonder, Arrow, and Harbor Freight staplers, all the details appear to be virtually identical aside from paint color.

It would not surprise me at all if they're from the exact same factory over in you-know-where...

 

[chrisexv6]

If you look closely at the Surebonder, Arrow, and Harbor Freight staplers, all the details appear to be virtually identical aside from paint color.

It would not surprise me at all if they're from the exact same factory over in you-know-where...

Yep

And the HF is on sale for 22.99 right now, then figure another 20% (or even 25%) off that.

I have a Senco crown stapler but doubt it takes the T50 staples which are sooooo much cheaper and easier to find.

 

[AnEv942]

I picked up the HF 20ga "wide crown" (7/16"). Ive used quite a bit-works. Bought for specific task-but I rarely pick up my arrow stapler since.

Though mines a #68029, functionally same stapler as the 61619 though I like the release inside, easy to load.

I got it with a super coupon -if I recall correctly it was $12.99, maybe 15.99. I know picked it up, up 8 pkgs of assorted staples and one of their little 'ammo' boxes (perfect fit) for under 25. It was worth what I paid for to complete project at hand-still works great. Though Ive only had about 6 months-close to 1000 thru it. My only complaint is regulating air source to control depth, a small regulator at stapler would make it easier to use.
Whats funny is the staple pkgs say "compare to Arrow T50". I wouldnt say equal quality because I dont know, but appearance it looks identical to the Arrow or the Ace brands linked? Though in this price range greater longevity unknown...sounds like you USE yours daily.

 

[metal1313]

i need to get one of these to fasten insulation up in a crawl space, the insulation i tried to put up 2 years ago has fallen already even though it was stapled

i used a standard staple gun and the beams in my house are rock hard so i bet a lot of staples just bent over

 

[edwinh]

After making some chicken runs with my T50 hand stapler and screwing up my hands for days, got the Bostitch combo stapler/brad air gun. BTFP71875 I think? From Lowes. Works great so far. Built another run and got the wire on it in no time. Have used different length T50 staples on other projects and some 18ga brads for some tacking, no problems. Hardly uses any air, is comfortable to use...

 

[edwinh]

Yes, this is the one:
http://www.bostitch.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=BOS_SPECIALTY_CONST_STAPLER&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=BTFP71875&SDesc=Heavy+Duty+3%2F8%22+Crown+Stapler

 

[reader2580]

I bought the Surebonder 9600 after reading a ton of reviews. It is also very cheap (<$40).

This is the one I have that barely works now. They are cheap so maybe I'll just get another one. I only paid $25 for mine. There are several new models that have come out since I got mine four or five years ago.

 

[thewatusi]

Another vote for the HF gun.

I have one and abuse the hell out of it. It's a champ.

 

[rlitman]

I like the release inside, easy to load.

Tell me more. I've got a lot of manual T50 type staplers, and I'm not happy with how most load.

From Arrow, I've seen two different release mechanisms. Both have a removable spring loaded pusher that pulls out and you slide the staples into the opening at the end (like pushing a strip of nails into a framing nailer), the difference being in how the catch works, but on both, I've bumped the end of the stapler and had the pusher pop out. This ***** for short groups of staples broken apart, and I've had jams and other issues caused by this.

My favorite are from Swingline (but are long out of production). They had a release which lets you slide out the full-length non-removable pusher. That opens access to where the staples are stored. From there you can place the staples into the tray without any sliding. This is just like any pneumatic brad nailer I've owned.

Framing nails are attached well enough together to work well with end-loading, but staples and brads are not IMHO.

 

[Frank Dukes]

Another +1 for the HF stapler here.. i own 3 HF guns and they all work great, including the 21 degree framer. for the price they can NOT be beat.

 

[AnEv942]

Tell me more. I've got a lot of manual T50 type staplers, and I'm not happy with how most load....

These similar small pneumatic T-50s, pusher slides out end, staples drop in from bottom. With the release arm inside its a one handed operation to open verse the other HF model.

Holding upside down pull releases trigger, you can see pawl at end.

Slightly rotate and the 'pusher' slides out, while other hand drops in the staples. Easiest stapler Ive ever loaded.

I still have among others, my old manual swingline #101 like you described. Easier to load than the slide, still can be problematic loading multiple/broken pieces. Manuals are still viable but agree releasing the slide out pusher is usually the first thing to give problems

 

[Catadj78]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-C...r-Crown-Stapler-Combo-Kit-PCFP12234/203471431

I use the stapler from this combl and it has been fine for what I have used it for. Ill likely pick the hf one upas well though

 

[reader2580]

I'm still looking at T50 pneumatic staplers since I don't need it for more than a month yet. I looked at the Bostich model at Menards and that thing is heavy! I think my choice right now is between going with another Surebonder or spending $110 on the Grex. I hate disposable tools as it is hard on the environment, but I only use a pneumatic stapler once a year so hard to justify the Grex for a lot more money.

 

[Showkey]

+4 on the HF

Another vote for the HF gun wide crown gun. Mine does use T-50 staples.
Not a HF fan in general but the HF staple gun is one of the few HF "power tools" that actually works and so far also lasts.
Had an antique Swingline electric gun........it's since been retired.

 

[reader2580]

I'm reluctant to buy any more air powered HF tools after being burned on their riveter. A friend of mine loaned me his and it was still going strong after thousands of rivets. I bought one for myself on sale and it didn't work from the start. It turned out to be low on hydraulic oil. I got it working, but it only lasted about 100 rivets before it quit working completely. It was more than a year after purchase so I was out of luck on warranty.

The Surebonder is probably the same basic unit as the HF stapler. I can get another one for only $25 at Menards. For a long time I stapled with a manual stpler, but that got old after a while. The sites I was working at didn't have electricity so I bought a pneumatic stapler to use with a gas air compressor. I have been at other sites with electricity more recently so I tried an electric stapler, but the pneumatic is much better. I probably save a good half an hour a day over a manual stapler plus not so sore from the manual stapler.