staple gun wire attachment

[sgull]

I have the Arrow staple gun model T-50P and also have a wire attachment model W-T-50 (shown in picture here at bottom of post). First of all, I'm not clear on how or even whether this particular wire attachment might attach to the staple gun. When I go to the Arrow website, the wire attachment there is model T-50WA http://www.arrowfastener.com/product/wire-attachment-item-t50wa and is also shown here where it looks pretty much identical to the model W-T-50 attachment I have: http://www.doitbest.com/main.aspx?pageid=64&sku=338486
Also, the site above describes the T50-WA attachment as "Fits model No. T-50M, T55 and T55C staple guns" but does not include the model I have which is the T-50P. Apparently these wire attachments are used to attach wire with staples, I guess without crushing the wire? Any insight/explanation about the above would be appreciated. I'm rather confused. Thanks.

 

[Craptain]

I have a T-25 and a T-75 for wiring. Works reliably and are the proper tools for the job. I don't have any real knowledge of attachments like yours.

 

[jeffmoss26]

What Craptain said. I have two T2025 staplers that I keep loaded with different size staples for wire.

 

[sgull]

I called Arrow. Apparently all these different model numbers I mentioned don't matter. The attachment I have fits on the staple gun like this, so I guess you just judge the correct size staple for the job when using this type of attachment.

 

[Zeke]

I can see where it centers the wire so you don't staple through it, but what about the effect of the straight hammer and staple on the round wire?

I'd buy a wire stapler.

 

[rharman]

I can see where it centers the wire so you don't staple through it, but what about the effect of the straight hammer and staple on the round wire?

I'd buy a wire stapler.

It would appear that the adapter holds the staple up off the surface when it sets it.

I *think* I have this same adapter and will try to verify that. I've never used it as I use a dedicated wire stapler and wire staples when needed.

I'll add my vote to Zeke's. Buy the right tool. It's cheap enough.

 

[jjjrmx5]

I can see where it centers the wire so you don't staple through it, but what about the effect of the straight hammer and staple on the round wire?

I'd buy a wire stapler.

That's waht it looks like to me.

The two fangs keep the stapler head well above the surface not allowing the staple to staple flush or recessed thus pinching the Romex/wire/etc. or traping it causing a short or fire hazard or smashing the copper wire..


I don't run wire professionally but it would not be my choice for doing wiring work unless it was 1970.
Maybe speaker wire may get by with that but little more.

Wiring stapler is the only tool that makes me feel warm and fuzzy for shiz like power runs.
But that's just me.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I use mine for short runs of phone wire on baseboards or plywood backboards and that's about it.
BAD for data (Cat 5 and above)

 

[rlitman]

Nah, a T25 is fine for Cat5 data cable. It uses a rounded head staple. I also have a T18. Same idea but narrower (too narrow for Cat5, but ok for 2-pair phone wire).
I have a T75, but don't feel safe using it on Romex.
The T25 is ok for RG59, but a little tight for RG6 (and no good for RG6QS), so I'll use the T75 on them sometimes.

Right now, I only use the plastic clips with the two nails on Romex.

 

[jeffmoss26]

It might work but I've always been instructed never to use it for data.
I like the plastic Flexclips for coax. I am sure they would work for Cat5e too.