staple gun

[v1ru5879]

Gonna be working on my pop up and need a staple gun, what should I get? I have tossed the idea of an electric vs a manual and one that does strictly staples or staples and brads.

 

[v1ru5879]

I will have to keep an eye open but the more I think about it I may just go with a basic one, can see the need for electric now to decide if I really want one capable of brads as well although I can't seem to think of any projects I would need such small brads

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[trackwelder]

It my be more than your looking for but I really like the m12 Milwaukee stapler.

 

[Marctrees]

Go to advanced search near top of page... type in Staple gun in upper left cell... LEAVE EVERYTHING else as default.. Click "Search now" button at BOTTOM of page... enjoy, and remember this tool.

If you have tech problems, as me on this thread.

Marc

 

[v1ru5879]

I'm well aware of the search feature. I asked for recommendations to get input from people who have used the tool and can give their input. I use the search quite often but it's usually general information about first impressions of the tool. I ask about tools on here so people who have used them can give input on their experiences where as searching you just get information on the tool if that makes any sense

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[Marctrees]

Whatever works for you is good.

I know I used the Forum for some time... tried to search, always got weird results, then finally figured out HOW to use it.

So, I figure I ain't the only one.

Marc

 

[NUTTSGT]

I think my Stanley electric stapler was about $30 and if you ever have to put in a bunch of staples, you'll be glad you have an electric one.

 

[Marctrees]

This is what we got last year.. have run about one box of t50 5'16" through it... very very happy..

Marc

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EOJPC6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[fasteddie]

I think it depends on your age. It gets old after a dozen or so shots with a manual for me. I got an electric decades ago and never looked back. I still have a manual wiring tacker, I hate using it. I also have an HF narrow crown air stapler, that beats the electric and as ducksface says, runs just fine on a little 3 gal pancake compressor.

 

[AZ Pete]

I think the first question is "what kind of staples?" the second is "what are you stapling through and in to?". Makes a world of difference. Manual staple guns are not up to the performance of pneumatics if you are talking T-50 staples, but if you are talking 18 ga. staples, as in a staple/brad nailer....that is a different thing all together.

For T-50 staplesI prefer a pneumatic gun...they are not expensive, if you have a compressor.


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[Marctrees]

The main thing I like about mine... compared to any manual model I have used.. you do not have to push as hard on the head to get the staple to seat fully.

Don't get me wrong, you STILL need to put some pressure on the gun... and oriented onto the nose, but just not as much as a manual.

Works out pretty darn good... WAY easier on the hands and arm muscles.

@ $28 bucks, a joke like total no brainer to buy it.

Marc

 

[trackwelder]

My plans are to ditch my electric and air staplers. I’m going to keep in rotation a manual arrow loaded with stainless staples, a few hammer tackers and the Milwaukee. I have run close to five thousand staples with it since late last year.

 

[thewatusi]

Harbor freight air stapler. $20ish after coupon

I have both the narrow and wide versions and they work great with minimal jamming. I haven't touched my oldschool manual stapler in years.

 

[v1ru5879]

I'm sure I'll get a hard time for this but I'm yet to get a compressor lol so it's either electric or manual. I'm leaning towards the manual just for being able to literally take all over the home to find stuff to staple lol. Main use is going to be for the pop up when I gut it and redo the cabinets and paneling that has the awful woodgrain paper. Then possibly some upholstery stuff

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[Leaflessshadetree]

My Arrow T50 has never let me down for fabric or paper.
For heavier work (1/4" staples) I have a pneumatic Hitachi.

 

[4xdog]

I'm well aware of the search feature. I asked for recommendations to get input from people who have used the tool and can give their input. I use the search quite often but it's usually general information about first impressions of the tool. I ask about tools on here so people who have used them can give input on their experiences where as searching you just get information on the tool if that makes any sense...

For sure, then, you were able to review the thread running a month or two ago with many recommendations around staple guns, yes? Was that one not enough information?

 

[Boilerhouse]

The Arrow T-50 manual is the one I have. Bought it new 35 years ago and have put a million staples through it. I always have a box of 9/16 and 3/8 staples on hand. Also have the Arrow electric 1 inch brad nailer. Do not like it as it does not seat the brads well.

 

[Marctrees]

For sure, then, you were able to review the thread running a month or two ago with many recommendations around staple guns, yes? Was that one not enough information?

4xdog is more direct than I was here.

Marc

 

[Marctrees]

The thing w the archived posts is... you will get the same answers in BULK over a few minutes of reading... compared to slowly creeping in current posts.

The ONLY ONLY time this is not valid... is if talking about a time sensitive thing like a Craigslist ad, Amazon sale, current Ebay item, etc.

ONLY stuff that is time oriented.

Marc

 

[Empty Pockets]

I've used an Arrow T-50 for ages

 

[ishiboo]

I’ve standardized on T50 now. Have the Milwaukee hammer tracker and m12, both which work awesome. On the pneumatic side I have a few Surebonders. Like most pneumatic tools they work the best, but require a compressor. They also sometimes jam frequently.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

I have 4 different staplers
Arrow T72 manual insulated staples good for data cabling, no pinching of wire. Used infrequently
Arrow T25 manual, don’t like this one at all. Feed spring too light, needs reloading after only about staples half used.
Bostich T5 manual with a Fuller groove ground into the base. Good spring, can be used for wiring and flat work. This one I like.
Porter Cable Air Stapler great stapler uses a variety of staples. Great for work in an area where handy for a compressor and hose connections. Work generally done in my garage.
Never wanted an electric stapler due to the electric cord is a pain. On a job site I’m probably too lazy to carry another cord around. Retrieving, coiling up getting it out of the truck blah blah blah. Rather use a manual unit saves time and effort.

 

[Alexander]

I have maybe a dozen guns for T50 staples.

About half are the trusty Arrow T50, two electric guns, a pneumatic, hammer tacker, a couple of the backwards ones (always throws off the new guys), and something similar to the stanley sharpshooter.

For manual, the stanley one is my favorite, as it seems to require less effort. I don't tend to use electric except on big jobs with no air. Otherwise, pneumatic wins.

For an item this cheap, I'd just get one each of manual and electric (since you said no air). It'll cost less than going out to dinner.

 

[NUTTSGT]

This is what we got last year.. have run about one box of t50 5'16" through it... very very happy..

Marc

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EOJPC6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The main thing I like about mine... compared to any manual model I have used.. you do not have to push as hard on the head to get the staple to seat fully.

Don't get me wrong, you STILL need to put some pressure on the gun... and oriented onto the nose, but just not as much as a manual.

Works out pretty darn good... WAY easier on the hands and arm muscles.

@ $28 bucks, a joke like total no brainer to buy it.

Marc

I see Menard's has the same model for a few bucks less. $24.89 and after the 11% rebate, it's $22.15


Just something for the OP to keep in mind if he has a Menard's locally.

 

[v1ru5879]

Thanks for all the great input everyone. Let's see what I can find locally I have something to keep an eye open for now. I've gotten to the point where I don't like going to buy the first thing I see and I feel each new tool I get is more of an investment rather than something to get the job done. I appreciate everyone taking time to chime in. Next on my investment list is possibly a router lol I'll use the search and see what I find but you can most likely expect me to post a router thread

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[skruft]

I have many staplers of all kinds. The simplest good one is the T50 - works fine, many staples available, and easy to get supplies. The only ones I think are not much good are the old style electric ones, because they lack power and you need to hold them against the work with both hands. If you have many staples to drive for upholstering, the DuoFast pneumatic are great, highest quality.

Be sure to get stainless or Monel staples if you want smaller staples to last outdoors.

 

[engineer2]

I've got the Arrow T50 Forward Action Staple Gun and it is a ************* to be avoided. First one fell apart the first time I used it. Repleacment jams frequently and rarely drives a staple fully.

I mostly use my ancient Black and Decker electric stapler, back when they were all metal.

 

[WWheeler]

I've got the Arrow T50 Forward Action Staple Gun and it is a ************* to be avoided. First one fell apart the first time I used it. Repleacment jams frequently and rarely drives a staple fully.

I mostly use my ancient Black and Decker electric stapler, back when they were all metal.

That's soooo far from my experience. I've shot thousands of staples through mine and never once had a jam. Not one. I just don't know what else to say other than quote a previous post of mine on a similar thread ...

I don't use it often but have been using the same Arrow PowerShot Pro forward-action staple gun for +20 yrs now. It's never given me any trouble and I much prefer it because the pressure placed on the lever goes right to where the staple shoots which more reliably sinks the staple fully every time than the traditional staple gun where I too often tend to lift the working end as I squeeze the trigger.

On the backwards Powershot I can just push, which to me is much less tiring after shooting a bunch of staples than a standard stapler where I have to squeeze while trying to keep pressure on the other end. Also good for a laugh watching others who aren't used to it shoot the staple several inches from where they were meaning to when it comes out the ***-end from what they were expecting.

FWIW I believe there's a Craftsman rebranded version (or at least it looks identical and is also 'Made in USA') that typically sells for a little less than the Arrow.

Edit: I did buy mine in the 90s when I think they were new, or at least new to me. They had a display at Lowes with it where you could sink staples in a pressure treated 4x4 which it did easy-peasy. I was impressed with it, bought it, and have never wanted to use another stapler since. ~20yrs later it'll still sink a T50 every time in anything I've tried to put them in.

I don't know when you got yours but I suppose they may not make them like they used to. Seems to be par for the course for about everything these days.

FWIW I also bought the Craftsman lookalike just a couple weeks ago. Putting them side by side they are similar but not identical. No idea if Arrow makes the Craftsman or not but both are made in USA. I have only shot a few staples with it just to try it out but I'm similarly impressed with it.

 

[engineer2]

That's soooo far from my experience.

MAybe I got another dud. I may try lubing it real good and/or seeing if there is something wrong with it. It doesn't develop enough speed to drive the staple.