Stapler

Does anyone know of a good hand stapler? Putting up insulation in the new garage and am getting tired of clearing jams and misfires.

 

Duo-Fast has worked well for me,just threw a fairly new electric Arrow in the garbage....good luck

 

The old standby staple gun for every builder I know is the Arrow T-50. An ocassional spritz of lubricant keeps them running reliably.

Most of us also have a hammer-style "wacker-tacker" for fast work where accuracy is not vital.

 

I picked up an air stapler from harbor freight for doing motorcycle seat covers, and it’s worked flawlessly. It uses the standard Arrow T-50 staples.

 

Bostich electric has served me well. Many, many bats of insulation installed with it.

 

Someone had to do it..

"Mine"

 

pneumatic staplers are priceless

 

I vote Hammer style. I have been using the same one for 30 years. Stanley heavy duty model. No power needed, can use it anywhere and your thumb doesn’t get tired from squeezing the trigger, oh and they are damn fast.

 

for insulation I would agree with the hammer stapler...for most all other jobs a decent air stapler is just...awesome

 

Duo-Fast slap stapler...I've had two for the last 20 years, they still work fine.

 

You really have to use the right staples for the gun. Just because they say they are the right size doesnt mean the gun likes them. My slap stapler is a craftsman but im sure they dont make it anymore its been good

 

Hmmmmmm. Red swingline

 

I agree....My both type Duo-fast's never jamb, & I did a lot of insulation & siding jobs over the years.

 

The only issue is sometimes, (right after you load it) the little staple retainer gets cough and falls out and you have to go looking.

 

I was hesitant about using a slap stapler but tried it and loved it, thanks guys.