Stapling OSB to 2x's...Which HF gun is best?

[JeremyM]

Ok guys. Looking at staplers that will work for alot of things, but especially tacking OSB to framing. Do you like the 1/2" crown stapler, or something more like a 1"? Which model HF gun has worked for you.

Seems like I may have asked this. I'm going to go look, but in the mean time....

Thanks

[LCHIEN]

Ok guys. Looking at staplers that will work for alot of things, but especially tacking OSB to framing. Do you like the 1/2" crown stapler, or something more like a 1"? Which model HF gun has worked for you.

Seems like I may have asked this. I'm going to go look, but in the mean time....

Thanks

I'd use a narrow crown (1/4") stapler. the staples are heavier duty.

P.S. (Yeah, like SweenDV posted below! $20 at HF!)

[sweensdv]

This one, http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40073

[scorrpio]

Dunno about staples, I'd probably use a framer with round head nails around 2" long...

Received my 1/4" HF stapler and took it through paces yesterday. Nothing heavy duty - stapling insulation batt edges to framing. Worked like a charm, set depth to just above surface and went through like 80 staples in a couple minutes.

[LarryG]

Either staples or nails is fine, but if this is exterior sheathing for a wall or roof, whatever you use has to be long enough to meet code. The OSB people recommend 6d ring-shank nails or 1-3/4" staples, but check your local codes to be sure.

If it's a non-structural application, you can use whatever you like but the above guidelines would still be good policy.

(I like ring-shank nails for any OSB application.)

[JeremyM]

No, that 1/4" is just too light weight. I have it and it's handy for some applications.

What I was thinking of was the heavy staples that are at least a 1/2" crown and 1-1/2" to 2" long. They are much heavier gauge as well, although right now I wouldn't know what to call them.

I'll see if I can find a few from someone that went and bought a Hitachi staple gun and get the technical info from it.

I appreciate the help!

[ke4rdb]

Just now going thru this. Finishing the inside of my workshop (30x30 ft attached garage) with OSB after insulating. I have a 1/4" HF crown stapler that works well for some things but not OSB just does't drive threw it well (1 1/2" staples). I gave up and started tacking the sheets with 4d nails then finished nailing the sheets off with 6d nails. I will then hit each sheet with some drywall screws.

JW