Stapler Suggestion

[zootroy]

Hi everyone,
I've been away for awhile enjoying the summer. I am almost finished building a platform bed and I need a stapler to staple webbing to my slats. Question is, what route should I go? I can get a hand stapler or an air stapler (I have a 150psi PC compressor). Any thoughts on the HF stapler? I have their brad nailer and have been happy with it so far.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
TIA
Jason

[LCHIEN]

Hi everyone,
I've been away for awhile enjoying the summer. I am almost finished building a platform bed and I need a stapler to staple webbing to my slats. Question is, what route should I go? I can get a hand stapler or an air stapler (I have a 150psi PC compressor). Any thoughts on the HF stapler? I have their brad nailer and have been happy with it so far.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
TIA
Jason

Yeah, you'll probably be shooting 50 or more staples.
If you can afford a few bucks (~$25??) for a HF wide crown stapler then
you'll save some wear and tear on your hands and you'll end up with a usable stapler. I'd do it. If you have to buy a hand stapler anyway, then the difference is even less.

BTW, for me those hand-operated staplers are uncomfortable to use, partly because of the force you exert but also because the beginning hand position is so wide and my hands are small, you need extra leverage when the force required is the greatest. A few shoots are fine but that many is a real pain. (P.S. I have an electric Craftsman stapler that's not worth a **** if you know what I mean. Hardly can penetrate cardboard.)

[drumpriest]

I'm with Loring on this one, get a pnuematic job from HF. And if you ever redo chars, you'll have an easy time of it.

[ryan.s]

I have two staplers from HF and have been very pleased with both. One is the 1/4" 18 gauge and the other is a 1/2" 20 gauge, both for less than $20 each on sale. Can't remember exactly how much each one was but I think the 20 gauge was $12. Be warned, the 20 gauge does not have a saftey.

[os1kne]

I have a HF air stapler and it's worked fine for me. Do not get an electric stapler - worst tool buy that I've ever made, they cost twice as much as the HF stapler and don't work nearly as well as a manual stapler.

[jhart]

Over the years, I've owned 4 manual staplers, 2 electric staplers and recently the HF wide crown stapler. Of them all, the HF does the best job (under $20.00 on sale). Agree with others on the electric staplers, worst pieces of sh** I've purchased. The manual staplers work, but are a lot of work if you have a lot of staples to drive.
Since you have the compressor already, get the HF.

[Russianwolf]

Just to break away from the group a bit here.....


I have the Ryobi 18v stapler/nailer which is not great, but it is good for those small jobs where you don't want to haul the compressor to whereever the work is being done.

For example, I recently needed to add some chickenwire to a lower fence section to discourage my pups from sticking their heads through. The Ryobi did the job in 5 minutes. No problem. It would have taken me that long just to get the compressor set-up.

[bigsteel15]

I'm with Mike on this one. My Craftsman 19.2 V stapler has been invaluable to me. It isn't as fast as an air gun, but if you already have a cordless set, see if they make a stapler.

[zootroy]

Thanks guys
Looks like i'm off to the HF to spend a few hard earned dollars.