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Arrow Fastener Co. ETF50PBN Electro-Matic Staple Gun Tacker
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Arrow Fastener Co. ETF50PBN Electro-Matic Staple Gun Tacker
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by Jensen
Sales Rank: 13162
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List Price: $43.99
$36.79
At Amazon
on 11-9-2008.
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Features
Professional grade, extra heavy duty
Uses 6 sizes of staples 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 9/16"
Also uses T-50 CT Ceiltile staples
1/4" T50 2750-0719 staples
Extra heavy duty 10' cord and extra heavy duty components
Manufacturer Description
Build a picture frame, install molding, or create toys for the kids. It drives finishing nails without denting or marring soft wood. Perfect for tight corners where a hammer just can't go. Arrow's family of rugged, American-made Hammer Tackers feature: All steel construction, high carbon hardened steel working parts, patented jam-proof mechanisms, precision-locked rear loading, a retractable striking edge and specially designed power grip handles. Every Arrow Hammer Tacker is finished in durable chrome plating to withstand the bumps and scratches of daily use.
Product Description
Tackle any project that is tough to hold down with a staple gun that also functions as a brad nailer. Great to use for upholstery, insullation, weather stripping and electrical work.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
Even though I'd been advised not to purchase this tool, I guess I'm too stubborn and had to find out for myself. I found a new one on an auction site and got it for $26.00. This electric stapler/nailer did indeed load easily, and it did not jam one time. I couldn't find the 5/8" 15 mm brads anywhere and had to order them online. Regarding stapling into hardwoods: I used 3/8" staples to tack new upholstery onto a solid cherry frame. In order for the staples to actully penetrate fully and be flush with the wood surface, I had to hold the stapler VERY firmly against the wood. This tool packs a wallop when it fires (noisy!), and if you are not holding it VERY firmly in place, the kickback offsets staple alignment and penetration. (Watch out... it's got a hair-trigger too)I guarentee you will have to grab a hammer to finish knocking some staples in anyway. Regarding using it as a brad nailer, I finally found some soft pine the brads would fully penetrate. It does take only one size: 5/8" / 15mm. I tried tacking some simple hard maple quarter round to a baseboard and never did succeed in countersinking one brad. I read the instructions several times and practiced a lot, because I was determined to make it work. Admittedly the tool never did work well, and about 1/8 inch of the T-shaped brad head remained above the wood surface. I tried to hammer them in and even countersink them with a punch, but it was impossible and extremely frustrating. Bottom lines: For simple stapling applications such as reupholstery on soft woods, you might just like it. For intermediate woodworkers like me, save yourself a lot of time and expense and go for a pneumatic nailer if at all possible. For profesionals: you already know. Hope this helped somebody.
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Arrow Fastener Co. ETF50PBN Electro-Matic Staple Gun Tacker
Available from Amazon
Price: $36.79
Updated on 11-9-2008.
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