I'm in the middle of an upholstering project and need to use 3/8" staples. Will this stapler handle anything less than a 1/2" inch staple?
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This gun is better suited for furniture building or similar construction jobs than for upholstering fabrics to frames. I'd suggest the #7 Fasco stapler found on Amazon as "Fasco F1B 7C-16 Fine Wire Stapler". Rainco is another good stapler for upholstering (Amazon "Rainco R1B 7c-16 upholstery stapler". I've used both these models. I'm a retired upholsterer and furniture maker with 39 years in the business and 24 of those in my own shop. Rule #1: Keep the staple puller in the back pocket so you don't have to drag that heavy sofa across the shop when you attach yourself to it! This gun is better suited for furniture building or similar construction jobs than for upholstering fabrics to frames. I'd suggest the #7 Fasco stapler found on Amazon as "Fasco F1B 7C-16 Fine Wire Stapler". Rainco is another good stapler for upholstering (Amazon "Rainco R1B 7c-16 upholstery stapler". I've used both these models. I'm a retired upholsterer and furniture maker with 39 years in the business and 24 of those in my own shop. Rule #1: Keep the staple puller in the back pocket so you don't have to drag that heavy sofa across the shop when you attach yourself to it!
2080207
Yes, 1/4 inch 'legs' will staple 20-25 sheets and 1/2" between the legs or crown.
690219
I have one and used it to staple in hardwood oak flooring. My flooring was 1/2" by 1.5". I used the Senco 1/4" by 1" staples (18 gauge) and never had a single problem. For the money, and ease of use, this nailer/stapler did the job perfectly! I did some research beforehand, as to which was better and held better- nails or staples. Staples hold better than nails
2274503
It works fine for light duty work. If you are stapling into a hard material you have to hold it down firmly or the staple won't sink in all the way.
1779368
We have two of these staplers, one short and one long and they work beautifully. Never had a problem with it. It does require specialty staples however
56941
Should work fine.... a great occasional homeowner stapler. Staples will be best for your application. Galvanized will stain in time. Stainless steel better.
1132617
If the wood is not hard and you find long enough staples it may work. It is a powerful stapler but it looks like you are taking it to the limit
1962682
I use a 1/4" rope and that works fine. The distance across the top of the groove is about 3/8", but I'm not sureit would handle a 3/8" rope all that well.
922215
HI ! Yes they will. I used the same standard staples, Actually It will use 2 of them each time and it works just fine.
1442086
This stapler can handle 50-75 pieces of 20# paper easily; maybe more. I used Munix Heavy Duty 9/16" 23/15-h staples. The stapler does the job!
2274504
I used it for reupholstering a chair, using medium weight upholstery fabric. There were no jams and it was powerful enough to staple 3 layers of fabric. Would probably not do well on heavy weight fabric, except for a single layer, but was great for the job I wanted it for.
1457
It seems the stapler is made to hanlde 1/4 planks as well. I don't see a problem
2025911
The 9615A is a great inexpensive stapler. I have used it on many projects, and it works great.
151990
I am not sure. These Tot staples are 3/8" wide with about 1/8" spikes on each side - very small. They are NOT standard staples.
1364881
One of the best I've ever used. All I know is that it sinks my 1/4 inch staples better and more consistently than others. I believe it will do fine for what you're planning.
706936
I looked and measured. This can hold staples NO WIDER than 3/16ths inch. It can hold staples NO LONGER than 9/16ths inch. They are flat topped, not "crowned" --that is, the top of the staple is not for wire or cable, is is flat. The channel in which the staples travel is also flat. If you tried to use cable staples it would jam. You can use staples that are less than 9/16ths long, but they must remain 3/16ths wide. That size serves well for carpet and very, very light construction. I strongly discourage use of wider staples. Even 1/4 inch might be too tight. 1/2 inch wide is utterly out of the question.--- I looked and measured. This can hold staples NO WIDER than 3/16ths inch. It can hold staples NO LONGER than 9/16ths inch. They are flat topped, not "crowned" --that is, the top of the staple is not for wire or cable, is is flat. The channel in which the staples travel is also flat. If you tried to use cable staples it would jam. You can use staples that are less than 9/16ths long, but they must remain 3/16ths wide. That size serves well for carpet and very, very light construction. I strongly discourage use of wider staples. Even 1/4 inch might be too tight. 1/2 inch wide is... » Read More I looked and measured. This can hold staples NO WIDER than 3/16ths inch. It can hold staples NO LONGER than 9/16ths inch. They are flat topped, not "crowned" --that is, the top of the staple is not for wire or cable, is is flat. The channel in which the staples travel is also flat. If you tried to use cable staples it would jam. You can use staples that are less than 9/16ths long, but they must remain 3/16ths wide. That size serves well for carpet and very, very light construction. I strongly discourage use of wider staples. Even 1/4 inch might be too tight. 1/2 inch wide is utterly out of the question.--- « Show Less
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1/2 should be adequate. I would perform a test to determine the right amount of air pressure so that the staples do not over penetrate the wood ripping the fabric along with it.