How to choose a furniture stapler?

Today we will talk about a very simple, but extremely necessary and interesting tool. And although he has a very narrow specialization, he also performs the “1001” operation. This tool is durable and functional, and striking, it creates. We hope you guessed what it was about, of course - this is a stapler. When you need to fasten a bundle of paper, we use a stationery stapler, and if you need to quickly attach a carpet to the floor or drag furniture, then a construction stapler comes into play, otherwise, a tacker. How to choose the most suitable furniture stapler for a specific task, we will describe further.

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Scopes of a construction stapler

The history of the stapler dates back to the 18th century. For the first time this tool was used in France for hammering staples. And in the 19th century, in connection with the development of printing and printing, this amazing tool received a new round of development. In 1866, the mechanism for joining sheets of paper was patented, and a year later, a mechanism for joining thin brass sheets was patented.

The taker or stapler received real recognition recently when it began to be used in construction. It easily replaces the hammer, and does it very efficiently. In addition, if previously tackers shot material only with brackets, now they can hammer in nails and even mounting studs - pins.

What is a stapler capable of?

A modern tool performs two main types of tasks:

• Nailing one material to another. As a rule, the basis is wood or its derivatives (plywood, chipboard, OSB), plastic, but everything that the stapler can break through is attached to the base.
• Stitching equivalent parts with a staple bend. The connection is very reliable.

Stapler fell in love with furniture masters and decorators; tools are widely used in production and in construction. Here are just some of the operations that can be performed using the miracle tool:

• Drapery.
• Fastening of furniture upholstery and structural elements.
• Fixation on the frames of canvases, reproductions, posters.
• Installation of roofing material and shingles.
• Facing the surface with various materials.
• Nailing to the frames of sheet materials (chipboard, fiberboard, OSB, tin, plywood, foil).
• Installation of insulating materials, insulation, films, membranes.
• Assembly of floors from the grooved boards.
• Fixing glazing beads to windows.
• Production of modules, crates and subsystems.
• Fixing carpets.
• Installation of film greenhouses and greenhouses.
• Laying power and low-current electric cables.
• Drywall crosslinking.
• Setting the punch.
• Assembly of pallets and packaging frames.

A mechanical stapler may not be able to cope with all of the above functions, but an electric or pneumatic tacker is much more productive. Therefore, below we will consider how to choose a construction stapler, depending on the task.

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Tool benefits

Due to the unique design, the construction stapler has a lot of advantages:

• Nailing materials to each other does not take much physical strength.
• Installation takes a minimum of time compared to hammering.
• When working with the tool, one hand remains free and it can support the material.
• High security. All sharp parts of the tool are hidden inside the box. For non-mechanical devices, a fuse system is used.
• No need to press on the tool. This is very convenient when working in an unstable position, for example, standing on a stepladder.
• Possibility of use in inconvenient and inaccessible places.
• The spring part is easily nailed. If the part to be nailed is springy, then the tacker can easily cope with it, unlike a hammer.
• Accurate and clear impact transmission does not damage the workpiece, for example when glazing.
• The tool does not vibrate, so it will not appear on the surface of any chips or scratches.
• Multifunctionality. Consumables can be varied: staples, nails, self-tapping screws, so the tool functionality is diverse.
• Reliability, durability, due to the small number of moving parts.
• Easy to operate and maintain.
• Consumables are not subject to corrosion.

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Types of Staplers

There are three main types of tools:

• Mechanical stapler.
• Electric.
• Pneumatic.

It is better to decide which construction stapler to choose based on specific needs.

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Mechanical stapler - inexpensive classic

This is the simplest option in a constructive way. This type of taker appealed to home craftsmen. It has only three details:

• Lever arm.
• Spring.
• Body.

Principle of work: squeezing the lever with the strength of the muscles, we cock the spring mechanism. When straightening, the spring clogs the staples or nails.

Important! A mechanical stapler is the best option for domestic needs. With its help, you can make minor repairs, assemble new furniture after delivery from the salon and use it for other “household trifles”.

Advantages of a mechanical tool:

• Simple construction.
• No special skills required during use.
• It has no wearing parts.
• Simple care. All that is needed for a mechanical tool is to lubricate it with a simple lubricant from time to time.
• Absolute autonomy. The tool is always ready to work, it does not need hoses, batteries and accumulators.
• Lightweight, compact.

What to look for when choosing a tool?

1. If you decide to choose a furniture stapler of this type, it is better if the case is collapsible, fastened with screws and not rivets. So you can clean the tool, and if necessary, eliminate minor problems.
2. The body material must be strong enough. Give preference to lightweight modern alloys. They successfully combine increased strength and light weight.
3. Choose the shock mechanism on a spring spring. It is easier to work with her and the return is almost not felt.
4. The breakdown force adjustment mechanism is the most important element of a mechanical stapler. Using a grooved wheel or switch, you can adjust the tool to the material of a certain hardness. Plastic or chipboard sheets require maximum spring potential. Therefore, the greater the potential, the easier the bracket will enter the surface.
5. Pay attention to the maximum allowable size of the consumable and the width of the clip to choose a construction stapler that suits your needs. The classic option is to equip the tool with a U-shaped bracket of a certain width and thickness with different lengths of legs. There are staplers that mount with a U-bracket.
6. The store must be securely closed when equipped. It is best if the brackets can be inserted into the stapler (as in the clerical), and not pushed with a clip. It is very convenient if it is possible to control the remaining number of staples in the store through the viewing window.

Helpful hints:

1. The double strike mechanism (multiple shot) will not be amiss for a power tool.It is used if the bracket does not completely penetrate the surface of the material. Such a function makes it possible to make an additional impulse along an unfinished bracket. The supply mechanism of the consumable in this case is turned off.
2. To crawl a stapler into a hard-to-reach place, choose a tool with a protruding nose.
3. If you need a tool that works with straight and rounded braces, then pay attention to the universal taker. The tool can also work with small nails and pins.

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Electric stapler - fast, reliable, but more expensive

Unlike a mechanical tool, an electric stapler is much more functional and stronger, since all the hard work for us is performed by a motor. An electric stapler has all the advantages of a simple stapler, except of course autonomy, since a socket is required for its operation. The battery can solve the problem, but there is a problem with mass and capacity.

Important! The power of an electric tool reaches 1500 W, which allows you to hammer the equipment to a very great depth.

To protect against current damage, manufacturers use plastic casings, and the handle has rubberized pads. The power cord and motor winding are double insulated.

The main components of the electric tacker and the sole are made of metal, which affects the functionality and durability of the instrument.

Benefits

Note the advantages of the tool:

• Functionality.
• High performance.
• The speed of operations.
• High reliability of fixation.
• The ability to score to great depths.
• Durability.
• Various adjustment of impact force: smooth, stepwise.
• Protection against accidental start.
• Impulse frequency control.
• There is a device for removing fasteners.
• Possibility of automatic multiple blow.
• The possibility of hitting two brackets.
• The shot is made from pressure on the tip.
• There are depth sensors.

Disadvantages of an electric stapler:

• High price.
• The working space is limited by the length of the cord. A solid supply cable length of 5 meters or more is considered the rule of good taste.

Important! The weight of any electric model is greater than the mass of a mechanical analog. The weight of an electric tool sometimes exceeds 2 kg (add more engine weight here).

How to choose an electric model: useful tips

1. When choosing a device, first of all, it is necessary to build on the rate of fire, that is, the maximum number of pulses in a certain time. Mid-priced models make 20-30 rounds per minute. This is an indicator for the average model.
2. If you decide to choose a furniture stapler with a battery, then pay attention to the capacity and speed of a full battery charge. Well, if the model of the device has a second power unit or it can be replaced by another battery of the same manufacturer.

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Pneumatic stapler

The tool is powered by compressed air. All tasks are performed simply with lightning speed. This is a very powerful stapler, because it is not surprising that such a tool is a relative of the “monster”, which drives mounting pins or huge nails (up to the hundredth size) into the steel and concrete.

The main spring is absent in the mechanism of the pneumatic stapler, and the pneumatic cylinder, which receives air from the pneumatic distributor controlled by a pedal (in a stationary tool) or a trigger (in a manual version), performs work for it.

Important! Despite its power, the design of the equipment is quite simple. The stapler is easy to maintain; it is only necessary to clean it occasionally. The tool is durable, the only part that can fail is the o-ring. But the rings are cheap and easy to replace.

Advantages of the tool:

• Instant fixation, regardless of base density.
• Easy to use and maintain.
• High rate of fire.A gun that clogs one bracket per second is the norm.
• The average weight is no different from a mechanical tool and much less than an electric one. The weight of the pneumatic stapler is within 1 kg.
• Compactness.
• High performance.
• High rate of fire.
• It copes with long and wide staples.
• The presence of a locking system.
• Contact and separate start.
• The ability to adjust the shock.
• The possibility of multiple blows.
• There is a mechanism against jamming staples.
• The presence of a removable filter.

The disadvantages of the device:

• Together with the stapler, you need to buy a compressor.
• Limited range depending on hose length.
• Compressed air is required, and for some models a separate power supply line (for industrial).
• Suitable for stationary use only.

Important! Pneumatic staplers are increasingly being used in small workshops, at a furniture factory and at construction sites where workers have their own equipped places, because neither a compressor nor a stapler will have to be moved anywhere. All operations will be performed lightning fast, and the staples will clog tightly. Pneumatic staplers are considered the best in terms of performance.

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Which construction stapler is better?

Regardless of the choice of tool - mechanical, electric or pneumatic, be sure to pay attention to the type and size of equipment (brackets). It is this parameter that indicates the true purpose of the instrument.

Consider the main types of construction staplers, and for what work they are suitable, it is easy to determine.

Classic taker

Suitable for home repairs. It has a mechanical impact mechanism. It is started by pressing the lever. Fasteners: nails and staples of a flat type.

Important! It is difficult to work with such a tool for a long time, as the hand gets tired.

Cable stapler

It is used for fastenings on walls, baseboards, furniture, electric wires with a diameter of 4.5-7.5 mm. Voltage is allowed no more than 50 volts.

Important! Such a tool is usually used when laying communication equipment or a local computer network.

Packing

The tool is necessary for working with corrugated cardboard boxes. Staples hold paper together much more securely than tape. This stapler is of two types: mechanical, pneumatic.

Window stapler

It does not work with brackets, but with metal studs. A mechanical device can hammer studs with a length of not more than 1.5 cm, and an electric one - up to 2.5 cm, pneumatic - up to 5 cm. The length of thin nails depends on the type of tacker.

Hammer

A hammer-shaped tool is used on the roof when laying ruberoid or for warming the base of the floor. It is advisable to choose a construction stapler of this type to use where speed is needed. The staples are clogged with every blow of the hammer on the material. The brackets are fixed due to inertia.

Stapler for staples

The tool is used in the case when you need to fasten two parts at a certain angle, for example, a frame for a photo or a picture. This type of taker has the shape of the letter “V”.

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Impact strength

If it is necessary to determine which construction stapler is better, then the impact force becomes a defining characteristic. If you choose as a whole, then the smallest impact force in mechanical models, and the most powerful - in pneumatics.

But if you choose among two models, then you can calculate the strength of the blow by the largest bracket that the tacker can score. For example, the technical data sheet indicates the length of the bracket from 4 mm to 14 mm. You should be interested in the maximum value, because it is it that determines the strength of the impact.

Important! If you have two models in front of you and one has a staple length ranging from 4 to 10 mm, and the second from 4 to 14 mm, then it is naturally preferable to take the second model.

However, it must be remembered that the maximum staple also depends on the material being processed.

Important! For example, brackets with a length of 14 mm fit into a soft pine just perfectly, but in oak wood, it’s good if you can hammer a bracket by 12 mm. With increased hardness of the material, the impact force becomes much weaker, and the depth of clogging of the staples is less. This must be remembered in order to choose the right stapler for specific needs.

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Helpful hints:

1. If you need a tool for homework, then choose a model that can hammer a 12 mm bracket or a little more. That will be quite enough.
2. Use exclusively “branded” consumables to extend tool life.
3. When choosing a stapler, pay attention to the capacity of the store. The more consumables it includes, the less often you will have to refuel new ones. This is especially true if there is a large amount of work to be done.
4. When buying a tool, pay attention to the size of the handle. The length of the handle should be approximately equal to the width of the palm - then a slight pressure will be provided.
5. If you are going to not only work with the tool at home, but also to transport it, then purchase a case for stapler storage. It is better to purchase a model in a company case, so that the instrument is easy to store and transport.

The cost of a construction stapler directly depends on its type. So choose a device for your needs:

1. If you are looking for a reliable assistant for household needs and cosmetic repairs, then inexpensive mechanical models are at your service.
2. For a private home or for work "away" buy an electric model.
3. And if you want to open your own business, then you should invest in a high-quality pneumatic taker.

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Each model is good in its own way and has its own specific characteristics that are not peculiar to another model. Have a good shopping!