10 best construction staplers - mechanical, electric and pneumatic models

Expert: Konstantin Borisovich Polyakov

*Review of the best according to the editors of expertology.ru. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective in nature, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before purchasing, consultation with a specialist is required.

Staplers are indispensable in furniture production and construction. They are used to fasten fabric upholstery, film, tarpaulin, chipboard and other thin materials. Amateur models will be useful in the country and in private households for constructing a greenhouse, installing a fence, or creating a temporary canopy. Staplers can be manual, mechanical, electric or battery-powered. We studied dozens of each type and compiled a rating of the best staplers, dividing it into appropriate categories. When preparing the TOP 13, we took into account reviews of the models and product features. Pay attention to the advantages and disadvantages of the tool, as well as what they are praised for in reviews - this will help you navigate the available variety and choose the best product for yourself.

Rating of the best staplers

Which staple gun should you choose for your home?

When choosing a stapler, you should pay due attention to the strength of the intended stapler, the practicality of its use (ergonomics, weight, time it takes to put the device into operation). If you need to work with a stapler for quite a long time, it would be right to abandon the manual stapler in favor of electric staplers (powered by electricity or batteries).

The best cordless staplers

Cordless staplers receive power from a battery that is powered by an electric motor. The latter affects the impact mechanism. This does not require constant effort from the operator and helps to increase operating time. Here are some of the best models in this rating category with good reviews and characteristics.

BOSCH PTK 3.6 Li 0.603.968.120

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the rating here is occupied by a product from Bosch. The cordless stapler features an extended spout for easy precise positioning. The charging indicator shows how much energy is left in the 1.3 A/h battery. The model is extremely comfortable to hold. The handle is completely rubberized, and the trigger is designed for two fingers. The protrusion at the top of the body helps to rest well on the tool. The motor and feed mechanism are located at the bottom, which creates perfect balance. The side window provides good visibility of the fastener stock. Along with the stapler, the manufacturer supplies a battery and 1000 staples. In one minute the device is capable of making up to 30 blows. In reviews, owners report that the stapler easily penetrates fabric, leather, cardboard and chipboard.

In our opinion, the product is worthy of a place in the rating due to the presence of the Push+Release system. This means that the power tool will fire only when the nose is firmly pressed against the surface and the start button is pressed at the same time. If the spout does not rest, then the trigger button does nothing, and this increases protection against accidental operation.

Advantages

• battery charging indicator;
• extended spout;
• viewing window to monitor store fullness;
• 1000 staples included;
• battery capacity 1.3 A/h.

Flaws

• high price;
• weighs 800 g;
• the force of impact is not adjustable;
• The bulky body interferes with work in narrow niches.

What to look for when choosing

Before you start working with the tool, you should become familiar with its operation. So, before you start working with an automatic stapler, you need to first adjust it. To achieve the desired result, test fittings are used, on which a pair of test doublets are produced. When changing the adjustment of the tool, you should insist on the desired outcome and only after that proceed to transfer to the final fittings.

The choice of device is made based on the type of upcoming lesson. For example, a manual stapler will be useful for upholstering sofas or chairs. To make fittings for furniture, pliable wood is used. The maximum load that is applied to complete a doublet will be completely sufficient.

If you have to act with more stable fittings, then a manual stapler will not help. For such a service, it is worth acquiring an electric stapler. An electro-pneumatic tool has much more power.

A manual furniture stapler has certain features on which the ease of use completely depends:

• – Transparent store. Allows you to control the remaining staples in the device.
• – Impact mass regulator. Allows you to adjust the impact force depending on how dense the material is. This greatly simplifies the work.
• – Narrow working tip. Ensures shot accuracy.
• – Locking the trigger mechanism. Helps avoid accidental shooting.
• – Handle with rubber base. It will help the device not to slip in your hands, and it will be more convenient to work with the equipment.

First of all, you need to decide for what purpose the device is being purchased. If you plan to rarely use it for household purposes, a manual stapler would be the best option. If the device will be used frequently, it is better to buy an electric or battery model. Pneumatic staplers are better suited for repeated use in furniture shops.

A household electric stapler must have a collapsible body. This is necessary in order to clear the instrument of debris and, if necessary, correct minor problems.

The best network staplers

Corded staplers are powered by an electric motor, but receive energy directly from a single-phase 220 V network. This contributes to a more compact body and reduces weight compared to battery-powered products, but limits maneuverability. The operator will need an extension cord to work on a ceiling or along a long wall. Here is a ranking of the best devices in this category.

BOSCH PTK 14 EDT 0.603.265.520

Rating: 4.9

We gave the first place in the rating in the category of network staplers to Bosch PTK 14 EDT. The unit is made in a D-shaped body and is equipped with rubber pads on the handle and engine compartment. Power adjustment is located on the lower part in the form of a large wheel. The electronics precisely set the impact value, which helps to carefully drive fasteners into soft materials and confidently drive nails into hard wood. The device weighs 1.1 kg and makes up to 30 blows per minute. The size of staples is acceptable from 6 to 14 mm. Experts in reviews praise the stapler for its quiet operation and powerful blows. This is a professional tool for comfortable use. Another advantage of the model is its compatibility with nails.

We placed the product in the rating due to the presence of the double strike function (DuoTac). You can select the mode on the top of the case, where there is a switch with an intuitive designation. In this mode, the device drives two staples into one place at once, which increases tensile strength. This is useful for fixing roofing materials and films where there is increased wind load.

Advantages

• 1000 staples as a gift;
• soft pad on the handle;
• controlled execution of a blow with the nose resting;
• store stock indicator;
• smooth power adjustment.

Flaws

• short wire 1.5 m;
• high price;
• bulky body;
• soft metal base.

Mechanical

WORKPRO W023025A

Mechanical furniture stapler WORKPRO W023025A is supplied complete with straight staples for upholstery - 11.3 and 10.6 mm, arcuate staples for wires - 12 mm, nails - 14 mm. The staple gun is made of metal; there is a switch for different staple modes on the front. At the top of the body of the manual stapler there is a button for adjusting the impact power. The handle is quite long, made of plastic with rubberized inserts in a shape that is easy to grip by hand. There is a locking ring under the handle to prevent accidental pressing. The charging mechanism is located at the bottom of the case with a protective fixation. WORKPRO brand staplers have proven themselves to be reliable, high-quality tools.

ValueMax V024004AS

The furniture stapler ValueMax V024004AS is designed for driving staples and nails into wooden, chipboard and metal surfaces. The mechanical stapler is made of metal; the kit includes 2 types of staples 10.6 and 6.3 mm wide and nails 15 mm high. On top of the device body there is a screw adjustment for the depth to which it is planned to drive the staples. The handle of the staple gun is also made of metal, which increases the service life of the tool even with frequent use. A manual stapler is suitable for upholstering furniture, fastening wires, and nailing wooden structural elements with small nails.

PHANTACI DS014

The multifunctional furniture stapler PHANTACI DS014 is designed for driving arc, straight staples and nails into wooden and metal surfaces. The compact staple gun is made of metal and is offered in two colors to choose from - steel or black. The set includes 600 staples. On top of the body there is an adjusting screw for selecting the impact force and a locking ring that protects against accidental operation of the stapler. The all metal handle is long enough for leverage when pressed. The staple gun is easy to load. There is a cassette at the bottom for this purpose.

JOUSTMAX

The powerful JOUSTMAX furniture stapler with mechanical control is offered by the seller in three versions: with a steel or black body, and with a rubberized handle. The set comes with a set of staples and nails. The staple gun is used for household needs and in furniture production. Using the tool, you can upholster furniture with fabric, secure wires, and hammer small nails into wooden and metal surfaces. Thanks to the ergonomic long handle, the master does not have to exert much effort when working. The body of the staple gun has a handle stopper that protects against accidental operation.

TUOSEN

The mechanical furniture stapler Tuosen is made of durable high-quality steel, thanks to which it can withstand a long service life even with constant use. Therefore, the staple gun can also be used by professional furniture makers. The multifunctional tool is used for driving standard staples 4-14mm in size, semicircular staples 10-12mm, and nails 10-14mm long. The design provides an adjusting screw with which you can change the impact force. The ergonomically shaped metal handle is easy to grip and is secured with a locking ring.

LAOA LA148

The furniture stapler LAOA LA148 is made of metal, with a small size (15 cm in length), quite heavy (600 g), designed for driving staples and nails of five modifications. It can be used both in the production of upholstered furniture and for the manufacture of shoes, fastening wooden structures, and laying wires. The power of penetration depth is adjusted by a pad on the front of the body. The staple gun testing kit includes several types of staples and nails. To fix the handle in a non-working position, there is a special metal ring on the body.

BENGU

The BENGU furniture stapler with mechanical control of small dimensions (155x135 mm) is used not only in everyday life, but also for upholstering furniture with fabric or leather using staples, fixing wires, and fastening wooden surfaces with nails. The impact force is adjusted by a screw on top of the body. The staple gun is made of high quality steel, the comfortable long handle serves as a good lever during operation. A special ring is used to secure the handle in the non-working position. Consumables are easily refilled into the magazine using a spring mechanism. Through a small window you can track how many staples are left.

Milda

The miniature Milda furniture mechanical stapler is made of stainless steel with a rubberized handle for easy grip. Using a staple gun, you can fasten surfaces with standard staples, secure cables with U-shaped staples, and drive small nails. The kit includes a set of staples and nails, as well as an anti-stapler for pulling out staples. The adjusting screw on the body is designed to change the impact force. The ring secures the handle to prevent accidental operation. At the bottom of the case there is a mechanism with a magazine for quick refilling with consumables.

ERWERK HNC-04

The cheap furniture stapler ERWERK HNC-04 with a manual mechanism is available in two versions - with a short or long handle. For professional work, it is better to buy a staple gun with a 12 cm handle. For a home craftsman, an 11 cm handle will be enough. The kit also comes with a set of 2000 staples. The tool is fitted with standard staples 10.6 mm wide and is suitable for fixing wires, stretching fabric on a wooden frame, upholstering furniture with fabric, and minor repairs. The staple gun is made of stainless steel and, despite its small dimensions (17.5x8 cm), has sufficient power.

Mayitr

The Mayitr furniture stapler of miniature sizes (14.5x8 cm) with a manual mechanism is designed for minor repairs in everyday life. The cheap staple gun is made of durable plastic, the handle is made of stainless steel with an easy pressing mechanism. To secure the handle, there is a metal ring on the back of the case. The kit includes a set of 100 staples, 6mm wide. The staple gun is used for reupholstering furniture, fixing cables, laying ceiling tiles, and fastening sheets of drywall. You can use 4/6/8mm staples and the magazine loads easily.

How convenient is a construction stapler and what is the principle of its operation?

The main part of the stapler for construction work is the impact mechanism. It is he who takes on the entire load, and for this there is a tightly compressed spring (flat spring or coiled spring). If the stapler is mechanical, then you need to cock the spring mechanism using your own muscles. In electric models, the engine does this work for you, but in pneumatic models, it has a slightly different design (we’ll look at it later, in a separate paragraph).

To put the tacker into “combat readiness”, cock the trigger or move the special lever to the far position. This action allows the striker to release, and then remove the staple from the pack and hammer it into the desired place. When the staples run out, they need to be replenished by loading them into a special magazine according to the same principle as a regular office stapler.

But the models of construction staplers are more varied than their stationery relatives. In particular, there are those where the staples are not only driven in, but also bent due to the presence of a counter part - an “anvil”.

Mechanical type construction stapler.

Largely thanks to this design and unique operating principle, the construction stapler has become widely used.

It's time to highlight the positive qualities of a tacker for construction work:

• If, without having a tacker, you work with a hammer the old fashioned way, then the work will take several times longer.
• Thanks to the design of the construction stapler, one hand remains free when working. This is very convenient - for example, when working at height and standing on a stepladder, you can stick to it.
• There is no need to press hard on the tacker. Standing on the same stepladder will help you maintain your balance more easily than when working with a simple hand tool.
• Even after working for several hours, you will not get very tired when connecting parts and materials - after all, minimal physical effort will be required.
• Even if the part being nailed is springy, the stapler, unlike a hammer, can easily handle it.
• In inconvenient places where it is difficult for a hand to fit through, it is quite possible to work as a tacker.
• Accurate and precise impact transmission saves the surface from damage. For example, this is very important when working with glass. The tool does not vibrate, so no scratches or chips will appear.
• Since consumable items can be very diverse (staples, nails, screws), the functionality of the stapler is increased. Another advantage is that these consumables are not affected by corrosion.
• Since there are very few moving parts in the device, there is nothing special to break. Therefore, the tacker lasts a long time, and working with it, as well as maintenance, is very simple.
• All parts with sharp edges are securely hidden under the body, so you won’t cut or break your fingers. And electric staplers also have fuses.