Which upholstery stapler is right for you? Here are the recommended suggestions

Upholstery staplers are easy-to-use devices that successfully replace time-consuming nailing and staples. First of all, they facilitate and improve the work, so it is worth having them at home and in the workshop. When choosing the right gun, you should consider only the model that can process a particular type of wood and upholstery. So, which upholstery stapler should you choose if it's an all-around product for home use, and which one if you're planning to branch out into the upholstery industry? Check!

Why do you need an upholstery remover?

Upholstery is not the only activity that the upholstery stapler makes easier. It can also be used to nail the bottoms or backs of furniture, install vapor permeable roofing membranes, install bituminous shingles, or advertise on wooden boards. However, it is difficult to choose one universal product for each of these activities. Why? Because the effectiveness of a particular upholstery tool depends, for example, on the raw material you are going to work with. Therefore, let's go through the types of staplers to make sure which stapler is suitable for a particular job with this tool.

Staplers and pistols - who are they best for?

Hand tools can be bought from a few dozen zł. These are versatile products that are mainly suitable for occasional laying of thin materials. They are ideal for working with soft woods such as pine. That is why they are so often used in the creation of roof structures. This manual upholstery gun is very well suited for joining not too thick fabrics with soft wood, sewing cardboard boxes or repairing home furniture. Especially recommended for people who appreciate the reliability of the device and the low cost of purchase. However, prolonged use in contact with harder materials can cause hand fatigue and pain.

How are these hand tools arranged? Their main structural elements are:

• staple guide;
• spring pusher;
• lever handle;
• staple insertion mechanism.

A very good example of such a tool is the Stanley manual upholstery stapler. It has a reinforced structure that allows you to insert staples with more force and protects your hand through the use of a special durable material on the handle. Very useful for occasional home and construction jobs with no risk of damage after a few uses.

Electric staplers and guns - advanced manual designs

An electric stapler is nothing more than a manual model with an additional power supply. It can be mains or battery operated. These devices do not differ significantly from each other in terms of application, since they have a similar force for driving staples into the material. Like manual aggregates, they are very good for occasional work with soft materials. The only difference is that they will also do well when you need to put a large number of staples into wood or cardboard in a short time. This means that for undemanding, but frequent work, it is worth using an electric tray.

Offers of proven staplers and electric guns

Stanley's market offers also have interesting electric staplers. One of them is a model that does an excellent job with MDF, soft plywood and basic upholstery tasks. They can also drive nails, which effectively enter the material being processed. It has the function of constant preview of the number of staples and the ability to work in corners and edges.

Another option, this time wireless, is the Makita MST113DWAJ stapler. It works very well in roofing jobs that require constant movement. Batteries have a lot of opportunities to work from a single charge (usually the entire store). They are also comfortable and suitable for working with slightly harder materials than their handheld counterparts. Electric pistols are usually chosen by professionals who value work mobility.

Pneumatic staplers - the best choice for a professional

If you plan to upholster furniture even as a hobby, put a pneumatic stapler. Why? Because it is the right choice for a person who does not want to be limited in the choice of material for work. They are definitely different in design from other staple and nail tools. They also require the purchase of a compressor and the appropriate length of air hose. A good pneumatic gripper provides manual adjustment of the staple driving force, which allows it to be adapted to the hardness of the raw material. Thanks to this, it can be used both for furniture with an openwork structure made of soft wood or board, and for the assembly of elements from harder materials.

Interesting offers for advanced pneumatic staplers

A very good choice for those looking for a cheap solution is vidaXL Air Upholstery Gun. A variety of widths and lengths of nails and staples to match the device provide versatility for the job. This model will be used not only for upholstery, but also for installation and finishing works that use wooden elements. Another offer for those who are looking for a professional and reliable product is the Makita AT1150A pneumatic stapler with the ability to adjust the driving depth.

Using a taker - additional staples and maintenance

In the case of these devices, unfortunately, it is difficult to find universal accessories. Therefore, it is recommended to use brackets recommended by the manufacturer and designed for a particular brand or even model of the device. Thanks to this, you will avoid clogging the stapler and, as a result, wasting time during work. It is also important to make sure that the staples fit perfectly with the magazine so as not to damage the device. When it comes to manual and electric staplers, the most important thing is to use the right accessories. In pneumatic analogues, the oil level is also important, which must be checked and topped up.

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