How well does this staple gun work for hanging Christmas lights? Debating between Heavy Duty & Light Duty. Thx
238353
This little stapler packs a punch. It will definitely handle your job without any issues. Always make sure to have the wires centered between the staples exit.
238354
I wouldn't depend on the staples to stay up for any length of time with the light duty version. Especially if the material you are stapling to is an exterior wood beam or thick siding (it wouldn't pierce the side of a vinyl storage bin which is why I purchased mine to affix a laminated label of the contents). Sorry if this wasn't the answer you were hoping for!
238355
It'll work but you may need to get the 10mm staples. This kit only comes with 6mm staples.
732813
Jace has the right idea. To Richard's comment, I have this on Christmas lights. It weathered a hard Michigan winter without a problem, but it wasn't continuous use.
380100
I'd look at a different model of heavy duty stapler. This particular model jams with my every use. I'd spend ten more dollars, and get something that works. Mine will be visiting the recycling bin soon enough.
862639
I always use the staples. Seems to me they hold better, more friction. Freeman gun works great.
962216
Yes. It's thin flexible plastic and should work just fine with a staple gun
1160466
We have ours on one of those common outdoor cords that you use for holiday lights, a little thicker that indoor cords, not one of those super heavy duty ones. It has been working fine on it for several years.
552096
This gun is suppose to take brads too. I saw them at the home improvement store when I was getting staples, but I did not try any. If the wood is thin enough the brads ought to work.
420182
1st of all, do NOT takle it apart. put on safety glasses, unload staples (same as you load them) dig out stuck staple in end. wolla. Whatever it was you tried to staple might be too hard or thick. Jerry
1180802
I have used a C Clamp that goes on a lighting stand e.g., T shaped light tree stand. The spotlight is quite heavy, thus you want to have stable stand; I hung other lights on the other side of the horizontal bar on the stand to balance the weight.
809421
No on both counts, the unit is far to heavy to carry, Have made a trolley to move unit, Nail guns have kept in there boxes. Note as am using the unit in Australia have had a power supply issue,(Step down Transformer). Still having trouble finding a supply of staples for that gun. These may not be issues for you !!. However these things aside, am very satisfied with the total unit.Cheersverdenp
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.
1500221
Can use 80-100 psi. Recommended for this gun is 90 psi. This is a great gun and gets in tight places although I could not find any 3/8" staples with the gun at any of the lowes/home depot stores and had to order on-line. No staples come with the gun.
903235
I had one and it was a piece of junk. My neighbor had one and it was also a piece of junk. When hurricane Sandy hit New York it blew out one of my living room windows. My downstairs neighbor helped me staple sheets of plastic over my bookshelves to protect them from the rain. By coincidence we both had powershot staplers and neither of them worked. They would fire two or three staples and jam -- repeatedly. I contacted the manufacturer and got no response. I suggest you throw it out and buy a better stapler, that's what I did.
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I honestly don't know but I'm sure it won't. Either buy another command clip/hook or buy something completely different. My experience was terrible with these. I used them for christmas lights in my room. I Followed the instructions and everything. First two hours i had no problems with them but after that, half of them fell off and wouldn't stick anymore even with new stickies. I ended up using clear push pins and they're amazing! Christmas lights are still up in my room and its probably been close to a month already. I wouldn't recommend these decorative clips for anything to be honest! I hope this helps � I honestly don't know but I'm sure it won't. Either buy another command clip/hook or buy something completely different. My experience was terrible with these. I used them for christmas lights in my room. I Followed the instructions and everything. First two hours i had no problems with them but after that, half of them fell off and wouldn't stick anymore even with new stickies. I ended up using clear push pins and they're amazing! Christmas lights are still up in my room and its probably been close to a month already. I wouldn't recommend these decorative clips for anything to be honest! I... » Read More I honestly don't know but I'm sure it won't. Either buy another command clip/hook or buy something completely different. My experience was terrible with these. I used them for christmas lights in my room. I Followed the instructions and everything. First two hours i had no problems with them but after that, half of them fell off and wouldn't stick anymore even with new stickies. I ended up using clear push pins and they're amazing! Christmas lights are still up in my room and its probably been close to a month already. I wouldn't recommend these decorative clips for anything to be honest! I hope this helps � « Show Less
122388
It worked on my Christmas tree led lights. A similar product is sold a Lowe's.
776686
The wood is Soft Pine and a staple gun would probably split the wood...I would recommend round head thumb tacks with a 3/8 inch point---easy to push in
962215
It's thin so a hand stapler will work fine . A air gun may be to powerful .i stapled a 50' fence section a few months ago... It's still standing.