can the bostitch MIII stapler lay down 5/8 x3 3/4 tongue &amp; grove bamboo or do you need a different gauge nailer.
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I would not recommend using on bamboo, staples are more prone to crack bamboo. For bamboo L Cleats are much better for preventing splits during installation.
1302588
Yes, perfect for any nailer or stapler. Was a great purchase. Its kinda loud, but compressor only runs about every 30-40 nails I shoot. I'm very satisfied with this purchase. I bought it to install trim and moulding.
1211417
You know this is a 1/4 inch staple gun right? Not a brad shooter. I use Hitachi 11101S staples
941972
I used Bostitch brand 1-1/2 inch crown staples to put down 9/16 inch engineered floor. On my initial review I said my biggest complaint was the gun's propensity to shoot two staples at once about every 50 shots. Not a major deal breaker but does slow you down as you stop to pull staples out of your work then reshoot.
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Yes you can use this gun on 5/8 Bamboo flooring. I've personally used this gun on flooring as thin as 5/16" but have not gone any thicker than 5/8". I would not suggest using it on 3/4" flooring however. This gun is perfect for engineered products, thinner depth hard woods or certain laminates. On a 3/4" flooring best to upgrade to a heavy duty flooring gun.
1455737
If you do a search for the Bostitch framing nailer you will see that is requires 28 deg. I ended up buying Bostitch nails just to be safe but any manufacturer that makes them in 28 deg will work.
1203293
Solid strand bamboo is very hard. I do not think that it would penetrate the tounge. If the bamboo is on another type of core such as plywood or hdf it should work. We have had numerous troubles with the first gun. Bostitch replaced it after six trips to be repaired. The new gun seems to be working better. Problem with the safety mechanism.
1367537
This stapler uses industry standard 1/4" staples available in various lengths. You can buy th online, or at most construction related retailers such as Lowes or Home Depot.
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Full Round Head Framing Nailer = 21 Degree Up To 3 1/2 Inch 34 Degree Angle Finish Nailer = 15 Gauge Up To 2 1/2 Inch Finish Stapler = 18 Gauge Up To 1 1/4 Inch Brad Nailer = 18 Gauge Up To 1 1/4 Inch
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Look on the side of the nail gun it will tell you the gauge and lengths of nails and staples. I'm sorry I don't have mine right now my neighbor is borrowing it again. The brand does not matter just the size. I purchase mine at Harbor freight. They have a great selection at very low cost
402134
This gun shoots only 18 gage brad nails. They are available at most home improvement and hardware stores, Sears and Amazon. It does not shoot staples. It's a good gun for brad nailer and I would recommend a separate gun for narrow gave crown staples.
790987
If your putting down 3/4" floor, buy a air/mallet nailer. It's easier, uses cleats, and you don't have to kneel down to use it. Also, with the mallet type, the tongue and groove seams will be tighter. This stapler works great for thin floors, my was 3/8" floor with 1 1/4" staples The air/mallet I bought for the 3/4" floor was from Harbor Freight for about $120, it worked flawlessly.
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I have not used it on bamboo. I have used it several times on 5/8 engineered hardwood. It should work the same. There is a simple way to adjust for thickness of the wood. You can use it for 1/2 as well. I suppose it could be used on standard solid 3/4 inch hardwood but might not be as good long term as a stand up stapler. The nice thing about this is that it can use the standard 1/4 inch crown staples easily found in the box stores. It also allows for longer staples than a floor runner. (if you know what that is).I have had mine for over a year and used it on about 6ea 500-600sf jobs. No issues. good luck. I have not used it on bamboo. I have used it several times on 5/8 engineered hardwood. It should work the same. There is a simple way to adjust for thickness of the wood. You can use it for 1/2 as well. I suppose it could be used on standard solid 3/4 inch hardwood but might not be as good long term as a stand up stapler. The nice thing about this is that it can use the standard 1/4 inch crown staples easily found in the box stores. It also allows for longer staples than a floor runner. (if you know what that is).I have had mine for over a year and used it on about 6ea 500-600sf jobs.... » Read More I have not used it on bamboo. I have used it several times on 5/8 engineered hardwood. It should work the same. There is a simple way to adjust for thickness of the wood. You can use it for 1/2 as well. I suppose it could be used on standard solid 3/4 inch hardwood but might not be as good long term as a stand up stapler. The nice thing about this is that it can use the standard 1/4 inch crown staples easily found in the box stores. It also allows for longer staples than a floor runner. (if you know what that is).I have had mine for over a year and used it on about 6ea 500-600sf jobs. No issues. good luck. « Show Less
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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.
89159
I purchased the nailer specifically for 18GA brads. 16GA can split small pieces of wood, quarter round, etc. I'm retired and use mine for interior trim and small woodworking projects using brads with glue or just brads. Once you use a pneumatic nailer, you will seldom, if ever, use a hammer and nail again. There is a depth adjustment on all nailers. Test the adjustment using a piece of scrap of same wood. Obviously, a brad won't sink as deeply into oak as pine. Happy nailing.
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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
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I won't be home until tonight. If I remember it was 3/8, 1/2 5/8, 3/4 7/8. A word of advice: be sure to fit the plate to the flooring. The measurements are nothing more than a good guide. I did 3/8" hard Bamboo and found out the 1/2" plate was the right fit. (No split tops; almost no split tounge and only a few nail sets needed.) this gun paired with the (4in1 I think) 18g brad nailer / flooring / finish gun was a beautiful pairing. I had zero misfires with either gun and about 320 sqft. Do read the general directions (oil, be sure to remove staples when reconnecting air lines I did have the unit fire two deprecate occasions). I honestly can't wait to do more flooring at the house.