It fires into wood, paper and fabrics with ease, while its Push + release system means you can’t accidentally fire it. I was considering a pneumatic stapler for occasional upholstery projects, but opted for this as a much cheaper alternative. Some mention that the one cell lithium battery delivers enough power for 6-8mm staples in soft wood.

It's easy to use, you only have to press lightly on whatever you are stapling so you can do it at an angle on a door for example, and not pushing down on it. We managed to sink a few staples into the soft plasterboard at our office (sorry Mr Office Manager) and cover a cheap Ikea desk in some leather material, but we imagine it wouldn’t live up to more serious DIY jobs.I charged it between uses so can't say if it'll do 400 staples on one charge as claimed, but it didn't run flat at any time.

The PTK 3,6 LI’s Push + Release system allows for controlled work by simply pushing the tacking nose onto the workpiece and pressing the switch, eliminating the risk of self-triggering. They say that the lithium ion battery keeps a long time, it's a good purchase, and the battery always has a charge. We suggest a ratio of 1:2 based on our experience: For example, when covering the seat of a wooden chair with a 2 mm thick fabric cover, the staples should penetrate into the wood by 4 mm. We supply hot air guns, suitable for bending plastic pipes in plumbing applications and for drying use.

And with the handy reload indicator, staple level can be checked at a glance and the tacker refilled if needed. Please note that details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of publishing. Some cheaper nail guns feel a little flimsy to use, but despite this unit being aimed at amateur DIYers and hobbyists, it comes complete with decent build quality and gives the impression it can handle a little more than it lets on. The handy battery indicator and neat window that reveals how many staples are left make it extremely simple to use. Having nearly emptied a 1000-staples box the first weekend, I'm really glad I chose this electric stapler.

As with cars though a bigger engine does not always translate to better performance so it is important to compare the specifications of tools at different voltages between different manufacturers. A staple won’t fire unless you first have the business end depressed into the surface, which is a neat safety touch to avoid any accidents, but when lined up it will fire a staple into softer woods, fabrics and even plasterboard. The initial outlay is going to be greater than for a standard mechanical stapler, but the Bosch PTK 3. This product carries a full 3 year manufacturers warranty covering both faulty materials and faulty workmanship, it does not cover general wear and tear or damage, batteries, blades, bulbs and other consumables. I am sure this would be a brilliant bit of kit but it wasn't really up to the upholstery work I had intended it for.P>This cordless tacker from Bosch can be used for various tasks, from upholstery work to framing, while ideal for tacking fabrics, leather, card board, foils, insulation material and other materials to soft structural surfaces, such as wood or wood-like materials. Indego Lawnmowers also use the PowerForAll 18v battery but require a cover plate to be removed if changing. Machine Mart Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, register number 703528 and acts as a credit broker and not a lender.

Please note that cordless products will normally have a shorter warranty of just 1 Year for the battery and or charger supplied.He's also a man who knows his tools, and he's provided much of T3's drills coverage over the years, all without injuring himself. Like most of the items in the Bosch DIY range (that’s the green kit, not the professional blue kit), this tacker feels sturdy and there are plenty of sweet additional touches. It is so easy to use, it takes all the hard work out of stapling, (I am disabled and my hands are not very strong which is why I bought it), it does a brilliant job and I would highly recommend it if you are looking for a good quality stapler. The easy to read charge level and reserve indicators mean that you can get an overview of your decorating and stapling work at all times. It's compatible with 8mm and 10mm staples and tacks, which aren’t suitable for nailing anything large.