Sunday, June 26, 2011

Bostitch 650S4-1

Take a look at this Bostitch 650S4-1 1-to-2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Medium Crown Stapler Hard to find stapler and even harder to find staplesBy W. AngerI bought this fine stapler at H.D. about 1.5 years ago from their rental dept. They had never rented it, I was told. I paid about $210 for a like new stapler. I bought some 2" staples here at AMAZON, a great deal with the free shipping. Overall, I love this stapler for construction projects that do not require a finished surface. Pros:- Will drive a 2" staple. I believe the 7/16" crown staplers only drive a 1.75" staple.- 16 gauge fasteners are thicker than 15 gauge, thus stronger.- The staples have a lot of holding power - The sequential trip makes for quick work- Power (see con) is more than adequate for pine, plywood, etc.- Staples do not split the wood as fast as a thicker nail- Staples do not penetrate past the surface as a nail will- Staples do not pull thru the wood if the wood pieces are seperated as a nail will.Cons:- Hard to find staples- Power (see pro) is less than adequate for hickory. I had to use ... » More Information about Bostitch 650S4-1 1-to-2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Medium Crown Stapler.

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