3PLUS H9040SP 4 Inch Narrow Stapler Review

Good product for occasional use at this price. Lightweight and generally works well. However, the non-scratch rubber tip fell off after about 50 staples and quickly fell off again after I put it back on. Not a big deal for my use. The biggest problem is that the safety mechanism, which requires the gun to be pressed firmly against the surface, is very finicky. I often have to pull it out completely and "reinstall" it by pushing it back against the tree. No other pneumatic tool I had, and there…

I used this stapler to install pickets on a 110 foot cedar fence. It jammed twice (once on a knot) and otherwise worked just as well as a more expensive nailer. Jams are easy to clear (just insert a clip). Depth adjustment is easy and works as advertised. The only complaint is with the exhaust port. If you lubricate it well (like you've been told) you'll have to unscrew the exhaust pipe or get it in your face (and on your goggles). There is no 1-800 number in the manual, so while there is an…

I bought this as a fallback to a more expensive Senco stapler so there would be no interruptions for a specific, urgent project. After a few hundred clamps, it turned out that the old, normally reliable Senco just couldn't do the job. Replaced this stapler with just a few drops of air oil and got to work. Over 5,000 staples on the first day with no failure and more in the following days. My main gripe is that the rubber tip moves and detaches fairly easily. For such a price it's not even worth…