Senco SNS41 16 Gauge Construction Stapler Review

I have been a contractor for over twenty years. This stapler is one of the worst tools I have ever owned. I saw some questionable reviews but I knew Senco was a good product. A stapling error works more often than it does right. It constantly fires blanks or double/triple fire. The loading mechanism doesn't hold itself open, although in this case it will lock into place before you can load it. Not that important on the ground, but at 30ft tool loading makes a big difference. I tried a large and

This item was ordered as new. The details of the Revain order explicitly show this. However, received a repaired block instead. On the other hand the recon unit will work with both 16 gauge and 17 gauge shackles according to the latest version information on the Senco website, which I was not expecting from the unit pictured and described in the item listing. As a reconnaissance unit, the SNS41 only comes as a basic tool with standard papers, definitely not in retail packaging. Refund policy…

, I have had it for about 60 days. I only bought it to build beehives. Formally, I used 1/4" wide, 1 1/2" long, and 18 gauge. staples. I felt like those clamps just weren't enough to hold the joint together. Please note that I glue everything with Titebond II. I use 28 to 40 staples per hive depending on the size of the hive. I bought a refurbished instrument and to be honest it looked brand new. I was able to save $50 by buying a recon tool. I shot through about 6000 (+) staples. I only used 1