Senco 4A001N 5/8-Inch Button Cap Stapler
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$249.00
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- Rough all-steel construction
- Includes Box
- Laser welded caps
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Customer Reviews
nice light weight cap gun
If you are reading this, most likely you already know what it does. The gun itself is very nice, I only have two problems with it.
First, it only shoots up to 5/8" long staples, not much good with build-rite or foam sheeting, and second, it is hard to find staples and caps locally for it. So besides that, it works very well for house wraps and roofing papers.
I would probably look at the bostitch if I was to buy again, it seems like you can buy caps and staples for that one any where. But I have never used it so I can't say much more than that.
2009-07-01
(Minnesota) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 4
Bostitch SB150SLBC-1 3/4-Inch to 1-1/2-Inch Cap Stapler Kit
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$289.99
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- Stapler drives 3/4- to 1-1/2-inch staples with caps; applications contain installing Tyvek, tar paper, and foam-feed insulation
- Includes oil, hex yank, 1000 caps, 1000 staples, carrying the truth
- 7-year pledge
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Way better holding power than hammer tacker staples
I bought my stapler used to build a garage. I'm a Mechanical engineer by day, so this review is targeted at the weekend warrior who likes having the right tools for the right job.
What I like.
-It takes a good tug to tear tar paper or house wrap. The caps are not flat but slightly cupped, thus the entire outside ring presses down on the paper spreading the load away from the staple puncture points ( Stress riser ) which is the starting point for most tears.
-It is super easy to change between the Contact trigger and Sequential trigger (bostitch part # G1302700). The stepped trigger pin has a flange on one end and a groove for a small O-ring on the other. Remove the O-Ring and pull the pin. On my unit I removed the factory Contact trigger (black) and replaced it with the gray sequential trigger for safety and to solve a not fully seated staple issue ( see don't likes) - Yes it does slow things down but as a non pro, safety trumps speed. ( if you do change triggers, take a screw and fasten it into your carry case in case you need it later.)
-It comes with a carry case. A pet peeve of mine is that most other Bostitch nailers and staplers don't. Case is 15.5" wide by 17.5" tall by 6.5" deep.
-The 18 gauge staples hold really well in OSB especially compared to hammer tacker staples. ( Don't even try to pull them out, it is easier to rip off the cap then drive what is left of the staple in with a hammer. )
-Loading the caps. With 100 on a string you just drop the stack in, pull out the center core and away you go.
WHAT I DON'T LIKE
-If the gun is not resting flat on the surface or if you try to run at rapid speed "bump firing" just like using a roofing nailer the staples will end up not being flush ( sit up to 1/4" high ). I have 2 theories on why this is happening.
-First, the outer diameter of the stapling head is 1.8", so if the gun is not flush with the surface the center stapling point will be high.
-Second the cap actually sits 5 to 6mm above the work surface which places the tip of the blade and staple guide 8.5mm (~3/8") above the workpiece, My theory is that if you bump fire, the gun has some forward motion which cause the piston blade to slip off the staple. The solution is to go slow, or install the G1302700 Sequential trigger)
-While I like having a case, it is poorly designed. It seems in order to support the handle properly you need to have a package of caps. Also there is a small bottle of oil, but it sits with the cap pointing down, so if it leaks...
-The Magazine was designed to hold just one string of caps, so you have to wait until you run out or have less than 5 or 6 left before an entire stack of 100 will fit.
OTHER COMMENTS.
-This a relatively expensive tool to buy and operate compared to a hammer tacker. - A factory unit comes with 1000 staples and caps. Once gone it costs ~$30 with tax to buy another 1000 pc kitBostitch SBCAPS 1000 Caps for Cap Stapler and Nailer+Stanley Bostitch SL50351G-1M 1-Inch by 5/16-Inch 18-Gauge Staple, 1000-Piece. That's $0.03 per trigger squeeze compared to $0.002 for a hammer tacker driven staple. Even if you rent a cap stapler, rental plus a single package of staples and caps will cost more than buying a hammer tacker. So for single job projects, it's up to you and your budget.
-The caps are 2.5mm thick, which is about the same as a standard 3 tab roofing shingle. This means that if using 3 tab shingles you can see bumps where the caps are. With Dimensional shingles however the surface is irregular, so bumps are much harder to spot. -If you are wondering if this tool could be used in place of a roofing nailer the answer is no. The caps would be too close to the edge of the overlapping shingle which would prevent them from sealing. I personally recommend using Dimensional shingles if doing a a home project because they also hide any row to row placement irregularities.
- Overall I am happy. If buying for personal use, I strongly recommend ordering the Sequential trigger both for safety and placement control.
2010-02-14
| Mechanical Engineer (Canton MI) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4
well worth the money
First used these cap nailers when working for someone else. Now my business never hand nails. The caps and staples are a little more expensive, but the time saved pays for itself double. You can felt roofs in half the time. Cap nailed felt won't rip out from under you feet on steep pitched roofs. Great for tyvek too. Now everyone borrows mine. Getting ready to buy another for the company. MOney well spent, and great time saver.
2008-04-06
| Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
a word of caution
This is a solid tool. I have had a Bostitch framing nailer for years and it has always been reliable. So far, this cap stapler seems on par with that.
Here is the word of caution: The caps are pretty thick with a ridgid edge, like a sixteenth of an inch. I have a feeling that the design of this cap stapler had to work around Hitatchi patents. One of the concessions might have been the cap loading mechanism which appears to count on substatial edge-thickness of the caps.
The down side of these thick caps is that if you are using the cap stapler to hold up a vapor barrier on wall that you are going to put sheet siding on, the caps are so thick on the wall studs that your siding may be warped when you put screws through. They really are that thick. On a sheet rock application I had to shim the studs out to compensate for the cap thickness to get the wallboard straight.
Also, it is very difficult to staple caps on the inside edge of a stud unless the bay is wider than the height of the stapler. The safety mechanism doesn't let you angle them in very effectively.
So over all, the tool is solid, but it's use to you may limited by some fundamental design features.
2008-01-27
(Long Beach, CA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4
Stanley Bostich worth the investment everytime!
I am a contractor - not a roofer.
Occasionally I have found it more cost effective to have my workers do small roof jobs rather than subcontract.
I nailed my first roof by hand - and later was fortunate to have a friend with a bostich coil, roof nailer RN145 help me on my second. The difference was so astounding that I bought a coil, roof nailer ( Porter-Cable RN175A) which I have reviewed. ( the Bostich RN145 is the better tool )
My first experience with the Bostitch SB150SLBC-1 3/4-Inch to 1-1/2-Inch Cap Stapler Kit created that same kind of epiphany. ...so good that you have to wonder why anyone would willingly drive a simplex/tar paper nail by hand.
No one wants to be on a roof one second longer than they have to.
...and when the wind is whipping - you better nail as fast as you can - or the tar paper rips and flys away
Similarly Tyvek (house wrap) presents it's own issues. Those long rolls are tough to handle when it's blowing.
Clearly a specialty item - once you try it - you won't go back to hand nailing.
The gun is well made , like all Bostich tools - if a bit tricky to use.
The trick is to be square up to the surface - which is sometimes difficult.
My suggestion is to rent one from your local Home Depot. If you plan to roof or wrap more than once - I think you'll be hooked.
Caslo
2007-09-24
(New Orleans, LA USA) | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 4
Great tool
If you do any type of contracting work this tool is a must! No more hammer stapler, with this you can put down felt paper, house wrap and save a lot of time. I found mine on e-bay, just 115 bucks. That is a steal for this piece of equipment.
2006-06-11
| Mark (Milwaukee, Wi) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Bostitch SBCAPS 1000 Caps for Cap Stapler and Nailer
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- Bostitch caps for use with the SB150SLBC-1 Cap Stapler and N66BC-1 Cap Nailer
- Comes in number of 1,000
- 1-Inch fake caps eliminate pull-through when installing felt, blood wrap and foam board insulation
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Customer Reviews
Best staple caps you can buy.
After having used both Bostitch and Hitachi cap staplers I can say without a doubt that the Bostitch caps are the best. They work in Bostitch cap staplers without a problem, are easy to load, and are inexpensive. Not only do the Hitachi caps occasionally tear through, sometimes they do not release from the roll easily. The Bostitch caps never tear through and are individually stacked on the stick.
The biggest advantage I have found however, is that you can drop a stick in your nail pouch and pinch off individual caps to use with a standard staple gun. Many times you will find that your cap stapler will not fit where you want to place a staple, but a smaller staple gun will. This is especially handy when hanging insulation in tight spaces. By holding a cap in place when you staple, you can prevent the staple from tearing through the backing on the insulation. (Of course once the nose of the staple gun is on the cap, you want to move your finger before pulling the trigger.) The Bostitch caps will also work with brads. They are just made of tougher plastic than roll caps.
So the Bostitch caps are not only more versatile, but you will never have a staple tear through. While they are a little more expensive than roll caps, they are a better value overall. Especially if you need the retention of a staple cap when using a standard staple or brad gun.
If you own a Bostitch cap stapler then these caps are your only choice. If you don't own a cap stapler then you can use these caps individually with any staple gun. In any case they are the best staple caps you can buy.
2008-05-14
| stewcanoe (Wheelersburg, OH) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
great item when you are your own contracter!!!
If you are a "do-it-yourselfer" either by choice or because you are "on your own on this project", this is a great item to use along with the Bostitch cap stapler to apply roofing felt, or house wrap. My home was destroyed during the flooding here in Central Texas during the months of March through June, and this item has been a huge help to apply the house wrap and roofing felt. No more using one hand to hold the nail and cap, and the other hand to use the hammer. Simply follow the instructions on loading the caps into the cap stapler, and use the capler stapler as directed. Easy!!
2007-09-26
| Johnny the Nurse Guy (Lampasas, Texas United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
staple caps
Use these with the required staples and bostitch gun and you have one heck of a combination that nothing can compare to!
2007-01-18
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
Finding the unfindable
We were so excited to find these caps. We have a small family owned construction business and are always looking for these exact caps. The stores around here sell the cap nailers, but not the caps for them. We have to special order them with twice the price and a six week wait. Amazon beats their price even if you pay shipping for nextday service. We will definately be ordering all of caps through Amazon from now on!
Unbeatable deal from Amazon!
2006-03-09
| Don Hillen Construction (Derry, PA USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
How does a pneumatic tap cap stapler work?
Apr 14, 2009 by crazytrain565 | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
Do you have to hit it with a mallet or does it work alone?
If you are talking about a floor nailer to install hardwood flooring, you bump it with a mallet.
Much less work than using a manual nailer.
There is also a Button-Kap nailer for installing roofing felt caps, you just pull the trigger on that.
milcollector | Apr 14, 2009
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