Hammer Tacker

Jul 05, 2006 4 Replies
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I got a new Arrow HT50P hammer tacker.


I believe the way to use it is in a hammer like blow, on its own without any other tool.



I believe I have also seen it used with a hammer. The hammer tacker i laid on the floor for example and then with a hammer you hit the hea of the hammer tacker.



Are both ways possible?



I am asking because this hammer, which is supposed to be heavy duty i having difficulty on its own to drive 10mm stables all the way throug hardboard or softwood.



If used with a hammer, I don't think the head is solid enough t withstand all the blows.



Thanks,



Antoni


-- asalcedo


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I know those hammer staplers are convenient, but I found a mains operated electric one a fraction of the price and much more powerful. I'd guess there are cordless ones around now which the same applies to.

But to answer your question I'd use a dead blow rubber mallet.

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Hi David,

Thank you very much for the tip. I did not know those electric one were only slightly more expensive.

I just ordered the Arrow ETFX50

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Antoni

-- asalcedo

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stapler? Last one I saw for sale was about 100 quid.

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I paid about £35.00.

One problem, it does not fire all the time. May be mine is deffective

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