STINGER 0136400 CH38-2 Cap Hammer
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It is necessary to pull the trigger every now and then to nail the next cap. It is best to get one with the automatic loading mechanism if you don't want to keep pulling the trigger constantly. Once you get into the rhythm of pulling the trigger and stapling the cap, it works well for me, and I was going at a very good pace.
It is necessary to purchase staples
The speed at which you work depends on your ability. That being said, I prefer 1/2 plywood sheathing over RDX, but cost is a factor. The staples are a temporary measure until the new siding is put in place. Adding grip from wafers won't harm or harm any job, since wind has been known to loosen house wraps before.
The stinger does not come with staples. The staples we sell them are, however, from us. Our price for A11 3/8" box of 5,000 would be
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I must confess that I am still trying to adjust my emotions after being frustrated by it. Reading the reviews I read, the device seemed to be somewhat finicky to operate and you had to be careful when swinging it at an angle. As a result, I may have wasted at least 50% of the first roll of caps because using them correctly requires a very precise angle or else the caps will not detach, meaning several caps will pull out, causing a waste. It took me a while to figure out you have to swing hard and keep the base nearly parallel to the surface to waste less time. In spite of that, it's very difficult to swing the cap hammer perfectly while holding house wrap in one hand, keeping your balance, and swinging the ladder. However, I only ended up losing 25% of the caps, which is quite unreasonable considering what these things cost. This issue clearly needs to be addressed by the manufacturer. There is a lot of frustration and waste involved with it, so I gave it two stars.
- The update follows. I had a lot more success with my cap hammer the next day. As far as I can tell, you really just need to get used to the very specific angle, hammer speed, and overall motion so you can use it Today I wasted only a few caps, so I had to use a lot less language. From 2 stars to 4, I give it a thumbs up. Just fix the cap detachment issue and then this little cap hammer will work like a charm.
You must pull a trigger to move on to the next green disk, even though you can't see it in the pictures. If you pull the trigger all the way forward, the green disk advances, and sometimes if you release it, it moves the disk back to its original position. In essence, as long as you take the 1/2 second to check it's in the right place, it should work almost every time. You can move the disk back and forth easily, but once it is out too far you will have to move forward Another issue I encountered is that it sometimes didn't cut her through cleanly as the gap between her blade and the cutting edge is too wide. This only happened about once in 10 times for me, and it was easily fixed by twisting the Stinger until the thin connecting pieces of plastic broke. I have given it four stars because of this. If you understand these "tricks" about the disk alignment and the cutting blade, this is a very useful tool for keeping water out by covering the holes made by the staples in the Tyvek and preventing the holes from getting bigger if the Tyvek gets pulled. My recommendation to anyone is for it to be bought again and I would buy it again. A few disks will be left behind since the blade does not cut as well as it should, but given both how convenient and fast it is, and the extra protection it offers, we don't mind it. The stapler and nail are not perfect, but it is far better than just stapling or nailing.
It would be great if there were alternative options Somebody else might be able to make one of these of better quality. In my garage, it was used to Tyvek my remodeled garage, and I curse it every time I use it. Whenever you try to open it, it If you hit it too hard, it won't staple. If you hit it too softly, it won't staple. Putting the caps on is a nightmare all by its own. In order for them to load, you must hold the device perfectly still. The entire roll of caps ends up on the ground every time you shift. It appears that I have spent a great deal more time revising The tool is more useful for rolling the caps than for actually using it. Further, in order to add staples, you can only move the caps over to the side. Well that usually results in them getting bumped and then they fall back to the ground. Perhaps I am not good at what I do. You might get better at it after using it in more than one house. There's a good chance it just stinks. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Due to the negative reviews, I was hesitant to buy it. The Tyvek stapling tool was easy to use and effective in attaching it to new 1) The staples are loaded at the back of the tool. It is a little confusing to set up the first time. Here are some tips. There is a staple tray behind the hinged cover for the green discs. You need to open the cover to access it. After you find it, you can use it like any other staple gun. 1) To open the hinged cover, pinch the green side of the cover, making a C with your thumb and index finger at the center of the circle before lifting it. Once you have gotten to your feet, gently pull up. This closure is held in place by simple plastic tabs. The tabs are released by pinching the cover in and releasing it. •3) Thread the green discs into the bottom of the stapler while placing the green discs temporarily in the folded out green cover. As you are unwinding the roll, green discs should emerge toward the TOP. The roll should now be threaded into the black half of the tool. Close the green cover once the roll is in place. 4) Once the green discs are partially threaded into the correct opening, you can reach them through slots in the tool's bottom. Make sure one green disc has been driven out of the end of the tool using a spare nail or screwdriver.
There is no learning curve involved in using the tool. Take a hammer to the Tyvek and hit it hard. There is a puncture mark on the green disc caused by the staple. As the disc tears from the roll, the roll breaks apart. It is not necessary or provided to use a cutter. Disks simply break because the plastic ties that hold them together are weak. The gun must be pulled one time after striking the tool to advance the If the disc doesn't advance when you pull the trigger a number of times, it may not feed out correctly. I don't see anything wrong with it. As you slide the green disc through the slots at the bottom, use the bottom of your finger nail to advance it. There were probably about 25 good feeds out of the many that I received, and one misfeed Please feed me. All you have to do is advance it manually if it stops working.
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