Freeman PFS18 Pneumatic 18 Gauge 7/8" Fencing Stapler
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No, it requires a backing, such as wood, to staple into.
No, I didn't include one; instead, I used an old drill case to store mine.
They are available from Lowe's.
It only uses narrow crown fence staples, as far as I recall. By the way, it's fantastic.
Selected User Reviews For Freeman PFS18 Pneumatic 18 Gauge 7/8" Fencing Stapler
I have approximately 350 feet of western rail fence to which I would like to add wire fencing. I finished about 50 feet of it today, and I have to say that this unit is fantastic. I'm using 7/8-inch staples, which are the largest that this machine will accept. They're simple to load, and I get perfect depth on the staples thanks to my compressor's 75 psi. It will be well worth the less than $100 price tag if it lasts the entire job.
I put up 500 feet of horse fencing to enclose my yard for my large dogs and have never had a problem. I went through two boxes of staples (10,000 staples) with no jamming. You can't beat the price, and I ended up getting it here because I originally ordered it from tractor supply, but tsc was $35 more expensive, so after a week of waiting for it to arrive, I canceled the order and ordered it here on Amazon, and it arrived in 4 days, ready to use.
This stapler is a fantastic tool. The staples pull the wire down tight to the boards and almost disappear, making the job go really quickly with welded wire fencing. With a small pancake air compressor, the gun performed admirably, and after 700 feet of fencing, I'm glad I went with this stapler.
This is only for the tiniest of staples. This fence is not suitable for cattle or horses. These staples are about the same size as paper staples, but they are slightly larger.
Almost every row of staples jams up in this stapler. Because they were the only ones I could find, I'm using Freeman 3/8-inch staples. It's fine when the stapler works, but the jam at the end of each row of staples can be so severe that it necessitates the use of additional tools to clear it. If it doesn't close completely after adding more staples, there's a loose staple somewhere that needs to be removed. Wear safety glasses because a piece of sheared staple could fly off. That wasn't a problem because I was following the PSI specifications.
This fence stapler was purchased because I am constructing a 6-foot high fence to keep deer out of our garden. Without this tool, I could not imagine stapling the fence to the posts. I have a Hitachi 18 ga air operated brad nailer, and the Freeman is just as good, if not better, in terms of loading, jamming, power, and adjustability. Unless you plan on stapling fences all day, every day, this is an excellent purchase.
The truth about it. This is what I bought to make a Chicken Run out of. Instead of using a hammer and staples, I used field fencing. So I figured I'd give it a shot and send it back if it didn't work out. I had everything I needed to get started right away because I already had everything I needed. It arrived on a Wednesday, and I began working on it the following Saturday. I completed a 6 foot high, 16x20 chicken run. In just over 5 hours, and it would take a tornado to destroy it. About 1800 staples, I'm guessing. There will be no traffic jams or fires that will go unattended. I sent a text to a friend telling him not to build another chicken project without this staple gun. It was well worth the money.
I was pleasantly surprised by how well this weapon functioned. The stapler didn't miss a beat as I put up 2000 square feet of poultry wire. I operated it at 90 PSI. This is an excellent value for money.
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