Tools: Need Air stapler recommendation

[eRiCdWoNg]

...since its getting warm out, its time to start building boxes again. This time instead of using time consuming drywall screws that require predrilling etc, I'm going to be using staples to put my boxes together. I need some recommendations on air staplers.

I've narrowed it down to these two:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40115

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00918434000


PS- what is the point of a radial arm saw, if I already have a table saw, circular saw, jig saw and mitre saw?

 

[audio-kraut]

what is the point of a radial arm saw,

making inaccurate cuts?

I prefer bostitch staplers, build my house with their coilnailer.
With sears they try to sell you extended warranty. Annoying.

 

[jackinnj]

radial arm saws are also better at cutting off the fingers of inattentive users. of course, those who remove the anti-kickback feature on their table saw are in for a different kind of treat.

 

[gengis]

I also prefer Stanley-Bostitch products. You can buy a Bostitch on Ebay for the same or less with warranty(Stanley sells through Ebay), and much, much better than the Harbor Freight stuff.

Radial Arm saw for rapid cutting, production style, wider ripping than miter saw. Miter saw will probably do 80% of a radial arm saw.

 

[ralph-bway]

Stay away from the Harbor Freight Stapler I got two of those & had to return both. Oiled it properly and used the right air pressure and they both blew out the rubber o-rings.

Bought the Bostitch @$100 and installed about 400 feet of moulding in my house with NO problems!!

BTW THANK YOU big time for the great idea of using a nail gun for glued panels.

Just reminds me how "duh I didn't think of that" that I am sooooo very often.

 

[grimberg]

My nailers and stapler are Senco. Professional grade construction, excellent customer care and above all, oil-less design.

http://www.senco.com/con_rem/ViewTool.aspx?toolid=30

 

[Taperwood]

Unless you are going to finish everything with latex paint, an oil less gun is what you want. Senco is what I use, and they don't cost all that much more if you shop carefully. Even used is an excellent option given Senco's quality and easy rebuildability.

Doug

 

[sqlkev]

sometimes Home Depot would have a Senco set on sale for quite a decent price.

I use Senco and stand by them. Only thing I hate is nailing the nails off angle . Just be real careful and don't rush.

 

[x. onasis]

I've been using pneumatics daily for over 25 years and have 10 guns. Staplers are handy, but a finish nailer is more versatile if you only have one gun. Buy the best you can, you'll eventually spend more on fasteners.

I like Paslode the best, and PorterCable much better than Bostitch. I'd recommend the PC that shoots up to 2 1/2" nails. Second gun would be the 1/4" crown stapler.