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   dIrishInMe | Nov 07, 2003 04:04am | #1

   I bought one for about $30 and it was nothing but a piece of c%@p  I think it was an Arrow.   When it wasn't jamming, it was driving the staples in 1/2 the way, or not at all.  Maybe there some good ones out there; I'm guessing you have to pay maybe $50 or $100. 

   As long as you are asking for opinions, why not label your thread with an actual title, and maybe post in the tools folder... just a thought.

   Also, check by Knots the Fine Wood Working magazine web site.  Furniture might be more up their alley.

   
   

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   Edited 11/6/2003 8:12:04 PM ET by DIRISHINME

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   FastEddie1 | Nov 07, 2003 04:55am | #2

   I think I had a Swingline electric, and it too was worthless.  Much too weak.  Get an air powered stapler and a bitty compressor...they don't use much air.  Someone started a discussion here about a month ago about a very small lightweight compressor.

   Do it right, or do it twice.

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   WorkshopJon | Nov 07, 2003 05:38am | #3

   I second ECLID's statement. Electrics are junk.

   Jon

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   brownbagg | Nov 07, 2003 05:47am | #4

   I got the stanley electric, It is more worthless than the other two, the only reason why I will not ditch it is, "one who must be obeyed" bought it for xmas/ I want air.

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   PHILLK | Nov 07, 2003 05:59am | #5

   I had a stanly electric. I gave it away after one use. Should have given it the old "float-test" would have gotten more satisfaction that way. Get a pneumatic. Thats what the upholsterers I know use.

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   joeh | Nov 07, 2003 07:58am | #6

   I had a yellow one, or still do. If you want to staple THIN paper to something like a watermelon it will probably drive them all the way in.

   Get an air compressor & a small stapler and you'll be happy.

   Joe H

   Try Ebay, $20 will get a stapler if you're patient.