- Uses heavy duty staples an 1/2", 9/6" and 5/8" Brads
- Dual power lever designed for use with hard or soft materials
- Flush-nose design assists with stapling in tight spots
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Product Overview
TRUSTED TOOLS
STANLEY manufactures hand tools and storage for professional residential builders and for those who demand pro-quality tools to build, make, repair, and demolish.
THE MEASURE OF A PRO
Solid. Tried and true. For those willing to get their hands dirty to raise the bar.
QUALITY HAND TOOLS
Trusted hand tools and storage since 1843
TAPE MEASURES
STANLEY, STANLEY FATMAX
KNIVES AND BLADES
Rely on STANLEY for utility knives, pocket knives, replacement blades, snap-off knives, safety knives and specialty knives.
TOOL BOXES AND ORGANIZERS
STANLEY toolboxes, tool bags, tool chests, cabinets, organizers, mobile units and other tool storage options keep tools, accessories and fasteners secure on the jobsite or at home.
HAMMERS
STANLEY offers the right hammer for the right job including framing, rip claw, curve claw, Antivibe, compo cast, mallets and specialty hammers.
LEVELS
Pick from wide selection of trusted laser levels and spirit levels, including I-beam, torpedo, and box beam levels, ranging from 24 inches to 72 inches.
BLADES
STANLEY blades fit most standard utility knives and are available in a variety of styles, including hook, snap-off, single-edge, carpet, roofing, round-point and extra heavy-duty.
CHISELS
Sharp and precise, STANLEY Chisels are available individually and as sets with sizes ranging from 1/8th in. to 1-1/2 in.
SAWS AND CUTTING
Sharp and reliable, STANLEY offers panel saws, hack saws, miter saws and jab saws in a variety of sizes and styles.
MECHANICS TOOL SETS
STANLEY mechanics tool sets and socket sets come with a full lifetime warranty and are perfect for your garage and home repairs.
TOOL KITS
Packed with all the essential tools to measure, cut and build STANLEY tool kits offer a variety of tool combinations to fit any project.
- High/low power levels enable you to tailor the output force for hard or soft materials
- Flush nose design helps you staple in hard-to-reach areas
- Trigger offers comfortable operation
- Operates as a staple gun and as a brad nailer for versatile performance
- Anti-jam feature helps prevent staples from becoming jammed
- Heavy-duty design provides great driving power
- All-metal drive channel for high penetration
- Use to install insulation, ceiling tile, carpet padding and molding
- Great for building picture frames, hobby projects and more
- Soft-grip handle for a comfortable hold
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Product Overview
- Uses heavy duty staples an 1/2", 9/6" and 5/8" Brads
- Dual power lever designed for use with hard or soft materials
- Flush-nose design assists with stapling in tight spots
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| Brand | Arrow | Stanley | Arrow | DEWALT |
| Name | TruTac Light Duty Forward Action Stapler | Electric Stapler and Brad Nail Gun | Arrow HT50 Professional Hammer Tacker | Carbon Fiber Tacker with 3/8 in. Heavy-Duty Staples (5000-Pack) |
| Price | $1676 | $2909 | $2997 | $4571 |
| Ratings | (6545) | (791) | (1274) | (285) |
| Staple type | JT21 | T50 | T50 | T50 |
| Maximum staple size (in.) | .375 | .5 | .5 | .5625 |
| Assembled Depth (in.) | 1 in | 11.2 in | 1.56 in | 9.37 in |
| Hand Tool Type | Stapler | Stapler | Staples | Stapler |
| Assembled Height (in.) | 5 in | 10.3 in | 14.92 in | 7.75 in |
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| Brand | Arrow | Stanley | Arrow | DEWALT |
| Name | TruTac Light Duty Forward Action Stapler | Electric Stapler and Brad Nail Gun | Arrow HT50 Professional Hammer Tacker | Carbon Fiber Tacker with 3/8 in. Heavy-Duty Staples (5000-Pack) |
| Price | $1676 | $2909 | $2997 | $4571 |
| Ratings | (6545) | (791) | (1274) | (285) |
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Key Features
TRUSTED TOOLS
STANLEY manufactures hand tools and storage for professional residential builders and for those who demand pro-quality tools to build, make, repair, and demolish.
THE MEASURE OF A PRO
Solid. Tried and true. For those willing to get their hands dirty to raise the bar.
QUALITY HAND TOOLS
Trusted hand tools and storage since 1843
TAPE MEASURES
STANLEY, STANLEY FATMAX
KNIVES AND BLADES
Rely on STANLEY for utility knives, pocket knives, replacement blades, snap-off knives, safety knives and specialty knives.
TOOL BOXES AND ORGANIZERS
STANLEY toolboxes, tool bags, tool chests, cabinets, organizers, mobile units and other tool storage options keep tools, accessories and fasteners secure on the jobsite or at home.
HAMMERS
STANLEY offers the right hammer for the right job including framing, rip claw, curve claw, Antivibe, compo cast, mallets and specialty hammers.
LEVELS
Pick from wide selection of trusted laser levels and spirit levels, including I-beam, torpedo, and box beam levels, ranging from 24 inches to 72 inches.
BLADES
STANLEY blades fit most standard utility knives and are available in a variety of styles, including hook, snap-off, single-edge, carpet, roofing, round-point and extra heavy-duty.
CHISELS
Sharp and precise, STANLEY Chisels are available individually and as sets with sizes ranging from 1/8th in. to 1-1/2 in.
SAWS AND CUTTING
Sharp and reliable, STANLEY offers panel saws, hack saws, miter saws and jab saws in a variety of sizes and styles.
MECHANICS TOOL SETS
STANLEY mechanics tool sets and socket sets come with a full lifetime warranty and are perfect for your garage and home repairs.
TOOL KITS
Packed with all the essential tools to measure, cut and build STANLEY tool kits offer a variety of tool combinations to fit any project.
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Questions & Answers
How do you put the Staples in this staple gun
Asked by Michael October 29, 2017same as an office stapler. very easy.
Do any staples come in the box with the stapler? If so, what size staples are they (1/4in, .5in)?
Asked by RUKiddingme January 26, 2018No staples come with this stapler. They are plentiful and cheap. Buy what you need.
Can this be used to install mdf baseboards?
Asked by KH January 6, 2020MDF is harder than plywood so this item might not have enough power. It's not a nail gun.
can I use this tool for hard wood floors
Asked by Trina September 28, 2017to staple to hard wood such as a runner, but to install hardwood? nope
I bought this and tried with the recommended sizes of staples, but none seem to fit. I'm loading ...
Asked by EmilyZ February 18, 2019I used T-50 staples and had no loading issues.
Will this penetrate block
Asked by Barry September 29, 2017No.
Will this staple into cedar? (Want to staple thick pond liner to western red cedar.) Thanks
Asked by EC May 16, 2018works on pressure treated wood for me
Bought this a few years ago & LOST the manual. #1 which is the "off switch" the dash or the zero...
Asked by catLady July 17, 2018Zero is off: 1 is on
Is it strong enuf to refelt a pool table? It has to stable into particle board
Asked by Fish April 20, 2018Yes. On my recent project, it drove over 100 5/8 inch T50 staples flush into plywood.
Can I use this to keep the backs on picture frames that have lost their brads or staples?
Asked by Framer May 20, 2017Yes, be aware of the thickness of the frame vs. length of the staple.
Customer Reviews
We appreciate your feedback on the TRE550Z and are sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your product. This is not the kind of performance we expect from our products and would like to speak to you about this issue so we can assist you in resolving this to your satisfaction. Please email me at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference case #12119315. I look forward to hearing from you.
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