underlayment stapler

[Hdeanb]

Any recommendations for an underlayment stapler, Bostitch ? Gripper?

[Randy Bush]

On my line roofing job I bought a new Arrow HTX 50 stapler, Works pretty nice I think. The foot is made so you don't tear the paper when stapling. And it is easier on you hands too.From any of the other I have and have used this one I like the best .

[gburnet]

Any recommendations for an underlayment stapler, Bostitch ? Gripper?

Are we talking roofing underlayment such as felt, or flooring underlayment such as plywood?

[Hdeanb]

1/4" underlayment over the subfloor

[gburnet]

I've found the Senco SKS to be perfect for that. If you can find a used one, all the better. Mine's at least 15 years old & still functions perfectly. It has more power than most narrow crown guns, which comes in handy when we're fastening to dense lumber often found in remodels.

Duo-Fast also makes a very nice underlayment stapler. It comes with either a standard or double length magazine, which minimizes reloading (but makes the tool a bit more cumbersome). I've noticed many carpet & tile guys use Duo-Fast guns - ours swears by his.

[JulianTracy]

That's probably in part due to the fact that Duo-fast guns are commonly found in flooring type supply houses.

I've had good luck with my Bostich, but haven't asked much of it.

JT

[BThomas]

I use an older BEA narrow crown stapler. Mine is over 30 years old and only been rebuilt once. I don't use it that much anymore but it still works great when I do.
BillT

[Troyer Trim Carpentry]

I''ll second the Senco SKS. Hold up very well and can shoot fast. The key is to have a compressor that will keep up and dry air.