We use a staple gun more often than we realize and we have a vintage steel stapler that still works to this day. But it's limited in what size staples it can use and doesn't quite have the punch through power that some of our jobs have required.
Arrow sent us their latest and greatest stapler, the T50elite. It's a handful and it definitely gets the job done.
The rubber grip is comfortable and there are two standout features we should point out.
Their is a plus/minus switch that can give you a turbo boost if you are driving through plywood or just need regular power for drywall.
It also has a wire guide that will adjust the depth of the staple so you can use it to safely fasten over wires. Like if you are hanging Christmas lights or stapling speaker cables against the wall. This will prevent pinching the wire.
We used it to staple some wallpaper to a piece of 1/4" plywood and it performed brilliantly.
The T50elite is extremely versatile and can use 6 sizes of T50 Staples - 1/4" (6mm) - 9/16" (14mm) and 3 sizes of 18 Gauge Brad Nails Up to 1" (25mm).
Other uses include:
Insulation
Woodworking
Upholstery
General Repairs
Screening
Trim/Molding
Roofing
Housewrap
Flooring
Picture Framing
Low Voltage Wiring
It costs $46.64 and you can find it at your local home center.
If you're looking for a good demo sledge hammer to take out some walls or concrete floors, there is no better tool to do this than the BASH Sledge hammer from Wilton.
They sent me their 10lb hammer with the 36" handle and as soon as you grab it you get a medieval feeling and it just begs to crush some concrete or demo a wall.
I don't consider myself a weak guy but this hammer put me in my place. After a few minutes of swinging it I was tired but thats why sledge hammers have become a popular training device for mma fighters around the world. I'm not an mma fighter nor am I a demo guy and I can see why these hammers require a certain amount of bulk.
The heads come weights from 6 to 20 lbs. and the handles are also available at shorter lengths.
These hammers claim to have an anti-vibe handle and we agree. Even though our grip was weak it wasn't rattled and we never felt the handle was under any stress. They offer a $1000 guarantee the the handle won't break under normal wear and tear so it's doubtful they will bust.
Even with the textured handle the grip seemed slightly slippery but with proper gloves and a safety lanyard attached I wouldn't have any problems holding the hammer.
If you're looking for the last sledge hammer you'll ever buy, consider this Bad Ass Sledge Hammer.
Over the last couple of years, I've found myself to have a small collection of vintage upholstered furniture -- stuff with great lines and awesome construction. However, my five cats have found such furniture to be their favorite scratching surfaces ... so I have some things that desperately need reupholstered. Always up for a challenge (aren't we all in the DIY realm?) I've started researching how to reupholster them myself.
The first step in my research as been the discovery of upholstery tools. Call me naive, but it never really occured to me that you would need separate, special tools for covering furniture in fabric. I've found that several tools are actually very similar (though not identical) to carpentry tools, but since I didn't know, I thought perhaps other aspiring re-upholsterers might also benefit from my little revelation.
Shoveling snow is not only extremely difficult, it can also be hazardous to your deck, patio or walkway surface. Shovels can easily gouge wood and chip stone. The Manplow as seen at the National Hardware Show is a hand held snow plow that works to push snow away in manageable layers.
The EZ Glide Edge won't damage the ground surface and should work over uneven surfaces. There is no lifting so your back isn't stressed but your legs and core get a great workout!
