To avoid unnecessary wear and tear, make sure to put your staple gun back in its box or case whenever you are finished using it. It’s also good to keep the dry lubricant packet that comes with your device to lubricate the stapler every month or so. Avoid putting the lubricant into the firing mechanism because doing so will cause the device to misfire from time to time.

​Electric staple guns are more convenient and comfortable to use than traditional manual models, but they cost more money and take up more storage space in your toolbox or on your wall rack. In addition, they need an electrical outlet to function, which means you might not be able to use it in certain locations.

A manual model is often cheaper and lighter than an electric one. You can carry it around with ease and work on projects in virtually any location at any time of the day, even if it’s outdoors. However, a manual model doesn’t give you the same amount of power as an electric one does, so your staple job will not look as neat as with an electric model.

After every use, it’s important to clean your staple gun to keep it in optimal condition. If you don’t keep your staple gun clean, it will not work properly and may misfire from time to time. When cleaning the device, avoid using water unless absolutely necessary because water can corrode the internal parts of your model and affect its performance when used next time.

Instead of water, use a dry cloth to wipe the metallic parts of your stapler free from any dirt or staples that might be stuck to them. You can as well wipe down the handle with a damp cloth slightly dipped in alcohol to get rid of any grime that might have built up over time.

The power rating is a critical factor to consider before making your purchase, as it determines how powerful your tool is. If you’re working with insulation or thick steel plates, a high-powered model will come in handy. But if all you’re planning on doing is assembling furniture and light household repairs, a lower-powered model will work just as good as its more powerful counterpart.

Yes, there are staple guns that can drive nails into surfaces like wood panels. However, this type of staple gun does not have the best precision for delicate projects because it shoots nails in a random manner. If you want the best results, you should get a nail-specific stapler instead.

Yes, there are special staplers that are designed to drive in staples through vinyl or plastic materials, like blind material. However, you can only use them with heavy-duty materials because they have large jaws that can be used to fight back if you try to use them on milder plastics like vinyl or cork.

Yes, there are staple guns that are designed to drive in staples through materials like insulation. However, such models have a limited firing speed and can be quite expensive. If you’re driving in staples through soft insulation material like wood wool or cellulose fiber, you should consider using a pneumatic stapler instead.

When working with your staple gun, it’s important to wear protective work gear such as safety glasses and gloves because the staples can easily hit your eyes and lead to vision loss if they get embedded inside your eye socket while the device is still in operation. You should also wear hearing protection because the sound of the fired staples can damage your hearing over time.

In addition, make sure to hold the staple gun with two hands. If you’re alone, move at least 12 inches away from a wall or surface so that you have enough room to pull your hand out of harm’s way when something goes wrong. If possible, keep one hand on the trigger at all times to ensure that you can fire off your staples in an emergency.