Medium Crown Staplers

The strength that's developed with staples and plywood is amazing, and, along with creating solid connections, staples are ideal for working with smaller pieces of lumber: Where an 8-penny nail might split a small wood block, the stapler fastens plywood to it securely and quickly with zero damage.

Medium Crown Staplers #1
Source: TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
Publication date: November 1, 2003

By Michael Davis
Specs and Tester's Comments
As a framing contractor, I use medium crown staplers to fasten acres of wall sheeting every year, but they're also invaluable for building interior details like tub platforms, shower seats, fireplace surrounds, and arches. I used to tackle these projects with a framing nailer, building 2-by pony walls and running ledgers to support plywood decks, but I've found that if I prefab everything like a cabinetmaker would, using my table saw and medium crown stapler, I can produce a higher-quality, lighter, and easier-to-build and -install product. This technique allows me to use up scrap plywood and small blocks that would otherwise go to waste, too, so the stapler actually saves me money.
The strength that's developed with staples and plywood is amazing, and, along with creating solid connections, staples are ideal for working with smaller pieces of lumber: Where an 8-penny nail might split a small wood block, the stapler fastens plywood to it securely and quickly with zero damage.
While this test focuses on framing applications, the broad range of fastener lengths makes medium crown staplers ideal for other trades, too. Stucco contractors use the staplers' unmatched speed for fastening metal lath with 1- to 1-1/2-inch staples.
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