I've had a Senco production stapler since the late 80's or early 90's. Has no depth control. I bought it for installing underlayment. It holds just a bit more than 2rows of staples.... that's the reason I bought it. A bit spendy back then. They still make that same gun today. Every part on the newest gun will fit my antique gun. They made it right the first time, so nothing has changed but the exterior bling.
OK, back to depth control.
Older 1/4" underlayment was really nice and solid. Halex 4by5 was my favorite. 5 ply and all the same thickness.
Today we have crappy 1/4 inch. Some is actually 3/16. These are really just 3 plys plus two paper thin skins that look pretty.
With these softer and thinner underlayments my gun has gotten worse in controlling fastener depth. I've always adjusted the air pressure to control staple depth. That's the only way. It's not working any longer. Short staples mean low pressure needed which makes the guns piston return slowly and inconsistent depths. Most are fine but too many have to be smacked down.
I got a cheap fix and it's flawless. A strip of plywood cut to the ideal thickness, then hot glued to the staple rail allows me to shoot at high pressure....... So much faster and very consistent depth...zero blow throughs and none even go 1/2 way through.
If you have a Senco SKS 1/4" stapler and want precise control of the fastener depth......... send $19.95 in cash or money order to.... me. You won't get a receipt. This is to save trees, chemicals and fossil fuel in the creation and shipping of the paper receipt.
OK, back to depth control.
Older 1/4" underlayment was really nice and solid. Halex 4by5 was my favorite. 5 ply and all the same thickness.
Today we have crappy 1/4 inch. Some is actually 3/16. These are really just 3 plys plus two paper thin skins that look pretty.
With these softer and thinner underlayments my gun has gotten worse in controlling fastener depth. I've always adjusted the air pressure to control staple depth. That's the only way. It's not working any longer. Short staples mean low pressure needed which makes the guns piston return slowly and inconsistent depths. Most are fine but too many have to be smacked down.
I got a cheap fix and it's flawless. A strip of plywood cut to the ideal thickness, then hot glued to the staple rail allows me to shoot at high pressure....... So much faster and very consistent depth...zero blow throughs and none even go 1/2 way through.
If you have a Senco SKS 1/4" stapler and want precise control of the fastener depth......... send $19.95 in cash or money order to.... me. You won't get a receipt. This is to save trees, chemicals and fossil fuel in the creation and shipping of the paper receipt.
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