Finish Stapler, 18 Gauge In Stock Now

Description

Ridgid Pneumatic 18-Gauge 1-1/2 in. Finish Narrow Crown Stapler (R150FSF3). This pneumatic stapler uses 18 gauge staples, ⅜ to 1-½ inch long, and ¼ inch crown width; Pressure range is 70-120 psi.

This tool's features include:

• Uses 18 gauge staples, ⅜ to 1-½ inch long, and ¼ inch crown width
• Selectable trigger with options for contact or sequential firing modes
• Oil-less operation–no need to drop lubricant into the swivel connector inlet
• Drive depth dial
• Semi-transparent magazine
• Belt hook

This item comes with two extra plastic workpiece contact tips.

Also known as: Nailer; Nail gun

Similar to: Brad nailer; Stapler

Often used with: Air compressor; Air hose

Intended Uses

This item is used for a variety of work including: finish and trim, floor underlayment, cabinet, casebacks, furniture, light trim moldings, fascia and soffits, drawers, staircases, carpet installation, mirror and picture frames, crafts, and lattice.

Special Instructions

Never point the nailer towards anyone!

Don't load nails into the magazine until you've connected the nailer to the air supply!

The pressure range for this nailer is 70-120 psi–Do not exceed 120 psi! Use the least amount of pressure necessary to drive the nails–usually this is around 80 psi.

As a safety measure, the workpiece contact must be retracted to allow a nail to be fired off, be careful to not depress the contact when you are not ready to fire one off!

Tool Resources

Diagram

Image source: Ridgid Operator's Manual

Image source: Ridgid Operator's Manual

Instructions

To change trigger mode: 

1. On right side of nailer, push black button in (located above the trigger)
2. While button is pressed in, turn mode selector dial to desired mode
3. Release button on right side

Resources

• PDF: Ridgid Operator's Manual
  
• Web Copy: "Tools 101: How to Setup and Use An Air Compressor and Finish Nail Gun" by Toolbox Divas. Although this blog post features a nailer–not a stapler–the steps to set up the compressor, air line, and stapler are the same. You can skip down to 'Step 3' since the first two steps are already done for you, though all the info on this blog post is great.