What kind of staples does a PowerShot take?
T50 type staples
OVERVIEW. The PowerShot staple and nail gun forward action design makes stapling easier firing 6 sizes of T50 type staples. It drives 9/16 In. brad nails and has a visual refill window and easy load chamber.
How do I put staples in my PowerShot?
Loading Staples Place the staples on the guide rail. Let the staples slide to the front of the tool. Reinsert your pusher and push it all the way in until it locks in place. You’re all set to fire staples.
What size staples do I need for a staple gun?
Common gauge sizes for all-purpose staple guns are 16, 18, and 20 gauge, with some upholstery guns firing 22-gauge staples. Within that range, staple guns will use staples in widths from 7/32-inch to 7/16-inch and lengths of up to 2 inches.
What size staples does the PowerShot 5900 take?
559 5/16-inch
Product Description. The PowerShot 97-559 5/16-inch insulated staples are designed for the PowerShot 5900 stapler, and are ideal for light duty home wiring projects including hanging holiday lights and installing wires and cables. Staple flat or round cables to a surface using these PowerShot insulated staples.
What size are Type 5 staples?
Length: 6mm. Width: 9.5mm.
Why is my staple gun not working?
Solutions for Jamming Slide out your gun’s pusher rod (the bar that extends along the magazine of your tool.) Unscrew the bottom attachment of the magazine and remove it from your gun. Check for stray staples and other blockages. Clear the jammed staples using needle-nose pliers.
Why has my staple gun stopped working?
When any important part is broken or worn out, the tool simply won’t work. Before you start using a staple gun, check to ensure the spring, hammer, and rail are correctly assembled and undamaged. Make sure you are using staples of the correct size and type for the tool.
How do I know what size staples to get?
The default rule is that the staple should be three times longer than the thickness of the material. When fastening hard wood, the staple should be twice as long as the thickness of the wood.
Are staple gun staples universal?
The right staples aren’t necessarily determined just by the manufacturer. More important than the brand of staples is the size. Check your stapler or staple gun to see what size staples you need. If you find those at your local Westlake and they’re made by a different manufacturer, they should still work fine.