Any recommendations for a Farming Fencing Staple Gun

Calahonda52 · 02-03-2025 11:37AM #1

Compressed air or battery options only, no interest in gas.😀

Dewalt battery one at 780 euro for bare unit seems mad.

Have a small portable compressor

Looking at maybe 1km of work

Thanks as always

bogman_bass · 03-03-2025 05:16PM

is it just for that job? It’ll save you what? 3 hours? Is your time worth €150 an hour?

When you look at it that way seems hard to justify

Calahonda52 · 03-03-2025 09:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123228090#Comment_123228090

My get out of bed rate is around that or 1,000 a day.

(For a side hustle, my in-bed rate is higher LOL)

50 years in the DIY business has taught me that well chosen tools get used for

1: the job in hand

2: other work that can be done easier and quicker and safer.

3: Helping neighbours and friends when in trouble

For context, recently bought a compressed air shears and a nibbler for working with sheet and corrugated sheeting.

The Continental Op · 03-03-2025 09:35PM

tbh I'd never use a powered tool to attach fencing wire or mesh. They can go in too hard, bending the wire and affecting the protective coating.

Calahonda52 · 03-03-2025 10:13PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123228773#Comment_123228773

Good observation as always.😀

furandfeather · 03-03-2025 11:47PM

I’d stay away from the Dewalt cordless one anyways, I’ve had a few of their 1st fix nailers and theyd be as soft as butter.

I have a tjep staple gun and I find it great but it’s gas

Calahonda52 · 04-03-2025 01:32PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123229227#Comment_123229227

Thanks, I have a lot of Dewalt but was advised not to get their first fix nailer, I have a Hitachi battery, perfect weapon!

Cattlepen · 07-03-2025 10:10PM

staple guns can be set in such a way as to not drive staple to the point where it pinches wire. They don’t damage wire at all if it’s set right

The Continental Op · 07-03-2025 10:18PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123242588#Comment_123242588

You must be a lot better at adjusting them than me then. The problem I've found is that no sooner do you have everything just right you hit a softer or harder bit of wood and either the staples are proud or too deep.

StoutPost · 08-03-2025 07:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123242588#Comment_123242588

Yeah I've no issue with mine, just test it first if working with a new material, it's not rocket science.

Calahonda52 · 09-03-2025 09:47AM

Thanks for the input, so what is the weapon of choice in this space?😀

Any recommendations for a Farming Fencing Staple Gun

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