“Have been using two of these for a big fence project. I really like the tool functionality which is why this gets three stars. However, after about 1200 2" double barbed staples between the two of them, they have degraded to the point I can't use them anymore and need to order more. Like others said, both of mine started bending just behind the staple, where it meets the handle. They also are both mushroomed out where the hammer strikes them, to the point that the little hole is fully compacted. Improve the quality with a better weld and/or improved hardened steel and this will get 5 stars. I'm ordering more because there isn't anything else like it and it does work very well until you max out the tool.”
“Saves my forearms and prevents mushroom staples in locust poles. Quality and design is a tad bit disappointing as it looks like it was made in high school shop. But it holds up and does the job so I gave it 5 stars”
“It works but my staples are 1-1/4" so many times when I pull out the driver it pulls out the nail with it. Next time I'll get 1-1/2" or longer staples and maybe the barbed version too. Otherwise this tool works as described.”
