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   RW | Oct 06, 2005 03:04am | #1

   I think (operative word) you got a lemon. That said, eventually, that seems to be how they get over time. Didn't look used out of the box, did it?  I think every Bos I ever had crapped out within a year. But I understand. Others cost more.

   "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain

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   artacoma | Oct 06, 2005 04:29am | #2

   I have the bostich narrow crown stapler and every once in a while I get a box of generic staples that just don't wanna slide in the magazine quite right ,also I have to keep the magazine clean becuase the spring that pushes the staples is a little weak.
   Ive had the gun for 7 or 8 years and use it for cabinets and occaasionally to blast down subfloor underlayment. Overall I think I've gotten more than my money out of it.

   regards

   Rik

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   IdahoDon | Oct 06, 2005 05:59am | #3

   I own a Bostich narrow crown stapler and haven't had any problems.  Unbeknown to me until after the purchase, this stapler is rated for 7/32" crown staples, not 1/4".  Maybe your staples are a bit on the snug side?  I've only used Bostich staples so can't say if mine will shoot 1/4"ers ok or not.

   Cheers,

   Don

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   davidmeiland | Oct 11, 2005 06:31pm | #4

   Sounds easy. If the slide spring is too weak to push the full clip of staples 'uphill' but works when it's half full, try lubricating the magazine. I use a small bottle of Senco lubricant... it's probably just silicone spray or something similar. Spray a bunch of that in the slide/magazine area and see if it improves. And/or, try a different brand of staples.

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   dmt | Oct 12, 2005 12:16am | #6

   Thanks. I'll give it a try. 

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   locolobo | Oct 11, 2005 07:18pm | #5

   I had the same problem

   lubricate the magazine

   If that don't work, you need a new spring for the feeder

   locolobo; Edmonton, AB