Problems with Bostitch MiiiFS Stapler for Hardwood Flooring
johndrew
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I am laying Hardwood flooring and purchased a new Bostitch Stapler to help. I am using a 3/8 hose and set pressure from 70 to 140 pounds.
The staples at 70 psi are about 1/2 out, 90 about 1/4 and at 140 about 1/16. I am going thru the hardwood, a layer of 3/4 and 1/2 plywood. Not into the floor joist yet. I am hitting the plunger hard. The staple head will not allow another board to put up tight.
I have nailed about 20 staples and have not had a single good good one. I have about 1,400 ft sq, so I don’t want to have to finish with a punch. Should I return and get another brand?
Any Suggestions?
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How to remove bumper spacer #22 9R199632
I read on the internet how to remove the bumper spacer.
You remove the 4 large hex head bolts and remove the black foot and staple cartridge unit from the large yellow unit. This allows you to see the 1/8 inch aluminum spacer which is on top
After I removed the damaged spacer it works great. Sinks them a little deep 1/16 deeper than the toung. I may back off the pressure 75 psi a little but it's okay.
The screws have lock tight on them and difficult to start when removing.
(see attached picture) This was after the first 20 staples.