Common sizes for the home and office include: 26/6, 24/6, 24/8, 13/6, 13/8 and No. 10 for mini staplers. Common sizes for heavy duty staplers include: 23/8, 23/12, 23/15, 23/20, 23/24, 13/10, and 13/14.

How do I know what size staples to get?

Most staplers will say on the bottom what size staple they take, so before you make a purchase, check the bottom of your stapler first. Often, the size will appear in the metric, two-number form, for example, 23/6.

What size is standard staple size?

The most popular staple for office staplers is the 26/6. A standard 6mm staple. Most manufacturers produce a 26/6 staple and as long as your stapler says it uses 26/6 staples, you can usually use any brand version.

Are there different sizes of staple guns?

Staple Gauges and Sizes

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.

Are all staple gun staples the same size?

Light duty staple guns load three sizes of staples: 1/4, 5/16- and 3/8-inch staples. Since the heavy duty stapler can handle a greater variety of staple sizes, it might seem that there's really no need for the light duty model. There are, however, other factors to consider beside staple capacity.

Staple Guns and Staples

What does the number mean on staples?

The two numbers used in international staple sizing are the gauge of the wire and the length of the staple shank, given in millimetres. A lower wire gauge number means a thicker staple, while a higher shank number means a longer leg.

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.

What size staples do you use for upholstery?

Almost any fine wire and medium wire staples can be used for upholstery, depending on your fabric. 20 and 22 gauge staples are the most common staples for upholstery. #7 series staples 22 Gauge, #8 (80) series staples 20 Gauge, and T-50 series staples 20 Gauge are commonly used for these applications.

How wide is a T50 staple?

A T50 staple is defined by its flat top (the “crown”) which is 10mm wide (3/8″). The staples then come in a wide variety of lengths including: 6mm (1/4″)

Are T50 and 140 staples the same?

Introducing the fantastic 140 Series Staples! Known also as T50 staples, these are a great addition to any upholsterer's kit.

Are there different widths of staples?

Common sizes for the home and office include: 26/6, 24/6, 24/8, 13/6, 13/8 and No. 10 for mini staplers. Common sizes for heavy duty staplers include: 23/8, 23/12, 23/15, 23/20, 23/24, 13/10, and 13/14. Stapleless staplers cut and bend paper without using metal fasteners.

What size are mini staples?

10 staples are designed for use in Bostitch Mini Staplers. Each staple fastens two to 10 sheets of paper and has a 3/16" leg length.

What size are Type 5 staples?

Length: 6mm. Width: 9.5mm.

What are the types of staples?

• Staple guide.
• Staple body.
• Staple wire.
• Staple crown.
• Staple material.
• Chisel staple.
• Staple clinch.

What are T shaped staples used for?

T50 staples are the world's best-selling heavy-duty staple platform. Made to deliver exceptional holding power, these staples are used for all heavy-duty stapling applications – from installing insulation, housewraps, and roofing underlayments to upholstering fine furniture and window treatments.

What is the difference between JT21 and T50 staples?

JT21 staples are the T50's little brother. Although often referred to as light-duty, there's really nothing “light” about them. Built with the same quality and precision as the T50, these staples utilize a thinner wire in a smaller staple format to deliver great holding power.

What size staples does T50 staple gun use?

Arrow T50 Heavy Duty Staple Gun for Upholstery, Wood, Crafts, DIY and Professional Uses, Manual Stapler Uses 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8", 1/2", or 9/16” Staples.

Is a T50 a crown staple?

Product Details

Arrow Fastener T50 3/8 in. Crown 18-Gauge Stainless-Steel Staples (1000-Pack) are designed to resist rust when used in high-moisture environments. These staples are made from durable 18-gauge stainless steel and feature a 3/8 in. crown size.

What are 18 gauge staples used for?

At 18-19 gauge, medium wire staples can be used for heavier upholstery, cabinet assembly, paneling, trim, sheathing, underlayment, siding and soffits. Heavy wire staples are the strongest, ranging from 15-17 gauge.

What is Crown size on staples?

It's important to note, that the gauge and crown of staple are two different things. The gauge is the thickness of the staple, whereas the crown is the width.

What is a Type 71 staple?

BEA type 71 series staples are the most popular fine wire staple used in the Upholstery trade and they can be used in any 71 series staple gun. They are 9mm wide and the leg lengths are between 6mm and 12mm.

What are 140 staples?

140 Series Staples are popular in the building trade as the large surface area of the flatwire 140 series staple is ideal for holding up plastic sheeting and insulation. These high strength staples are made from flat galvanized steel wire for the best strength fixing. Also available in stainless steel.

What size staples are used for carpet?

For the carpet itself, pick staples around 1/2 inch. Some staplers even go up to 9/16, which will give you a bit of extra holding power. What is this? No matter what size staples you use, be sure to adjust the depth gauge on a power stapler.

What size staples does a craftsman staple gun?

Craftsman Professional® EasyFire™ Forward Action™ Stapler fires staples and brad nails with rapid-fire capability. With one hand operation, efficiently drives staples flush with more control. Use heavy duty narrow crown staple sizes 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 1/2 and 9/16 in.