Flooring staples

Discussion in 'Tool Chat' started by Paul Hancock, Dec 9, 2022.

  1. Paul Hancock

    Paul Hancock New Member

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    Hi,
    I fitted a solid oak ank floor about 10 years ago an bought a pneumatic flooring nailer to fit it. I've just bought 30m of oak plank for another room so I got the nailer out of the garage and dusted it off. I couldn't find any staples so went on eBay where I bought them from before and nothing! The manual says 38-50mm long 15.5ga staples, I've done a search and it seems that you can only get these in the US now! Anyone out there know of a UK supplier for these, don't want to fork out for a new nailer!
    Many thanks
     
  2. Paul webb

    Paul webb Well-Known Member

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    You could try Top gun airnailers in Blackpool
     
  3. Paul Hancock

    Paul Hancock New Member

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    Thanks for that, but they don't do anything that heavy. I've bit the bullet and bought a pack off Amazon from the US, bit heavy on postage but it was either that or £250 for a new nailer. Pissed off that they were all over eBay 10 years ago now they are like hens teeth
     
  4. Paul webb

    Paul webb Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, i spent £500 on a glue gun, then couldn't get the sausages anymore
     
  5. AngryAndy

    AngryAndy Well-Known Member

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    What manufacturer was it. I know there were a number of these guns out there (Bona, Gekko, Sika) but I haven't seen them being advertised recently. Also, the adhesive was very expensive, because they could charge for the unique packaging, and IMO, I don't think they put enough adhesive on the ground to do the job properly.

    If they are still going you should ask for your money back for the gun;)
     
  6. Paul webb

    Paul webb Well-Known Member

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    It's the sika one that takes 3 big sausages at a time, i'm not doing wood anymore, so it's just sat there along with a load of other tools
     
  7. Paul webb

    Paul webb Well-Known Member

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    It's probably over 10years ago when I got it, so possibly a bit late to ask for a refund lol
     

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