An upholstery stapler is a device also called a taker, essential in the daily work of an upholsterer. Using appropriately selected staples, it makes it easier to join materials such as upholstery fabrics with wooden elements. An upholstery stapler can also be successfully used for other work, including home and hobby, as well as professional, not only related to upholstery. When is it worth investing in it and how to choose the right model?
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What types of jobs are best suited for an upholstery stapler?
An upholstery stapler , as the name suggests, is primarily used for sewing upholstery. This is a device used to join elements made of different materials, including leather or upholstery fabric with wood, chipboard or plywood. A stapler can speed up work significantly, especially when compared to alternative solutions such as gluing individual elements together.
It is worth knowing that upholstery staplers, including both manual and electric models, are also used for other types of work. They are useful for, among others:
- hobbyist furniture renovation;
- interior design and decoration;
- gardening;
- installation and renovation of car upholstery;
- stitching natural leather;
- construction works;
- handicrafts.
It is impossible to list all the possible uses of an upholstery stapler. This universal and inexpensive device is useful in both professional workshops and home workshops. Manual staplers are sometimes used even for hanging up leaflets. The most important thing is to choose the right model for your needs.
Is it worth choosing an electric stapler?
An electric stapler has much more power than a manual device, which makes it much better at quickly and efficiently sewing materials of different thicknesses and densities. This is a good choice for anyone who wants a reliable stapler that can join not only soft fabrics with chipboard, but also, for example, wooden elements. There are two types of electric models to choose from - mains-powered staplers with a long cord or battery-powered models, convenient but requiring charging.
An electric stapler is not always necessary. For small jobs, minor repairs and stitching of soft materials, a manual upholstery stapler may be completely sufficient. However, if you want to use it on hard elements, to be able to connect them quickly, permanently and without using force, investing in an electric stapler will be a good decision.
How to choose the size of upholstery staples?
Remember that an upholstery stapler is not everything – to be able to use it, you also need upholstery staples , which you load into the magazine and with which you sew two materials, joining them together. They are usually made of stainless steel, which is resistant to corrosion and also works well when used outdoors.
Upholstery staples are used to connect various elements and materials, which is why they have different applications. The most frequently chosen ones include:
- flat staples , quite universal, used mainly for joining textile materials, cardboard, insulation and thin plastics;
- rounded staples ideal for mounting elements such as cables without damaging them;
- narrow staples , usually slightly longer than other models, used for aesthetic effects of finishing furniture, quilting thick fabrics and leather;
- thin staples suitable for joining delicate materials such as foil, paper or fabrics and practically invisible after the work is finished.
When choosing upholstery staples for a taker, it is worth paying attention to their width. The most universal are usually 11/12 mm upholstery staples, such as 11/12 mm Modeco Expert upholstery staples , or so-called "tens" with a width of 10 mm. When connecting delicate materials such as fabrics, it is worth reaching for even narrower staples, for example 8 mm wide. However, if you want to connect the frame of furniture with them, choose wider staples, even 50 mm wide.
Upholstery staplers at the Onninen wholesaler
In the Onninen installation wholesaler you will find a wide selection of upholstery staplers and all necessary accessories, including various sizes of staples. Are you looking for a universal model for small jobs on soft materials? Don't overpay - choose the convenient Rawplug Household RL 53 ds upholstery stapler with adjustable striking force, which you can adjust to the thickness and density of the elements being connected.
An alternative may be the Modeco Expert Profi 4-14 mm upholstery stapler , a similar model, although from a different manufacturer. It also has adjustable striking force and a durable steel body. Its low price makes it a tool that is eagerly used for various jobs and in very different places.
At Onninen you will also find electric upholstery staplers that will significantly speed up work, especially on hard materials. If you need such equipment, pay attention to the Dewalt 18V XR 2 X 2Ah battery-powered electric stapler . The lack of a power cord makes work easier, and the additional battery means that the device can be used practically without interruption.
When purchasing an upholstery stapler, regardless of its type, do not forget about the so-called Modeco Expert staple remover , which, if necessary, will make it easier for you to remove an accidentally driven staple without damaging the stapled material.