Bostitch SB150SLBC-1 3/4-Inch to 1-1/2-Inch Cap Stapler Kit

by Bostitch

Product Description

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A strong blast of wind can set you back to square one if you've just spent the past few hours wrapping new construction or a house about to be sided. You know that the holding area of a staple isn't great, but a 1-inch-diameter plastic cap on the staple gives it superior holding power. Bostitch's cap stapler fires 18-gauge cap staples into tar paper, felt paper and foam insulation sheets like nobody's business, keeping the wrap right where you put it. Depth of drive adjustments are tool-free, a nice feature when you're 30 feet above the ground. It's surprisingly light, it loads like a dream and lacks nothing in the power department. This is one of those tools that only does one thing, but boy, does it do it well.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer

The Bostitch SB150SLBC-1 Cap Stapler can increase your speed by as much as 10X versus manual hammer tackers when installing felt, house wrap, and foam board insulation. This tool can drive an 1– to 1-1/2-inch (lenghth), 5/16-inch crown 18-gauge staple through a 1 inch diameter plastic cap to increase holding power on house wraps. The wider 5/16-inch crown staple helps prevent puncture to the cap. With an adjustable depth guide and lightweight aluminum design, Bostitch has designed a tool that can significantly reduce the time it takes to put up house wraps, while decreasing the potential for failure or tearing of those wraps. This tool comes equipped with oil, a hex wrench, 1000 caps, 1000 staples, a carrying case and Bostitch’s exclusive 7 Year Warranty.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 6 x 11 inches ; 10.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002AJNU6
• Item model number: SB150SLBC-1
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,654 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Staplers > Construction Staplers
  • #10 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Staplers > Finish Staplers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth the Money, October 25, 2004

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Bill Grundmann (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bostitch SB150SLBC-1 3/4-Inch to 1-1/2-Inch Cap Stapler Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'm just starting a roofing company and Lord knows that if there's a good value to be had, I'll go for it. Thus was my mindset when purchasing this cap stapler in a kit with the RN46-1 roofing nailer. My crew's used it to paper 1 roof and have driven roughly 2,000 caps. The only thing I have to compare it to is the Hitachi cap nailer. It's better then hand bangin', but leaves a little to be desired.

The gun is light, but it's also a little front-heavy - much like the RN46-1. It does take some getting used to. That aside, the gun seems to be reliable. There were no jams with the 2,000 caps driven, except when one of my guys forgot to remove the cord that keeps the caps in line. When that happens, you best have a pair of needle nose pliers handy.

This is definitely a time (and money) saving tool. Caps can't be driven quite as fast as with the Hitachi, but can be driven about as fast as I've seen most nailers go in the course of normal work. Driven too fast, the staples don't sink all the way down. The gun is quick and easy to load, which is a good thing, since you can only load 100 caps and staples at a time. Overall, the Bostitch and Hitachi are probably dead even for the amount of time it takes to load a similar number of caps.

At half the price of the Hitachi, the Bostitch is hard to pass up. I like the fact that you don't waste so many caps. (Read some reviews on the Hitachi and you'll know what I mean.) And I LOVE the fact that it's no big deal if the Bostitch caps get wet. If you've got extremely fast nailers, you may want to suck up the cost of the Hitachi and its caps. However, most people should find the Bostitch to be a welcome change from some of the drawbacks of the other.

4 Stars - Good Product, Good Value. One star deduction for the slightly awkward balance and limited number caps it can hold.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, November 8, 2004

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C. Dorris "magnuspike" (Orlando, Fl.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bostitch SB150SLBC-1 3/4-Inch to 1-1/2-Inch Cap Stapler Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

The only reason I initially purchased this gun is because it came in a combo kit with an RN46 roof nailer(excellent value). After trying it out on both a roofing job, and Tyvek wrap, I love it. I work alone on a lot of jobs, and anyone else who has ever laid felt and housewrap while trying to swing a hammer, will definitely appreciate this tool. The only gripe I had was when I realized that I had a box of 5000 staples and a package of 1000 caps, and had to run to the store for more caps. Kinda reminded me of the hot dog and bun companies. Was also glad to see it comes with a case, being an awkward shaped tool.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stanley Bostich worth the investment everytime!, September 24, 2007

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Caslo Cranston (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bostitch SB150SLBC-1 3/4-Inch to 1-1/2-Inch Cap Stapler Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a contractor - not a roofer.

Occasionally I have found it more cost effective to have my workers do small roof jobs rather than subcontract.

I nailed my first roof by hand - and later was fortunate to have a friend with a bostich coil, roof nailer RN145 help me on my second. The difference was so astounding that I bought a coil, roof nailer ( Porter-Cable RN175A) which I have reviewed. ( the Bostich RN145 is the better tool )

My first experience with the Bostitch SB150SLBC-1 3/4-Inch to 1-1/2-Inch Cap Stapler Kit created that same kind of epiphany. ...so good that you have to wonder why anyone would willingly drive a simplex/tar paper nail by hand.

No one wants to be on a roof one second longer than they have to.
...and when the wind is whipping - you better nail as fast as you can - or the tar paper rips and flys away

Similarly Tyvek (house wrap) presents it's own issues. Those long rolls are tough to handle when it's blowing.

Clearly a specialty item - once you try it - you won't go back to hand nailing.

The gun is well made , like all Bostich tools - if a bit tricky to use.

The trick is to be square up to the surface - which is sometimes difficult.

My suggestion is to rent one from your local Home Depot. If you plan to roof or wrap more than once - I think you'll be hooked.

Caslo