If you need a manual stapler and you want a Dewalt, you’ll find that the brand has a range of products with no clear explanation of why you would buy one or the other. Here is our buying guide.
5-in-1 Multi-Tacker
This is model DWHTTR510. It’s the most popular manual stapler that Dewalt sells, but it has pretty poor reviews.
Most complaints are regarding the use of plastic parts (specifically the component the holds the staples) as well as frequent jamming. The magazine that holds the staples tends to pop out as well, which is bothersome while working.
Even so, the versatility of this product is very good and the price is reasonable, at just about $32. Even so, this is one of the more expensive manual staplers Dewalt sells, with other models around $25 and the all-time classic, the Arrow T50 stapler, selling for about $18.
- Easy squeeze design
- Anti-jam technology
- Belt-clip
- Works with:
- Arrow T50 staples
- Dewalt DWHTTA700 staples
- Stanley TRA700 staples
- 18-gauge brads
18-Gauge Heavy Duty Stapler
The Heavy Duty Stapler (model DWHTTR130LH) only works with staples and they have to be 1/4″ to 1/2″ in size, so no 9/16″ staples or brads. This is a basic stapler with a low actuation pressure which keeps hand fatigue to a minimum.
This product also has very mixed reviews online with many skewing toward poor. The chief complaint with this model is that is misfires or shoots staples in unevenly.
- Works with staples from 1/4″ to 1/4″
- 30% less pressure required than a normal stapler
- Reversible belt clip
Heavy Duty Staple and Brad Tacker
This stapler, model DWHTTR350, is one of the core offerings in the Dewalt line-up. It has a normal actuation pressure (unlike the 18-gauge model above which requires a lighter touch)
- Works with:
- Stanley TRA700 staples
- 18-gauge brads
- Arrow T50 staples
- Anti-jam technology
- Belt-clip
Carbon Fiber Composite Staple Gun
This is the coolest stapler Dewalt makes by a wide, wide margin. Model DWHT80276 has a carbon fiber composite body for lightness and strength, where most models simply use aluminum. The use of carbon fiber reduces the weight by about 50%, so it’s great for extended use, especially if you have found that you carry the stapler often when it’s not in use.
The retail price for this model is about $32, meaning it barely costs more than the standard aluminum body models.
- Works with staples and 18-gauge brads
- Bottom-loading design
- Staple fill level indicator