Fastening Tools

No staple guns are not universal. They size and type of staple gun needed depends on the material and depth required.

A manual staple gun works well for small to medium projects. For larger projects you may want to consider and electric or pneumatic stapler.

Manual staple guns work by a spring-loaded mechanism that causes the staple to protrude into the material when the handle is depressed.

No, staple guns are not designed to work on concrete as the surface is too hard to be penetrated by the staple. The staple will only bend if you try and use it on concrete.

The is inserted thru the pre-drilled hole and the rivet tool is pressed together which expands the bottom of the rivet and locks it in place.

The type of glue gun you will need depends on your project. Low temperature glue guns are best when working with delicate materials while high temperature glue guns work best with thicker materials like wood, plastic and ceramics. There are now dual temperature glue guns available which allow you to work with various materials without the need to switch guns.

When used properly, hot glue gun sticks are typically not toxic. Follow all manufacturer directions and safety precautions and be sure not to accidently ingest any of the glue.

George Shultz invented the first glue gun in 1954.