Tacwise 1165 Master Nailer Duo 35, Type 91 & 180 Electric Staple/Nail Gu
Tacwise Duo 35 Electric Staple/Nail Gun
Tool Spec
- Fires 180 nails 15-35 mm
- Fires 91 staples 15-30 mm
- Magazine capacity of 100 nails or staples
- Tool weight 1.8 kg
- 3 tier safety mechanism
Compact, durable and affordable. The Duo 35 is your essential tool.
Outstanding Quality and Performance
The dual functionality of this electric nail/staple gun, allows you to fire Tacwise 91 series staples 15-30 mm and Tacwise 180 15-35 mm nails, with outstanding results.
Designed for precision as well as demanding fixing jobs, the Duo 35 is the suitable tool for applications such as flooring, panelling or skirting, architrave and more.
The Duo 35 comes with many features including a flip-open nail gate, an air-tool magazine, a nose safety device, a power light and a separate on/off switch.
Open Nose Gate
Designed to keep downtime to a minimum, this feature allows user to clear the unlikely jam of a staple or nail quickly and easily. Simply flick open, clear and discard jammed fixing and you are ready to go within seconds.
High Capacity Magazine
With a capacity of 100 nails or 100 staples, this all metal magazine has been designed with a quick release catch making reloading simple and fast.
Three Tier Safety Sytem
With safety a priority, this electric nailing tool incorporates an on/off switch, a power light indicating on/off and a nose safety device which must be pressed against the work piece in order for the tool to fire.
Versatility and Simplicity
This dual capability electric nailing and stapling machine gun allows the user to switch between nails and staples without any tool adjustment, increasing the range of applications this tool is capable of. Simply load the desired fixing and you are ready to go.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nails | 15-35 mm | 15-35 mm | 20-50 mm | 20-50 mm |
| Staples | 15-30 mm | 20-45 mm | ||
| Magazine Capacity | 100 Nails | 100 Nails, 100 Staples | 100 Nails, 100 Staples | 100 Nails |
| Tool Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.8 kg | 2.5 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Supplied in a carry case | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Might suit you if: | You plan to complete soft/medium wood applications | You need a versatile tool to cover a large range of fixing tasks | You need a powerful tool for heavy weight applications | You need a professional and powerful dedicated nailing tool |
| Weight: | 2.84 kg |
| Dimensions: | 34.5 x 10.5 x 29.3 cm; 2.84 Kilograms |
| Model: | 1165 |
| Part: | 1165 |
| Colour: | Orange / Black |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Tacwise |
| Colour: | Orange / Black |
| Quantity: | 1 |
I’ve been very impressed with the Tacwise Duo 35. I’ve used cheaper nail guns before, but have always found that a) they struggle with anything other than soft wood, b) they seem to fire nails out at strange angles, and c) they don’t wear very well.
I’ve used the Tacwise to help with putting up some fencing, and it’s been very good indeed. It’s good for hard wood, and the nails don’t seem to ‘jump’ when they leave the gun, so they seem to go in the right direction. It’s sturdy, but light enough to be able to be used by one-handed if needs be. The cable is quite long, although I had to use a long extension to use it in the garden. It comes with a storage case, instruction manual and a small number of nails and staples, so has everything you need to get started (although you will need to buy more nails pretty quickly).
Excellent when compared to the other two or three nail guns I’ve owned, and recommended.
What is it?
The Tacwise Duo 35 Electric Staple/Nail Gun is a next generation higher spec stapler/nailer from Tacwise suitable for many uses in refurbishing and renovating properties and gardens.
The Duo 35 electric tacker will fire 91 series 15-30mm staples & Tacwise 180 type 15-35mm nails
What’s it for?
Can be used for softwood and medium woodwork, plasterboard and MDF, beading and mouldings, flooring and panelling, cabinet and plywood assembly, trellis work, door and window assembly, subflooring and much more.
My husband and son have had many hours of fun repairing all manner of things throughout our recently purchased Georgian home which requires refurbishing (plasterboarding, skirting, picture rails, utility cupboards, floor boarding, ‘re-upholstering, shed building and more)
Who’s it for?
The Tacwise Duo 35 Electric Staple/Nail Gun would be great for many different trades such as builders, carpenters, furniture repairers, flooring specialists, property renovators and of course DIYers.
What’s good about it?
Extremely versatile and superb performance.
The inclusion of a safety trigger and a safety lock switch.
An on/off safety light.
A very durable all metal magazine.
Easy and speedy nail or staple reload
Plus a rubber nose for protection on certain surfaces.
The Tacwise Duo 35 Electric Staple/Nail Gun also comes complete with it’s own storage case.
What’s bad about it?
Absolutely nothing … as a keen DIYer my husband is absolutely thrilled with this particular nail gun and confidently says it is the best he has ever used.
In summing up!
An amazingly good quality nail gun suitable for both professionals and DIYers alike.
I can’t say i’m a king when it come’s to power tools so i’ll do this review as a novice.
First off its impressive in the build quality. Its solid, heavy and really feels sturdy when in use. I used one of these nail guns a few years ago and at the time the old gun felt like the nail was going to come out the wrong end, it was pants to say the least. This however feels like a hand gun, its powerful and really well put together.
I tried this on some garden fencing i needed to repair and some panels i put up. It was easy to setup and load, no issues at all. Using it was a doddle too, the kick back from the gun is extremely mild, in fact i was expecting a bit more of a kick from it!
After a few uses im now looking for an excuse to go use it again, i’m not sure how long i can get away with shooting the fence, its so well nailed i don’t think a hurricane will pull it off.
I’m not in the buildifn trade, so I can’t offer any insight into how this model performs under day to day strain, but I can give you my experiences based on some simple DIY jobs.
I have a fairly large new shed that needed some short timber battens fixing to the base, just to provide sections of floor space for storage of plant pots, garden tools, etc, that I didn’t want to fall over or get in the way of other stuff (bikes,etc). I must admit I had fun using the Tacwise to fix the batten to the timber base of the shed, so much so that I quickly found some other jobs to use it for (putting up shelves, hooks for mounting the lawnmover, etc). My wife even had a go, and I think she enjoyed it even more than I did.
My little boy was kept well clear, as tools liek this can be dangerous in the wrong hands.
I’m lookign forward to using it again as I’ve got some panels that need nailign down in my loft and I know the Tacwise will be perfect for this. Very happy with this tool.
This nail gun is lightweight and sturdy. I found the saftey mechanism works well and it fires nails into the surface at a decent rate. I found the nails supplied a little short for what I required them for. In think this is a great tool for tacking things together but it won’t go throgh enough to be really useful.
This electric staple gun makes all nail tasks a piece of cake! No more effort is required in firing staple guns (although Tacwise manual staple guns historically haven’t been that difficult to use, in my opinion).
It is reasonably light and comes with decent safety features to ensure that it isn’t fired accidentally i.e. it must be pressed against the required surface before it will fire.
I would acknowledge that the cable is a bit short, however this is easily resolved with an extension cable. Very happy and look forward to using it for all my repair jobs around the house (within reason!)
I can’t say i’m a king when it come’s to power tools so i’ll do this review as a novice.
First off its impressive in the build quality. Its solid, heavy and really feels sturdy when in use. I used one of these nail guns a few years ago and at the time the old gun felt like the nail was going to come out the wrong end, it was pants to say the least. This however feels like a hand gun, its powerful and really well put together.
I tried this on some garden fencing i needed to repair and some panels i put up. It was easy to setup and load, no issues at all. Using it was a doddle too, the kick back from the gun is extremely mild, in fact i was expecting a bit more of a kick from it!
After a few uses im now looking for an excuse to go use it again, i’m not sure how long i can get away with shooting the fence, its so well nailed i don’t think a hurricane will pull it off.
As with all TacWise product I have used (and I’ve used a *lot* recently!) this is excellent build quality – the plastic parts are tough and there’s a lot of metal here too. It feels very rugged and is the type of tool which, i looked after, will provide years of service.
The metal magazine is easily loaded with nails/staples (as per product description: 15-30mm staples and 15-35mm nails) which makes it ideal for carpets, fabrics or light wood (nothing too thick). The non-electric nail/staple guns have very little recoil and this electric one has even less. A squeeze of the trigger results in a slight jolt as the nail/staple is fired, this is very easy on the wrist.
In a nutshell: Simplistic and well built, more than capable of completing the task – that’s what you want from a DIY device, and it comes with a handy plastic case too!
I cannot recommend this staple/nail gun highly enough. I used this gun to repair fencing damaged during this winters storms, and as a novice user it was amazing. A repair job that I had been quoted an extortionate amount for was completed simply,quickly, and efficiently. Handling the gun was easy, it did not jump as I expected it to, and neither did it jam during use.A valuble addition to anyones tool kit.
acwise are a well known brand of nail guns. this one seems reliable and didn’t jam like some. only downside is the price of tacwise nails compared to buying loose but for quick jobs its perfect.
This is a very good electronic stapler/nailer, easy to load and use, powerful, and the head makes nailing/stapling in relatively awkward nooks a breeze.
For nailing I preferred to use it two handed rather than one to ensure all the nails penetrated fully. The quick release at first seemed to be anything but as it took a lot of effort to release the catch, and the cable could do with being a bit longer, but these are relatively minor niggles. If you’re in search of a multipurpose stapler/nailer then this is definitely a recommended bit of kit.
Excellent value for money. Arrived well packaged and on time. Been a very useful tool my husband has enjoyed using it saves a lot of time
It does come with an optional rubber foot, which is intended to prevent the surface being nailed into from being marked – however, occasionally it did leave a slight surface mark around the nail, even with this fitted.
Although the instructions do advise using both hands to operate the nailgun, it’s substantial enough that it can be operated with just one hand – there’s no tendency to skip around when the nail is fired. For that reason it would probably work very well in situations like working on a ladder, where you may only have one hand spare.
The build quality seems pretty good – all the moving parts and the magazine are metal, and although I haven’t used it a huge amount yet it’s put every nail in squarely, and hasn’t jammed at all.
Criticisms – and they’re only minor ones – it only comes with nails, so you’ll need to buy staples as well if you plan to use it for stapling. Also, the cable is a bit short – it’s the kind of tool you may well be walking around outdoors to use, and no-one wants to be lugging an extension reel with them.
Overall though, definitely a great little machine, and I think one that will be getting a lot of use from me.
It does come with an optional rubber foot, which is intended to prevent the surface being nailed into from being marked – however, occasionally it did leave a slight surface mark around the nail, even with this fitted.
Although the instructions do advise using both hands to operate the nailgun, it’s substantial enough that it can be operated with just one hand – there’s no tendency to skip around when the nail is fired. For that reason it would probably work very well in situations like working on a ladder, where you may only have one hand spare.
The build quality seems pretty good – all the moving parts and the magazine are metal, and although I haven’t used it a huge amount yet it’s put every nail in squarely, and hasn’t jammed at all.
Criticisms – and they’re only minor ones – it only comes with nails, so you’ll need to buy staples as well if you plan to use it for stapling. Also, the cable is a bit short – it’s the kind of tool you may well be walking around outdoors to use, and no-one wants to be lugging an extension reel with them.
Overall though, definitely a great little machine, and I think one that will be getting a lot of use from me.
The Tacwise is a bit on the heavy side but as I’ve only been using it briefly on light jobs that isn’t an issue and you can use it one handed if you’re in a tight spot; but that’s not something I’d recommend doing in normal use from a safety point of view. It does have a safety guard and in operation is really simple to use. It’s easy to load, easy to fire and will suit a range of DIY and hobby jobs. It’s got quite a punch to it as well, which if you’ve not used one before or one with as powerful a compressor as this, it can catch you unawares; I’d recommend having a few trial goes with some spare wood before you use it on jobs that require neatness/precision.
I’ve started replacing shingles and boards around my garage that have been weather damaged and it’s dealt with this really easily, much more so than my basic gun. I haven’t used the staple option but my wife is already looking at using it for picture framing and upholstery at some point, probably when she figures I’ve had enough fun using it. Not a very long cable attached so you will need an extension lead to be able to use it more than a yard away from a socket. Brads and staples are affordable and one advantage of them being in this format is they don’t end up all over the place. Bruised thumbs and fingers, and the frustration caused by not having enough hands to hold hammer, nail and object at the same time are a thing of the past. This gun is excellent and whilst a tad on the expensive side for intermittent DIY/hobby use it’s worth it for a robust, well constructed product that does the jobs it’s designed to do.
I’m really impressed with this stapler/nailer. It’s powerful, responsive and accurate with little jump or kick in the hand. It’s very capable and you can use it one handed if required. I’ve used it for skirting boards and some sheet work with board and chicken wire (it was for a model volcano, don’t ask) and it really delivered making short work of quite heavy duty tasks. The staple/nail magazine has good capacity and is well designed. It uses staples between 15mm and 30mm and nails between 15mm and 35mm which means that the gun can be used to secure boards up to an inch or so thick, though the thin stuff is managed well too. It comes in a good carry case and spare staples/nails are easy to come by. The power cord isn’t quite as long as I’d like at about 6ft but it’s good enough for 90% of use cases. I can’t recommend this highly enough, it’s the most capable and responsive power stapler I’ve owned.
I have used a few nail guns but the Duo 35 beats them all just as good as an air powered gun without all the noise of a compressor,used for fence repair and stud work in the loft it worked perfectly easy to load and no jamming now looking for other jobs to use this gun.
Recommend to anyone
This is a great study product which delivers great results. The nailgun is easy to load and it feels very safe and secure when you shoot the nail into the target. Everything works cleanly and simply and in all my tests I got great results every time.
The man of the house is well pleased with this staple/nail gun, he informs me that it is one of the best DIY tools he has had. This item tales a load of 100 nails or staples, is very professional to use and does not easily jam like some other makes. He has already used it for making trellis for the garden and is on the lookout for other jobs to do. This is an excellent addition to his tools that he wouldn’t be without.
I was looking forward to trying this out. My skill with a hammer leaves much to be desired and usually results in bent nails.
This machine looks like it has the potential to do some serious physical damage so I carefully read the instruction book and made particular note of the safety instructions.
One of the things that concerned me when I picked it up was the physical size of the trigger. It seemed impossible to just carry this by the handle without accidentally pressing on the trigger and firing a nail into the nearest bit of flesh. However, it seems that nails do not fire unless the spring loaded head is pressed against something causing it to retract. There is also an on/off switch located just underneath the cable entry into the tool. Still not something you want to check by looking down the hole where the nails are supposed to come out.
This was something I was sorely tempted to do because no matter how hard I pressed against my piece of timber and no matter how hard I squeezed the trigger – the only sign of life in this tool was the little green light that indicated that power was getting at least as far into the tool as the little green light.
As I was putting it away I noticed an email address on the inside of the carry case. It said to contact them if there were any problems.
So I popped off an email – really wanting to find out if I was making a simple mistake that was preventing the tool from functioning.
Within two hours I had a response offering to replace the tool and collect the old one – even asked me when it would be convenient to deliver.
Delivery was arranged, new tool was swapped for old, and new tool works brilliantly. Never having used a nail gun before I was surprised at how powerful it was and it really does need holding down when you fire it. On soft pine the nail is pushed just below the surface of the timber. It holds well.
The tool is solid, heavy, and feels well-made.
Very pleased with this, and the company gets full marks for customer service too.
Having used this for almost a month, for small scale fixing, I can say that it works quite well. The quick release is useful if a nail gets stuck and it is simple to use in operation. You have to get it just right, in terms of positioning and I have had a number of inexplicable fails when using it: repositioning and starting again seem to work, but this can be inconvenient. If you want to make sure longer nails go all of the way into the timber, you need to place your other hand on the top and apply pressure as there is no adjustment; this is not ordinarily a problem, but you may have to tap some nail heads down fully when using longer pins.
It is easy to load staples and, so far, I have found this to be most effective – it really drives staples home, as it were. The gun comes in a molded case with 18 gauge nails and staples can be purchased for around 6.00. Overal, this is a good electric nailer/stapler, but not perfect, although perfectly serviceable.
I’ve been using the Tacwise Duo 35 for repairing my sheds in the garden. It worked flawlessly when I used it to nail the fascia boards back into place which had become loose. It saved a great deal of fussing about trying to nail it all by hand. If you are like me I find nailing a real chore and often miss the nail with the hammer. The Tacwise is a well put together piece of kit and the build quality is very good. It comes in a plastic carry case.The instructions that came with it were clear and concise. Its feels solid in the hands and is not overly heavy. Loading the nails was simple and I did not encounter any jams. It has a built in safety pin that has to be depressed fully against the surface you are nailing before the Tacwise will fire. The instructions advise that it should preferably not be used with an extension lead and if it is that it should not be an extension lead over 30m. I used it with a standard garden electric extension lead with a circuit breaker I use when I am mowing the lawn. I didn’t encounter any problems with it.
Positives
Well built.
Easy to use.
Useful for nailing jobs such as thin pieces of wood e,g fascias,floorboards,skirting boards,tacking in jobs around the house.
Good Value for money.
The Nails needed are Tacwise 180 Brad Nails that cost 52.0 for a pack of 1000.
Negatives
The power lead is not that long so I think if you are using it outside the house or what you are nailing is some distance away from the power point ,you will be struggling to use it without an extension lead.
I’ve been using the Tacwise Duo 35 for repairing my sheds in the garden. It worked flawlessly when I used it to nail the fascia boards back into place which had become loose. It saved a great deal of fussing about trying to nail it all by hand. If you are like me I find nailing a real chore and often miss the nail with the hammer. The Tacwise is a well put together piece of kit and the build quality is very good. It comes in a plastic carry case.The instructions that came with it were clear and concise. Its feels solid in the hands and is not overly heavy. Loading the nails was simple and I did not encounter any jams. It has a built in safety pin that has to be depressed fully against the surface you are nailing before the Tacwise will fire. The instructions advise that it should preferably not be used with an extension lead and if it is that it should not be an extension lead over 30m. I used it with a standard garden electric extension lead with a circuit breaker I use when I am mowing the lawn. I didn’t encounter any problems with it.
Positives
Well built.
Easy to use.
Useful for nailing jobs such as thin pieces of wood e,g fascias,floorboards,skirting boards,tacking in jobs around the house.
Good Value for money.
The Nails needed are Tacwise 180 Brad Nails that cost 52.0 for a pack of 1000.
Negatives
The power lead is not that long so I think if you are using it outside the house or what you are nailing is some distance away from the power point ,you will be struggling to use it without an extension lead.
Very impressed with this nail gun. Easy to load, easy to use (even one handed where required) with virtually no kick back, this is must buy if you have even one substantial job of boarding / fencing etc. It even came with some free nails! I haven’t used it to staple yet, but I am sure it will be equally capable. Very good.
Very impressed with this nail gun. Easy to load, easy to use (even one handed where required) with virtually no kick back, this is must buy if you have even one substantial job of boarding / fencing etc. It even came with some free nails! I haven’t used it to staple yet, but I am sure it will be equally capable. Very good.
Previous staple-guns I’ve used have all been prone to jamming, and have occasionally not been powerful enough for the types of jobs I would have liked them to do – getting staples into denser types of wood, for example. The Tacwise 35, however, has been up to everything I’ve thrown at it so far. Holding it in the hand, it fits well and feels well-made. Comes in a handy carrying case, which also has some space for holding staples in it. The cable was, at 180cm, a little shorter than I would have liked – but with an extension cable that’s not really a problem. Overall, this feels like a well-built, heavy-duty piece of kit which I will enjoy using for a good while yet.
Other than the physical size and length of nail/staple that can be delivered there is little difference between the 35 and 50 models
The Tacwise duo 35 has its own purpose made case. The case is a medium impact resistant moulded plastic box with 2 secure catches to clamp it shut. There is enough space to put the cable back in without the need of being an origami expert and you can also throw in a box of nails or staples.
The gun itself has a plastic body with a metal plate where all the action takes place. It feels well built, is comfortable in the hand (left or right) and it is not heavy.
A simple latch pops open the metal plate that holds the nails/staples and you just slide it back to access the load space which will take a generous 100 nail strip. Depending on whether you are using nails or staples depends on where you place them. Bottom for nails, top for staples (the plate is marked to remind you). You need to watch when loading nails as there is a small lip at the base and there is a tendency to have the tip of the nail resting on it. You will know you have it wrong when the metal plate won’t close over the nails.
The gun is only supplied with a short lead, which is wholly inadequate.
Once you are ready to go, there is a power switch by the cable entry to power it up. Then it is a 2 step approach. First place the nose where you want the nail and press down firmly. You may hear a micro-switch click so you will know that it is ready. Next pull the trigger and BANG the nail is fired in. There is very little kick back and so the gun doesn’t bounce around on the wood. It is a loud whack, so you should use ear defenders and I guess I should also say goggles too. The nose is a soft plate so you are not likely to bruise the wood if it does happen to bounce.
The pattern is; nose down, pull trigger, release trigger, nose down, pull trigger, release trigger and so on. At first it is tempting to keep the trigger depressed and keep tapping the nose down, but the safety feature will only allow one shot per trigger pull. There is also no danger of firing a nail across the room as it will only fire if the nose is pressed down.
These are only for use in softwood or soft materials, in which case the nail fires cleanly into the wood. If the wood is a bit on the hard side, then the nail will be left proud. You can help to stop this happening by applying a bit of hand pressure to the top of the nail gun. It is rounded off and so it is comfortable in the palm of the hand. If using staples, then the same principles apply. If by chance a nail or staple should jam, there is a catch to release the nose assembly to allow for easy removal of the offending article.
This gun will only use nails that are about 1mm thick and the Tacwise nails are smooth surfaced. If there is likely to be any flexion around the joint or warping of the wood, then you may need some additional securing (screws, glue, grip nails etc).
If you are unlikely to be using nails longer than 35mm then this is a much better choice than the 50 model. However, the 50 model is currently 30GBP more and as such may be worth the extra expenditure as it has a better nail range.
Tacwise Duo 50 can take nails 20 – 50mm
Tacwise Duo 35 can take nails 15 – 35mm
Bottom line: A reasonably priced gun that delivers on its promise, only drawback is the short cable length, but I don’t think it is fair to mark it down just on that point.
Other than the physical size and length of nail/staple that can be delivered there is little difference between the 35 and 50 models
The Tacwise duo 35 has its own purpose made case. The case is a medium impact resistant moulded plastic box with 2 secure catches to clamp it shut. There is enough space to put the cable back in without the need of being an origami expert and you can also throw in a box of nails or staples.
The gun itself has a plastic body with a metal plate where all the action takes place. It feels well built, is comfortable in the hand (left or right) and it is not heavy.
A simple latch pops open the metal plate that holds the nails/staples and you just slide it back to access the load space which will take a generous 100 nail strip. Depending on whether you are using nails or staples depends on where you place them. Bottom for nails, top for staples (the plate is marked to remind you). You need to watch when loading nails as there is a small lip at the base and there is a tendency to have the tip of the nail resting on it. You will know you have it wrong when the metal plate won’t close over the nails.
The gun is only supplied with a short lead, which is wholly inadequate.
Once you are ready to go, there is a power switch by the cable entry to power it up. Then it is a 2 step approach. First place the nose where you want the nail and press down firmly. You may hear a micro-switch click so you will know that it is ready. Next pull the trigger and BANG the nail is fired in. There is very little kick back and so the gun doesn’t bounce around on the wood. It is a loud whack, so you should use ear defenders and I guess I should also say goggles too. The nose is a soft plate so you are not likely to bruise the wood if it does happen to bounce.
The pattern is; nose down, pull trigger, release trigger, nose down, pull trigger, release trigger and so on. At first it is tempting to keep the trigger depressed and keep tapping the nose down, but the safety feature will only allow one shot per trigger pull. There is also no danger of firing a nail across the room as it will only fire if the nose is pressed down.
These are only for use in softwood or soft materials, in which case the nail fires cleanly into the wood. If the wood is a bit on the hard side, then the nail will be left proud. You can help to stop this happening by applying a bit of hand pressure to the top of the nail gun. It is rounded off and so it is comfortable in the palm of the hand. If using staples, then the same principles apply. If by chance a nail or staple should jam, there is a catch to release the nose assembly to allow for easy removal of the offending article.
This gun will only use nails that are about 1mm thick and the Tacwise nails are smooth surfaced. If there is likely to be any flexion around the joint or warping of the wood, then you may need some additional securing (screws, glue, grip nails etc).
If you are unlikely to be using nails longer than 35mm then this is a much better choice than the 50 model. However, the 50 model is currently 30GBP more and as such may be worth the extra expenditure as it has a better nail range.
Tacwise Duo 50 can take nails 20 – 50mm
Tacwise Duo 35 can take nails 15 – 35mm
Bottom line: A reasonably priced gun that delivers on its promise, only drawback is the short cable length, but I don’t think it is fair to mark it down just on that point.
This replaces a very old B&D electric DIY stapler that has finally worn out after 20 years and getting staples for it was difficult! So after that length of time how does this one compare?
PROs
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Very well built, sturdy metal housing for the fastenings. Easy to load although you must make sure you position the nails in one position and staples in another (instructions are on the unit to remind you).
Staples are narrow (to fit into such a unit I suppose) – I’m used to a much wider staple. However, these staples can be up to 30mm in length so have some serious holding power. I view a staple as two nails joined together rather than a staple you use to join office paper together.
Scarily powerful. When used with 30mm nails it easily drove into two 15mm pieces of chipboard. Shorter nails require less pressure on top of the unit as otherwise you end up driving them below the surface (which could be what you want, I suppose).
CONs
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No fine control over the amount of power exerted when nailing or stapling. Sometimes you don’t want the nail or staple to go too deep so it requires some practice over the amount of pressure you place on top of the unit when using it. In this respect the old B&D was better with a simple rotary control to determine the force.
Comes with just one row of nails in the box. This is mean. A box of mixed staples and nails would be much more in keeping.
CONCLUSION
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It was so good I didn’t buy the company but I did immediately buy a whole selection of nails and staples (they do mixed packs too which is great) as I could immediately see the potential and I didn’t want to run out of the measly supply included in the box!
I’m not impressed easily with technology of any kind but Tacwise seem to have really got it together not only in this quality product but other items that I have from them.
So, I AM impressed and can only recommend this tool to anyone doing DIY – and it will certainly stand the rigours of day-to-day use in a trademan’s toolchest too, of that I have no doubt.
For the price it really is a steal and the price of the nails and staples is quite reasonable too, considering how many you get in a pack and the time saving rather than having to hammer in nails or staples manually.
Update: I also bought the staple remover Tacwise 91 Series Staple Remover as I felt there would be a need! This works well, and doesn’t damage the surface either.
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I own many tools, some useful – some not so. The router I have sits in the shed. A nice piece of kit… but one that is complicated and seldom used. This staple gun is a tool that won’t sit in the shed. It’s probably one of the most useful tools I have. It made me think, why didn’t I own one before? Its first use, was repairing some fencing panels. A job that is normally hateful and tiring. The gun worked superbly. It was easy and safe to use (make sure the electricity power is safe to use in the garden). The gun will not fire unless against a surface. The gun is powerful and works on most common surfaces. The gun comes in a nice plastic box with some nails and clear instructions. Nails and staples are easy to purchase (from the local DIY shop and Amazon. Recommended!
This replaces a very old B&D electric DIY stapler that has finally worn out after 20 years and getting staples for it was difficult! So after that length of time how does this one compare?
PROs
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Very well built, sturdy metal housing for the fastenings. Easy to load although you must make sure you position the nails in one position and staples in another (instructions are on the unit to remind you).
Staples are narrow (to fit into such a unit I suppose) – I’m used to a much wider staple. However, these staples can be up to 30mm in length so have some serious holding power. I view a staple as two nails joined together rather than a staple you use to join office paper together.
Scarily powerful. When used with 30mm nails it easily drove into two 15mm pieces of chipboard. Shorter nails require less pressure on top of the unit as otherwise you end up driving them below the surface (which could be what you want, I suppose).
CONs
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No fine control over the amount of power exerted when nailing or stapling. Sometimes you don’t want the nail or staple to go too deep so it requires some practice over the amount of pressure you place on top of the unit when using it. In this respect the old B&D was better with a simple rotary control to determine the force.
Comes with just one row of nails in the box. This is mean. A box of mixed staples and nails would be much more in keeping.
CONCLUSION
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It was so good I didn’t buy the company but I did immediately buy a whole selection of nails and staples (they do mixed packs too which is great) as I could immediately see the potential and I didn’t want to run out of the measly supply included in the box!
I’m not impressed easily with technology of any kind but Tacwise seem to have really got it together not only in this quality product but other items that I have from them.
So, I AM impressed and can only recommend this tool to anyone doing DIY – and it will certainly stand the rigours of day-to-day use in a trademan’s toolchest too, of that I have no doubt.
For the price it really is a steal and the price of the nails and staples is quite reasonable too, considering how many you get in a pack and the time saving rather than having to hammer in nails or staples manually.
Update: I also bought the staple remover Tacwise 91 Series Staple Remover as I felt there would be a need! This works well, and doesn’t damage the surface either.
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This is a useful bit of kit for DIY. However, the lead could do with being longer. The product is quite well made and should stand the test of time. I used mine on some fence panels and found it very easy to use.
I have had an electric nail gun tacker in the past, however it was let down by the very limited depth it could drive nails and staples.
So I was not expecting a lot from this staple/nail gun.
How wrong I was, this is a superb piece of kit, which is very well thought out and which is able to drive staples up to 30mm and nails up to 35mm, which makes it a very useful piece of kit indeed.
The things I love about this
Study and well engineered
Easy to load
Reliable
30mm staples
35mm nails
Accurate
Can be used one handed if necessary
What more can I say, very good value for money, an excellent piece of kit.
I have never used a nail gun before being more a hammer, nail and thumb person and I was very pleased with this. It came in a useful plastic carrying case which had room to hold a packet of nails/staples. The nails loaded easily and it was very safe to use as there both the trigger needs to be held down and the “nose” pressed against the wood to fire the nail. It is almost impossible to drive a nail at an angle so I will not split wood where I put a nail in at an angle and it comes out the side.
I was impressed with the power; I used it to repair a fence panel that had been damaged in the high winds. The nails were easily driven in to their full length (I used the supplied 1″ nails). I also bought some 35mm nails and these again were driven in by their full length when used to secure some loose chipboard loft floor boards.
I used it without the plastic nose piece which can be used to protect any wood from surface damage and did not find it caused excessive damage although I would not like to use a nail gun on anything that could be easily damaged. Without the nose piece it was slightly easier to get nearer to a corner.
I did not have any nails jamb when I was using it but I tried to pull up the catch which needs to be opened to cure any jambs and found it impossible by hand, I did not prise it open with a screwdriver or similar which I will need to do if it jambs but this will almost certainly damage the plastic coating on the catch (This will not matter as it is only cosmetic)
This was my first experience with a nail gun so I cannot compare with any other but I thought this one excellent.
As a nail gun this is great. I love using it too – the idea of hammering (or screwing) many nails (screws) into a new panel fence filled me with disdain, but using this lovely and robust nail gun made the job both simple and enjoyable!
The staple gun side of it – I used it on a carpet at the top of the stairs, to avoid accidents and it worked perfectly. The staples did not come with the gun, but the nails I used for the fence, did. The only problem I found with the staple gun was that I enjoyed using it so much that I put far too many staples into the carpet!!! Let’s hope I don’t have to remove them soon.
The Tacwise Gun is solidly built and I feel it will last many years. Highly recommended.
The nail gun is accurate and powerful enough for all the jobs that I have used this for so far. Fixed panels onto a fence and the job went quickly with little fuss. The nail gun is straight-forward to use. Of course paying for a battery operated that is descent will cost you around five times the price. The distinct disadvantage is that this requires to be plugged in to the mains during usage. For the cost of this unit and its effectiveness its money well spent on the budget that this is aimed at. Recommended
I have never used a nail gun before being more a hammer, nail and thumb person and I was very pleased with this. It came in a useful plastic carrying case which had room to hold a packet of nails/staples. The nails loaded easily and it was very safe to use as there both the trigger needs to be held down and the “nose” pressed against the wood to fire the nail. It is almost impossible to drive a nail at an angle so I will not split wood where I put a nail in at an angle and it comes out the side.
I was impressed with the power; I used it to repair a fence panel that had been damaged in the high winds. The nails were easily driven in to their full length (I used the supplied 1″ nails). I also bought some 35mm nails and these again were driven in by their full length when used to secure some loose chipboard loft floor boards.
I used it without the plastic nose piece which can be used to protect any wood from surface damage and did not find it caused excessive damage although I would not like to use a nail gun on anything that could be easily damaged. Without the nose piece it was slightly easier to get nearer to a corner.
I did not have any nails jamb when I was using it but I tried to pull up the catch which needs to be opened to cure any jambs and found it impossible by hand, I did not prise it open with a screwdriver or similar which I will need to do if it jambs but this will almost certainly damage the plastic coating on the catch (This will not matter as it is only cosmetic)
This was my first experience with a nail gun so I cannot compare with any other but I thought this one excellent.
On an otherwise very good item,, why would they put a little lead on it? I mean I’m only short but if I’m doing a lot of stapling (my main use for this) I will move around and stretch up, maybe climb a ladder or step stool…This needs and extension lead to reach and then you have to find somewhere to put the connection point….
I am a big fan of tacwise products and find this is as many of their products – easy to load, easy to use, not too heavy for the job – and yet sturdy enough to keep going. I don’t have the best aim in the world so sometimes things didn’t go to plan (like getting the sound effects & feedback but no nail) so overall this looses one star from being perfect.
It feels like a substantial tool and I expected the nails to be of a heavier gauge. The nails are better described as panel pins rather than nails but of a good length. I notice that you do need to press fairly heavily on the tool to get the nails flush or otherwise give a final tap with a hammer which defeats the object of using it a bit.
Not very substantial is a release lever to clear the nose assembly. This needs a lot of force to open it and I couldn’t do this with my fingers. Prying it up with a screwdriver you think it is going to fracture rather than release. I have not had to use it yet for releasing a jammed nail and I suppose it is strong enough for the job despite my concern.
Using it you do feel that a visit to A & E is just round the corner if you are not careful.
As other reviewers have mentioned a slightly longer mains cable would be welcome.
It comes in a substantial case which is actually OK to use and can be closed when replacing the tool which often is not easy after the first unpacking.
I’ve never used a nail gun before, being a bit useless at DIY and with a tool bag containing little more than screwdrivers, a hammer and a drill. So I’m not a regular expert at home improvements but I thought the Tacwise Duo 35 would help with a few items around the house.
Setup was easy but you see quickly the main complaint, ie the lead is just too short so be prepared to use an extension (luckily it’s one of the few things I have).
I tried the gun a few times on a piece of off-cut wood to get used to the action. It was fairly simple and after a few tries I was ready.
Jobs attempted so far (and successfully) have been the regular favourites: putting skirting board back on (I didn’t even know some was off but my wife thought this was the perfect time to tell me); fence panels repaired (pretty easy) and the garden gate.
All in all a nice device which I could see myself using quite a few times.
Great for a beginner, guess a pro needs something a bit sturdier (although it is perfect for an enthusiastic DIYer.
Recommended
Recreate scenes from Lethal Weapon 2 as you pretend to be Murtagh, fighting off villainous racists attacking your house.
Alternatively if you need some help attaching architraves. skirting boards and the like, this product is for you.
Easy to use this really helped me attach a couple of finishing touches after a road accident knackered my back. Excellent handy product.
I didn’t think off contacting Tacwise themselves as it was used and having had contact with other company returns departments wasn’t looking forward to the battle ahead of paying for it to be sent back to the makers and waiting weeks and endless phone calls to sort it out.
So i can on here and gave it a one star (i have taken that review down now)…well the next day i noticed a comment under my review, it was the sales dept of Tacwise asking if i would send them proof of purchase from Amazon and they would arrange for the faulty gun to be picked up replaced from an address i wished………well it took a total of 3 working day for me to have the new gun in my hands and being used for making my goods.
Fantastic…….. not only do i have a great staple/nail gun but i can’t fault there back up service, that’s why i will recommend this gun and Tacwise to all that listen.
Impressive performance from the ever growing range of quality gear from Tacwise. This staple gun is a real “Pro Tool” – not something that you would want to leave around the home risking children getting hold of it. It’s light enough to use one handed, but heavy enough to feel good to use. Very accurate tacking. Powerlead could do with being longer – but I always say that!
This is an impressive Staple Gun. It comes in a case and it has everything you need to nail or staple things quickly and efficiently. It is powerful, robust and light as well. So, you wont need to a bison to get your jobs done. As all new safety guns, it means that the tip needs to be pressed to nail or staple anything. Gone are the days when you’ll be nailing your arm to the wall by mistake.
I used it to make a fence panel, the staples were stapled in with ease and made the whole job fast. I must admit I was wandering when to get a nail gun and this fits the job well. The nail and staples refills are pretty reasonable, I am not sure if you can use other makes, but I purchased the 180 Nail assortment and this allows me to make any DIY job a breeze.
I good quality gun and very well priced. It made a light job of the fencing requirement and the lady of the house was left wandering when I started and finished.
If you need a good solid Staple/Nail Gun then this fits the bill nicely.
Excellent mains powered gun for light gauge nails and even thinner staples. It is heavy in the hand, but this is a positive advantage because the inertia of all that mass means it will not kick back when driving the nail/staple into the wood. One handed operation is possible, but not really the safest way to use it. Holding it nice and square to the surface with the inertia of the free arm straight out from the palm safely resting on the head of the gun guarantees even consistent depth and a clean finish.
The 18 Gauge nails it uses are close to being same size as the bigger panel pins. But they seem to drive in very well with almost no effort from me other than careful alignment of the gun nose to the work. None of them bent out of line on the small pieces I first used it on.
The staples are a bit narrow and I prefer a wider type for upholstery or Tyvek because more of the fabric is gripped, but on a factory bench for tagging labels onto swathes of timber or doors passing through they are ideal. This was a Vine offering for which I am grateful, but if I had to buy one of these I would have chosen the larger gun capable of driving the 50mm nails.
There is no adjustment of the impulse to cater for different depth of penetration or different hardness of material, which could mean that longer pins might not be fully driven home. Care needs to be taken to test for compatibility of the appropriate pins and wood.
Loading the consumables into the gun is easy, as is removing the surplus at the end of the job (an essential final step for belt and braces Safety.)
The mains lead is a bit short at only 1.75m, and in most applications an extension lead will probably be required.
The bit of bent tin that serves as a release lever to clear the nose assembly if there is a jam requires considerable force to move it, and I ended up using a flat bladed screwdriver to gently ease it off so as not to bend the lever out of shape or damage a finger. Jams are usually the result of pulling or pushing the gun relative to the surface and slightly flexing the drive shoe so that the striker misses the nail by passing below or above it.
The plastic clamshell box it is supplied in is sturdy and has a slot for a packet of consumables, and even enough space for a longer mains lead – if it had been fitted.
A couple of years ago I replaced all the doors, architraves and skirtings in my house and borrowed an expensive Makita cordless nail gun which was fantastic, because it was not hampered by a mains lead, and always had couple of spare batteries warming up in the charger. It allowed rapid fixing without bruising the delicate mouldings, and I only needed a final tap with a pin punch to drive the heads below the surface to make them invisible. This Tacwise would have done exactly the same job, but with the minor inconvenience of the mains lead.
Addendum. 26th March 2015.
I’ve just used a couple of packs of 35mm stainless brads (about 1200 brads at two to a crossing) to construct a couple of very large trellises from tanalised tile battens. The job would have taken days with hammer and nails, but was very quick and easy and finished in only a few hours using this power tool. And no bruised thumbs.
This is an impressive Staple Gun. It comes in a case and it has everything you need to nail or staple things quickly and efficiently. It is powerful, robust and light as well. So, you wont need to a bison to get your jobs done. As all new safety guns, it means that the tip needs to be pressed to nail or staple anything. Gone are the days when you’ll be nailing your arm to the wall by mistake.
I used it to make a fence panel, the staples were stapled in with ease and made the whole job fast. I must admit I was wandering when to get a nail gun and this fits the job well. The nail and staples refills are pretty reasonable, I am not sure if you can use other makes, but I purchased the 180 Nail assortment and this allows me to make any DIY job a breeze.
I good quality gun and very well priced. It made a light job of the fencing requirement and the lady of the house was left wandering when I started and finished.
If you need a good solid Staple/Nail Gun then this fits the bill nicely.
Excellent mains powered gun for light gauge nails and even thinner staples. It is heavy in the hand, but this is a positive advantage because the inertia of all that mass means it will not kick back when driving the nail/staple into the wood. One handed operation is possible, but not really the safest way to use it. Holding it nice and square to the surface with the inertia of the free arm straight out from the palm safely resting on the head of the gun guarantees even consistent depth and a clean finish.
The 18 Gauge nails it uses are close to being same size as the bigger panel pins. But they seem to drive in very well with almost no effort from me other than careful alignment of the gun nose to the work. None of them bent out of line on the small pieces I first used it on.
The staples are a bit narrow and I prefer a wider type for upholstery or Tyvek because more of the fabric is gripped, but on a factory bench for tagging labels onto swathes of timber or doors passing through they are ideal. This was a Vine offering for which I am grateful, but if I had to buy one of these I would have chosen the larger gun capable of driving the 50mm nails.
There is no adjustment of the impulse to cater for different depth of penetration or different hardness of material, which could mean that longer pins might not be fully driven home. Care needs to be taken to test for compatibility of the appropriate pins and wood.
Loading the consumables into the gun is easy, as is removing the surplus at the end of the job (an essential final step for belt and braces Safety.)
The mains lead is a bit short at only 1.75m, and in most applications an extension lead will probably be required.
The bit of bent tin that serves as a release lever to clear the nose assembly if there is a jam requires considerable force to move it, and I ended up using a flat bladed screwdriver to gently ease it off so as not to bend the lever out of shape or damage a finger. Jams are usually the result of pulling or pushing the gun relative to the surface and slightly flexing the drive shoe so that the striker misses the nail by passing below or above it.
The plastic clamshell box it is supplied in is sturdy and has a slot for a packet of consumables, and even enough space for a longer mains lead – if it had been fitted.
A couple of years ago I replaced all the doors, architraves and skirtings in my house and borrowed an expensive Makita cordless nail gun which was fantastic, because it was not hampered by a mains lead, and always had couple of spare batteries warming up in the charger. It allowed rapid fixing without bruising the delicate mouldings, and I only needed a final tap with a pin punch to drive the heads below the surface to make them invisible. This Tacwise would have done exactly the same job, but with the minor inconvenience of the mains lead.
Addendum. 26th March 2015.
I’ve just used a couple of packs of 35mm stainless brads (about 1200 brads at two to a crossing) to construct a couple of very large trellises from tanalised tile battens. The job would have taken days with hammer and nails, but was very quick and easy and finished in only a few hours using this power tool. And no bruised thumbs.
This unit is of excellent quality. Bought to make up trellis panels and it simplified and speeded up the process.Also had a query on the product and the response from customer service was prompt and efficient. I would not hesitate in recommending this product.
This is a great piece of equipment, especially if you are doing repetitive nailing or stapling work.
I used this to re-upholster a stool cover and it made the job so much easier. It also meant I didn’t have to use two hands all the time. Normally I use a magnetic upholstery hammer and am constantly fishing in my apron pocket for tacks.
Traditionally, upholsters keep their mouths full of tacks and spit them onto the magnetic hammer had one at a time as needed. Not for me this technique!
I also used it to nail up a section of garden fence, fixing feather edge boards to a 2 by 2 framework.
It was really quick and easy, but I did have to stop when it started to rain – hence my comment about wanting a cordless version.
I am now looking around for other uses for this great new gadget.
This is my first experience of an electric nail/staple gun, and I’m very impressed. It’s much less tiring than my manual staple gun, and gives more consistent results too. Loading the nails or staples is very straightforward. I haven’t yet had to clear a jam, but that looks pretty easy too.
With three small children around at home, safety is an important concern. This nail gun looks to be about as safe as such a device could ever be (which is only moderately!). To use it, the gun has to be plugged in, switched on, applied to the workpiece with sufficient pressure to depress the tip, and the trigger squeezed. I was impressed that squeezing the trigger first and depressing the tip second does not fire the gun; these steps must be carried out in the correct order.
My only slight grumble is that the mains lead is slightly on the short side at 170 cm; an extension lead will be required for most jobs.
The last tool I thought I would ever use is a nail gun, but have been proved wrong.
Our chickens whilst having dirt baths, have created small craters of earth by the fence panels, and they have now become so big I was worried they would escape or something would get in. I had some wooden slats that needed nailing at the bottom to extend the fence down, but to do this would have needed the help of someone to hold them whilst I nailed them in.
Cue the nail gun. With the aid of a large extension, I could hold the wood in place and use the nail gun with the other hand, and in a few moments, the fence was done, and done well. So simple to operate. Depress the lever and pull the sliding bracket to insert the nails, close, power on and off you go. The safety feature means you cannot fire the nails without the gun being pressed against the wood. The nails went straight in, no problems. Job done in a fraction of the time.
It does come with 1000 1″ nails to get you started, which will last me a while. The hard case protects it when in storage. My only gripe is that the lead could have been a little bit longer, but am happy to put this aside because it is such a great machine. Will probably get a selection of different size nails to keep by me just in case.
This tool is not the murderous device seen in Lethal Weapon 2, the nails are quite small and a fair amount of pressure is needed to fire them so you don’t have to worry about it going off by accident, plus there’s a safety switch too, just to be sure. It comes in a sturdy case but kids will still be able to pop the clasps open and get to it if that’s a concern. There is a box of 1000 nails included inside, as I said they are small so the gun is for light assembly or maintenance rather than constructing houses or repairing roofs. There is an instruction manual hidden away inside the case if you are having trouble loading the nail racks.
For larger nails you will need to invest in a bigger gun, but this model is just fine for smaller necessities.
I tried the gun on a variety of surfaces and both power settings (adjusted via the lever on the top of the handle) and it worked flawlessly again and again. One of the surfaces that I did not think it would handle very well was MDF which is quite a dense board and often times when nailing pins into it with a hammer the pins tend to bounce off – this machine had no problems at all in punching nails straight in and leaving them barely visible to the naked eye. What I did find was that there is really very little need to adjust the power setting as this gun has plenty of it even on the low setting. The soft nose does prevent marking when using the nailer on more delicate surfaces and the safety feature which prevents nails being fired when the machine is not in contact with a solid surface is very effective.
Definitely a five star product and very handy to have in your shed.
I tried the gun on a variety of surfaces and both power settings (adjusted via the lever on the top of the handle) and it worked flawlessly again and again. One of the surfaces that I did not think it would handle very well was MDF which is quite a dense board and often times when nailing pins into it with a hammer the pins tend to bounce off – this machine had no problems at all in punching nails straight in and leaving them barely visible to the naked eye. What I did find was that there is really very little need to adjust the power setting as this gun has plenty of it even on the low setting. The soft nose does prevent marking when using the nailer on more delicate surfaces and the safety feature which prevents nails being fired when the machine is not in contact with a solid surface is very effective.
Definitely a five star product and very handy to have in your shed.
This is a great nail-gun. Sturdy and practical, it is easy to load and simple to use.
Tacwise may not be the heavy hitters in the tool department. Not a known hardware name and that is a shame, as the quality is of the market leaders.
The power if the nail gun is very impressive, I scared myself when I first tried it. The nail went straight through the piece of wood. It was VERY fast.
I do have a quibble….yet again the manufacturers were stingy with the electrical cable, it drives me nuts.
Makes those nail gunning jobs a tad tricky.
Comes supplied with 1000 Brad nails 25mm (1″) long. Not really designed for hardwood, but good for soft and medium wood, plasterboard, mouldings, MDF, flooring etc. Will take nails 15mm – 35mm and staples 15mm – 30mm. Mains powered and quite easy to use. Found it quite effective, a brilliant time saver and protects other structures that might be damaged by hammering of nails.
My Tacwise Duo 35 arrived on time, but turned out to be D.O.A with indicator light working but wouldn’t fire the brad.
I contacted Tacwise Customer Service and Tracy there arranged for an exchange unit to my door within 2 days.
Problems happen, but it is refreshing to get such fast service and I was very impressed.
As for the nail gun itself, I wouldn’t be without it now, as it is perfect for the handyman.
The Tacwise Duo 35 comes with in a great storage case which is extremely handy. In use the stapler/nail gun is very robust and quite heavy, though it can still be used one-handed if need be.
The staples or nails are very easy to load and so far I have encountered no jamming with it, overall the build quality is very good. It certainly takes the effort and monotony out of stapling or nailing and is a great labour-saving device.
I would say the Tacwise Duo 35 is not really designed for real heavy duty work but is aimed more at casual DIYers, it’s superb for those little projects you need to do around the house or in the garden.
This is my first nail/staple gun and I am really pleased with it.
Build quality in hand seems really good and it comes in a neat plastic hard case for storage which is great. You get a small booklet and a sample of some nails.
Instructions were easy to understand and the whole device is very straightforward. Nails were locked and loaded in no time and I was happy nailing everything in sight….
The gun has a slight recoil if use done handed and is ideal for one handed assembly or scenarios where you don’t want things to be hammered ie stairs/carpet etc where vibration might loosen stairs introducing creaks. With the real bonus being speed and sheer effortlessness of it all.
On this note I have only tried the supplied nails and have yet to try the staples.
So far so good and I wish I had picked one of these up for my kit a lot sooner.
This is my first nail/staple gun and I am really pleased with it.
Build quality in hand seems really good and it comes in a neat plastic hard case for storage which is great. You get a small booklet and a sample of some nails.
Instructions were easy to understand and the whole device is very straightforward. Nails were locked and loaded in no time and I was happy nailing everything in sight….
The gun has a slight recoil if use done handed and is ideal for one handed assembly or scenarios where you don’t want things to be hammered ie stairs/carpet etc where vibration might loosen stairs introducing creaks. With the real bonus being speed and sheer effortlessness of it all.
On this note I have only tried the supplied nails and have yet to try the staples.
So far so good and I wish I had picked one of these up for my kit a lot sooner.
Review from hubby:
This is a real good nail gun.
As you would expect from Tacwise,it is superbly built, with the user in mind.
It is not too large and seems quite lightweight compared to a gun I have used previously.
I have knocked together a bird table that I have to say I am quite proud of.
The nail gun was very good and saved on the old hammer and nails.
I have not as yet done any tacking with the staples, but I am sure it would do the job just as well.
One small down side is the length of cable.
Overall a great nail gun from a good brand at a very good price at the moment.
If you are into DIY there are just some tools that you can’t wait to get out of the box and try, for me it was like Christmas receiving this Tacwise nail gun and it didn’t disappoint.
Out of the box it was so simple to load and use, no more difficult than a staple gun. It is quite lightweight and easy to handle but it has a kick to it and plenty of power.
I used it to fasten a small amount of carpet down, the nails provided (a decent quantity provided) drove through carpet, underlay and 12mm MDF boarding with easy. The heads of the nails are quite small but they held the carpet well.
As mentioned there is a kick when you use it single handed but it can be controlled better with two hands, I found it to be accurate and easy to get into tight corners.
I’m sure this won’t be a tool that I use regularly but I will be looking for more jobs to use it on.
Review from hubby:
This is a real good nail gun.
As you would expect from Tacwise,it is superbly built, with the user in mind.
It is not too large and seems quite lightweight compared to a gun I have used previously.
I have knocked together a bird table that I have to say I am quite proud of.
The nail gun was very good and saved on the old hammer and nails.
I have not as yet done any tacking with the staples, but I am sure it would do the job just as well.
One small down side is the length of cable.
Overall a great nail gun from a good brand at a very good price at the moment.
If you are into DIY there are just some tools that you can’t wait to get out of the box and try, for me it was like Christmas receiving this Tacwise nail gun and it didn’t disappoint.
Out of the box it was so simple to load and use, no more difficult than a staple gun. It is quite lightweight and easy to handle but it has a kick to it and plenty of power.
I used it to fasten a small amount of carpet down, the nails provided (a decent quantity provided) drove through carpet, underlay and 12mm MDF boarding with easy. The heads of the nails are quite small but they held the carpet well.
As mentioned there is a kick when you use it single handed but it can be controlled better with two hands, I found it to be accurate and easy to get into tight corners.
I’m sure this won’t be a tool that I use regularly but I will be looking for more jobs to use it on.
The title says it all really!
I have wanted a nail gun for years and this is just a little cracker of a tool.
The gun comes in a neat black plastic case which contains everything you need except the staples.It is simplicity itself to load and use,once you remember to switch on at the on/off switch which is located behind the handle…..as if I missed that the first time I used it?
Safety first with this gun as it cannot be fired until the noggin (that’s a technical term) or safety trigger to the layman is depressed by placing the gun in situ….and then press the trigger the nail smashes in perfectly….Simples!
If I can find a fault with this cracking bit of kit its the length of the cable,why do manufacturers think that a couple of yards maximum is enough? Actually I know the answer to that question….its to save money!
That all said this is my present favourite tool and in my opinion is well worth the present price of 69.95 & FREE Delivery (01/03/14)
A very handy little tool capable of fixing hard and softwood with equal efficiency, and is able to shoot both nails and staples.The length of nails its capable of using may be a draw back to some, and the head on the staples is so small that it is of little use on a loosely woven fabrics or membranes which are under stress.
Haven’t had a job to give this a real test yet but have tried it out and it was fine, the only problem it don’t always fire I have to push it hard into the wood for it to fire off. I don’t know if this is normal or a fault.
Products comes in a handy cary case as you would expect , basic instuction but to be fair its very straight forwards
Roll on the summer when i can put it to a real test with 50ft of fence!
I wouldn’t normally go for a staplegun like this but decided to take a chance that it would do what i needed it to do.
Turns out not only is this easy to use, it’s great value for money.
It is brilliant for a variety of jobs but I have found this really good with some of my arts and crafts projects also.
I am very happy with this and glad I saw it on the Vine newsletter but even if I had paid the money for this it would have been worth it because it’s very good.
A mostly effective and straightforward to use electric nailgun. I’ve done several small jobs with it and it has a nice action, is well designed to use even one handed but can be a tad tempremental perhaps. One time using it, for reasons I’m unclear about I just couldn’t get it to fire; I unloaded and reloaded it and it improved slightly but still misfiring on and off but a couple of days later and it was fine again for no obvious reason to me.
You can fit it with a range of nails and staples though I’ve only used two types at present. I guess time will tell how good a product it is but for the few weeks I’ve used it it has been a real help with fencing etc.
This is a fine bit of kit. I got this for my dad and he lapped it up. Its just what he needed apparently. I have seen him use it, i have had a go myself and i was impressed by how efficient it is, a real marvel and the price is nice also.
The recent storms gave me plenty of opportunity to use this nailer/stapler as there was plenty of damage about the place to be repaired.
It feels very well constructed; it is heavier than it looks (often a good sign in my experience) and balances nicely when being used.
Loading is easy and retaining clips are firm, but easy enough to operate even with gloves on.
In use it has been flawless so far. It is a doddle to put nails in one after the other. Not only easier to use than the manual one I had been using, but nails and staples go in all the way, every time.
The unit must be switched on before use and there is a safety feature which means you should not be able to fire nails/staples into the air by accident.
This is a great staple and nail gun and I can wholeheartedly recommend it.
I am not usually interested in power tools unless they are cordless but this Tacwise staple/nail gun has won me over.
It made repairing and strengthening a long section of wooden garden fence panels a very easy job (a good untangled extension cable is required). It’s reasonably heavy but comfortably held in one hand and it doesn’t jump around when a nail is fired into wood (not once did it leave a nail sticking-out. All in to the head). The staples were perfect for securing netting over a wooden frame and it’s easy to get carried away when you’re not having to weild a hammer!
That’s quite enough fun for one weekend and I’m looking forward to finding more jobs that this nail/staple gun can tackle.
When operating the gun there are no issues; the position of the trigger ensures there is no recoil when the nail / staple is released, there is sufficient power to prevent any penetration failure and the gun produces less noise than others I have used before.
I have stripped one star off of this product because I believe it has a limited market. Generally speaking a nail gun is not one of those tools that everyone has in the cupboard, it has a very specific use and will mostly be bought by traders. I do not think that a trader will spend this sort of money on a tool that pushes 35mm payloads when they can spend not much more and get one that pushes 50mm nails.
This tool is a good idea and is very good for what it is, but I would advise to spend a little more to get a lot more.
In the handy blow-moulded case you get the tacwise Duo35 stapler/ nailer, a sample set of staples and nails and an instruction manual. The Duo35 comes with 1.8m of cable which I found a little short. It uses tacwise 91 series 15-30mm staples and tacwise 180 series 15-35mm nails which were readily available.
This is a robust, efficient tool, it feels good to hold, right-handed or left-handed, and I had no problems using it and it did a great job. There is a catch for opening the jaw if any staples or nails get jammed and I did find it very stiff to operate, however in all the stapling and nailing that I did none got jammed.
A great tool which works well.
I haven’t tried it with staples, but can thoroughly recommend it for nails. The safety features inspire confidence too – it won’t fire unless it is firmly against the wood. Highly recommended.
This is a reasonably priced nail gun, which will be a serviceable sidearm to all but the most ambitious DIY enthusiast. The tool was securely packaged and though it is a fairly weighty item, it had travelled well en route to my house. The instruction manual is a little flimsy, but if you are ordering a nail gun, the odds are that you know your way around power tools. If not, having a word with someone who has used these before will always help more than any booklet. Not that he device is complex and before you know it, you’ll be fixing fences and gate posts etc. If you’re looking for something that can be used on a commercial scale, then you might want something a little larger, but for most household jobs – this will fit the bill.
The first occasion I needed a gun just like this was when as a teenager I decided to replace the pine cladding on the front of our garage. Perched on a ladder with one hand for the board, one hand for the hammer and a bit of a wing and a prayer for the nail ! It took me an age and sunlight revealed the deep hammer marks on the boards, which did not bear close inspection.
The second was when I decided to board out our loft, after insulating it. My crazed and imprecise hammer action caused `punch-outs’ in the plaster ceiling below: so I decided to screw them all home and of course I am too weedy to use an electric screwdriver – it took me so long that I gave up half way round!
The third occasion was in the following winter when I decided that if I insulated the roof timbers with this insulating Aluminium foil `quilt’, I could then use the loft as storage. Ordinary nails went straight through the quilty material and I decided to use tacks – most of which went through my thumb.
At one deft stroke this gun would have solved all these problems. Safety worries are unfounded because it is very hard to fire it without placing it accurately and then applying pressure to the board before the safety interlocks will release. Though the manual suggests using two hands – one to press on the gun, and one to activate the trigger; after a while I found that even my weediness was sufficient to get it to activate and I could fire nails, one-handedly, exactly where I wanted them – and nowhere else! In addition the staples would have been perfect for the quilty Aluminium foil thingy I used in the loft and I suspect would have decimated the time it took me.
The other place where the staples would be really useful is when one is building one of those flat-pack wardrobes. Having two student daughters I am now pretty good at this – but the thing that causes me to unravel is at the end when you tack the back on with hundreds of little nails. Most of these pop out at the wrong angle – when I do it – so that you can see the nail tips inside the wardrobe ! This gun loaded up with the staples I suspect would solve this knotty problem at a quick press of the trigger !
So, all in all from a weedy `terrified of power tools’ weakling I am now a confident lock and load DIY’er – if still a bit weedy, of course. My only complaint is that the power cord is far too short – thinking of me perched on the ladder in front of the Garage – and should be at least a metre longer. Otherwise it’s fantastic and for Santas out there still searching for a present for the man with everything – what a superb Xmas present. Many thanks.
The first occasion I needed a gun just like this was when as a teenager I decided to replace the pine cladding on the front of our garage. Perched on a ladder with one hand for the board, one hand for the hammer and a bit of a wing and a prayer for the nail ! It took me an age and sunlight revealed the deep hammer marks on the boards, which did not bear close inspection.
The second was when I decided to board out our loft, after insulating it. My crazed and imprecise hammer action caused `punch-outs’ in the plaster ceiling below: so I decided to screw them all home and of course I am too weedy to use an electric screwdriver – it took me so long that I gave up half way round!
The third occasion was in the following winter when I decided that if I insulated the roof timbers with this insulating Aluminium foil `quilt’, I could then use the loft as storage. Ordinary nails went straight through the quilty material and I decided to use tacks – most of which went through my thumb.
At one deft stroke this gun would have solved all these problems. Safety worries are unfounded because it is very hard to fire it without placing it accurately and then applying pressure to the board before the safety interlocks will release. Though the manual suggests using two hands – one to press on the gun, and one to activate the trigger; after a while I found that even my weediness was sufficient to get it to activate and I could fire nails, one-handedly, exactly where I wanted them – and nowhere else! In addition the staples would have been perfect for the quilty Aluminium foil thingy I used in the loft and I suspect would have decimated the time it took me.
The other place where the staples would be really useful is when one is building one of those flat-pack wardrobes. Having two student daughters I am now pretty good at this – but the thing that causes me to unravel is at the end when you tack the back on with hundreds of little nails. Most of these pop out at the wrong angle – when I do it – so that you can see the nail tips inside the wardrobe ! This gun loaded up with the staples I suspect would solve this knotty problem at a quick press of the trigger !
So, all in all from a weedy `terrified of power tools’ weakling I am now a confident lock and load DIY’er – if still a bit weedy, of course. My only complaint is that the power cord is far too short – thinking of me perched on the ladder in front of the Garage – and should be at least a metre longer. Otherwise it’s fantastic and for Santas out there still searching for a present for the man with everything – what a superb Xmas present. Many thanks.
With heavy weight electronics and switch gear.. Fires Tacwise 180 nails (15-35mm) & 91 series staples (15-30mm) with a load capacity of 100 nails or staples. A fast and lightweight tool at just 2.10kg. Key new features include an all metal professional magazine with locating nail rails and a quick release nose plate. Highly versatile for a wide variety of soft and medium wood 2nd fix applications. . A very useful piece of equipment and easy to use, useful addition to anyone’s tool box.
This is a really useful piece of kit. We needed to replace some skirting board and this made the job so easy! It’s a bit weighty but not overly so, just enough that it feels substantial. It can be used one handed if you need to, which is useful when in a tight corner. There’s a light to show whether it is on or not. The lead could do with being a little longer, but you can always use an extension lead if need be.
It’s simple to use and packs a lot of power. Only used it for the skirting so far but I can see this being very useful for many years, going to use it to sort out the garden fencing when the weather improves!
Never would have thought I would find something simpler than a hammer and nails to use, but this is it. Just point and press and a staple or nail just fixes something in place. This is easy to use and especially handy when managing a bigger job, it’s much easier on the thumbs too.
I love this. If you’d seen the trouble we went to putting a wood-effect floor down without any electrical aid, you’ll appreciate how brilliant this is. Gone is the need to hold a panel pin with a pair of pliers while you wield a hammer with the other hand: now it’s just ‘ker-cha’ and it’s in. Wonderful.
My only quibble is it only takes staples and panel pins. Anything sturdier stll needs to go in by hand.
I’m a complete amateur when it comes to DIY and only tackle the easiest/simplest jobs. I hadn’t realised just how powerful an electric staple/nail gun could be. Goes off with a really loud ‘wack’ which was something of a surprise but; once I’d settled down and used the gun a few times it did the job so well I couldn’t believe we’d gone for so long using manual staplers.
The Tacwise is nicely balanced and easy to use with one hand on a soft surface, softer wood, but it’s not always easy to fire the staple/nail at exactly the right angle, especially into corners, because of it’s size. If you’re new to these tools then I’d certainly advise a trial run before you go on and attempt a big job. You really do need to gauge where the staples/nails are going before you push the trigger!!!
I had wondered if loading/unloading the gun might be difficult but so far we’ve not had a problem and there’s been no instance of jamming or ‘double’ stapling.
My only real ‘niggle’ would have to be the length of the cord which is very short and means you’re working from an extension cable most of the time. I don’t like trailing cable around when we’re up and down step ladders.
As an amateur I can only say we’ve certainly found the Tacwise a useful piece of kit. We’ve tacked down fabric on a sofa, repaired a couple of door panels, fixed a dolls house, replaced cupboard doors and even done jobs out on the garden shed and fence panels. We have a million and one bits of ‘fixing’ on the list and the Tacwise is helping us get through them all.
Plenty of safety features, including a rubber nose for protecting softer surfaces from the force of the gun, help to build up your confidence. I was quite ‘wary’ about using an electric nail gun but not anymore. Happy to recommend to any DIY enthusiast.
well i must admit….i am new to DIY.
when the item arrived i was a bit worried i would end up nailing myself to the skirting board or something…but i found it easy to use after reading the instructions carefully!!!
plus it has a safety trigger!!!
i managed to apply new skirting boards to a whole room in about an hour (being very careful!)
its strong and sturdy, safe to use and ideal for the new diy-er!!!
very happy
Tacwise replaced the whole thing, that very day it started firing two staples at once and jammed. They were branded genuine Tacwise brads too.
This unit is a little better in design and use.
– It is powerful and you can feel the heavier kick as it fires – the noise always impresses my friends!
– It can be used one handed on soft wood.
– The rubber nose is bigger and has a tag to stop fall-off, but unlike the others you get one, not two!
– The angle at which you fire is more forgiving than the 191EL ‘Pro’ – which only works at 90 degrees to the work
– Seeing as the head is quite big on these guns, its impossible to get into corners or between bannisters etc.
– Unlike the 191EL ‘Pro’ – this unit has an actual green glowing ‘on’ lamp. Huzzah. I always turn the on/off to off to save nailing
myself – I’ve seen the results and its not nice. However your mates never do, so its difficult to tell if the 191EL ‘Pro’ is live.
Luckily the 35 glows nicely; but only visible if you are right-handed – left handers beware, its on the wrong side! Tacwise, stick it on the back of the neck and do something sensible, huh?
In use it is very effective, I have used it for framing course chipboard wood sheets and strips in a vulnerable childrens play shed (with insulation)
It is a good tool for the job; BUT the spiel and the box claim it has a new longer lead, well I measured them both and they are BOTH exactly the same, just short of a metre.
Now this is a real pain, you can’t extend the cable as you would break the warranty.
Nothing you need to do with this is less than 1 metre from the power socket, so you have to trail and extension lead everywhere yo go.
When climbing a ladder, this is an unbelivable pain as the extension socket and moulded gun plug catch on everything possible, feet, rungs, the work piece – if they are going to claim a longer lead then actually do it. Grrrrrrrr!!!
The clip on the front is solidly closed, this is good as its prone to catch and a strange choice of design to open the nail firing throat. As the 191EL ‘Pro’ started firing doubles in its first hour of use and jamming on genuine Tacwise brads – I am hoping that this unit will be of better quality.
I will donate the original to ‘MEN in SHEDS’ – a social group for older chaps who like to play with their tools!
look them up on the Internet. They are appearing all over the country.
I’m not sure how long it will last, the 191EL ‘Pro’ was not good. The Trigger Switch failed and I hadn’t even used up the trail box at the time yet!!!
I would expect these things to last a good 5-10 years, My Black & Decker 240 volt drill has lasted 24 years in constant use. Now that ‘was’ quality (not any more) My Braun Jigsaw is 18 years old and perfect in weekly use.
Tools should be built to last – especially if claimed to be professional – which Tacwise have written on the cover some 16 times!
Now prove it chaps.
Tacwise replaced the whole thing, that very day it started firing two staples at once and jammed. They were branded genuine Tacwise brads too.
This unit is a little better in design and use.
– It is powerful and you can feel the heavier kick as it fires – the noise always impresses my friends!
– It can be used one handed on soft wood.
– The rubber nose is bigger and has a tag to stop fall-off, but unlike the others you get one, not two!
– The angle at which you fire is more forgiving than the 191EL ‘Pro’ – which only works at 90 degrees to the work
– Seeing as the head is quite big on these guns, its impossible to get into corners or between bannisters etc.
– Unlike the 191EL ‘Pro’ – this unit has an actual green glowing ‘on’ lamp. Huzzah. I always turn the on/off to off to save nailing
myself – I’ve seen the results and its not nice. However your mates never do, so its difficult to tell if the 191EL ‘Pro’ is live.
Luckily the 35 glows nicely; but only visible if you are right-handed – left handers beware, its on the wrong side! Tacwise, stick it on the back of the neck and do something sensible, huh?
In use it is very effective, I have used it for framing course chipboard wood sheets and strips in a vulnerable childrens play shed (with insulation)
It is a good tool for the job; BUT the spiel and the box claim it has a new longer lead, well I measured them both and they are BOTH exactly the same, just short of a metre.
Now this is a real pain, you can’t extend the cable as you would break the warranty.
Nothing you need to do with this is less than 1 metre from the power socket, so you have to trail and extension lead everywhere yo go.
When climbing a ladder, this is an unbelivable pain as the extension socket and moulded gun plug catch on everything possible, feet, rungs, the work piece – if they are going to claim a longer lead then actually do it. Grrrrrrrr!!!
The clip on the front is solidly closed, this is good as its prone to catch and a strange choice of design to open the nail firing throat. As the 191EL ‘Pro’ started firing doubles in its first hour of use and jamming on genuine Tacwise brads – I am hoping that this unit will be of better quality.
I will donate the original to ‘MEN in SHEDS’ – a social group for older chaps who like to play with their tools!
look them up on the Internet. They are appearing all over the country.
I’m not sure how long it will last, the 191EL ‘Pro’ was not good. The Trigger Switch failed and I hadn’t even used up the trail box at the time yet!!!
I would expect these things to last a good 5-10 years, My Black & Decker 240 volt drill has lasted 24 years in constant use. Now that ‘was’ quality (not any more) My Braun Jigsaw is 18 years old and perfect in weekly use.
Tools should be built to last – especially if claimed to be professional – which Tacwise have written on the cover some 16 times!
Now prove it chaps.
The cable length is good but could be better; I would have preferred another meter or so.
The Package cones in with an easy to open storage case a reasonably simple instruction manual (though the product is quite intuitive to use), and a number of staples and nails so can be used immediately, though these are not the biggest nails.
I have at the time of writing the review no doubt that the product will last for DIY purposes but think it may not be quite so good for industrial or commercial uses.
Overall a good product well pleased with it for the price.
The Duo 35 uses staples between 15mm and 30mm and nails between 15mm and 35mm which means that the gun can be used to secure panels with just over 1.25″ overall. This covers most plywoods, plasterboard, flooring and garden fencing. It is powerful enough to use with many such products. The sales information says it will also work with MDF although I have not tried it with that medium yet but have no doubts it will perform as it has on all the others.
One really useful feature due to the high power rating is that it can be used single handed without a kick back whilst still performing as it should and not leaving heads to be tapped in. Really it should be used two handed for safety reasons but handy to use with one when holding panels in place. For additional safety it has an on/off switch with a light and cannot be used without the front guard pressed against the surface to be nailed.
It has today handled an re-upholstery job where the corners needed a long staple to go through many plies of thick fabric and made a truly professional finish. The staples are easy to fit into the gun which takes 100 at a time so has a reasonable capacity. We are still using the nails and staples that came with the gun but I see both are available in galvanised and stainless steel which of course is ideal for outdoor use.
After using lesser models I can truly recommend this gun. It is powerful and gets the job done so easily that should you get one you will wonder what you did before – it’s that type of difference. Obviously the cost has an effect on your choice but with the Amazon discount, the difference to lesser models is not so great and really worth serious consideration since it does so many jobs easily and performs so well.
The Duo 35 uses staples between 15mm and 30mm and nails between 15mm and 35mm which means that the gun can be used to secure panels with just over 1.25″ overall. This covers most plywoods, plasterboard, flooring and garden fencing. It is powerful enough to use with many such products. The sales information says it will also work with MDF although I have not tried it with that medium yet but have no doubts it will perform as it has on all the others.
One really useful feature due to the high power rating is that it can be used single handed without a kick back whilst still performing as it should and not leaving heads to be tapped in. Really it should be used two handed for safety reasons but handy to use with one when holding panels in place. For additional safety it has an on/off switch with a light and cannot be used without the front guard pressed against the surface to be nailed.
It has today handled an re-upholstery job where the corners needed a long staple to go through many plies of thick fabric and made a truly professional finish. The staples are easy to fit into the gun which takes 100 at a time so has a reasonable capacity. We are still using the nails and staples that came with the gun but I see both are available in galvanised and stainless steel which of course is ideal for outdoor use.
After using lesser models I can truly recommend this gun. It is powerful and gets the job done so easily that should you get one you will wonder what you did before – it’s that type of difference. Obviously the cost has an effect on your choice but with the Amazon discount, the difference to lesser models is not so great and really worth serious consideration since it does so many jobs easily and performs so well.
This gun is very good value indeed.
In the few days since it was received, I have upholstered a long fireside stool, which was heaven to do after using a non-electric stapler.
My husband has made a long awaited hexagonal wooden planter and said he had no problems with the gun whatsoever; that’s praise coming from him as he never goes overboard with praise. One small thing to watch is that the gun needs to be ‘square on’ to operate properly (I saw that another reviewer made the same point) but that’s the workman’s fault not the tool.
Definitely recommended!
Acquired this for my wife who is dabbling in furniture design and restoration and her thumbs have been taking a beating from repeated hammering into all sorts of bases (soft wood, hard wood, chipboard, etc.).
Always liked Tacwise products, and this one delivers again!
Great variety of settings, quick, effortless and able to deal with a multitude of surfaces.
Good built in safety too.
Great.