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.
 |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Performed as good as one could expect for inexpensive product.
I used it to pin 2×1 lengths onto battons to make fence. Worked perfectly.
Does the job
I needed a staple gun that could take 30mm staples for laying foil underfloor installation. The Duo 35 made an awkward job straightforward. It is easy to use including loading the staples and has good safety features. It feels like it should last. Stuffing the wiring back in the case is the usual struggle, the wiring is heavy duty and quite stiff.
A good nail/spaple
Its brillant with the smaller nails but seems to jam now and then with the staples , not to be put off would buy another one brill
Basic electric nail gu
Ideal for smaller jobs, max nail size is a bit limited, better for staples
Ideal for my needs
Great little nail gun used it on my trellis and it works brilliant well pleased
Not bad for the price
The only problem with this is you have to use both hands for the Brad to go all the way in. If you use one hand you will have to use a hammer to finish driving the Brad in.
Works well
Don’t listen to the reviews. It’s great. Grab hold of it and push when you fire. All staples and nails drive home fully. Used over 1000 nails now with only one or 2 blocks which were easily cleared.
Would be better if I could use longer nails but the 35s are the longest.
One important thing missing!
This machine arrived on time, and having given it a simple test I can declare it is working as expected. But: the packaging outside the carrying case instructs me NOT to use it until I have read the enclosed instructions. There were no instructions in the carrying case whatsoever.
Undaunted, I referred to the Amazon site from which the nail/staple gun was bought. Yes there was a link to download the instructions! I did the download. Passed the printout to my wife who was keen to read them and point out the various features to me. They could not all be identified. THE INSTRUCTIONS WERE FOR A DIFFERENT MODEL! Amazon and Tacwise both take note please.
Great Light weight nail gun/staple
Very good tool for lightweight use! Having made a number of bird feeders and the like it pins the parts together very well. You do need to ensure a good glue is used as the nails are really very fine pins.
Easy to use
Used this to put up a pallet wood wall.
Easy to use and safe.
Just make sure you buy the right size nails for the gun as they don`t all fit.
... is my second Tacwise tool and this is as good if not better than the last one
This is my second Tacwise tool and this is as good if not better than the last one.
Four Stars
Excellent for 1st time use, over 200 nails and 500 staples , on jam, easy to fix.
Good stuff. Works effortlessly
Good stuff. Works effortlessly. Jams at times but not a big deal. Easy enough to clear the jam via a front clip. Could be the staples causing i
Five Stars
Excellent, used to put up tonged & grove boards up. Saved me so much time.
great tool
This is a very well engineered tool, especially with the improved changes, ie: the soft rubber tip and the green on/off led, very good.
I Bought the Duo35 to help me fix a fence that needed repaired. I found the Duo35 easy to work and make light work of stapling the fence together. I used 30mm staples the longest available in te 91 Staple Selection pack I bought, and the longest staples that the Duo 35 can handle. Once that job was completed I used the Duo35 to tack together some 1″ boards to make 2.4m X 1.2m raised beds. In this case I had to back up the staples with longer nails. Finally, I used 15mm staples to tack ground cover fabric to the sides of the raised beds. So far I have used around 300 staples and not had any jam.
The Duo 35 has exceeded my expectations, especially given the reviews that complained of jammed brads and staples. The only thing I did notice that the 91 staple pack used sellotape to hold the staples in its packing, which leaved a sticky residue on them. I removed this before placing them into the Duo35. I don’t know if this was the cause of some other people’s jams as I had no jams.
So in conclusion I would recommend the DUO35 for anyone who needs some slight stapling and brad nailing, however for slightly more robust use I would consider the Duo50 that can handle 50mm brads and 45mm staples as this may have stopped me having to add nails to my raised beds.
Great little tool.
Great little tool. I used this and the staples to tack in place polythene lining to roof rafters before adding insulation and boarding. Then fixed loads of paneling.
Nail/Staple gu
Easy to use nail/staple gun. Comfortable weight. Recommended to press the gun firmly against the material being stapled to ensure the staple/nail is completely forced into the material.
Why haven't I brought this earlier!!!
Been umming and arring about a cheap nail/staple gun for ages and finally went for this – its been amazing. I have a large property and a very large garden but can only do DIY at weekends due to working away in the week. Thus my time is always short. This nail gun has sped up projects beyond all belief – don’t get me wrong we are talking panel pins and staples here not 4″ nails but for example re-stapling 40 feet of wire excluder fence to keep the sheep out the garden took 20 min rather than the half day as normal . Certainly there are more powerful products on the market but at this price point its unbeatable.
great product. does what it says on the box.
have long hankered over one of these. easy to use. no jaming to date. shame the brads are not aviable in a larger diameter to provide a better fixing
Ok as long as you keep your non trigger hand ...
Ok as long as you keep your non trigger hand on the top of the gun otherwise the nail will be proud as it jumps off the job !
Excellent, go and buy one!
This product has saved me so much time, so has become one of the most worthwhile purchases I’ve made. For years I’ve been manually banging in nails, but now I’m using this for all nailing tasks. I originally purchased to fit timber cladding in a garden office and it did a super job. You do have to apply a little pressure when firing, which at times is tricky as you may be in a tight gap but not really an issue and not doing this only leave the nail head a few mm out. The cable is a little short, which is my only criticism for a “wired” nailer, but other than that a great item.
I needed this to put up a load of willow fence panels in the garden, it worked a treat with the staples that got recommend to me. Not heavy, easy grip and comfortable to use and packed a punch.
Came in a basic carry case that does the job fine.
Delivery was fast and really well packaged.
Learn to operate....read the instructions
This is a fabulous. product. If you read the instructions and know how to use it properly it really does a great job. And its so simple
Five Stars
great little machine and saves a lot of time brillia
Solid bit of ki
This was a great purchase and am very happy with it. Made putting up a shed much quicker and I am sure I will now find other uses for it.
I agree with some of the other reviews that the power cord could be a bit longer (but then it wouldn’t fit in the case/ or would need a bigger case) – in it’s defence even if the power cord was 2m longer you would still have to use it with an extension for a lot of jobs.
Recommended
This is my first nail gun. I use it for DIY woodwork for stuff around the house (shelving etc). It is great tool and shortens the job and makes them a lot easier if you are working alone. I would recommend this – if you are new to such tools buy the muli-size nail pack so you learn what nail suits what job – and do not skimp on quality nails.
Great piece of ki
Great piece of kit, very easy to use. Easy to load, not too heavy. Nails and staples are widely available. What more can i say, it does the job very well
Four Stars
Bought this to nail on the skirtings in my house works well & delivery was quick
Duo 35staple / nail gun by Tacwise
Purchased December 2013 after reading that it replaced earlier models which apparently didn’t have a good reputation.
Used this to make a trellis for climbing roses, using staples into softwood. It worked quite well but after about 30 staples it jammed. This continued until I finished the job, every 20 or 30 staples it jammed. This was over twelve months ago. I didn’t use it for a few months then after six months or so used it again making a storage box with plywood. Same thing happened, roughly 2 dozen staples and jam! Still, with some patience managed to finish the box.
Today needed to staple a piece of mesh onto a wooden frame which was twenty inches by twenty. To put in forty staples took about an hour. Every third or fourth staple jammed! On two occasions three staples came out together.
Now completely fed up with it, am going to try and find out where the Tacwise research department is so that I can send it to them in order that they can use it to find out why it is such a c- -p piece of rubbish.
It cost me over 80, I am existing on a basic state pension and cannot afford to waste money, but I will donate it free for research purposes. Even if they manage to fix it I don’t want it back, it really is that useless.
The case it came in is quite good and the gun looks the part but that is as far as I can go. Maybe I was unlucky?
Watch this space for the outcome.
19 April 2015
On 1st April, out of the blue, I received a message through Amazon customer discussions from Tacwise who said they were concerned about my experience with this product and would like to put things right. I must add that at that time, due to personal family health reasons I had not got around to contacting them, so this came as quite a surprise.
After a couple of exchanges by email with a gentleman in Tacwise customer services, though reluctant at first, I agreed to accept an offer of a brand new replacement unit.
On April 8th I posted the faulty unit (my opinion) on 48 hour delivery to them. I received the new item on the following Tuesday as promised.
Although retired, at this time I have a very busy schedule and the project on which the stapler will be used is way down the list so I prepared a small item to use it on just to test it. Great guns, I used 150 staples without one misfire or jam! Incredible, compared to the original machine.
Obviously it is a bit soon to shower too much praise on it , but must say the stapler itself has a solid, robust feel about it, which to me is usually a good sign. When I have completed a larger project I will post my results here asap.
Having strongly condemned the original machine I must now state my experience with Tacwise customer services. It can only be described as second to none! The gentleman who contacted me offered me a good service and yes that is what I have had. In compensation for the cost of my returning the unit to them I received a large quantity of nails and staples plus, unexpectedly, a staple removing tool. Each contact has been a pleasure.
For the company to chase me on the strength of my negative review and to press me to accept the replacement unit is truly amazing, and, beyond 12 months of original purchase. I recommend anyone who has a problem with one of these tools, don’t hesitate to contact them for help.
My rating for Tacwise customer service is 5 stars, first class! I cannot praise them highly enough.
This is a great product, enough power to fire 25mm and 35mm ...
This is a great product, enough power to fire 25mm and 35mm nails below the surface, would suggest against using the 55mm nails as they poke out about 15mm and are very hard to nail straight and below surface as they bend easily. So far I’ve had none get jammed, I’ve yet to try the staples yet. This is a great product for someone who does wanna pay for and setup a compressor air gun. This is way more than just a introductory nail gun, as a experienced carpenter I use this daily! Great for any mouldings when used with glue or hardboard backing for bookshelves or cabinets.
Taking in account it is cheaper now than when I bought it a month ago, the usability of this product for beginners and veterans and the overall performance I gave this a well deserved 5 stars, the only downfall is not being able to use the 55mm nails but that’s something I can live with.
A great nail gun that packs a punch!
This is a great tool – a lot of power!!
I use it to attach netting for my clematis to wooden garden fences. Hitting it with a hammer is no use as it just bounces. The Tacwise is great. Position it over the netting, press the button. And its in. No bounce back nothing.
Its really easy to load the stables or nails.
I imagine it is difficult to put one through your finger – unless of course you put your hand behind what you are nailng!
The only down side is that the cable is a bit short – thats the only reason it did not get 5 stars
A great produc
Does the job
Like it, previous mode,l stopped working so a little nervous in terms of reliability but have to give this 5 stars as it just works.
love it so many delicate nailing jobs can be done ...
love it so many delicate nailing jobs can be done quickly with this, only thing worth noting is if you press too hard some times it’ll leave a stamped line in the wood
... soon get used to how to operate it for bes
works well saves a lot of hard work nails fire in well but push hard or the tops will stick out but you soon get used to how to operate it for best results
Very good.
Very good. I used the nail gun to put up 2000 feather boards on a rail fence. The gun work well with no problems.
Great tool, Great value
I would recommend this product duo to its great value, ease of use and quick results.
I needed to replace a nailer I had owned for years that had seen better days. After some research, I found that this make and model was the best in the market in terms of value and customer reviews. I was also intrigued by its stapling capabilities and thought its dual purpose could come in handy.
I also own a Tacwise hand stapler which is yet to fail me so I guess I was also following brand from previous experience.
It feels substantial but not heavy to hold which to me, is a sign of good tool. Its powerful enough to sink the nails I have been using and does not leave marks on the surface once you get used to the amount of pressure you should be applying when firing it. I would recommend practising on a bit of scrap wood so that you can get used to the nailer and its power before “going live”.
I only used it to fix plasterboard on to the beams in the garage to create storage space. Used Tacwise 180/30mm nails and out of 1.5 strips (100 nails per strip) It has only jammed once. I was able to clear it quickly thanks to its nose hinge and it has done all that has been asked of it.
In all, very impressed with this tool.
Great tool, Great value
I would recommend this product duo to its great value, ease of use and quick results.
I needed to replace a nailer I had owned for years that had seen better days. After some research, I found that this make and model was the best in the market in terms of value and customer reviews. I was also intrigued by its stapling capabilities and thought its dual purpose could come in handy.
I also own a Tacwise hand stapler which is yet to fail me so I guess I was also following brand from previous experience.
It feels substantial but not heavy to hold which to me, is a sign of good tool. Its powerful enough to sink the nails I have been using and does not leave marks on the surface once you get used to the amount of pressure you should be applying when firing it. I would recommend practising on a bit of scrap wood so that you can get used to the nailer and its power before “going live”.
I only used it to fix plasterboard on to the beams in the garage to create storage space. Used Tacwise 180/30mm nails and out of 1.5 strips (100 nails per strip) It has only jammed once. I was able to clear it quickly thanks to its nose hinge and it has done all that has been asked of it.
In all, very impressed with this tool.
Does all claimed by maker very hand and time saving tool;
About four months into ownership and quite a few DIY ‘jobs’ mine suddenly stopped ‘firing’. I Emailed Tacwise explaining problem. Responded within a hour and after validating date of purchase on Amazon etc. they immediately and without question provided a new replacement gun. All completed within three days of the problem arising.
I am posting this review not only because its a great product but also because Tacwise are real easy to deal with in a good old fashion no nonsense way – five star customer care.
Useful but a little limited
As many other reviewers have mentioned, this product can do simple, small scale jobs well. Unfortunately, if you need to do anything other than fairly standard diy jobs it isn’t quite as good as it first appears. Thicker wood has proved to be too much of a challenge for my son who works as a contractor, but in general he is quite pleased with its performance. He has found it a useful tool to have at hand but occasionally he needs to borrow something more heavy duty.
Powerful tool but limited.
Tacwise continue to produce tacing and nail products and are fast becoming the industry standard for tacing tools. The only downside is that the tool will only use 1 size of nails purchased only from tacwise.
The tool is easy load, use and has a long enough cord. Tool also comes with a load of nails and comes in an unbreakable sturdy tool case. Using the tool is easy but for the first few nails it does make you jump due to the sheer force of the tool.
Great for light nailing jobs such as architraves and skirting boards but not for seriously heavy jobs, would recommend.
An Excellent Piece Of Hardware.
The immediately interesting thing about this product is that it fits snuggly in it’s strong plastic case. Very often they don’t once taken out but this one does and, as such, storage is no problem.
Loading the nails is easy and precise instructions on how to do this are presented in an information booklet, however, this is dangerous and must be handled with care and kept away from kids. Once fired the gun’s force is very considerable and will cause extensive damage if accidents occur.
The gun has so far worked on just about every surface that I’ve tried it on and some of those were very dense material indeed. The machine punched nails through them with the utmost ease and in most cases the nails were unseen.
The power settings are a bit of a misnomer really as one doesn’t really need the full power option, the lowest setting is sufficient to deal with most jobs.
This is a very handy tool and, although not an essential one, is very welcome indeed. All DIY-ers should love it.
Very useful and durable tool perfect for DIYers and professionals.
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.
Easy to use and effective
Extremely simple to use. Just load the cartridge with the nails (it came supplied with a 100 25ml ones), turn it on and press the ‘nose ‘ of the gun down on the target area you wish to nail – then simply press the trigger. With a loud ‘bang’ the nail is driven in; no misfiring or drama. I tested it many times and it was safe and reliable throughout and could manage solidly nailing together two cm thick high-density MDF planks (which is quite impressive for a ‘domestic’ power tool), It seems well made and is reassuringly weighty in the hand and comes with a handy storage case. The only criticism I can think of is the lead is perhaps a little on the short side but, all told, this is a great little product suitable for most DIY jobs.
Recommended.
Very good produc
I was impressed by this. After so many reviews I haven’t got much to add other than to say this has so far been reliable and very effective. I haven’t used it for anything too difficult but for a casual DIY’er like me it has done its job.
Recommended.
Excellent nail gun!
I have not used the staple function of this device yet so can only comment on its nailing performance. Can honestly say Tacwise have nailed it (if you will excuse the pun) I read many negative comments regarding the nail release mechanism getting jammed although we put this through its paces fitting a new fence in our front garden and it honestly didn’t miss a beat, no jams and the nails were all seated deep into the wood. We had a nail gun several years ago which would fire the odd bad nail, not seen this happen in over 500 releases with this model so the quality is great.
Professional and reliable
I’ve used this to lay mile after mile (or so it feels) of carpet gripper rods: did the job incredibly well, there’s pretty much no kickback and I’ve experienced no miss-fires in the whole job. Feels good in the hand, balances nicely. The power cord is short and the manual says not to use extension cords (safety issue – fear of nailing through a long trailing lead?) but I must admit I did use one.
The tacwise nail gun made my project much easier and faster than it would have been with a hammer. Good value too.
Comes complete with a sturdy plastic hard case.
Well, built. powerful, effective
As other reviews have stated, this unit seems to have the weight and power to drive nails/staples in effectively without the gun “kicking back” away from the surface, even in one-handed use, unlike a cheaper (ALDI-purchased) gun I used in the past.
I used it to nail down hardboard to line the bathroom floor before laying vinyl – made the job very easy indeed. Cable length not overly generous – but everyone has an extension lead, don’t they?
Happy with the unit, feels like it should last a long time, and packs away neatly in a decently proportioned case for protection and storage.
Excellent tool
This is a very professional, high quality, robust nail gun and I am very impressed with it. The magazine is easy to load with nails or staples and the tool itself is safe and easy to use, I like the extra safety feature that the gun itself will not fire unless pressed against a solid surface with sufficient pressure and the trigger pulled back. This is a powerful tool and handles jobs with ease, I have used it on fence panels, skirting boards, carpet and MDF. The only niggle I have is that the lead is rather short, it could do with being longer but it’s easy enough to use with an extension lead. Even better would be a rechargeable cordless version of this product.
Overall an excellent tool which I am more than happy to give 5 stars – highly recommended.
If it was loose before, then it's not now!
This electric staple and nail gun from Tacwise was my first foray into using this type of tool, but I must admit to being very impressed. It’s presented in a robust plastic storage case to keep it safe and easy to carry around, whilst the tool itself is very well-made and also feels quite comfortable to hold in use. According to the instructions it’s capable of a very fast work rate but that’s far more than I’m capable of using it so I’ll take that on trust. However, I can confirm that it does a very good job and gives good results. I like the attention to detail on the product too – it even has a rubber nose which presses against the work surface and doesn’t mark it. Tacwise advise that it can’t be used with hard materials such as brick or concrete but I’ve had plenty of practice with it on wood, MDF and plastic with great results. Using the tool has proven to be quite addictive for this DIY-er and the only problem for me has been that I’ve found myself looking for more things that I can staple. If it was loose before, then it’s not now!
Superb Mini Nail Gu
I’m gonna state a couple of draw backs before we get onto the good points, firstly the unit states not to use an extension cable (which I have and had no issues!) and the nails are quite short as the other fancier models do longer nails and tacks. However for many jobs the length is not an issue.
The best thing with a nail gun is the auto impact that drives the tacks or nails straight in and don’t need you to tap tap tap with a hammer dislodging other parts of your build or making a right old noise. If you’re a thumb whacker you’re also gonna benefit from saving your fingers and also not losing the hammer like I seem to do as an olympic sport along with the screw drivers I lose every job.
It’s not noisy or scary to use, very simple and has a safety tip that you push gently where you want to fire your nail. Then press the trigger and your nail is pushed quickly and not too noisily in to place. Simples. Very well built and sturdy, not an item that will fall apart or fail in the near future.
Great quality and seems to be good value
I was very impressed with the sturdiness of this nail gun – much better than the one it replaced. We used it to build a shed and with a bit of practice and thereafter a lot of care found it to be a dream product – price seems more than fair.
Easy to use and effective
Extremely simple to use. Just load the cartridge with the nails (it came supplied with a 100 25ml ones), turn it on and press the ‘nose ‘ of the gun down on the target area you wish to nail – then simply press the trigger. With a loud ‘bang’ the nail is driven in; no misfiring or drama. I tested it many times and it was safe and reliable throughout and could manage solidly nailing together two cm thick high-density MDF planks (which is quite impressive for a ‘domestic’ power tool), It seems well made and is reassuringly weighty in the hand and comes with a handy storage case. The only criticism I can think of is the lead is perhaps a little on the short side but, all told, this is a great little product suitable for most DIY jobs.
Recommended.
going well
I find this easy to use and powerful, I use it a lot and after many weeks its working beautifully
Very good produc
I was impressed by this. After so many reviews I haven’t got much to add other than to say this has so far been reliable and very effective. I haven’t used it for anything too difficult but for a casual DIY’er like me it has done its job.
Recommended.
Excellent nail gun!
I have not used the staple function of this device yet so can only comment on its nailing performance. Can honestly say Tacwise have nailed it (if you will excuse the pun) I read many negative comments regarding the nail release mechanism getting jammed although we put this through its paces fitting a new fence in our front garden and it honestly didn’t miss a beat, no jams and the nails were all seated deep into the wood. We had a nail gun several years ago which would fire the odd bad nail, not seen this happen in over 500 releases with this model so the quality is great.
Professional and reliable
I’ve used this to lay mile after mile (or so it feels) of carpet gripper rods: did the job incredibly well, there’s pretty much no kickback and I’ve experienced no miss-fires in the whole job. Feels good in the hand, balances nicely. The power cord is short and the manual says not to use extension cords (safety issue – fear of nailing through a long trailing lead?) but I must admit I did use one.
The tacwise nail gun made my project much easier and faster than it would have been with a hammer. Good value too.
Comes complete with a sturdy plastic hard case.
Well, built. powerful, effective
As other reviews have stated, this unit seems to have the weight and power to drive nails/staples in effectively without the gun “kicking back” away from the surface, even in one-handed use, unlike a cheaper (ALDI-purchased) gun I used in the past.
I used it to nail down hardboard to line the bathroom floor before laying vinyl – made the job very easy indeed. Cable length not overly generous – but everyone has an extension lead, don’t they?
Happy with the unit, feels like it should last a long time, and packs away neatly in a decently proportioned case for protection and storage.
Excellent tool
This is a very professional, high quality, robust nail gun and I am very impressed with it. The magazine is easy to load with nails or staples and the tool itself is safe and easy to use, I like the extra safety feature that the gun itself will not fire unless pressed against a solid surface with sufficient pressure and the trigger pulled back. This is a powerful tool and handles jobs with ease, I have used it on fence panels, skirting boards, carpet and MDF. The only niggle I have is that the lead is rather short, it could do with being longer but it’s easy enough to use with an extension lead. Even better would be a rechargeable cordless version of this product.
Overall an excellent tool which I am more than happy to give 5 stars – highly recommended.
Heavy duty nailgu
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.
Very useful and durable tool perfect for DIYers and professionals.
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.
Very impressive piece of ki
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!)
Powerful!
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.
Ideal for DIY jobs.
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.
Not bad
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.
Very impressive piece of ki
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!)
Powerful!
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.
Tacwise Duo 35 Electric Staple/Nail Gun.
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.
Job sorted!
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!
Job sorted!
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!
Tacwise Duo 35 Electric Staple/Nail Gun.
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.
dece
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.
Very good and easy to use
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.
Great value
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
This is the first nail gun I’ve owned, so can’t compare it directly against another model. However, having used it a little I’m really impressed so far. It comes with a pack of 1000 nails, of which I’ve used a fair few already. Mostly it’s been used on softwood (plus some 18mm chipboard), on which it does an excellent job – the nails are driven in neatly and fully, and if anything it’s quieter than using a hammer to do the same job. It even copes well driving a nail straight into a knot.
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.
This is the first nail gun I’ve owned, so can’t compare it directly against another model. However, having used it a little I’m really impressed so far. It comes with a pack of 1000 nails, of which I’ve used a fair few already. Mostly it’s been used on softwood (plus some 18mm chipboard), on which it does an excellent job – the nails are driven in neatly and fully, and if anything it’s quieter than using a hammer to do the same job. It even copes well driving a nail straight into a knot.
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.
I have a basic nail gun which I use around this time of year to start the process of renewing shingles, boards and garden furniture. It does the job, but just isn’t in the same league as this Tacwise gun.
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.
Excellent tool.
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.
Excellent tool.
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.
Perfect Tool
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
Tacwise nailed it.
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.
Staple/Nail Gu
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.
Tacwise nailed it.
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.
Staple/Nail Gu
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.
Good well made tool
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.
Generally effective nailer and very good stapler.
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.
Very Impressive
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 Impressive
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.
Spot on...
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.
Heavy duty, does the job
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.
Spot on...
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.
Heavy duty, does the job
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.
When I tried the larger, heavier Tacwise Duo 50 it had a habit of tripping my MCB due to the powerful surge it needed to drive a 50mm nail into the wood. The Tacwise Duo 35 is smaller, lighter, and doesn’t trip out my electrics, yet it still delivers enough punch to put the nail through the wood and below surface.
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.
When I tried the larger, heavier Tacwise Duo 50 it had a habit of tripping my MCB due to the powerful surge it needed to drive a 50mm nail into the wood. The Tacwise Duo 35 is smaller, lighter, and doesn’t trip out my electrics, yet it still delivers enough punch to put the nail through the wood and below surface.
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.
Excellent dual purpose stapler / nailer, well built, powerful
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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Recommended!
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!
Recommended!
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!
Excellent dual purpose stapler / nailer, well built, powerful
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
—-
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
—-
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
———-
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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Superb in every way
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.
DIY
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.