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Factory-Reconditioned Bostitch U/MIIIFS 1-1/2-inch to 2-inch Pneumatic Flooring Stapler |  | Brand: Bostitch
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $634.99
Buy New: $291.80
as of 11/21/2009 00:07 CST details
You Save: $343.19 (54%)
New (4) Used (1) from $283.99
Seller: DISCOUNTTOOLMALL
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1510
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.4
Dimensions (in): 23 x 16 x 4
MPN: MIIIFSR
Model: U/MIIIFS
UPC: 077914043065
EAN: 0077914043065
ASIN: B000F3G1A0
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Reconditioned pneumatic flooring stapler with 420-inch/lbs driving power | | • | Features an extra-wide composite for added stability | | • | Designed to be used with solid and engineered hardwood flooring-installation processes | | • | Includes 92-staple capacity magazine | | • | Uses 15 1/2-gauge Staples |
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Product Description
This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes.
The Bostitch MIIIFS is a Factory Reconditioned 3/8" Flooring Stapler Kit. The compact, mallet-actuated air stapler automatically positions and drives staples for rapid installation of hardwood flooring. It secures the flooring at the proper angle and penetration without the danger of hammer marring. By simply resting the nose of the machine squarely against the work, the direction and angle of the staple is automatically aligned. The stapler is easily adjusted to handle different flooring thickness or tongue positions. It has an aluminum body for job site durability.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 8
 Very solid stapler - Some Bonus Tips Also September 7, 2009
John Bots (Pleasanton, CA USA)
I bought this stapler to install multiple rooms of BR111 7/16" Santos Mahogany flooring. I was skeptical after receiving it whether it would work with the 7/16" flooring, but figuring it was the industry standard in flooring staplers, I went ahead and gave it a try.
It did not come with an compressor attachment fitting - the fitting was 3/8" NPT, not 1/4" like my compressor. I went to Lowe's and purchased a 3/8 to 1/4" reducing fitting, then added a swivel 1/4" NPT male connection. This really helped and for $3 I solved the vexing problem of the twisted air hose.
My flooring has very thin tongues on it and is susceptible to splitting. When I fired up the compressor I started at 80 PSI and this split nearly every tongue. With some test pieces, I found the 70 PSI on my compressor seemed to be the right setting. I still had some split tongues, but any less and it did not drive the staple deep enough.
I bought a box of 5,000 staples from Fasteners USA - they advertised no shipping cost, and the box of 5,000 was only $30. The box of 1,000 nails from Amazon.com was $16. Because the shipped from Modesto, CA, just east of the SF Bay area where I live, they arrived in 2 days. I have several more rooms to go, so it was a good buy. [...]
When I got started all seemed well until I had my first partially driven staple. It likely hit a screw that is holding down the subfloor. As expected, these are a beast to pull out - it's good to know that. These can be pulled out with the right type of tool Channellock 35-250 10-Inch Concretor Nipper, but you risk scratching the floor or breaking off the tongues. I learned this the hard way. Even when I had to remove a defective board, it was tough to pull out the whole staple without cutting it off using the nippers. The best solution: use a Dremel tool with an abrasive cutoff wheel. It can get right down next to the tongue, and even cut under the tongue if needed. This worked wonders cutting the staple off flush with the tongue, leaving the tongue and the board undamaged. You can then put a new staple in to the side of the original, and the next groove fits over the tongue perfectly. Until I discovered this, each time I hit a screw, it was a 10-20 min delay to cut if off to an acceptable height where it did not interfere with the next row of floor. This really sucked time. I would highly advocate you have a Dremel or other similar tool if you use this stapler - you will save yourself so much time.
Flooring installation is just board by board. There is no magic here - it's hard work and takes time. I doubled my installation progress the 2nd day, and it got easier after that.
Back to the stapler - it is a solid device and works very well. No hint of it being refurbished, except for the Bostitch emblem that came off - it was held on by double sided tape.
Looks brand new to me August 20, 2009
Lawrence J. Dennis Jr. (Kittery, Maine)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just recieved my hardwood flooring stapler it arrived in less than 72 hours after i ordered it. I am glad that I did not buy the brand new one at Home Depot. Saved myself over $200 and this one looks brand new and works perfect. I also noticed that it is warranted just as if I bought one off the shelf. I will continue to buy from CPO Bostitch.
Works Exactly as Advertised August 6, 2009
Randal H. Baker (N. California)
I have installed the first 200 sq. ft. of an 800 sq. ft. home remodeling job. The stapler has been easy to learn to use, working flawlessly, and requires less effort than I thought it would.
Factory Reconditioned Bostitch Floor Stapler June 16, 2009
K. A. Taylor (Freeport, Maine)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After looking at local hardware stores for a new hardwood floor stapler, we found this one on Amazon for hundreds of dollars less than the new ones; even cheaper quality new ones were way more expensive than this reconditioned Bostitch was. We received the stapler within 2 days of ordering and have used it to install the hardwood floors in our home. The stapler looked like brand new when we received it. We have installed 1,000' of maple flooring thus far, and the stapler performed perfectly. It never jammed, it never misfired. It was a great tool and made installing the floors a breeze. It's still a lot of work, as you have to pound the stapler with the hammer each time to fire it, but it's much easier than doing it manually. The floors look beautiful. We still have another 1,000' of floor to install on the second floor, but we're confident the stapler will continue to perform as it did for the first part.
Floor Stapler May 4, 2009
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A great unit for the money. Looks brand new and works great. Paid for itself verses paying daily rental fees every week end. Buy it.... you will love it.
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