Same things. A new name. Hitachi power tools have been changed to Metabo HPT.
Roof felt, foam insulation, and house wrap are all good uses for this stuff.
LIGHTWEIGHT: Only 4.8 lbs with an ergonomic design allows for long periods of use without having to stop.
7/16-inch crown 18 gauge staples come in 7/8-inch, 1-1/4-inch, and 1-1/2-inch lengths, and they’re made of 18 gauge.
A basket holds 200 caps, and a magazine holds 200 staples.
PERFORMANCE: Better hold and shear values than most 3/8 In. systems.
It has two triggers, one for sequential firing and the other to bump fire. They are both red.
In the home-wrap and roof-felt business, the N3808AP 1-1/2″ Cap Stapler has power, precision, and ease of use. With a weight of only 4. 8 lbs, and the ability to hold 200 staples and caps in the magazines, this tool is ideal for the job site. It drives 18-Gauge 7/16″ crown staples through 1″-diameter caps to keep things in place. Outstanding balance, a tool-free depth of drive, and a 360° adjustable exhaust make this cap stapler ideal for housewrap, insulation, tar paper and other similar jobs. The N3808AP cap stapler comes with a sequential trigger built into the tool and a contact (bump) trigger that you can buy as an extra.
The roofing felt and Tyvek-style house wraps we use this for are made out of this. This is a great time-saver, and it’s also very light for long hours or getting into small places. A lot of the time, it doesn’t work at all. Only once per coil, at most. People say this gun is very easy to load. It is also very easy to shoot. As a result of its small size, it looks like it’s going to fall apart quickly. There’s a good chance that one good fall could break it, but it’s been through a few short drops with us already. The cost of the caps is another downside, but the time savings and safety it gives are worth it.
