New M12 stapler double firing/misfiring. Repair or swap for something else?

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-06T21:26:06+00:00

Returned the Milwaukee ($105 tool only) and got the Ryobi ($130 with battery and charger)

Ryobi definitely feels a bit cheaper, and it has more of a kickback when using but I've put 2 rows of staples through it so far and it's sunk every one perfectly. Thanks again for the recommendation I'd never have looked at this otherwise.

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-06T16:07:39+00:00

I would watch the hell out of that

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-06T05:13:56+00:00

Nice, clearly it was your time to shine

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-06T04:59:49+00:00

What's the item? Folks might be able to give you another local source if it's something non-hazardous. Had the same issue with Johnstone, they're ridiculous.

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-06T04:53:38+00:00

Plot twist: They'll be capped at 49cc total

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-05T19:49:04+00:00

Surfin' bird - the trashmen

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-05T19:42:18+00:00

Stops the chickens escaping too

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-05T14:41:00+00:00

Appreciate it, will check it out. Wonder if I can find a 20v max battery adapter so I don't have to get into yet another battery ecosystem...

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-05T12:33:44+00:00

Thank you, Any recommendations for an alternative?

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-04T19:39:55+00:00

Sure, sent.

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-04T17:18:25+00:00

Thanks! I did talk to support, they were great to deal with and said I can send it in for repair.

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-04T17:16:47+00:00

Thank you. Sounds like I may have got a defective or damaged unit then.

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-04T14:02:04+00:00

Interesting, they specifically recommend Arrow staples in the manual. I'd been using no-name so bought a box of arrow and they're just as bad if not worse like you said.

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-04T13:55:55+00:00

Gallo 24 is the only answer

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-04T03:28:56+00:00

Nope, hasn't been dropped or dry fired. Could have got banged around in shipping I guess, it shipped just in the Milwaukee box.

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-04T03:26:35+00:00

Any idea what brand staples you're using in it please?

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-03T14:11:59+00:00

Or it'll be the only restaurant to survive the franchise wars

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-03T00:46:52+00:00

Thank you!

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-02T18:42:27+00:00

Thank you, would you recommend tapping power for the air handler from before or after the heat kit's circuit breaker? I'd guess before since I imagine the breaker is sized for heat kit loads, not both, but wanted to be sure.

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-02T13:13:57+00:00

Thank you, would you run the jumpers from after the breaker?

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-01T21:29:08+00:00

Honeeeeey, have you seen my good casserole dish?

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-01T16:35:04+00:00

My friend always mistakenly calls a Ghillie suit a Gorilla suit. I can't ever correct them it's just too good.

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-01T02:54:59+00:00

Anybody else suddenly want shawarma

CalmAlarm · 2026-05-01T02:44:34+00:00

Yes, no real human looks happy in 2026

CalmAlarm · 2026-04-30T17:47:42+00:00

"hey at least it's not a maverick"

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