This finishing stapler is one of seven new heavy-duty air-powered nailers from the venerable Milwaukee, and the whole series is another testament to the red label's unflagging quality. Like all of Milwaukee's new nailers, this is incredibly light, even fully loaded, and its cool, compact size makes it a cinch to tote and use, especially in awkward positions and at the tail end of a long day. Despite its size, it's still a heavyweight in the power department, and, best of all, its reload indicator even alerts you when your magazine's nearly empty. Loading more staples takes a couple of seconds at most. Another big tip of the hat to Milwaukee for incorporating both sequential and bump firing modes, accessible just by turning a knob, so when speed is a need, you're ready to go, but precision is at your fingertips too. We like the quality built into this tool, from the magnesium housing and oil-free motor to the easily adjustable air deflector and muffler, as well as the conveniently integrated belt. The non-marring nosepiece won't deface your work surface, and there's even a self-cleaning air filter in the tool handle, keeping dust and dirt out of the tool's workings - and that means longer tool life. Tool-free depth adjustment is on-the-mark reliable, fast and easy.
In hand, this stapler feels great: light, comfortable, agile, beautifully balanced, and dare we say, fun to use. Milwaukee's marketing this line to professionals, but we've never met a do-it-yourselfer who wouldn't love this stapler and all it can do.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Amazon.com Product Description
The Milwaukee 18 gauge 1/4" Narrow Crown Stapler features an ultra lightweight magnesium housing that helps to minimize fatigue, plus its compact size offers greater maneuverability. This tool features a powerful oil-free motor that eliminates daily oiling and potential work surface contamination. The tool-free depth-of-drive adjustment gives you precise depth control and protects against overdriving nails. This unit also features a selectable trigger that allows you to choose sequential or contact actuation by simply turning a knob. An in-handle self-cleaning air filter extends life by preventing dirt and debris from entering the tool. The adjustable air deflector with muffler directs exhaust away from the work area. This nailer comes with a removable no-mar tip that prevents damage to the workpiece. It also features a reload indicator that alerts the user when nearly out of nails. Also features an internal piston catch, rubber over-molded handle and trigger, and an adjustable belt hook that provides convenience for carrying when not in use.
Technical Details
PSI 70 to 120; 0-degree collation angle; air consumption .03 cu. ft./cycle at 100 PSI; air inlet 1/4" NPT; magazine capacity 101 staples; net weight 2.5 lbs.
What's in the Box
Milwaukee 7155-21 18 Gauge Finishing Stapler, safety glasses, 3mm and 5mm hex wrenches, carrying case, 1 box (1,000) 1" 18 gauge narrow crown staples.
Applications
Finish and trim (interior and exterior), floor underlayment, cabinet work, casebacks, furniture, light trim moldings, fascia and soffits, drawers, staircases, carpet installation, mirror and picture frames, crafts, lattice.
