Arrow staple guns and glue guns give professionals and DIY buyers ways to fasten materials to backing and attach craft decorations. Choose by what you’re joining: a driven staple for a mechanical hold, an insulated staple around data cable, or hot glue for decorative pieces.
Morris Abrams founded Arrow Fastener in Brooklyn in 1929. Arrow Fastener Co., LLC lists an address in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Its parent is Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial Co., Ltd., and staple guns are the brand’s best-known tools.
Stapling thin material to wood
Arrow specifies its heavy-duty staple gun with 3/8-inch staples for fastening basswood to wood shims. That’s a practical use for a driven fastener. Support the pieces firmly and keep staples clear of the ends, where thin wood can split.
Choose staple length from the thickness you’re fastening and the backing beneath it. The legs need enough bite to hold while staying within the backing. With a thin assembly, check the back for projecting points.
Hold the gun’s nose flat against supported material and apply firm pressure as you squeeze. A gap under the nose wastes driving force, and hard backing can resist the staple legs. If the crown stays high, check staple length and backing hardness before continuing.
Loading the heavy-duty staple gun
Keep the nose pointed away from you and leave the handle alone. Release and withdraw the rear spring-loaded pusher. Place the staple strip in the channel with its points down, then slide the pusher back until it latches. Check that the pusher is secured before squeezing the handle.
Match the staple family as well as the length. Crown shape and wire dimensions affect how the strip feeds and how the driver meets it. Match the designation on the staple package to the gun.
Insulated fastening for data cable
Arrow’s insulated cable staples are intended for data and communication cables. Their plastic insulator protects wires from damage during stapling. Cable fit matters here: check the staple opening against the cable, and seat it so the jacket keeps its shape.
The steel fasteners are corrosion-resistant, and Arrow describes these staples as suitable for outdoor applications. Check the cable’s own outdoor suitability, and keep the plastic insulator properly positioned over it during fastening.
Arrow also added rivet tools and brad nailers during its expansion in the 1960s.
Hot glue for decorative pieces
Arrow offers a mini hot glue gun for crafting, with an application that uses it to attach decorative stars over a flag’s blue section. Small decorations are a useful job for hot glue. Dry-fit each piece so you can place it directly into the warm glue, then hold it steady while the glue sets.
Arrow’s all-purpose mini glue sticks come in a 24-pack. Match the stick size to the glue gun’s requirements.
Product and supply details
| Product | Model or designation | Size | Package quantity | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy-duty staple gun | T50 | Fastening basswood to wood shims with 3/8-inch staples | ||
| Heavy-duty staples | T50 | 3/8 inch × 3/8 inch | 1,250 | |
| Clear insulated cable staples | T59 | 5/16 inch × 1/4 inch | 300 | Data and communication cables; suitable for outdoor applications |
| Mini hot glue gun | MT300 | Attaching decorative stars | ||
| All-purpose mini glue sticks | MG24-4 | Mini | 24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you load an Arrow T50 staple gun?
Point your Arrow staple gun away from you and don’t squeeze the handle while loading it. To open the staple channel, release and pull out the rear spring-loaded pusher. Lay the staple strip in the channel with its points down, then slide the pusher back until it latches securely. Test it on a scrap of the same material before fastening your work.
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