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Roberts Nailers 10600 2011: Staple plunger will not retract

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 19:22:54 -0700

My new Roberts 10-600 stapler failed on the second day of use. I am installing a vapor/ insulation barrier in my garage and using this stapler for the job of attaching the barrier onto the 2X4's. I shot approximately1000 staples and now the plunger that drives the staple into the wood will not retract.. You can manually drive the plunger back into the housing and it will fire one staple and stick again, It has been properly oiled after the initial use and now, the second day it worked for about 15 minutes and failed. Any suggestions?

⟐ Answered April 02, 2022 at 19:22 MST

Dewalt Nailers DWFP12233 2016: Air sips through the rear exhaust but nailer does not push nail

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:31:55 -0700

Air sips through the rear exhaust but nailer does not push nail

Ryobi Cordless Brad Nailer P320 2016: How is this part not available?

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 08:57:50 -0700

My nailer took a tumble down the stairs and broke the metal bracket that the “no mar contact tip” attaches to (part of the depth set mechanism and the piece that sticks the furthest away from the body of the tool.) I've searched all the parts websites and it seems every o-ring and screw and other part is available, but I cant find this one and can't even find a good name for it. Not willing to buy a new tool over a $5 part. Can anyone help?

⟐ Commented July 26, 2025 at 8:57 MST

Craftsman Nailer 3511842 2012: Who is the manufacturer?

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:20:47 -0700

Who’s the maker

⟐ Answered December 18, 2025 at 17:20 MST

Flooring Nailer: leaking air out of head

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:14:20 -0700

Dewalt dwfp12569

⟐ Answer edited October 10, 2025 at 7:14 MST

Ridgid Nailers R350RHF 2020: Leaking air from the back, rubber style gasket is broken

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:21:43 -0700

Trying to find parts

⟐ Answered June 01, 2025 at 7:21 MST

Nailer: Bostick Brad nailer not firing nails

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 19:45:49 -0700

Bostich Brad nailer SN1850BN not firing nails. No worn or broken parts and tool is lubed

⟐ Answered October 07, 2023 at 19:45 MST

Bostitch Nailer SB1850BN 2011: Why does it keep jamming

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 09:31:43 -0700

My nailer keeps jamming.I have put oil etc.. correct nails..

⟐ Answered February 25, 2023 at 9:31 MST

Dewalt Nailers DW66C1 2016: rapid fire not working

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:59:41 -0700

dewalt siding nailer RAPID FASTENER OPERATION: doesn’t work? what parts are needed ?

⟐ Answered February 06, 2023 at 17:59 MST

Dewalt Stapler DWMIIIFN 2016: Does my Dewalt flooring nailer use oil?

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:24:28 -0700

I have a used nailer (DWAM111FN) with no directions. Do I need to apply oil to the nailer.

⟐ Answered January 01, 2022 at 15:24 MST

Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018: just flashing lights with full charge on battery and new motor

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:51:21 -0700

Full charge on the wall nailer just flashing lights

Framing Nailer: Matabo NR90AES1 not firing nails

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:24:56 -0700

I have bought a matabo NR90AES1 framing gun but it wont fire nails.

Bostitch Nailer SB1850BN 2011: I get a slight hiss when I squeeze the trigger? I have 80psi,

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:12:54 -0700

I get a slight hiss when I squeeze the trigger, like air is not getting to the cylinder? I have 80 psi

Makita Stapler AT1150A 2006: How to put my trigger together

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:42:37 -0700

My trigger broken on my stapler i cant figure out how to put it back together

Milwaukee Nailer 274120 ALL 2018: How to fix red light indicator

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:15:12 -0700

Red light indicator with my milwaukee

Makita Nailer AN923 2016: A nail is stuck and can’t get it out

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:28:42 -0700

A nail is stuck ans can’t get itbout

⟐ Commented December 01, 2025 at 19:28 MST

Dewalt Nailer DWFP71917 TYPE 1 2016: Tension on nail guides

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:33:35 -0700

There is no tension on nail advance mecho

Dewalt Stapler DWMIIIFN 2016: Part number of 3/4" Base plate

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:47:24 -0700

I want to order the 3/4" base plate for floor air stapler. Can I know the model id for that base plate

Staple Gun: Dissembled Rapid Btx530 Staple Gun. Unclear where two parts go

Sun, 25 May 2025 09:53:16 -0700

Hi all,

I recently opened up my Rapid BTX530 cordless staple gun after it stopped working properly. Turns out the issue was a jammed staple, which I’ve cleared.

However, in the process, I removed two internal parts (photos below). Which I couldn't figure out where they go. Strangely, the tool now works without them—but it's firing much stronger than before, to the point where the staples are being driven too deep, sometimes sinking well below the surface of the wood or material.

Has anyone experienced this before or know what function those parts might serve? Were they possibly regulating the depth or acting as a buffer? Where they should be put?

Any insight would be much appreciated—especially if it’s unsafe to use in this state.

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented May 25, 2025 at 9:53 MST

Ryobi Finish Nailer P325 2019: Plunger is not pushing nail out after oiling everything

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:12:43 -0700

I removed the nail magazine and lubricated down in the plunger and moving parts but the plunger is not firing correctly. It appears to only fire a short distance instead of to the end of the rail. The nail comes out but does not embed into the wood. What is the root cause of the failure?