The Arrow HT50 hammer tacker is a heavy duty, all-steel hammer staple gun that drives Arrow's T50 heavy duty staple line with one swing. It's built for fast, one-handed work on insulation, housewrap, roofing underlayment and flooring.
Key Features
- All-steel build: working parts are hardened in a 1,500 degree furnace for long life.
- Chromed steel housing: stands up to rough jobsite use.
- Big capacity: rear-loading magazine holds two full strips of T50s (about 170 staples).
- Jam-resistant design: keeps you stapling instead of clearing jams.
- Retractable striking edge: helps protect the surface as you work.
- Sure-grip handle: better control and less hand fatigue.
Specifications
- Model: HT50
- Staples: Arrow T50 (heavy duty line)
- Leg lengths: 5/16", 3/8" and 1/2"
- Capacity: two full strips (about 170 staples)
- Loading: rear load
- Body: chromed steel housing, hardened steel parts
- Overall length: about 11-1/4"
- Operation: hammer style, one staple per strike
What the Arrow HT50 Is Used For
A hammer staple gun covers a lot of ground fast. Arrow lists these jobs for the Arrow HT50:
- Insulation and vapor barrier
- Housewrap
- Roofing underlayment and felt paper
- Carpet pad and flooring underlayment
- Quick fence and screen repairs
Slap Stapler Staples: Choosing the Right T50 Size
This T50 hammer tacker takes Arrow T50s with 5/16", 3/8" or 1/2" legs. Use shorter legs for thin wrap and paper over wood. Use longer legs for thicker insulation facing or carpet pad. Add a box of staples to your order so you're ready to go:
How to Load and Use the Arrow HT50
- Pull the pusher out of the back of the magazine.
- Drop in up to two strips of T50s with the legs pointing down.
- Slide the pusher back in until it locks.
- Hold the handle firmly and swing so the nose hits the material flat and square.
- Each strike drives one staple. Move along and keep a steady rhythm.
Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Clearing a jam: remove the pusher and staples, then tap or pull the stuck staple out of the nose. Reload and test on scrap.
- Staples not sinking: swing harder and keep the nose flat when it lands, or use a shorter leg.
- Bent staples: make sure you're using genuine Arrow T50s and that the material isn't too hard.
- Keep it clean: wipe out dust and debris so the staples feed smoothly.
Arrow HT50 vs a Regular Staple Gun
A hand staple gun like the Arrow T50 is better for careful, one-at-a-time placement. An Arrow hammer tacker like the HT50 is faster when you need to cover a large area and exact placement isn't the goal. Many pros keep both. Review the uses above to see which fits your job.
Why Buy From Ample Supply
Ample Supply has worked in fastening for more than 40 years and carries 55+ brands from our home in Sycamore, Illinois. Orders placed by 4:00 PM EST ship the same day. We also repair tools in-house, with free estimates and a 2-3 day turnaround, so your nailer or stapler gets back to work fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What staples does the Arrow HT50 hammer tacker use?
Arrow T50s with 5/16", 3/8" or 1/2" legs. Review the size list above and add the length you need.
How many staples does it hold?
Two full strips of T50s, about 170 staples.
Is an Arrow hammer staple gun good for insulation?
Yes. Insulation, housewrap and roofing underlayment are the main jobs Arrow lists for it.
Is the Arrow slap stapler the same as the Arrow HT50?
"Slap stapler" is another name for a hammer tacker, and the HT50 is Arrow's all-steel model.
Does a slap staple gun have a trigger?
No. It drives one staple each time the nose strikes the surface.
