Equip your toolbox with the Bostitch 16S2-15 — heavy-duty staples crafted for reliable fastening in construction, sheathing, lathing, packaging, and wood-to-wood or material-to-material tasks where strength and durability matter.
Key Features & Specifications
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Crown Width: 1" — medium-wide crown delivers stable, broad hold across substrate surfaces
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Leg Length: 21/32" — good penetration for thinner-to-medium materials such as sheathing, house wrap, vapor barrier, or thin wood panels
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Wire Gauge: 16-gauge heavy wire — sturdy enough for repeated entry and firm hold
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Point Style: Chisel point — sharp entry reduces splitting and ensures clean stapling even in wood or composite materials
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Finish: Coated / galvanized — resists corrosion and improves long-term durability
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Pack Quantity: 10,000 staples per box — ideal for job sites, contractors, or bulk tasks
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Compatible Tools: Fits 16S2-series staplers such as Bostitch 438S2, 438S2R, 450S2, T40S2
Why This Staple Matters
The 16S2-15 offers a balance of strength and versatility — with its 1" crown and 16-gauge wire providing robust grip and holding power, while the 21/32" leg length gives sufficient penetration without over-driving. The heavy-wire, chisel-point design ensures the staple can handle construction-grade fastening jobs like sheathing, house-wrap, crate assembly, pallet work, or general framing. Its coated finish improves resistance to environmental wear, making it suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
Common Use Cases
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Sheathing, siding, and roof underlayment installation
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Attaching house wrap, vapor barriers, or insulation sheeting
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Pallet, crate, and box assembly for manufacturing or shipping
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Subfloor, roof decking, or other light- to medium-duty structural fastenings
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General wood-to-wood or composite fastening in construction, woodworking, or packaging
Best For
Contractors, builders, roofers, pallet and crate manufacturers, warehouse packers — or any professional or DIYer needing a dependable, bulk supply of sturdy, construction-grade staples for frequent use.
