The Bostitch H30-6 hammer tacker is a light wire PowerCrown tacker that you swing like a hammer to drive a staple with each hit. It uses Bostitch STCR2619 staples from 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch long and holds 84 staples, so you can cover house wrap, insulation and roofing felt fast.
Key Features
- Swing-to-staple: no trigger to squeeze, so one hand holds the tool and the other holds the material
- Quick-load magazine: holds 84 staples for fewer reloads
- Die-cast frame: hardened steel parts for long life
- Tool-free jam clearing: clear a stuck staple without taking the tool apart
- Light weight: 1.7 lb, easy to use overhead
Specifications
- Model: Bostitch H30-6 PowerCrown light wire hammer tacker
- Staples: Bostitch STCR2619, 3/8 inch crown
- Leg lengths: 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch
- Magazine capacity: 84 staples
- Length: 12 inch
- Weight: 1.7 lb
What a Hammer Tacker Is Used For
Hammer tackers are made for covering a lot of area quickly. Use the H30-6 for house wrap on sheathing, insulation batts, roofing felt, plastic sheeting, and underlayment or padding under carpet and flooring. Some shops also use it for pattern and light hard-goods tacking. It's the kind of tool people call a staple hammer or a Bostitch slap stapler.
Choosing the Right Hammer Tacker Staples
The H30-6 takes STCR2619 light wire staples with 1/4 inch, 5/16 inch or 3/8 inch legs. Use 1/4 inch for thin sheeting and 3/8 inch for thicker felt, wrap or foam. Review our Bostitch STCR26191/4 and STCR26193/8 staples and add a box with your tacker. STCR5019 staples are made of heavier wire and won't fit this tool.
How to Load and Use the Bostitch H30-6
- Open the magazine at the back of the tool.
- Drop in a strip of STCR2619 staples with the legs pointing down toward the striking edge.
- Close the magazine until it locks.
- Hold the material in place with your free hand.
- Swing the tacker so the striking edge hits the work flat and square. Each hit drives one staple.
Care, Maintenance and Clearing a Jam
Keep the striking edge and staple path clean, and wipe off dust and tar after roofing work. To clear a jam, empty the magazine and pull the bent staple out; no tools are needed. If staples bend or don't sink, hit squarely and firmly, and check that you're using STCR2619 staples in a length that suits the material.
Hammer Tacker vs Staple Gun
A staple gun uses a trigger and suits small, careful jobs where each staple has to land in an exact spot. Hammer tackers are faster over big areas like wrap, felt and underlayment, since you just keep swinging. If you'd rather have a trigger tool, review our other tackers and staple guns. Many crews keep one of each and add the tacker for big coverage jobs.
H30-6 vs H30-8
Both look alike and hold 84 staples. The H30-6 is Bostitch's light wire model and uses STCR2619 staples. The Bostitch H30-8 uses heavier STCR5019 staples for tougher work. Pick the model that matches the staples you already stock.
Why Buy From Ample Supply
Ample Supply has worked in fastening for more than 40 years and carries 55+ brands from 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 help is close by if your tool ever needs service.
Bostitch H30-6 Hammer Tacker FAQ
What staples does the Bostitch H30-6 use?
Bostitch STCR2619 light wire staples with 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch legs.
Can I use STCR5019 staples in the H30-6?
No. STCR5019 staples are heavier and are made for the H30-8.
How many staples does it hold?
The magazine holds 84 staples.
Is a hammer tacker good for roofing felt?
Yes. Roofing felt, house wrap and insulation are some of the most common uses.
