The Bostitch H30-8 is a PowerCrown hammer tacker, also called a slap stapler, for STCR5019 heavy wire staples with 1/4" to 3/8" legs. You swing it like a hammer and a staple fires each time the nose hits, which makes it the fast way to hang house wrap, roofing felt and insulation.
Key Features
- Swing-to-fire: one staple per strike, as fast as you can swing.
- STCR5019 staples: Bostitch's PowerCrown heavy wire staple with a 7/16" crown.
- 1/4" to 3/8" legs: 6 to 10 mm.
- Tool-free jam clearing: clear a stuck staple without taking the tool apart.
- Quick-load magazine: holds 84 staples and reloads in seconds.
- Die-cast steel frame: made for jobsite use.
Specifications
- Model: Bostitch H30-8
- Type: manual hammer tacker
- Staples: Bostitch STCR5019 PowerCrown
- Crown: 7/16" (11 mm)
- Leg length: 1/4" to 3/8" (6 to 10 mm)
- Magazine capacity: 84 staples
- Jam clearing: tool-free
- Frame: die-cast steel
What the Bostitch H30-8 Is Used For
- House wrap and plastic sheeting: tack it up fast before siding goes on.
- Roofing paper and felt: hold underlayment in place.
- Insulation: secure facing and moisture wrap.
Bostitch H30 Staple Size
The H30-8 takes STCR5019 staples with 1/4" to 3/8" legs. We stock STCR5019 1/4" staples and STCR5019 staples with a 3/8" leg. Use 1/4" on thin wrap and paper, and 3/8" when you're going through felt or into softer sheathing. The longer 1/2" and 9/16" STCR5019 sizes are for other tools and won't fit the H30-8. Add a box of each size to your order if your jobs vary.
How to Load and Use the Bostitch H30-8
- Open the magazine.
- Drop in a strip of H30-8 staples (STCR5019, 1/4" or 3/8"), legs down.
- Close the magazine until it clicks.
- Grip the handle and strike the material flat with the nose.
- Keep the nose square to the surface so each staple sits flush.
Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Wipe off dirt and tar after roofing work, and keep the magazine track clean. If a staple jams, use the tool-free jam clearing to remove it, then reload. If staples don't sink all the way, strike flatter and harder, or switch to the 1/4" leg on hard material.
What Is a Bostitch Slap Stapler?
"Slap stapler" is another name for a hammer tacker. Instead of squeezing a handle, you slap the tool against the work. It's less precise than a hand stapler, but much faster for covering large areas. A Bostitch slap stapler like the H30-8 is made for heavy wire staples, so it holds wrap and felt firmly. Review the area you need to cover, then add enough staples for the whole job, because a hammer tacker goes through them quickly.
H30-8 vs. Other Bostitch Tools for STCR5019 Staples
The Bostitch P6C-8 stapling plier also takes STCR5019 staples, so you can stock one staple for both tools. Review your other tools' manuals before you buy staples for them.
Why Buy From Staplers and Staples
- Same-day shipping on orders placed by 4:00 PM EST.
- In-house tool repair if your tool ever needs service.
- STCR5019 staples in stock, so the tacker and staples ship together.
- Based in Sycamore, Illinois.
FAQ
What size staples does the Bostitch H30-8 use?
STCR5019 PowerCrown staples with 1/4" to 3/8" legs.
Can I use 1/2" Bostitch H30 staples?
No. The 1/2" and 9/16" STCR5019 sizes don't fit this tool.
Is the Bostitch slap stapler good for roofing felt?
Yes. Roofing paper and felt are among the jobs Bostitch lists for it, along with house wrap and insulation.
How many staples does the H30-8 hold?
84.
How do I clear a jam?
The H30-8 has tool-free jam clearing, so you can remove a jammed staple without tools.
What's the difference between the H30-8 and the H30-6?
The H30-6 takes a lighter staple. The H30-8 takes heavy wire STCR5019 staples.
