The Duo-Fast CS-5000 staple gun is a manual compression stapler for 20 gauge, 1/2" crown staples in the 5000 series. It weighs about 1.8 lb and holds 84 staples (one strip), so it's easy to carry anywhere you don't want an air hose or a cord.
Key Features
- Manual compression stapler: squeeze to fire. No air, no cord, no battery.
- 5000 series staples: 20 gauge wire with a wide 1/2" crown.
- 84-staple magazine: holds one full strip and loads from the rear.
- About 1.8 lb: light enough for overhead and all-day work.
- Compact: about 7.5" long, 1.5" wide and 4.75" tall.
Specifications
- Model: Duo-Fast CS-5000 (Paslode CS5000)
- Type: manual compression stapler
- Staple series: Duo-Fast/Paslode 5000
- Crown: 1/2"
- Wire: 20 gauge
- Leg length: 1/4" to 9/16"
- Magazine capacity: 84 staples (one strip)
- Loading: rear
- Size: about 7.5" x 1.5" x 4.75"
- Weight: about 1.8 lb (1 lb 13 oz)
What This Duo-Fast Stapler Is Used For
- Insulation and vapor barrier: the wide crown holds thin sheet material without tearing it.
- House wrap and building paper: fast tacking with no hose to drag around.
- Screening and fabric: light material over wood.
- Tags and signs: quick jobs where a power tool is overkill.
Choosing the Right Duo-Fast CS 5000 Staples
Use 5000 series staples with a 1/2" crown. We stock 5008-C (1/4" leg), 5010-C (5/16" leg), 5012-C (3/8" leg), 5016-C (1/2" leg) and 5018-C (9/16" leg). A short leg is fine for paper and wrap. A longer leg holds better in insulation facing or soft wood. Review your material, then add a box or two of the right size to your order.
It doesn't take 5400 series narrow crown staples, such as 5418D. Those fit the Duo-Fast ENC-5418A electric tacker.
How to Load and Use the CS5000
- Open the magazine at the rear of the tool.
- Slide in a strip of 5000 series staples, legs facing the work.
- Close the magazine so the strip feeds forward.
- Hold the nose flat on the material and squeeze the handle all the way.
- Check the first few staples on scrap to be sure they sit flush.
Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Keep dust and bits of wrap out of the magazine. If a staple jams, empty the magazine and remove the bent staple from the nose before you reload. If staples won't sink, try a shorter leg or a firmer surface behind the work. Store it dry so the magazine and spring don't rust.
Manual Compression Stapler or Hammer Tacker?
A compression stapler like this Duo-Fast staple gun lets you place each staple exactly where you want it. A hammer tacker is faster for long runs of wrap or felt, but it's less precise. If you also want a hammer-style tool for the same staples, look at the Duo-Fast HT-550.
Is It a SureShot Staple Gun?
Some suppliers sell the CS-5000 under the SureShot name. Paslode lists it as the CS5000 compression stapler. Either way, it's the same manual tool and takes the same 5000 series staples. Review the model number on your tool if you're reordering staples, and add the leg length you use most.
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.
- 5000 series staples in five leg lengths, so the tool and staples ship together.
- Based in Sycamore, Illinois.
FAQ
What staples does the Duo-Fast CS-5000 use?
Duo-Fast/Paslode 5000 series: 20 gauge with a 1/2" crown.
Is this a Duofast staple gun or a Paslode?
Both names apply. Duo-Fast tools are made by Paslode, which lists this one as the CS5000.
How many staples does it hold?
84, which is one strip.
Does it need air or power?
No. It's fully manual.
