The Fasco F1B-80/16 is a heavy-duty pneumatic tacker designed for demanding industrial stapling tasks. With its rugged construction, fine-wire capability and high-capacity magazine, it’s built to handle upholstery, cabinetry, furniture framing and high-volume production-line operations where reliability and speed matter.
Key Features
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Compatible with fine-wire staples (approx. 20 ga) in the 80/16 series, supporting leg lengths up to approximately ⅝″ for solid hold in medium to heavy substrates.
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High-capacity magazine and smooth feed mechanism reduce reload intervals and support continuous workflow.
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Lightweight design (around 1.8 lbs) combined with pneumatic power helps reduce operator fatigue while delivering professional-level performance.
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Durable metal body, narrow-nose profile for improved job-site access and tight-space fastenings, and rear exhaust or muffler variants enhance comfort and site cleanliness.
Specifications
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Tool Weight: around 1.8 lbs
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Staple Crown Width: approx. ½″
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Staple Leg Length Range: up to ⅝″
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Magazine Capacity: 150 staples (depending on configuration)
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Drive Power Source: Pneumatic (air)
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Recommended Air Pressure: 70–100 psi (verify actual spec for your version)
Why Choose This Tool?
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Designed to marry professional-level pneumatic performance with a manageable size and weight for frequent use in upholstery, cabinetry, trim, furniture and general-production tasks.
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Its fine-wire staple capability supports clean fastening with minimal surface disruption—an advantage where aesthetics as well as fastening power matter.
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The combination of speed, capacity and durable construction makes it a reliable investment for both production and workshop environments.
Things to Know Before Buying
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Requires a clean, regulated compressed-air supply—confirm your compressor, hoses, and regulator meet the specified pressure and flow requirements.
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Make sure your staple inventory matches the correct gauge, crown width and leg length for this tool; using undersized or mis-matched staples may compromise clinch quality or tool life.
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While the tool is relatively lightweight for a pneumatic model, operator ergonomics still matter—plan for comfortable grips, operator rotation or breaks for high-cycle use.
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For extremely heavy or wide-crown applications (e.g., thick pallet construction or industrial crates), review whether a larger crown or specialized saddle-tacker may be more efficient.
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