Bostitch SX1838k Pneumatic Stapler Review by OurHonestProductReviews

The video contains a review of the Bostitch SX1838K 18-gauge pneumatic narrow crown stapler.
I have been very pleased with the this tool. It has done everything I have needed it to do without any issues. I have yet to have a the stapler jamb, even when firing as fast as I could in contact mode.
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[@xstitcher3277]

So glad I watched this. I ran out of staples and was putting them in wrong. Thank you so much for clearing this up. The manual pictures are very bad, and you are soooo good.

[@stevecarlisle3323]

That's too funny, how can you put in staples wrong ? 🤣

[@valeriepizzitola903]

These instructions are much clearer than the instruction manual. Thank you!

[@michaelennabe8620]

Instructions by J Reed are much clearer than Bostitch. Thanks for teaching me how to load. Bostitch should put you on the payroll!

[@markbrock8662]

Thank you. I couldn't figure out how to load staples. :\

[@whasumara73]

Thank you very much for the review. I've made the decision to purchase this tool for installing 9 sheets of Integraply.

[@coquel6308]

You the man thank you I needed that was lost trying to load

[@randywashburn377]

Big thanks J just saved me a lot of reading

[@fgriffintx]

It might be helpful to demonstrate how the stapler works in different situations - e.g. hardwood vs. what you showed that might be "whitewood" or pine 2x4. Especially the limits of what it can do -

[@johnlivingston4831]

Got mine today. Works well just like my other bostich nailers. Got gyped on the pencil sharpener though. Thats ok I got another that I dont use.

[@stevecarlisle3323]

Looks to be the same as the DeWalt DWFP12232 but without the one shot fire. The DeWalt breaks strikers very early in life.

[@rickvinyardable]

Perfect wanted a stapler for just that also .

[@luciaramirez2586]

Very Good.thanks

[@lesliethomas8983]

How to put staple holder back together

[@jeffmumm7690]

Can you install soffit with it

[@crazycat1345]

I bought one brand new and boy you have to really forcibly hit the tip to get it to work. Garbage for me..

[@ticklefritz5406]

Thanks, J Reed. Can you inform me/us if the Bostitch SX1838 can only shoot Bostitch staples? Will 1/4" naPorter Cable or DeWalt or Econo brand staples go through this gun? Are 1/4" 18g narrow crown staples universal among brands? Thank you!
I need to know these things when making a choice, Bostitch staples are pricey

[@slim1228]

I'm afraid this response is probably too late to help you, @Tickle Fritz, but perhaps someone else will benefit from knowing that 1/4" crown staples seem to work fine in the Bostitch SX1838, even though it claims to take staples with a 7/32" crown. Like you, I found Bostitch 7/32" staples to be a bit pricey. Since I already had a supply of Porter Cable 1/4" crown staples in various lengths, I tried them with no issues at all.

[@ticklefritz5406]

@@slim1228 I found the same to be true, with no issues whatsoever. Love the gun, a great purchase. Thanks for chiming in Slim. I suppose I should have answered my own question after I learned what I learned.

[@angusmacinnis7214]

Goggles dude.

[@brandondiblasio8030]

Your wrong firing tip stuck out won't fire

[@arthurlopez5586]

Can you put nails in it

[@danthedewman1]

Will this shoot a galvanized staple?

[@stevecarlisle3323]

You can buy 1/4" crown staples in different materials and coatings.

[@ticklefritz5406]

@@stevecarlisle3323 Indeed we can, but will the Bostitch SX1838 shoot them is the question? Bostitch calls their narrow crowns 7/32, not 1/4, please advise

[@stevecarlisle3323]

@@ticklefritz5406 If that's the case, avoid the confusion and buy a brand that uses common 1/4" crown staples😉