I'm an alarm installer and have the T25 for backup and after about the third use then handle went limp and I think the spring broke.... HOPEFULLY THEY HONOR THE WARRANTY.
This wire stapler is a sound product with great proformance.
on January 19, 2014
Posted by: botech
from Nashville, TN, USA
Gender:Male
While doing holiday decorations this stapler was outstanding product for this job. With depth settings I experienced no wire damage. Making the set up a flawless installation.
I have 3 of those (oldest one 5-6 years old). I only use OEM T25 staples. All 3 are jamming. Removal of the screw and nut requires little effort, but it slows job significantly.
I bough the newer model (T25X) hoping for better results. Nope, the metal lever is not attached to the handle and it sometimes doesn't re-load and I have to manually pull the handle up.
I wish this stuff just worked. Frustrating being on the ladder trying to staple alarm or speaker wire when this thing jams.
I am an alarm installer and have found that the newer T25 staplers do not hold up very well. I can't afford to keep removing jammed staples while doing a job. Quality control must be a nonexistent department.
Pros: Wiring
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from arrowfastener.comBy Jodie, Customer Service, December 9, 2013
Dear lovolwiring,
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulty your experiencing with the T25. Please look for an email from me as I'd like to arrange for our QC team to examine and repair the tool.
I am a professional installer for garage door openers and have used this product for 20 years. Well, all of a sudden I am finding myself buying staple guns every other month because my T25 and T18 just stop working. Arrow, you need to seriously look into the quality of this product and the staples you manufacture.
I am using a brand new Arrow T25P staple tool with genuine Arrow staples #256. First, I cannot install a full stack of staples, I have to break off about one inch in order to install the tension spring. Why would you manufacture "Genuine" staples in a stack which doesn't fit properly in a "Genuine" tool? Second, I can only install two staples before the tool jams. I have to climb down my ladder, remove all the staples from the tool and waste time removing a jammed staple.