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Improve your DIY prowess with these tips for staple guns, rivet tools, brad nail guns, glue guns and more. #MadeWithArrow
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Learn a few tips and tricks for picking a staple size for upholstery and DIY projects. Follow this board for more DIY and tool tips! www.arrowfastener.com
If using a traditional staple gun takes a toll on your hands, try a staple gun with an ergonomic handle like the TacMate Staple Gun or one with forward-action power like the TruTac Stapler. Designed for smaller grip spans, these handy staple guns can accomplish a variety of DIY and craft projects! Follow Arrow on Pinterest for more tool tips and tricks. www.arrowfastener.com
Did you know you want to pick a shorter staple if you’re working with a hard wood like oak, plywood or MDF? Click to learn more about how to pick the best staple size for your project! www.arrowfastener.com

Staple Gun Tips & How-Tos

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New homeowner? Just starting to take on DIY projects? Make sure you have these 10 must-have tools and you’ll be ready to tackle those projects! A great all-purpose staple gun is our heavy duty T50, which can tackle anything from insulation to upholstery to home repairs. www.arrowfastener.com
How To Install House Wrap With Your Hammer Tacker: If you’re undertaking a home…
How To Paint Laminate Furniture (Without Sanding!) This is a great how-to for anyone who is looking to repurpose old furniture. www.arrowfastener.com

Handy Tips for Every DIYer

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Get tips from blogger My Creative Days on the tools that helped save money while decorating her home, including a staple gun! www.arrowfastener.com
Add extra warmth to your home this winter by learning how to build a small solar furnace for less than $50. Arrow Tip: Use the heavy-duty T50HS staple gun to attach the venting. www.arrowfastener.com
Enjoy a throwback by perusing an old Arrow Fastener pamphlet. It may look outdated, but the weatherstripping tips for doors and windows are timeless. Get your home ready for cooler temperatures and save money on energy costs. www.arrowfastener.com

Home Project How-Tos

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For the ambitious DIYer, check out this step-by-step process of how to roof a house. It’s QUITE the undertaking, so make sure that you have all the tools, materials and assistance you need before you get started. For step number five, you can use Arrow’s Professional Hammer Tacker (HT50) to secure the roofing felt. www.arrowfastener.com.
What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Roof || How well do you know what’s over your head? Peruse this infographic to learn more about the different components of your roof, what surface is best for your home, the different maintenance and repair costs, common problems and more. www.arrowfastener.com
How To Install House Wrap With Your Hammer Tacker: If you’re undertaking a home or shed build for the first time, it’s important to learn how to hang house wrap, since most building codes typically call for it. A tool like Arrow’s HTX50 or HT50 Pro Hammer Tackers can speed up the process immensely! Here are some quick tips. www.arrowfastener.com

Home Renovation Tips

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Don’t let jamming get in the way of completing your project. Arrow fans asked how to clear a jam in their P22 Plier Stapler, and we are here to help. Check out our how-to video for clearing a jam from a P22 stapler. www.arrowfastener.com
Sometimes a staple can get jammed in your tool while you are working on your project. This video will explain how to clear and remove the staple jam in your Arrow Fastener HT55 Hammer Tacker. This lightweight hammer tacker is ideal for house wrap, roofing and insulation projects, whether you’re a pro or a DIYer. www.arrowfastener.com
3 Troubleshooting Tips for Your Staple Gun || Great tips on understanding how your staple gun works and different issues to watch out for when stapling. Arrow Tip: Make sure you’re using the right staple length for your project, avoid knots in the wood and press down hard at the point of contact when stapling. www.arrowfastener.com

Arrow Tool Troubleshooting

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The #MadeWithArrow HT50 Professional Hammer Tacker loads two full strips of T50 staples so you can spend less time re-loading and more time putting the finishing touches on your projects. #DIY #HomeImprovement
Learn how to use a hammer tacker for repair and DIY projects around the house. Click for more information! www.arrowfastener.com
Hammer tackers are great tools for insulation and roofing. But before using one, remember these safety tips. Wear safety glasses. Note electrical wiring and cords. Be aware of slippery roof surfaces. Get more tips by following Arrow on Pinterest! www.arrowfastener.com

Hammer Tacker Tips

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Need some help on how to pick a rivet for your riveting project? Check out this how-to guide with tips on which rivets work best for what materials, as well as details about grip, length and how to use your riveter. Be handy. Be ground. Be empowered. You can do this! www.arrowfastener.com
Why yes, you can use our RH200S to do rivet work on your wood or leather projects. Love this walk-through riveter tutorial from @pneumaticaddict. Tip: For leather, we recommend aluminum rivets! www.arrowfastener.com
Should you use steel rivets or aluminium rivets for your next DIY riveting project? The answer is simple: Use aluminum rivets for lighter materials like leather or aluminum, and use steel rivets for heavier materials, like attaching steel to steel. www.arrowfastener.com

Pop Rivet Tool Tips

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Learn how to properly loading the P-22 stapler to optimize its performance. This stapler is widely used at restaurant and retail store checkout counters and is ideal for stapling boxes, bags and tags in professional environments. www.arrowfastener.com
Before you tackle your next DIY project, check out how to load your T50ACD electric staple gun to ensure optimal performance. #arrowhowto www.arrowfastener.com
For this Arrow How-To Day, here is a video that shows how to load your T50X to make sure your next staple gun project starts out right. #arrowhowto www.arrowfastener.com/tacmate

How To Load Staple Guns

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When you're working with delicate or fragile materials like lace, use a dual temperature glue gun like our TR400DT. Your project and your fabric will thank you. www.arrowfastener.com
Love this glue gun tip from Michael’s! Use petroleum jelly to eliminate glue gun strings. www.arrowfastener.com
HOT GLUE TIPS: Learn about the different ways you can use glue, as well as some tips on using your glue gun. Loved learning how to make a hot glue hinge! www.arrowfastener.com/glueguns

Glue Gun Tips

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