Best Stapler? Milwaukee vs Ryobi, Arrow, DeWalt, Makita, Bauer, Stanley, Workpro, Citadel, Bielmeier

Heavy Duty (T-50) Staplers: Makita, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Arrow, DeWalt, WorkPro, Bauer, Neu Master, Ework, Bielmeier, Stanley, Citadel. Staplers compared for resistance to jams, stapling speed, capability to drive staples into spruce, oak and composite decking. I purchased all of the crown/t-50 staplers tested and supplies used for testing. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Ryobi: amzn.to/3EW98ka
Milwaukee: amzn.to/3D4qJoV
Makita: amzn.to/3TvFKWm
Arrow T50DCD: amzn.to/3S9lmJs
DeWalt: amzn.to/3F4YEzp
WorkPro: amzn.to/3giScug
Arrow ET501C: amzn.to/3skTacd
Neu Master: amzn.to/3S7Nixa
Ework: amzn.to/3eGFxR5
Bielmeier: amzn.to/3yMoTq4
Stanley: amzn.to/3T9U4DQ
Arrow Manual Stapler: amzn.to/3eGm2s8
Citadel: amzn.to/3gedBEO
Bauer: Sold at Harbor Freight
9/16 Staples: amzn.to/3yN6Z6R
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[@ProjectFarm]

Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Ryobi: amzn.to/3EW98ka Milwaukee: amzn.to/3D4qJoV Makita: amzn.to/3TvFKWm Arrow T50DCD: amzn.to/3S9lmJs DeWalt: amzn.to/3F4YEzp WorkPro: amzn.to/3giScug Arrow ET501C: amzn.to/3skTacd Neu Master: amzn.to/3S7Nixa Ework: amzn.to/3eGFxR5 Bielmeier: amzn.to/3yMoTq4 Stanley: amzn.to/3T9U4DQ Arrow Manual Stapler: amzn.to/3eGm2s8 Citadel: amzn.to/3gedBEO Bauer: Sold at Harbor Freight

[@remiltonsilveira7314]

I really love this channel. Todd have a natural 1.25x speed, no BS, impartial, scientific, and the list goes on and on. Thank you for your content!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!!

[@Montero_805]

@@ProjectFarm you should try to do electric lawn mowers to see what brands is the best

[@clemenceronald]

Yeah I also noticed his speed increase in his newer episodes. If you watched his early episodes, he was more relaxed and not as pumped.

[@slylockfox85]

@@ProjectFarm Just so you know, I think the Milwaukee is supposed to stop firing when it gets low. Their nailers are the same way. It's a design feature to prevent dry firing.

[@mermaidmuncher2708]

@@clemenceronald yah, if you slow down the speed to .75 it’s just about normal speed.

[@theglobalvagabond3074]

The amount of time, money, and frustration you have saved me and millions of others is truly a blessing. Thank you.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@abefroman7393]

Excellent idea of tossing in the manual staplers for comparison. The Makita and Ryobi are keepers.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@martin8313]

Should've thrown in a hammer stapler since that is the tool that these battery powered staplers are trying to replace.

[@jonasstahl9826]

@@martin8313 Does anyone even use a hammerstabler today? For at home a manuel is good and more precius than a hammerstyle at work I would get a powered anyway.

[@gus473]

Anyone use the manual PowerShot staplers? Really have liked mine over the years! Was hoping to see it tested too.....

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

Real men use hammers

[@quynnbell4281]

Honestly, this channel has changed the way I buy new tools/products. I love the scientific approach to evaluating and testing the products, as the data collected remains unbiased due to branding and/or marketing. I always look up your videos before buying new tools. Thank you for all the great content, much appreciated!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@iamnotafraid]

It also goes to show, there isn't really a "best" brand, since they all have their own strengths and weaknesses.

[@El_Diablo_LI]

@@iamnotafraid Makita was by far the best stapler with the Ryobi coming in right behind it, but at less than half the cost of the Makita. I just purchased the Makita myself and I'm very happy with its performance. Thanks for another great informative and unbiased video Todd.

[@mrbill_oh_no]

Same. Every time I need something I check to see if they’ve made an appearance on Project Farm.

[@mikes-wv3em]

it helps when im already stuck in the ryobi ecosystem too

[@samuelmiller6409]

You can not beat this content. Unbiased, quick and through tests, some I would never have thought of!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@SLaird22]

He's an absolute beast. I find myself watching videos for tools I'd never consider with my current needs, such as....well, power staplers. Love seeing the brands going head to head for all these tools.

[@electronicsNmore]

I know I've said it before, but this is the best tool & oil testing channel on KZbin. Thanks for all the time and money you put into making these great testing videos!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@Wreckz_Tea]

It needn't have been said. The world knows who the GOAT is

[@Tyriama]

Ryobi keeps impressing me with the amount of well-designed tools in a decent pricerange. For us DIY'ers that want a well-stocked toolbox, they're a solid choice in pretty much anything it seems.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@theezeelife292]

I've been almost exclusively Ryobi power tools for many years and while they haven't all been winners, value for the dollar is always excellent. I would also like to note that several of their products have improved over the years.

[@ertsec]

I’m surprised it was beating the Milwaukee since that’s supposed to be a diy tier vs professional tier

[@BroMark1611]

Yeah. Not when they first hit the shelves. Left a lot to be desired. Amazing improvement to today. One of the most improved I would say. I would actually trust buying them now.

[@211teitake]

Yeah but it would be interesting how long they will hold up the brand since they've been sold to Kyocera since 2018 and Pro lines been sold under Kyocera name since 2020 in Japan.

[@Wetheuntitled]

Man is doing gods work. He literally is putting stats for nearly every single tool you might ever need and comparing all of them. It’s gonna be an entire catalog for exact jobs and provides the best answers for every problem

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@memphis6694]

Exactly, I almost don’t buy a tool unless he reviews it.

[@djsi38t]

Yet those stats can not be trusted due to him only testing one single example of a product.Different results have been experienced by other testers...that is a fact and you would be making a mistake to consider Amazon Farm as gods word on products.

[@garethbaus5471]

​​@@djsi38tA sample size of 1 for just about every common tool is a lot better than not having any comparative test data. If you want to buy 5 of every tool and repeat the tests feel free to do so.

[@shotgunshelz7987]

This has to be one of the most interesting tests ever. The amount of consistency, and diversity of results is very satisfying.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@Thelongmanable]

*_DIVERSITY WHERE THE SLAP-STAPLERS THE ONE NON POSERS OF THE INDUSTRY USES!!!_*

[@Whateveryouwannacallme]

I’m in the Makita lineup. But I gotta say, Ryobi has definitely proved to be a great competitor. When you look at the performance of the tools, and the price is a great deal for what you get. And on top of that they have tools for almost anything. Whether your a mechanic, a contractor, a construction worker, working in the home improvement area, or even a DIY person, they probably have a tool that you can use. They may not have the name like Milwaukee, Dewalt, or Makita but they seem to be a serious contender. They have definitely came a long way from what they were nearly 20 years ago when I first used a Ryobi tool. And the fact they are able to use the exact same battery is awesome.

[@taytd]

I am as well, but I run some Ryobi tools. Just get an adapter that lets you run Makita batteries. I will probably be getting the Ryobi stapler, as the Makita is just way too much money.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ObservationofLimits]

I've got ryobi tools at home, Milwaukee and Hilti for actual on the job work. I have had nothing but problems with Ryobi drills having their chucks somehow end up off center. Their 1/4" hex driver is great though (if you don't mind basically no soft touch) and the caulk gun has been a powerhouse for almost 9 years now. Ryobi is decent for regular home use projects but jobsite level duty seems a little too much. They aren't as drop resistant. What's more annoying is it seems it really depends on the type of tool for which manufacturer is good. I should disclaim that I seem to have issues with drills from every manufacturer. Hilti: went through 4 drills in a little over a year, failed triggers Ryobi: chucks and or spindles seem to get off-centered / wobbly. Big problem with hole saws. The "impact drill" model hasn't had that problem but not worth trying to impact anything larger than 1/4-5/16" masonry. Milwaukee: smaller drills (still M18) seem to have bad power issues. Motors don't spin fast enough and lose torque. Larger M18 drills the planetary gears and chucks seem to get wonky.

[@taytd]

@@ObservationofLimits oh I agree. I have all Makita drills. I do seem to burn them up, but drilling a 3” hole dozens of times through a 10” thick sill beam tends to do that. A Ryobi wouldn’t even do it. Its like the cordless heat gun. The Makita is $100 more and the same features and quality. Just can’t justify it.

[@waterloo123100]

You would think the Milwaukee would be a better tool then the Ryobi since their owned by the same company.

[@faisaldmdmalupco]

The most trustworthy KZbinr that deserves a lot of recognition, respect and appreciation. Investing in the products, then categorizing them, making spectacular arrangements to test them that's why there's only ProjectFarm with Todd. 🙏 Can you please dig into gear motors, spur gear motors, planetary gear motors, low to high torque/speed category. I would love to watch. Thank you

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@rickdff62]

I was just in the market for a power stapler, what timing! I went with the Stanley corded model due to price and it worked fantastic stapling fabric into hardwood during a chair re-upholstery project. Thanks so much for all that you do! Cheers.

[@DanHiteshew-oneandonly]

The Arrow stapler I have is the one my father had when I was a kid. I got it after he died. It's been used for about 40 years now and still functions perfectly.

[@keith7046]

Back then they were made in USA.

[@southothehighway]

The Swingline stapler used to be made in Long Island City.

[@genecurrivan2799]

Amazing you wrote that!.. Here's my comment from today: " I've used Arrow Staplers for 50 full years. My first projects with my father (bless his soul) was repairing wood-framed screens every spring. These screens were included with the house made in 1919. Corners had so many staples shot into them we had to use longer staples in those locations. Funny what you find valuable in later years,,,, I have that very same stapler and I'll never use any other. "

[@DanHiteshew-oneandonly]

@@genecurrivan2799 Nice! I wonder how many others have a similar story?

[@qpdoll9]

Love this nostalgia! I have my granddaddy's t55 that I got when I was 14 years old. I was born in 61 and it still operates flawlessly. Me, not so much.

[@frankrosemeck9898]

I really appreciate this one, Todd. As a (reluctant) Ryobi fanboy, I respect that you give them their due when warranted. I didn't even know that I needed a T50 stapler until now... Thanks for all you've done for us over the years, man.

[@ProjectFarm]

My pleasure!

[@pat3464]

Ryobi makes a great tool for someone who doesn't use their tools to make money. I have all Milwaukie tools at work, but have been debating investing in Ryobi for my home tool kit.

[@Zxey_idk]

@@ProjectFarm you are so cool

[@stabbinfatties9489]

@@pat3464 they are both owned by the same company and built in the same factory.

[@darthtripedacus1]

Todd is bad for my tool budget as I always find new toys I want hahahaha

[@CalvinHikes]

It's interesting how RYOBI has kind of a bad name for being a cheap quality product and yet their tools just perform and perform and perform for (often) much less cost.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for sharing!

[@DarkAvenger1234]

I wonder how ryobi does after the 100000 staple vs the 1st. I'm not saying it won't perform, I'm just wondering I know it's an important consideration. Ryobi and the Makita both had a leg up being 18v, when nothing else had the same power behind them.

[@Just_A_Dude]

@@DarkAvenger1234 All the complaints I've heard about them are about after they've been put to work for a while. My general take on it is that Ryobi is meant for DIYer or hobbyist maker use, and is _really_ good for a typical home user, but doesn't have the durability to stand up to jobsite level all-day-every-day use.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Ryobis tend to be very lightly built and to fail over time.

[@CalvinHikes]

Yeah I can't speak for the staple gun but the other battery powered Ryobi tools I have, have never failed. But I've rarely had any tools failed. Most modern tools work pretty good for light work around the house.

[@BA-gn3qb]

This channel should be a Staple in every household.

[@ProjectFarm]

Wow, thanks!

[@alponselrik]

get out. you've done your job

[@kbjerke]

I see what you did there... 🙄

[@RealBLAlley]

You secured the crown with that comment.

[@briimarie2218]

1000% agree!!

[@GAMP-b2s]

The Ryobi's performance is even more impressive when you consider how cheap it is when on sale. I paid $43 new from Home Depot a couple of years back. The Ryobi P317 is currently available from Direct Tools Outlet for $56 as a bare tool and $64 as a kit. Direct Tools Outlet calls these "factory blemished" but they come in a factory sealed box and don't seem to be blemished at all in my experience.

[@Groincrusher]

My guess is they're getting in pallets where a certain number of boxes are damaged and the factory doesn't consider it worth the time to unpack the whole thing, just rewrap and sell it to DTO.

[@Larrybird1980]

With a TTI discount it is $32 for me lol😂

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@homesteadlife6854]

Ryobi fell apart after a few thousand staples for me. Not worth it

[@DavidLucBelanger]

Paid $11 CAD taxes in for it... best purchase ever for me ahah (in the cordless tools category)

[@LestradeGames]

I have the Bauer and I have been happy with it so far. I have been using it staple deer fence and chicken wire into logs and it actually drives the staples hard enough to do it and the fence has been holding up well.

[@alvareza3]

Way to go Ryobi. It’s amazing to see how much they have stepped up their game. I have the Stanley and it is amazing.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@randr10]

I'm impressed with how well their tools do on these tests lately as well. Back in the day they were comparable to the Chicago Electric at HF. Would get the job done for light use, but no pro would even think about it. Now they seem to be moving into prosumer territory. Probably embarrassing for the team over at Techtronics when their value consumer brand Ryobi outperforms their flagship professional Milwaukee tools like here. Kind of a niche product line, but it seems like Milwaukee needs to get their stuff together lately.

[@darylsonnier658]

I have a Ryobi cordless drill that is old enough to have come with Nickel metal hydride batteries rather than lithium. I was quite disappointed by how quickly the drill would drain the battery and how little torque it had. Thankfully, Ryobi batteries (not their "One" series) are compatible with their older cordless tools, so I was able to purchase a charger and battery set for that drill. It's night and day how much better the drill performs using their newer battery. And even that pack is more than 7 years old now and still works great.

[@erth2man]

Once again an excellent comparison. I have to say that I love how you get right down to business and are testing some requirements that I hadn't even thought of.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@Namington]

I'd love to see this revisted with different types of manual stapler. I know I've found that the manual stapler I most recently used has a reversed lever arm, and it's WAY easier to use than the type you showed in this video(not that it drives in staples any better necessarily, but it's much more comfortable to operate, especially against a wall)

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@MK-1010]

I rarely have to staple, but the T-50 is the most unreliable tool I have ever used! No idea why, the hammer, or bolt seems to get full travel each time, (can't see why it wouldn't) staple feed spring is in place, applying pressure, but staples won't fire! Tried a new T-50 with the same results. For a recent project, I bought a new DeWalt manual stapler, so far it shoots every time.

[@mendonesiac]

I second the manual stapler suggestion, and would like to see a comparison of tacker hammers as well

[@alexmarks8285]

@@ProjectFarm Would also love the Dewalt Carbon Composite manual stapler to be included, if you make this video. I was very impressed with how light weight it is and how easy it is to pull the handle.

[@trongnghiachu1977]

I think he should test various manual staplers first, then test those with the eletric-powered one.

[@nicholashicks3973]

Never even thought about this test. Can't wait to see the results.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!!

[@dylanlatimer6745]

The review I didn't know I needed! Thanks again for your contribution to hobbyists and workers. The information you provide is invaluable. I'm not sure what kind of tests it would entail, but I would love to see a video on multimeters. Hard to justify a 700 dollar fluke when harbor freight sells them for $5.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion! Thank you

[@Delinquent_Hero]

Well multimeters have a cat rating the 700 fluke will most likely be a cat 4 1000v meter while harbor freight will sell a meter only for working around the house and testing 120v wall outlets.

[@Bannimann2]

@@Delinquent_Hero I have a cheap noname multimeter bought in Aldi years ago, and it can handle upto 400v. I've used it on 380v 16Amp (European specs.) with no problems.

[@Delinquent_Hero]

@@Bannimann2 I see you like to live life dangerously lol

[@JCWren]

Rubber leads vs plastic coated leads, very high accuracy vs limited accuracy, better range vs moderate range, rugged case vs cheap plastic, large LCD vs small LCD, backlit vs non-backlit, padded case vs no case, known reliability vs Chinese manufactured "reliability", etc. You get what you pay for. It's like thinking that a professional mechanic is going to use Pittsburgh tools in their shop. HF is pretty much for low use or throw away tools in most (not all!) of their lines. There's a reason better tools cost more money (not counting Snap-On, which are good tools for WAAAAY too much money).

[@gregtrinks9824]

As an electrician I would love to see the best auger bits. The diablo is definitely one of the best I've found. But if others are good against nails that would be good to know

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@tbelding]

How many of the 4' ones have you lost in the walls? I lost two on one job. Couldn't unscrew them even after cutting open the wall and putting vice grips on them.

[@kellynicklassen5896]

Havent tried the Diablo, but I have a Greenlee nail biter that's drilled hundreds if not thousands of holes.

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

Spyder makes really good stuff for reasonable prices. Give it a try - you'll be impressed. Get the "stinger" auger bits by Spyder

[@CaptOrbit]

I actually have several of the Arrow manual staplers and the Stanley corded stapler. I have to admit I was a little surprised at how well Makita did, especially compared to Milwaukee and DeWalt. If I ever needed to use a stapler on a professional basis everyday I would be looking pretty hard at the Makita based on this video. Still, $210 is a lot for a stapler. Another great job as always!

[@barefootalien]

Agreed, yeah. I wouldn't spend that much on a stapler for occasional DIY use, but if you're using it every day, its combination of speed, ease of use, and reliability would be a must-have and a great investment.

[@ruraloregon2347]

I would also factor in weight. I would only step up to the 18v staplers if I really needed the extra power. If you are stapling in awkward positions, like I have been, the lighter staplers are really appreciated.

[@Zexidous]

Though it's been said before, I want to thank you for your channel. It's influenced many of my tool decisions, and serves as a fantastic reference whenever I'm thinking of another tool or brand. I wish you all the luck going forward.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@Maroco918]

Man, you put in some serious work with these video. After all these years you are still hustling like it's day one. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@ProjectFarm]

My pleasure!

[@jontnoneya3404]

This is really so helpful! Thank you!! I don't use a stapler often and considered getting something better than the manual one I've used for years. I think this just saved me some serious money! Thanks again.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@pjkentucky]

I’m never disappointed at a Project Farm video. Another great quality video with great comparison to consider. Project Farm is the hardest working KZbin creator out there. Keep up the good work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@tontogibson]

One tuber I look for new vids on! I should have subscribed earlier but I don't do social media thing so for me to even comment is rare! I look forward to next vid!!

[@truesimplicity]

Great video, I own the Ryobi and am super happy with it even after 4 years

[@ProjectFarm]

Great feedback on the Ryobi! It's a fantastic stapler!

[@GrossScience]

I really appreciate the effort and time you put into these reviews!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so very much!

[@charlenesullivan9421]

Excellent video on staple guns. You did a great job on showing us everything we need to consider and made it easy to understand with your demonstrations and graphs. Truly great!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@frollard]

Love it as always. I'd like to have seen one of the reverse- handled manual staplers where the downward force on the spring/handle actually presses towards the firing line instead of against it. Means that the effort of pushing also does the work. I can only find them in light-duty these days, so it'd be weaker than the weakest shown here, but much easier to use.

[@chrisa2735-h3z]

Thats why i buy vintage!

[@bloodgain]

These are my favorite manual staplers, too. Mine is an old Craftsman Easy Fire, which can also drive brad nails. It's a great stapler, and a lot stronger than you expect from a manual stapler.

[@solarsynapse]

I have the original PowerShot I bought in 1999. Never go back to a forward fire manual stapler. Like backwards tillers are better.

[@Namington]

That's exactly what I wanted to see. The reversed handle makes it SO much more user-friendly, way less strain on the wrist, much more natural operation, and they almost always have a *way* better angle on the lever. I don't know what they have been thinking over the years, using such an extreme angle for the lever, instead of just increasing the gear ratio with a less extreme travel distance. Sure, it means you have to apply more force(sort of), but you can actually apply it *towards* the surface instead of awkardly askew.

[@remiltonsilveira7314]

Comment for the algorithm

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you and hope you enjoy the video!

[@dram340]

Behumbug

[@MiG9D]

hear hear!

[@angelbtkid1]

Hardy Harr

[@evilferris]

Beep boop

[@GT-43]

I didn't even know I needed to know which stapler is the best, hell I don't even need a stapler, but I'm going tomorrow to get me one of those ryobi staplers. Also my wife said I couldnt watch anymore of your videos.

[@RobyDavis]

I’m impressed with your thoroughness. I’d love to see a breakdown how you organize and keep track of everything from concept > testing > calculations > edit! Good information overall.

[@NotAlwaysBilly]

Weird he didn't reply :/

[@davidmuth4571]

I'm very pleased with Ryobi rating so highly as I already have several Ryobi cordless tools. Amazon didn't show a price for the Ryobi, but Home Depot has them for $69. I have two older Arrow staplers that are used regularly, and one of them is in my range bag.

[@Mile_zer0]

^ scam

[@guardianali]

@@Mile_zer0 Tommie = Scam

[@EpicRaf]

69! Oh yeahå

[@tallswede80]

who gives a shit about the ryobi? Makita can pound 7/8 length staples, and it was also found to be the best in this test.

[@Nathankinamorh]

Ryobi pressure washers are pretty good too.

[@johnmilligan8676]

I have been running the pneumatic Arrow stapler and it works really well I’ve ran thousands of staples through it and haven’t had any issues or jams

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@nonamo5700]

Was very happy that you covered this! Trying to find a stapler that could actually DRIVE the staple they're rated for into pine was driving me crazy, to the point I'd started tacking by hand out of frustration. The next time I need a stapler I'll be coming back to this video 👍You never disappoint with these videos

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@Grasshopper.80]

Mixing it up, old school and new school. Great job.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@MFW1996]

I liked the inclusion of manual, corded, and cordless variants in this video. Gives a good variety of results, for different budgets and uses of the tool.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@DrieStone]

I'm a huge proponent of Ryobi, and I'm glad to see that it's not rare for them to be higher up on the reviews. Glad to see that real world testing backs up my feeling that it's at least as good as (if not better) than DeWalt & Milwaukee most of the time.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ethandonivan5175]

People hate to hear but their mid tq is stronger than Milwaukee in all the proven tests. Much cheaper too, I love mine

[@pflaffik]

Ryobi better than Dewalt most of the time but Ryobi still feel like wasted money compared to Makita. Try to use Ryobi hammerdrills for extensive work, its much cheaper with Makita after a few years. Not to mention that Makita batteries last 10 years, and cost less than Ryobi batteries (international Ryobi batts, the cheap US versions use substandard cells)

[@pflaffik]

@@ethandonivan5175 And you may hate to hear that Makita on powersetting 3 out of 4 did easy work out of bolts the Ryobi failed to loosen. If the Ryobi was cheap like a Hart i would applaud them but they are priced so close to high end tools internationally, you save only a small amount for a weaker tool with lower life expectancy and poor ergonomics.

[@Tevon93]

@@pflaffik Makita is garbage.

[@JimmyGentry]

Love this channel, you're doing great work. The three staple lock out on the milwaukee helps reduce the number of jams. Jams often occur at the end of the strip when the staples are more loose in the track. By locking the stapler with three staples left, it reminds the user to install additional staples and by doing so increases the pressure on the strip ensuring smooth operation.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@Cnightz]

Jeez, Dewalt dropped the hammer on the staples. Impressed with Ryobi's power considering it's not the brushless version. However you can't go wrong with Makita and that rapid fire.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@KarrasBastomi]

Dewalt is bit hulky, just smash and smash.

[@Castleknight]

Would you pay over twice for the Makita over the Ryobi?

[@Wolfy11188]

@@Castleknight Ryobi all the way for me, had far too many Makita products fail on me apart from my angle grinder 😂

[@Cnightz]

@Castleknight Yes I would if I wasn't on a budget. For budgets sake ryobi can get the job done.

[@TheGuitarman1968]

Another great review, Todd. I have the Ryobi 18 Volt Stapler, and it works extremely well, just like the rest of the Ryobi 18 Volt tools. I also have a Black & Decker Powershot manual stapler that I purchased almost 30 years ago. The Black & Decker stapler still works as well as it did when it was brand new. These days I use the Ryobi stapler for big staple jobs, and the Black & Decker stapler if I just need to drive a few staples. Both staplers serve their individual purposes very well.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@tallswede80]

who gives a shit about the ryobi? Makita can pound 7/8 length staples, and it was also found to be the best in this test.

[@yoyoma2026]

Like so many things on Amazon, most of the 4v battery powered ones seem like they were made in the same Chinese factory. Impressed by the Stanley for the price if corded is okay with you. It seems to have a unique design with some clear benefits.

[@ProjectFarm]

All great points! Thank you!

[@davidburke642]

I've been a subscriber for over two years to your channel. It takes time to actually show what is the best (vice simply giving your opinion). Anyone watching can come to their own conclusion about what is the best product even before you complete your review. I love your channel and appreciate the time you put in to help us get the best product for our money.

[@417diesel3]

Unquestionably the absolute best comparison channel! Love the content and there’s no spin on your results. Would love to see an endoscope/inspection camera comparison. I’m sure some can get quite expensive though. Best under $300.00?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@earthtaurus5515]

Another helpful and indepth comparison! 👍🏽👍🏽. Goes to show the estabalished brands are no longer synomynous with quality of work that people have come to expect from them. I have a stanley stapler and I always wondered why on earth was it constantly mangling staples whereas when I first got it it was fine with the first 30 staples or so... then it started mangling them. Now, I just use the stanley stapler for small nails and use a no brand stapler for staples which unfortunately is prone to jamming but does not mangle staples. Definitely looking into Ryobi's suite of tools. A family member had a _verrry_ old heavier stanley stapler and it has no problem stapling but the damn thing was _heavy_ and you need utility belt with carabiner clips otherwise it will make your pants/jeans sag if clipped on a belt holder lol. Other than looking the same in terms of size and proportions the one I have is hell of a lot lighter and sadly my family member no longer has their stanley stapler as it rusted away when their basement flooded.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for sharing!

[@aiesusserphin8187]

I new the Ryobi stapler was good as I have been using it extensively lately. But was a little surprised to see it perform just as well as a tool that costs over twice as much. IMO Ryobi definitely gives the best value and should be the homeowners go to tool. They are so good they dance the line to becoming daily use professional tools.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@kirvis250]

Homeowner's tool? NO. Stanley is Good enough, nice and dirt cheap.

[@jpeezy216]

I use most of the things you make videos on daily and even the things i dont use my attention is still grabbed by the tools youre testing, and every video of yours ive watched is extremely informative. For those of us on a budget you are a god send for helping find quality tools at a good price. Thank you for sharing this with everyone!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@yoyoma2026]

I think it s funny that the Ryobi beat the Milwaukee considering they're the same parent company. I've been pretty impressed with Ryobis nailers. Excellent review Todd! You did a great job with this one.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@mitchellodom6746]

to be fair he used the 12v milwaukee and not the 18v fuel stapler

[@ur_quainmaster7901]

Yep, I'm kind of annoyed that I "had" to add Ryobi stuff when I have a large suite of Milwaukee tools and batteries. The Ryobi 18v brad nailer is also fantastic and I picked it up after it won one of Project farms shootouts. The lower price doesn't hurt my feelings though... and I have picked up some stuff I wasn't sure I needed because it was on sale. I think I picked up the Ryobi oscillating tool for $20 and I didn't really have a use in mind. I have used it a lot since.

[@focusonthefocus]

The M12 stapler went on sale recently... perhaps this review shows why...

[@slylockfox85]

As someone already said, the Milwaukee stapler used in this is their non-Fuel 12V stapler, while Ryobi is 18V. Same with the Makita.

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

I really appreciated the "how hard is it to clear a guaranteed jam" test. Some really inventive thinking there on something everyone is going to have to regularly deal with on most staplers, that is probably completely neglected in lazily designed tools, and something a casual tool owner is going to care about. Nice touch Todd.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@ayparillo]

I love your content! I've recently been putting together a workshop and have bought quite a few things based on your videos (all have been GREAT so far). Thank you for your time and effort. One request: Can you do a comparison on paint brushes? We're wanting to redo the paint in the house and hear the brush makes a big difference.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@1947froggy]

For the non powered, which one is the lightest to squeeze? I have a t50 and it's a pretty stout squeeze. thx

[@theezeelife292]

Once again, Ryobi proves its value for the dollar. Excellent test and, as usual, great video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks.

[@rydplrs71]

I made cubical walls for a few weeks, we used air staplers with t-50 staples. Talk about fast. You hold the gun with one hand and rapid slap the trigger as fast as you can. 200 staples per piece of fabric was done in seconds.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point!

[@Getcell]

@@ProjectFarm love your reviews. I'm from Brazil. Keep doing that. 🚀🚀🚀

[@Keifsanderson]

I prefer a manual stapler because I don't use them frequently or on a large scale when I do. I just upgraded my manual Stanley to an Arrow PowerShot (with the backwards handle). It solved the problem of incomplete drives in harder wood by placing your arm force over the driver, vice traditional designs which cause the drive end to often lift.

[@fretbuzzly]

Yeah I don't understand why after all these years Arrow hasn't made its flagship stapler with the reverse handle. It's a two-handed tool with the standard handle. The reverse simplifies it so much.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Yosser70]

Helped my sister out recently and she bought me a Ryobi one drill as a thank you. Not used their stuff in years as it wasn’t the best but really impressed with the quality of this on, so much so, I’ve got myself their driver and circular saw is arriving today. Might have to put a stapler on the list too now!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@sage5296]

The stanley did like top 4 I think in every test but one, despite being the cheapest powertool, and honestly the handtools were surprisingly effective in most of the tests, awesome tests

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@tannerrood2980]

I feel pretty good about my Ryobi stapler I got on sale last year for $30! It definitely doesn't suck, it's served me well!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@dragonrider9051]

I used an air powered stapler from Harbor Freight, what a wrist saver compared to the manual staplers

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point!

[@rizdalegend]

Can confirm pneumatic is the way to go. Hold the trigger and blast away

[@gibsontyjuan]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I was just looking for manual staplers but became so intrigued I couldn’t stop watching lol. Great stuff, man!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@gibsontyjuan]

@@ProjectFarm I actually ended up going with a Stanley T50 Model (which I assume would mirror the Citadel) but I’m invested in the Ryobi ecosystem already so it’s great to know I could get theirs if I ever have need for heavy jobs! Thanks again!

[@narlycharley]

Todd, I'd love a non generic response to this one: when will you be testing automotive oil filters? I've been waiting years and years thinking you'd do it right away, so I'm excited for you to put them to the test. I'd love to see a big lineup of filters, including OEM's from major manufacturers like Toyota.

[@gr6e]

Idk, even the generic response is enough with Todd. I've had 3 different comments get a "Thanks for the suggestion" response and he always ended up doing them. The man takes viewer suggestions seriously.

[@mandolinman2006]

Dollar for dollar, Ryobi is where it's at. I was impressed at how well it did. I grew up thinking they were garbage tools, but they seem to be stepping up their game.

[@graealex]

A few years ago they were considered shit by everyone, but both Project Farm and Torque Test Channel show them to actually be the underdog with good value for the money.

[@adamluther5836]

I think it's important to contextualize what they're used for. They aren't typically meant to be heavy duty tools used day after day by tradesmen. They're a wonderfully diverse platform of tools for hobbyists, DIYers, and homeowners when used for lighter and more casual duties. They'll occasionally pop up to outperform the bigger, more expensive name brands, but I personally wouldn't want to use them with the same frequency as those other brands built for such heavy use/abuse.

[@graealex]

@@adamluther5836 The point is that (C)Ryobi has transformed from tools for DIY, that professionals would only smirk at, to something that would actually be acceptable in a professional environment. Although that's partially because the quality of professional tools has gone down overall. Ten years ago, every manufacturer had a DIY and a Pro line. Now the Pro tools often look like they aren't meant for heavy duty. Point in case, Bosch blue tools.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@waterloo123100]

@@graealex Depending on what tool your buying people still laugh at them for professional use. For home use a lot of their tools are fantastic for the price.

[@badsneeze]

Thank you for making these videos. Going through a bed depressive state right now and your videos make me so happy. Very informative and consistent and entertaining to watch. I wish there was some way for me to pay you back for broken tools all these years. Just because you risked them for us viewers. Will never fail to keep me happy and entertained.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@badsneeze]

@@ProjectFarm I love you and your channel very much and I hope you will always prosper and grow in wealth and love

[@ronskopitz2360]

I went pneumatic years ago and haven’t looked back, but it seems like the electrics have caught up. Would love to see that Makita drive a 7/8” staple!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@pablopicaro7649]

Doing Radiant Barrier in attics, air powered is a big hastle - Mlwaukee M12 made much less difficult

[@smithfamilydesigns2012]

Very nice! You didn't test the Powershot stapler where the lever is backwards from the traditional manual ones, but I think the Ryobi or Milwaukee would have beat it anyway. A crown stapler comparison would be nice to see.. Or even a brad nailer, trim nailer, framing nailer, etc..

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Beef4Dinner22]

@@ProjectFarm if you end up doing another comparison with different staplers, i would suggest adding some pneumatic ones, like the Arrow PT50 at ~$39.

[@tbelding]

I have two Powershot cable staplers, with traditional levers - they've worked great for me for years. However, I'm usually driving into sheetrock or soft wood, so I can't give any feedback on durability there.

[@truthdefenders-]

All my tools are Milwaukee for versatility, one brand means interchangeable batteries. So although the Milwaukee did not come out on top it was not far behind so that’s what I would go with, but I don’t staple enough to justify the buy. Good review as always, thnx.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@ghoddyv2125]

Most of my tools are Milwaukee but I do have a mix of Ryobi. I think ryobis nailer is better than Milwaukee. And for those one off jobs I’d rather pay a little less for the ryobi as I won’t use it as much but still gets the job done

[@MrAdoh2010]

If they make an M18 it would be better than the Ryobi. Also, Ryobi is really cheap I'd invest in a charger battery

[@clanginator]

I was recently in the market for a stapler. I tried researching them, couldn't find any good comparisons, and was sad to see no Project Farm video comparing them. Just saw this pop up. Thankfully I got overwhelmed and never bought one before. Awesome, thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@waynelutwiniak797]

I love the classic spring powered arrow. Not as good as the others, but perfect for the occasional home project. 👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@marko11kram]

Same for me. My USA made Arrow which is at least 30 years old is always ready, and works for what I need when I need it.

[@brodriguez11000]

Build up some muscles though.

[@Longplay_Games]

Same here, I still use my grandfather's arrow stapler, which my father and grandfather used to build my parent's home and I have used for projects from cub scouts all the way to putting up insulation :D I wonder how many of the rechargable ones will be used by the original owner's grandkids...

[@rogerwilcojr]

Yeah, similar to my vintage Craftsman, where you push down on the handle, not squeeze. Still going strong after 50 years and no dead batteries.

[@tylerangus2452]

I feel like a video on chisels and or punches would be a good idea. I have definitely bought some that didn’t hold up well at all.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Foppemoa]

Would love to see a test of one-handed clamps (and perhaps a comparison to classical C-clamps). Which one can clamp hardest? How much force before they slip? Do they slip over time after being clamped?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@rc-guy2672]

I have the Ryobi stapler, and I can attest to your findings. Very solid and dependable. Almost zero fails. I already had batteries, so no extra expense there, and I also purchased it on promotional sale. Great review. Best reviewer!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@Jdjfusion]

No gonna lie, the Stanley surprised me on how well it did at a $30 price point.

[@baron1c]

Yea it out performed it’s sister dewalt to.

[@joewangtt]

Great comparison! It'd be great if you could do a comparison on cordless framing nailers as well, I know popular ones are Metabo/HPT, Milwaukee, Ridgid, and Dewalt. The best modern designs don't have a gas fuel cell (Paslode), so I think a fair comparison would be the purely battery powered ones.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@jwestrik9308]

Thanks, very thorough review. I am on the Makita platform, but need the staple gun only for one project and think the Stanley may be good enough for this.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@ironbacon]

I've had the Stanley for going on 10 year. It's been a very reliable stapler

[@jwestrik9308]

@@ironbacon thanks for the info.

[@irvingramirez1071]

How do you like Makita ?

[@robertstetson4077]

I have been a fan of your video for about 3 years now and I am at the airport going to navy boot camp right now. Keep up the good work and keep posting videos I might not be able to see them for a about 8 weeks but there is a lot of people that love them.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much! The best to you!

[@arugulatarsus]

I loved this. It would be fun to have some pneumatic tools thrown in. I consider it to be hard to test vs electric as they are a different class.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@paranoidjay]

Thank you for another video. Could you test vehicle seat covers?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@nicholassouris7689]

I would love to see the paslode gas powered framing nailer against the top brand battery operated framing nailers!! That would be awesome!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Null-Red-Blue]

Wow, you have a seriously good review format; straight to the point. I like it a lot and hope more videos start doing it like you.

[@yellowice0]

Makita definitely dug those staples in like a champ, but Ryobi definitely would be my go-to choice as it's cheaper and served the same functionality, I wonder what the guts of the insides look like on the Ryobi if would hold up to the same wear as most Makita brand tools do, they're engineered (well used to be before they sold out) to last quite a long time.

[@frankrosemeck9898]

I've been on the Ryobi bandwagon for less than a year, but I have to say that the HP tools will stack up to Yellow or Red any day of the week. Bigger, heavier, but they work harder than I can. And the range of available tools is mind-blowing...

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for sharing!

[@bhough410]

Worked residential and commercial construction for nearly 2 decades. Even the newer Ryobi doesn't hold up very long (some impact models are an exception). It's rare to see anything Ryobi on site, occasionally a brad nailer. When you do it's usually well under a year later & that tool has been replaced. Don't get me wrong Ryobi is an excellent choice for most weekend warriors.

[@yellowice0]

@@bhough410 I figured that was the case, i’ll stick with the Makita then, that brand originally had the whole built to last down, many of the original tools built by them were passed down a generation already and still in service and just as functional

[@everyhandletaken]

The Makita sure is expensive, but a clear winner. I’ve only ever (rarely) used manual staplers & they can be extremely tedious to use, so the Stanley looks sufficient for me.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for sharing!

[@davidr.8999]

I use a mechanical stapler for quick jobs, but when I'm going to be driving boxes of staples - it's pneumatic for me. It'd be nice to see a test of air powered staplers. Thanks for this one.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@thenoblephotographer]

Love the honesty of and no nonsense delivery of your reviews!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@Masterman274]

Thanks for the results! I'm just here to echo other comments and ask for a manual stapler lineup for similar tests. I've got an old manual stapler from the 50s i got at an estate sale for a few bucks and would be interested in that kind of lineup for someone who is a DIY type for whom the usage of electricity is an absolute negative over any of the pluses you had in your shootout.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@MatthewCote]

Hammer tackers, would love to see that. Especially longevity and reliability.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@rekire___]

Probably the best stapler is the one we made along the way

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks

[@jeremywhittington7605]

My neighbor has a brand new Dewalt stapler, and I’ve had my ryobi stapler for about 5 years. We were working on underpinning a month or two ago, and my Ryobi still ran circles around his!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@IIW4RHAWKII]

Best pneumatic nailer?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@haroldbleemel8537]

Once again I can turn to PF to see what tool I want to buy. My manual staplers gave out and I decided I'd get a battery operated one. I was going to get a Bauer but then saw how well the Ryobi did and that will now be what I purchase. Thanks again!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@hadiarashid7808]

I love this channel. I still remember the first video i watched years ago about led vs florescent lights. Thank u so much for these top quality videos👍

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Best manual stapler I've ever found, is the Arrow Powershot 5700. Designed to put the most pressure on the stapling end of the device, it's never failed to do the job, better than it's own grandad T50 stapler. So good, it's what I gave out as a stocking stuffer to every homeowner I knew for that Christmas when it came out.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MGNate]

I have been watching you for years. I seriously appreciate the amout of work and effort is put into every asspect of the video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@ericwilner1403]

After watching this, and already having some ONE+ batteries around, I ordered the Ryobi stapler. It's truly a huge improvement on any of the manual staple guns I've used, in terms of reduced effort and not bending staples. Happens I have a large amount of ~0.02" thick, vinyl-coated aluminum sheet, which might be very useful for various projects if I had an easy way to attach it to a wooden frame. Hey presto! The new gadget happily drives a staple through two, count 'em, two layers of the aluminum and into a block of wood, with no fuss and no bent staple. Win!

[@ProjectFarm]

nice!

[@HyperIntake13]

This channel has actually helped me out as a starter mechanic and honestly, I'd like to see a comparison on some Dead Blow Hammers considering there is so many companies that often claim they outperform and last a lot longer than others based on the material inside of the hammer.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea.

[@baron1c]

Wow. I learned a lot in this video about using a staple gun. I built 2 chicken coupes this spring and drove a few thousand staples. Destroyed a manual action easy shot stapler in half a day. I ended up buying the Milwaukee. Love that thing. Got it on ebay for about $50. I’m a makita guy but couldn’t justify the cost for a stapler. Great video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheStp77]

I gotta say im very impressed with your channel! And you haven’t sold out to sponsors yet. Keep up the cool videos 👍👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!