Titan 25mm Nailer Stapler TTB517STP from Screwfix A Quick review

[@antonios4926]

Thanks, Ben for the video. Could not get the nails in the magazine. From Cyprus

[@BensWorkshop]

Can you get them in now? Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@antonios4926]

@@BensWorkshop Yes thanks and have subscribed

[@SangeethaSangamam]

Thank you Benedict for the detailed demonstration of Titan TTB517STP nail gun / stapler. It was indeed great to know that it will take 32mm brad too. - A DIY enthusiast in the UK

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks and thanks for watching! Please like, share and if you like my channel, subscribe!

[@AC-lj9zu]

Thanks so much ! We been nailing it in without much pressure and now our beading has nails in but sticking out!

[@BensWorkshop]

I am pleased it was helpful. You can also knock the ones that are proud down with a small hammer and a pin punch. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

Brilliant Ben - Great content. I particularly liked the last shot when you showed how long the nail was in the wood, so it helps me when picking out the thickness of wood to nail to the wall! I'm going to attempt wall moulding as I adore DIY - ha! Good luck to me - I need it! 😂. Thanks again. Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹

[@BensWorkshop]

I am pleased you enjoyed it. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@janethawkes1198]

Really helpful video, thanks - especially as you show very clearly how to fit staples into the staple gun, which wasn't very clear in the manual.

[@BensWorkshop]

I am pleased you found it useful. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@daveodessa]

Bought one and used it to staple some screening onto a fence. Worked a treat. Thanks for your review.

[@BensWorkshop]

A pleasure. Please like, share, and if you like the channel, subscribe 😀

[@daveodessa]

@@BensWorkshop Subscribed.

[@BensWorkshop]

@@daveodessa Thank you very much.

[@paulglaser649]

Excellent video Ben. Explains everything very well with quick and clear delivery. straight to the point.

[@BensWorkshop]

I am pleased it was helpful. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@GARYSMIFF]

Thx works well, built a feather edge fence panel in about 30 mins including cutting the wood down to fit, finished it off with clout nails. Lovely nice review. I did see that SF do another model but did not do staples, that model said it would do 32mm so assumed this one ( nail and staple TTB517STP) did not do 32mm nails, Now I know it can. Thank you.

[@BensWorkshop]

I am pleased to have been of service. Also pleased you added clout nails afterwards as it is a finishing nailer so good for holding stuff but they can be pulled out easily. (Not a problem for me as if I am doing structural I usually am nailing to hold whilst glue sets). Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@marbah1889]

We are attempting a feather edge fence. Did you use the 22mm nails provided, or bigger. Where did you put the clout nails? Thanks

[@Gitternmaker]

Excellent video. Thanks. "4. When inserting a nail/staple strip, it rests against the magazine side which corresponds with the nail symbol on nailer head." Well, THEY probably know what that means. Your video is much more informative than reading the manual.

[@BensWorkshop]

I'm pleased to have helped. You do have to wonder about the people who write manuals sometimes... Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you lie the channel, subscribe!

[@Gitternmaker]

Done.

[@BensWorkshop]

@@Gitternmaker Many thanks!

[@Nightxp]

Just seen your review on screwfix and though i;ll check the video out, A great little review and covers the important points and the fact you state the types of nails and staples is just so helpful as screwfix doesn't seem to say anything about what you need. Thanks man super helpful

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks! Please like, share and subscribe :)

[@ximmeh1987]

haha same just been on screw fix :D

[@BensWorkshop]

@@ximmeh1987 Hopefully you found the review useful.

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

That is quite an impressive, thanks for the review, I've yet to check out your review on the lidle gun

[@BensWorkshop]

It's not bad for £34.99, not bad at all. Only thing is keeping it hard pressed against the work so that the nails don't finish proud. Don't forget to click like :)

[@tee2899]

Great video, very useful. Pmsl when you read the model number on the box then threw the box on the floor

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks, pleased it was both useful and made you laugh! Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@HB-vr3vp]

Thanks for a straightforward decent video. The only thing I would have liked to see is a slower close up of the finished nail/staple just because I wanted to see if the nose left a mark in the wood. This looks far better than the Tackwise version. I clicked on your link for the Parkside one but it says this video is no longer available.

[@BensWorkshop]

Does it leave a mark? Yes, if you have it adjusted to hit too hard. No if correctly adjusted. Also thanks for letting me know about the link, I have just fixed it. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@acreslawncare]

Hey just subscribed. Thanks for the video, would this be any good for attaching feather edge boards to aris rails 👍

[@BensWorkshop]

Permanently no, but useful for tacking on so you can come back and screw in later. It is a finish nailer. Many thanks for watching, and subscribing.

[@christopherneal9094]

I bought one but returned it as nails were proud on mdf 15mm architrave. Cheap but thought it was defective, I might be tempted if your point about more pressure is the cure.

[@BensWorkshop]

There's also a knob on the back which adjusts how hard it nails, as well as needing to be held down at the head end. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@jasonwaterhouse50]

Hi I am planning on putting Wainscott type picture frame all around the under of my dado rail instead of gluing it there are a lot of pieces to put together I've been looking for a nail gun to do the job but the picture frame is pine soft wood could you recommend a suitable nail gun for the job allso I am just a general DIY man hobby I don't want to spend high end money I was looking at this but I think it might mark the wood thankyou

[@BensWorkshop]

Whether or not it marks the wood will depend mostly on how you use it. The nails are very thin so you would want to probably nail to hold it whilst glue sets. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@geebuzzgc]

Hello, would this be suitable for fixing roof shingles on with?

[@BensWorkshop]

The nails are very thin so I would have thought not. Many thanks for watching, please like and share, and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@stevenconyon4685]

Good review haven't tried 32mm nails yet but it is definitely worth the cash. No jams yet an used it loads

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks for watching and letting me know. Please like and share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@jactac879]

Great Video cheers. Quick question, will it fire shorter staples ? I have a Dewalt DCN660 that fires angled nails 32-68mm but I'm looking for something that can use staples from about 10mm up to 25mm. The SF site dont say the size range this gun does only states max size.

[@BensWorkshop]

I would have to did it out to check. Will try to later. Many thanks for watching! Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@BensWorkshop]

Checked and it looks like it is 15 to 25mm staples.

[@BensWorkshop]

According to the manual.

[@kreg_92]

The Lidl Parkside review is no longer available. Which would you say it the better tool? Great review, thanks

[@BensWorkshop]

if you mean the Lidl Parkside nailer-stapler isn't in Lidl at the moment you are correct. It's only in periodically. However if you look at my review of it, the Titan one is a better one than the Lidl. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you the channel, subscribe!

[@dannymurphy1779]

Thanks for the valuable and helpful advice in this review.

[@BensWorkshop]

A pleasure. Thank you for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@samgriffiths]

Would this work with putting skirting boards into the wall?

[@BensWorkshop]

I would not have thought so. It uses 18 gauge nails. Almost zero chance of getting into masonary. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and subscribe!

[@gordybee47]

Very informative review and ideal for a novice like me I'm going to buy this Thanks

[@BensWorkshop]

I am pleased to have been of assistance. Thanks for watching, please like, share and of you like the channel, subscribe!

[@raynoble5186]

Great video my friend seems a bargain and it’s good it takes up to 32mm nails just order one today with 10%off for new customers from 3rd Mach so just paid just over £40 pounds so bargain I would of not bought one without your review so thanks again

[@BensWorkshop]

You are welcome. My son and his friend has just used it to fit a laminate floor (for the beading around the edge). Many thanks for watching, please like share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@benhawley7125]

Great review. I'm thinking about getting one put some cladding up outside. I'm fixing plained down 3x1 lengths to 3x1 battens. DO you think this tool would do the job of nailing them together with the 32mm nails?

[@BensWorkshop]

It puts in finishing nails, so they are very thin. I use this for those sorts of jobs. Where I have insulation up I have pinned a small bit of wood as a spacer, for example. I would also use it for moundings. Not sure it would permenently fix cladding, but would aid in positioning. (Get half a dozen nails in then screw of hammer in big nails). Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@cgrcgr7432]

Could I use this to attach picture beading to a wall ?

[@BensWorkshop]

It it is to plaster I would have though not. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@adnan584]

Can this be used for floor beading

[@BensWorkshop]

Floor beading? If you mean fixing boards down, no. If you mean to tack a molding to skirting board, possibly. Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@adnan584]

@@BensWorkshop hi I mean scotia beading trims

[@BensWorkshop]

I would have thought so, but it will be a little awkward to get the nailer into the angle you require. You may also need nail punch to sink some or all of the heads. Many thanks for watching!

[@martink58]

can it staple vertical as well? Why does it have to be a horizontal surface?

[@BensWorkshop]

Yes it can staple and nail every way, I should have made it clearer that I meant it the same plane as the surface you are working on or it will not fire.

[@dicky3001]

Cheers mate..good review..buying one later today.

[@BensWorkshop]

Pleased that you found it useful. Many thanks for watching. Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@faizahslife5325]

Can I fit mesh to wood with the staple mode

[@BensWorkshop]

That would depend on the mesh. The staples like the nails are 18 gauge so thin. If the mesh is thin, no thicker than chicken wire I suspect yes it would but I can't guarantee that. Thank you for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@sebastianolender2856]

Can I use with it 15 nails? On screwfix website that only 25/22 but you say it can be 15 mm as well...

[@BensWorkshop]

On the actual tool it lists 15, 20, 25 and 32mm. I have used all of those sizes and just put some 15mm in just now. Thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@Christian-fj6ve]

Great video - thanks for making this. I’m thinking of getting this tool to use for attaching wooden beading to timber windows rather than using a hammer. Do you think this would be suitable for such a task?

[@BensWorkshop]

Thank you for watching! Yes, but you will need to be careful to hold it firmly in place and you may need to use a nail punch and small hammer (4 or 8 oz, definitely not a 48 oz...) to drive the nails below the surface. Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@UKIP]

Thanks for the review. It's still the same price two years on.

[@BensWorkshop]

Yes and still good value. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@majidlavasani]

Hi, Can I use 32mm brads nail with this gun? Going to fix 22mm solid Oak stairs tread!

[@BensWorkshop]

Yes it will take 32mm brad nails but they are very thin. I tend to use them to clamp whilst gluing. I am not sure how many you would need to get the treads to stay down. Thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@raminybhatti5740]

Excellent review. Would you happen to know what size staples come with the nailer in terms of mm? I ask because if they're 15mm I won't need to buy separate ones; if not, i guess I'll have to make another trek to Screwfix to get the staples I need. Thanks.

[@BensWorkshop]

I'm sorry I can't remember. Please don't forget to like, share, and if you like the channel, subscribe :)

[@vincepowder7321]

Hi is the nail gun heavy to hold? Also how many nails does it hold in one go? Cheers Vince

[@BensWorkshop]

Well, the box weighs 1.5KG (3 lb approximately) but I've just tried picking it up and it doesn't feel that heavy. Capacity? Difficult to say, but well over 100, possibly 150 in one go. Please like, share, and subscribe! (I'm trying to get to 1000 subscribers).

[@sawdust58]

Hi its me again. Have been to screwfix today, got one of theses nail gun. It goes off with quite a bang. Think this will do for me.

[@BensWorkshop]

It does for finishing nails. Trick is to keep pressure on the head (as shown in the video) to ensure the heads are fully sunk, otherwise you're going to need to use a hammer as well.

[@patm8622]

Disappointed in mine. Had to take it back because of jamming. Replaced and it finished that job. Didn't need it for a few months and now it isn't firing nails at all.

[@BensWorkshop]

Are you sure you are pushing it down correctly to take the safety off? Mine is still going strong, though it only gets occasional use. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@patm8622]

@@BensWorkshop yes, if I'm lean any harder my arm would go numb.

[@BensWorkshop]

It isn't how hard you lean but how. The face needs to be flat against the work. If you look at where the nails come out you can see where the bit that it is pressed in to fire is. Note that you should only be pushing and looking at the business end with the power disconnected.

[@patm8622]

@@BensWorkshop I have used nail huns for decades. This one has been poor since day 1. Sorry I ever bought the damn thing.

[@BensWorkshop]

In which case take it back.

[@Cichy1985]

How fast can you shoot it per minute?

[@BensWorkshop]

I'm afraid I couldn't tell you, but it has been fast enough for the jobs I've done. I do recall something from the manual and it beats that. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@Cichy1985]

@@BensWorkshop The producer wrote that you can shoot 20 shots per minute, it seems exaggerated to me, it can probably be much faster. I use it to upholstery old furniture, but I'm afraid to shoot quickly so as not to damage the gun.

[@BensWorkshop]

@@Cichy1985 Well, if it says 20 shots a minute that is once every 3 seconds. I am not sure what the limitation is, whether it is how fast they think it can reset and reload or to stop it over heating.

[@woosheroes494]

Thanks for your time and effort, helped immensely.

[@BensWorkshop]

I'm pleased to help. Please like and share and check out my other videos, if you like it, subscribe.

[@andrewyorke3352]

Great vid mate was looking to get one now I will thank you

[@BensWorkshop]

Pleased I could help! Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@dipenladva2364]

Hi, in your demonstration what size nails did you use? 25mm or 32mm? Out of interest I am planning to nail 12mm thick mdf to a wall and I am thinking whether I need 25mm or 32mm, any advice is welcome?

[@BensWorkshop]

What is the wall made of? I'm not sure that the nails will go into a wall. I have used 25 and 32mm nails into MDF. Many thanks for watching, please like share and subscribe!

[@dipenladva2364]

@@BensWorkshop It's a new build property and the wall on the edges is solid and elsewhere it's plasterboard. I am looking to create a panel wall using mdf and intend to use no nails adhesive and nails to secure the panels, especially as they need securing as the adhesive will need some time to grab properly (some panels are 2.4m long and 7cm wide).

[@BensWorkshop]

Ah, I see. So you are using it to nail whilst the no nails sets... OK. You will probably need 32mm as you will want to go through the plasterboard to the stud work though personally I would use screws. However try a test bit first. (To see if the nails alone will hold a small bit long enough).

[@stuffoflardohfortheloveof]

Thanks mate....read your screwfix review to get me here....damn decent of you.....would you still buy it again? I want to but still not sure

[@BensWorkshop]

Yes. Obviously it only drives "brad nails" (Think thin panel pins) and staples, but provided you use it correctly it works. There are issues with nail guns, for example if the wood is soft and the setting high you may dent the wood. If you are careless about pressure on the head or using too low an impact setting you may have to tap it home. This would be true of any nailer. I will have many uses for it. Please like, share and subscribe :)

[@stuffoflardohfortheloveof]

Being tight and only a ‘diy-er’ I bought a cheap parkside version years ago. it only intermittently worked to an acceptable level and very often jammed, which made me tell myself not to be so tight and get a proper one. However, years later I still cannot justify spending a lot, as I’m only tinkering in the shed, and so up until this evening’s screwfix website viewing I haven’t bought another. Do I take the risk again? It does sound a much better, less risky option

[@BensWorkshop]

Oddly enough I found a £10 Parkside one I did a review of last week though it only does up to 15mm and seems to work (though it is meant for upholstery). What are you hoping to use it for?

[@BensWorkshop]

Oh, and I own a lot of Parkside tools and find them quite good in general though I haven't tried the larger nailer. Also their compressors don't seem to put out enough air for me so I haven't bought one.

[@stuffoflardohfortheloveof]

Hmmm, that’s a good question and (bear with me) I’m not really sure.....I suppose I could do with renailing the fence and refixing some of the cladding on the workshop for starters. I watch loads of KZbin vids where quick tacking/fixing is used and they always tend to grab their nailers etc. I can’t see me needing one for 1st fixing but could see the benefit for some 2nd fixing I suppose.

[@luciansolomon3596]

Very helpful video, Thank you very much and have a lovely day.

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks! Thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@BensWorkshop]

See also the Lidl Parkside Nailer Stapler that does up to 32mm nails here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6vafaFur7ecfLs

[@carmel-wayfinder5401]

Thanks for sharing very informative information 👍🏼

[@BensWorkshop]

A pleasure. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@Secbra1]

Hi great review, I was wondering if you could advise me about availability of staples compatible with this gun. Read few reviews on screwfix website and some people complain the can't get any staples for it.Not even Screwfix supplies them apparently. Can you please confirm? Is it still good a year later? I am thinking to buy one. Many thanks

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks for watching. I can't confirm. The Titan nailer/stapler (and the similar Parkside nailer/stapler I also reviewed both take type 91 staples up to 25mm which are very common. Both Screwfix and Toolstation sell them and so does Amazon. See for example: www.screwfix.com/search?search=91+staples www.toolstation.com/search?q=91%20staples I do hope this helps. Please like and share, and if you like the channel, subscribe! (I will also track down those reviews, their just not true.)

[@Secbra1]

@@BensWorkshop thank you Benedict

[@BensWorkshop]

A pleasure. Don't forget the head will need pressure to hold it down or you will need a hammer to finish it off.

[@jonhunt87]

Hi Benedict, of it can take 32mm brads can it also take 32mm staples?

[@BensWorkshop]

@@jonhunt87 No, I don't think it can.

[@karlbates8413]

Good vid pal, Very useful thanks

[@BensWorkshop]

I am pleased the video was helpfull. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@DazUK81]

Would this be good for laminate floor beading

[@BensWorkshop]

I couldn't be sure, the question is could you get it into the right place.

[@BensWorkshop]

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[@DazUK81]

@@BensWorkshop well what do u think

[@BensWorkshop]

I've never done laminate flooring so I'd be making it up. As I have one, I'd give it ago though.

[@DazUK81]

@@BensWorkshop I will soon tell you I'm off to get one

[@sawdust58]

Thanks for sharing. Good info, think this will do for me.

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks. You do need to make sure it is firmly pressed home. Lidl have a version on sale at the moment from yesterday which appears to have a similar spec for £16.99 or £17.99. Alas I couldn't get hold of one to test as they'd sold out in my local Lidl.

[@LIGHT-cd5fx]

Great effort- simple and unambiguous presentation.

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks and thanks for watching! Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@GrenMagg]

Sort of defeats the point of having a nail gun when you need both hands to operate it and get the nails to drive home. My pneumatic gun just works with light pressure one handed, leaving other hand free to locate work. OK for the money I suppose.

[@BensWorkshop]

I take your point, but the reason for using two hands is so you do not strain your wrist applying the pressure with one hand. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@DeneF]

Thanks.

[@BensWorkshop]

A pleasure. Pleased it helped.

[@deanaseligman2594]

Great video expert advice

[@BensWorkshop]

I was pleased it was helpful. Many thanks for watching. Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@deanaseligman2594]

@@BensWorkshop ended up buying this to fit a picture rail. Thanks again for this video

[@BensWorkshop]

You are very welcome.

[@jessiebartels6911]

Thank you. Great job on this.

[@iancoulthard7409]

Top bloke great video

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks and thanks for watching. Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@manninghr1]

super review

[@BensWorkshop]

Pleased to have helped, many thanks for watching! Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe! Also if you have 30 seconds, could you answer this poll? :) kzbin.infoUgzGQbSya7bHoVaggbp4AaABCQ

[@andrewreynolds2647]

Take the travel protection rubber shroud off the gun before use it just pulls off the screws you see do not secure it in place as you may think, you wont have to push hard and all the brads will go flush. Schoolboy error here, remove the rubber shroud on the front of the gun. not a good review, sorry.

[@ggameplayguide]

would this fix 18mm plywood to cls stud for shed walls

[@BensWorkshop]

No, the sheets are too heavy. If I were you I'd use stainless steel screws. I got mine from Toolstation. It's a finishing nailer. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel to subscribe!

[@ggameplayguide]

@@BensWorkshop thanks. great video btw. i read nails are better than screws because they dont snap as easy

[@BensWorkshop]

I had not heard the, though it might be true, but they'd have to be of a comparable gauge, which these nails are not. Also if you might ever want to remove them you would be better off with screws.

[@ggameplayguide]

@@BensWorkshop ok thanks for the help

[@BensWorkshop]

No problem. If you are fixing sheets of 18mm ply to a shed you are going to need thicker nails than 18 gauge and if you are using a nailer they are much more expensive.

[@harrylime22]

hi, will it punch through skirting to fit to a wall please?

[@BensWorkshop]

It will go through skirting but doubt it would fasten to a wall. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@stargamesalpha4665]

Hello would this work on brick concrete? Thanks

[@BensWorkshop]

No, sorry, it will not. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@jessiebartels6911]

Thank you. Great job on this.