Stanley TRE550 Staple Gun/Brad Nailer. Review and Demonstration.

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Stanley TRE550 Staple Gun/Brad Nailer. Review and Demonstration.

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Review and demonstration of the Stanley TRE550 Staple/Brad gun. This is a replacement for my old manual Stanley stapler that has developped problems after many years. The powered staple gun is way quicker ans easier to use. I am very impressed with it.
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@tonylayfield8750 8 күн бұрын

The epitome of a great review. Straightforward / straight-talking, plus great examples of the product in use. Bravo sir ! 👍

@mskss9411 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Embarrased to say I had no clue how to load it. Got it now! Happy Stapling!😊

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@aaronkeller7012 22 күн бұрын

demonstrates staple loading at around 3:05, and brads/nails at 6:10 very helpful, thank you ... still helping people years later

@davidanderson1230 2 жыл бұрын

What a great demonstration and explanation and all explained to us in a nice and simple, and straightforward way. Well done Russell and thank you!

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful David! :-)

@davidanderson1230 2 жыл бұрын

@@RussellPlatten It was, just bought one and have used it. Thoroughly impressed. Cheers!

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidanderson1230 Merry Christmas David! :-)

@stephanieterry5230 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I was considering a nail gun then found my stapler. Now I don't have to make a new purchase and you've explained everything I need to know about my TRE500!!

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Stephanie! :-)

@chevere3424 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mr. Russell, I wanted to make my own wooden and iron chairs covered with synthetic leather but the idea of nailing the staples by hand had me discouraged, and I had already made the table!... I took up the idea again and saw that they sell this tool here and I got my spirits back thanks to his very detailed explanations. Greetings from Paraguay.

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Greetings from the UK! :-)

@CG-dx3pl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the perfect and thorough tutorial using this electric nail and staple gun you're the best! I'm a woman and I need detailed information and I'm so happy that I ran across your video 🙏😇😊

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@heidim8361 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I had no idea the circle thing you press down on was a dial. Watched this to see how you put the Brad’s in. Great demonstration 👍

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Heidi! :-)

@theembroideryzone 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I have had this same staple gun for years and couldn't get it to work. I was loading the brads and staples incorrectly. I am so happy!!! I'm going on a stapling rampage around my house right now😂

@MoteOfDust430 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I forget every time I have to reload, I obviously don't use it often enough lol

@reneepeters8315 3 жыл бұрын

Great Demonstration! - I enjoyed the way you showed the brad nail and the staple options-nice and thorough. Thank You.

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Renee! :-)

@timstinson1 3 жыл бұрын

Ah good to see you’re doing well, wasps everywhere are nervous when you post videos!

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

LOL - Thank you Tim! :-)

@Omarrz 11 ай бұрын

What all product demo KZfaq videos should be 👏👏👏

@RussellPlatten 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! :-)

@debbiemilka2251 Жыл бұрын

G'day Russell, Your video is top sort and filled in the gaps that the Stanley instructions failed to cover. Betweenfig. 3 and 4 they neglected to show the dropping in of the staples into the trench that reveals itself after the retaining clip is pulled out. I've never used one of these type of staplers before and my experience is to slide in the clip of staples ahead of the ram rod. I had only just bought one today and you are a life saver ! Especially where you explain what power settings were useful and the absolute need to plant the gun firmly against the wood at the proper angle. Even so, I made a few poor staplings, but, no worries, I had your admonition in mind. Good show !

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Debbie! :-)

@bweaver9036 2 жыл бұрын

You so rock. I learned more in this video than reading the poorly written directions.

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@RoadKen53 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Demo Russell. I've had one of these that was in a box filled with items mostly returns that I got at auction for $6.28 and thought I'd try it out and it had staples in it and I wanted to see it shoot the brads so I got on youtube and there you were. I was surprised at how well it works. I have every type of nail gun you could imagine from 23 gauge pin nailers to a monster 9ga. 2" fencing stapler and every size flooring gun and framing guns to several metal connector, roofing, fencing, and finishing guns of every gauge size. And this one just amazes me because I don't have to hook it up to one of the compressors. This is something I would only use to reupholster cushions, repair picture frames and small stuff. I see you have quite the nail gun and tool collection also. Cheers Russell.

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

It is an ideal tool for upholstery and small projects Ken! :-)

@Dragon-Slay3r 2 жыл бұрын

Is that brand new?

@Smith64000 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I used it for the first time. Nice machine, good review, easyer then the manuel.

@philmastman2490 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great demo, Russell. I just bought one of these things, and the manual that came with it was utterly useless. Thanks to you, I now how to get the most out of this tool.

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Phil! :-)

@venessastevens9382 2 ай бұрын

Nice! So glad I found this video I had no idea how to load my BRADS.. lol

@olgachanachowicz2861 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Russell. I bought one of these about two months ago and just opened it today. I am renovating a rocking chair (new upholstery etc) and my manual stapler was killing me. Too many staples to do and my hands are not as strong as they used to be. So thank you, it doesn't look as intimidating as I though it would be. Great video! Greetings from Canada. Oh yes, the manual is useless. The print is tiny and faint.

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Olga. Greetings from the UK! :-)

@alisonfong6496 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russell for demonstrating! Olga, I’m planning to renovating my rocking chair too! Thinking of which staple gun should I get so ended up watching this video haha. Did you get Stanley tre550? How’s it?

@olgachanachowicz2861 2 жыл бұрын

@@alisonfong6496 Hello Alison, I ended up using a hand held (not electric) staple gun (Stanley) for my chair, because I wasn't able to balance the electric one on narrow edges of the rocking chair. It is a very old rocking chair and the frame of the seat and back are narrow. There was no place, not enough space to balance the entire length of the electric stapler. The staples were not coming out straight, they were coming out at an angle and crooked or not at all. I was able to balance my old staple gun (not electric) better. I took it apart, oiled it and it was easier to use than it had been for a long time. Otherwise, I don't regret buying the electric one. It works well on other projects than the old rocking chair. Good luck! By the way, my rocking chair looks fantastic! I worked very hard, watched dozens of videos and my hard work and determination paid off! My son will be very happy. The chair was given to him in a terrible state: broken, neglected for years. It is about, at least, 100 years old. I am quite proud of myself, if I may say so myself. So, good luck to you Alison. Greetings from Canada.

@theappraizer Жыл бұрын

Brother, thank you so very much for putting this up here. It is extremely useful and I’m just very grateful, especially today. I hope you and yours had a very merry Christmas.

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Cheers. Glad I could help. Merry Christmas to you and yours too! :-)

@zilabackerman6667 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. It was very well explained and now I know what to do.

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Zila! :-)

@mystaplers 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these Stanley Nail Gun tonight, couldn't figure it out. You video was spot on. It works great!

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Curtis! :-)

@jeroenpostma908 Ай бұрын

I just bought one today and agree that they could include a few nails and staples, good video :)

@sonicart1808 10 ай бұрын

Super useful instructional video thanks Russell....this device is going to make life much easier and now I know how to use it!

@RussellPlatten 10 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@alhambra119 Жыл бұрын

thank you for your video. Finally I purchased after seeing how well it worked. Thank you!

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help June! :-)

@stevehazell1060 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this. It was a great help to see a real-life demonstration. There was no useless gabbing, also.

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Steve! :-)

@fredkeele6578 Жыл бұрын

Bought one to use on accent wall. Used 9/16ths brads to fasten 1/4" pine strips to wall. Worked well, and was happy with it for that project.

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

:-)

@jandavid7571 3 ай бұрын

I just bought it, and the power is awesome 100X easier to use

@ernestpaul2484 10 ай бұрын

I have a piece of trim (corner mold) above my son's closet that has come loose. I was looking at air nailers for using brads in and then I got a Stanley electric stapler like yours from my father in law. I appreciate your review because it had no manual and I needed to figure out to use the brads. This will have considerably as I have 9' ceilings and won't have to drag around an air hose and run the compressor inside.

@RussellPlatten 9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help Ernest! :-)

@ericpatton1349 3 жыл бұрын

Aloha Russell, if only everyone presented as easily and pleasantly as You! Mahalo

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric! :-)

@wastenotwantnotArt 6 ай бұрын

Thank you I couldn’t remember or work out how to load the nails. Other videos just show the staples. I understand now

@RussellPlatten 5 ай бұрын

:-)

@mr.cryptobull1520 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, lost my directions years ago, thanks for reminding me how to load the brads!

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! :-)

@edryhalim6527 Жыл бұрын

Looking for a staple gun..thanks for helping me make a decision 👍

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Edry!

@captaincoxyboy Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I was wondering how to load the Brads, problem solved thanks to you sir 🙏

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@karenmunoz9207 Жыл бұрын

Just bought this today, and your video is a great explanation and review!

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Karen! :-)

@janpursey7251 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Wasn't sure how to load the brads. Very helpful. Many thanks Jan

@RussellPlatten 7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help Jan! :-)

@mameyjane Жыл бұрын

I bought mine at Home Depot 2 years ago to recreate our new music studio from studs and ceiling joists. This product worked like a charm with 9/26mm staples. The stapling took but one day. I had not touched it since. Spent one afternoon to attach fabric to a friend’s Newly created rehearsal studio and the once used almost new unit was dead. I understand that this model has been the Bain of Stanley’s tools. So, I am not recommending this model TR550Z.

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

I have had no issues with mine, but it has not had a lot of use. :-)

@tlcbear411 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I learned how to put my nail in this gun.

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Brenda! :-)

@1234Tch 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Russell, thank you very much🙂.

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Milo! :-)

@Babens_ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! You got a Brazillian fan!

@RussellPlatten 7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@normanmerrill1241 Жыл бұрын

Good straight up presentation…thanks

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Noman! :-)

@PeteShirleyRocks Жыл бұрын

Thank you great review going to order one now

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Sue! :-)

@MichaelHowarthUK Жыл бұрын

I borrowed one of these to staple some loose carpet down, but the thickness of the carpet prevented the safety switch from depressing enough to fire the stapler. Good stapler otherwise, but FYI for anyone buying one to use on carpet.

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that information Michael! :-)

@victoriajohnnyrodriguez1369 6 күн бұрын

Great review! Thanks

@stephaniecurlee6936 Жыл бұрын

Great review! From over the pond

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Stephanie! :-)

@stephaniecurlee6936 Жыл бұрын

@@RussellPlatten Your review helped me make a informed purchase.

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

@@stephaniecurlee6936 Good luck with your projects! :-)

@VOOODOOO37 Жыл бұрын

Great video. really helped, since the directions are useless. I'm using Brads not listed as an alternative and they work fine.

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@stephenoglesby150 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russell. I bought a while ago on moving to a new house. About to use tomorrow.nLove upcycling + general DIYY + repair...saved me time on how to load + max/min pressure etc., use of non-stanley staples as no Brad's or staples provided. Atypical DIYer. Degree nurse, blonde, but no dummy. Dad doesn't appreciate my interest/abilities Men only domain apparently. Sure you don't agree. Thanks for tips. Julie

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

I think everyone should have a go at DIY, you never know when you might need to use some of the skills you pick up along the way Julie. First of all though, you should be very proud of yourself! Helping people and taking care of them in their time of need is a wonderful thing to do! Thank you! I am helping my daughter set up a reading corner for her first classroom (degree teacher) and I am so proud of her too! I bought her a tool kit for Christmas a few years ago and she used it last week for a small assembly job in her new flat! I have always told her that it is important to be able to do things for herself. Mind you, I love it when I hear Daaaaad? LOL

@entuanotelasumo1585 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the good explanation

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@JockeyCake 4 ай бұрын

Thank you this useful video

@RussellPlatten 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :-)

@sdavenport7538 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent demo. Very well explained

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! :-)

@maunarose 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!! Great demo

@RussellPlatten 4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@bluedogdan 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I did not know that pressing down on the top would help drive brads and staples deeper.

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Harold! :-)

@PlanetMezz 8 ай бұрын

thanks .. perfect review. STanley should be paying you for this.

@RussellPlatten 8 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@clifolson7438 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the demo. I would think as a brad nailer you wouldn't want it to put in marks like you demonstrated, especially on moulding.

@RussellPlatten 7 ай бұрын

:-)

@kensmyth9650 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, thank you very much!!!!

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Ken! :-)

@LELOOSHIAN Жыл бұрын

Great and rather comprehensive review! Great job and thank you!

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :-)

@SangeethaSangamam 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Russel for the EXCELLENT review. You took time and effort to describe drive-force settings by holding firm and pressing down, comparing soft and hard woods and of course use of staples and brads, referring to their sizes and specifications. This comprehensive review doesn't need any improvement. I score you 11/10. Best wishes. - a DIY enthusiast in the UK.

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a kind comment! :-)

@elainewagner6374 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You I bought one last year but lost the instructions and could not figure out how to load it.

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Elaine! :-)

@sophiescyclingandwalkingch4294 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Russell thanks for a great review, Watched it twice invaluable. Just tried the tool and I like it.

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Sophie! :-)

@Mbalidesigns 28 күн бұрын

I’m still having an issue with loading my nails may you do a close up please

@tomforde6696 Жыл бұрын

thanks for this. Very helpful.

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Tom! :-)

@CHEECHMUN Жыл бұрын

Thank you, needed to know how to load the brads. Instructions suck, LOL

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@anitadills6298 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help!

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Anita! :-)

@abbydavies1193 11 ай бұрын

Great informative video, thanks for the detail!

@RussellPlatten 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help Abby! :-)

@pollywac1719 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful ty so much.

@kaymart2571 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I've been wondering how to load the nails!!! ❤️

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Kay! :-)

@rjaycagayan5766 3 жыл бұрын

Hm?

@The_Arby 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Russell :-) Hope your good mate and enjoying your weekend :-)

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Been busy over here Russ. Am working on a live feed Bird Watch camera. Hope your weekend is going well too Bud! :-)

@lovewenwin Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Wendy! :-)

@Goorney 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review of the Stanley staple/brad gun.

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@TheVegasbud 3 жыл бұрын

That was a good review, i just notice that model on sale . Looks like i will be picking it up in the morning.

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it Chris! :-)

@sun2020able 3 жыл бұрын

Great review 👍👍👍

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@dpaulsen1 Жыл бұрын

Worth the wait

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

:-)

@lindyellis5071 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. X

@loiswood3363 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great demonstration of both the staples and the brads Russell! I am finding the manual stapler more difficult as the years go by. I will be buying the Stanley after watching you. You explain it well in a lovely accent, too! Thanks from Canada

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Lois! :-)

@Dragon-Slay3r 2 жыл бұрын

Cherry on top

@pedropericar 2 жыл бұрын

Obrigado Russel, aqui do outro lado do atlântico, apreciei a sua demonstração. God Bless you

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Que bom que pude ajudar Pedro! :-)

@macarenamartinez8318 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🎉

@RussellPlatten 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@cjguzmanwriting1489 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This information is really helpful!!!

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :-)

@dannewton3755 Жыл бұрын

Great demonstration. Stanley should include a link to this video rather than the poor excuse for instructions that don't accurately show how to load the brads.

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Dan! :-)

@hashimmardikhel3650 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this lovely video.

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Hashim! :-)

@threeleafflutes Жыл бұрын

Well done. Thanks

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Stephen! :-)

@SmoothJK 6 ай бұрын

This is so helpful

@RussellPlatten 5 ай бұрын

:-)

@caz7159 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great demo.

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! :-)

@user-km2ti4md1x 23 күн бұрын

Good job

@CheriWagner 2 жыл бұрын

Great Demonstration!

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cheri! :-)

@jinahlee2075 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video. Such a nice tutorial! :)

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Jinah! :-)

@denniewhittemore5651 Жыл бұрын

Great job

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Dennie! :-)

@whu58 2 жыл бұрын

Very good review, thank you

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :-)

@meunderhypnosis407 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered mine

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you like it! :-)

@zenku41 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing review, thank you so much!!

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! :-)

@faithpople8722 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much now i know how to load brads

@mamalit2901 7 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!

@RussellPlatten 7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@charlesodonnell3651 3 жыл бұрын

Great video well explained maybe Stanley should get you to work for them making videos, would have been lost without this one

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Charles! :-)

@thewisearchitect Жыл бұрын

Good nice video. Thank you.

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :-)

@eyezahesen1125 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was very helpful

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Eyeza! :-)

@richards2072 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Impressive how it puts staples into oak. Wonder if it would put staples into an aluminum patio chair to attach webbing.

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

I just nipped into the garage and tried it on aluminium Richard. Unfortunately it failed miserably. :-)

@richards2072 3 жыл бұрын

@@RussellPlatten Thanks very very much, Russell. Guess I'll write that off. I have some aluminum patio chairs that the webbing which was attached by heavy duty staples has deteriorated on. They must have used an industrial stapler.

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

@@richards2072 :-)

@janjones4772 3 жыл бұрын

Very I formed about how this one works I am looking for a good one, I don’t have the grip I use to. Have so hoping I can find a nice electric one, I know Stanley is a good name. Thanks for sharing with us.👍👍💕😃

@RussellPlatten 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Jan! :-)

@allanhughes7859 2 жыл бұрын

Nice up load When I got mine I turned the + and the - but found it just keeps turning so not sure what max and min is ??? Its also not clear which way is plus and which way is minus as the arrows are the same for both ??? Or is it just me being thick ????????

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

The dial turns either way. There is an arrow moulded on to the gun next to the dial. If the + mark is on the arrow, the gun is set to maximum, if the - sign is on the arrow it is minimum. If you turn the dial in either direction, the power will be reduced or increased. The arrow is the datum point and where it is pointing to on the line between the + and - signs is the power setting. I hope I have explained it adequately Allan, it is a little difficult to explain without actually showing you! :-)

@allanhughes7859 2 жыл бұрын

@@RussellPlatten Thanks so much for taking the time Yes I get whatyou are saying Russell Thanks again allan.