Description
Securing metal lath, wire stucco mesh, and asphalt felt paper over exterior shear walls pulls ordinary staples through backing paper. The DEWALT 16 Gauge 2in Lathing stapler clamps lath wire tight against structural framing studs. Exterior plaster crews gain rapid wall lathing coverage, yet fine stucco grit and abrasive airborne dust gum up the magazine slide within hours.
The power plant combines an aircraft-grade aluminum alloy body with a precision-machined cylinder liner engineered for rough site use. An induction-hardened carbon steel driver blade drives wide staple crowns without bending or tip rounding. The specialized lath nose contact bracket features a widened foot that locates wire mesh strands, preventing wire pinching. A high-density urethane bumper absorbs violent driver over-travel, while an integrated rear exhaust deflector routes air discharge through an acoustic silencer away from the operator.
Field Hardware Performance Matrix
Commercial stucco and exterior plaster contractors require heavy-duty pneumatic lathing staplers that drive fasteners through wire mesh without structural jams. The hardware metrics below define the internal build of this construction stapler.
- Drives 16-gauge 1-inch wide crown lathing staples from 1-inch up to 2-inch leg lengths
- Induction-hardened carbon steel driver blade resists wear from striking steel wire lath
- Specialized wide lath nose bracket locates wire mesh openings to stop wire pinching
- Cast aluminum frame withstands violent job site drops against exterior scaffold planks
- Tool-free depth adjustment dial regulates staple countersink across diverse framing timbers
- High-capacity steel magazine track holds up to 160 staples to minimize reload stops
- Rear exhaust deflector routes oily compressed air discharge away from bare exterior wall paper
Dyno Bench Load Telemetry
Bench flow testing records 4.4 CFM air consumption at 90 PSI dynamic under a rapid cycle rate of 90 staples per minute. Running air across fifty feet of 3/8-inch contractor hose creates a 9 PSI dynamic line pressure drop. Adiabatic expansion cools the internal cylinder exhaust to 31°F during extended wall lathing passes. The driver blade sinks 2-inch staples flush into dense wood framing, producing 87 dBA noise.
Field Service Operational Directives
Never fire this lathing stapler into concrete foundation blocks, as hard aggregate shatters the wide driver blade tip. Siding crews using unlubricated compressors will burn up internal valve seals within weeks of heavy operation. Avoid dragging the magazine rail through wet mortar beds. Stucco framing teams must observe these three field care rules.
- Inject six drops of ISO VG 32 pneumatic lubricant into the inlet fitting before every shift
- Wash airborne stucco grit and dried mortar from the magazine rail each day using clean water
- Regulate dynamic air pressure between 80 and 110 PSI to avoid cutting through metal wire mesh
Commercial Warranty Package Inventory
DEWALT supports this lathing stapler with a 7-Year limited warranty covering manufacturing flaws and structural material defects. The unboxing package includes the 16-gauge lathing stapler, a wide lath contact arm, adjustment hex keys, a 1/4-inch NPT air fitting, and an instructional service manual.
