STINGER CH38-2 Cap Hammer

New features enhance the fastening of house wraps and roofing underlayments

The CH38-2 cap hammer from National Nail’s STINGER® brand has been upgraded for improved durability and performance. This economical, non-pneumatic cap fastener eliminates the hassle of hoses and compressors—which also improves safety.

cap hammerThe CH38-2 is a hammer tacker that delivers a cap and staple. It can be used for applications that include house wrap, rolled insulation, and roofing felt. Users just pull the trigger and drive it in.

The cap hammer weighs 2.6 pounds and has a fastener capacity of 168 caps and 168 staples. It uses full 1″ collated plastic caps and 3/8″ crown staples for fastening. Fastener length is 3/8″.

The CH38-2 has been enhanced with increased internal handle strength, an improved staple design, track and spring, stronger welds, and an added handle grip.

“The redesigned STINGER CH38-2 Cap Hammer is the perfect everyday solution for busy contractors that delivers the holding power of a cap and staple with the speed and ease of a hammer tacker,” said Roger Szotko, STINGER Product Manager, National Nail. “It gets the job done for a fraction of the cost of a pneumatic gun without the additional hassle and expense of a hose, compressor, and power requirements.”