Bostitch BTHTHT550 Manual Hammer Tacker

Bostitch BTHTHT550 is a manual hammer tacker intended for roofing, house wrap and insulation work. It accepts three listed heavy-duty staple lengths, with a grip designed to reduce shock and rubber bumpers intended to help keep it from sliding on inclined surfaces.

At a glance

Anti-jam loading mechanism is listed for easier loading.
Multi-layer grip is designed to reduce shock and vibration during use.
No-slip rubber bumpers are intended for work on inclined surfaces.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$49.70~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Manual hammer-tacker format suits repetitive fastening in roofing, house-wrap and insulation tasks.
Three listed staple lengths provide options for different fastening requirements.
Grip and bumpers address comfort and tool movement during overhead or inclined work.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Identity
Brand	Bostitch
Model	BTHTHT550

Fastening and operation
Operation mode	Manual
Fastener lengths	3/8-in, 5/16-in and 1/2-in heavy-duty staples
Capacity description	Full Strip

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	42.67 x 15.24 x 3.56 cm; 453.59 g
Weight listed	454 g

Materials and protection
Material listed	Metal

Style
Style	Classic

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives two slightly different weight figures: 454 g and 453.59 g within the dimensions entry. Confirm the specification and dimensions applicable to the selected listing if precise weight matters. Staples are described as compatible, but their inclusion is not confirmed.

What’s in the box

Included

BT STPL AV HAMMER TACKER

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Roofing, house-wrap and insulation work requiring a manual hammer tacker.
Buyers who need a tool for inclined surfaces and value a grip designed to reduce shock and vibration.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a powered stapler or a product explicitly bundled with staples.

Bostitch BTHTHT550 Manual Hammer Tacker · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 323 ratings

5 stars74%74%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback reports positive impressions of quality, durability, ease of use and handling of jams, while opinions on weight are mixed. Those observations may matter during extended manual fastening. The listing gives a weight of 454 g and a dimensions entry ending in 453.59 g, so the exact listed weight is not fully consistent.

Positive themes

Customers report good perceived quality and durability.
Feedback describes the tacker as easy to use and reports positive experiences with jamming.

Mixed feedback

Customer opinions differ on the product's weight.

Frequently asked questions

What staples does the Bostitch BTHTHT550 use?

The listing specifies 3/8-in, 5/16-in and 1/2-in heavy-duty staples. It does not confirm that staples are included.

Is this hammer tacker powered?

No. The listed operation mode is manual.

What tasks is this tacker intended for?

The listing names roofing, house wrap and insulation work.

Does it have features for use on an incline?

The listing describes no-slip rubber bumpers as suited to inclined surfaces. This is a product claim, not an independently verified performance result.