# 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.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Brand: Bostitch
- Model: BTHTHT550
- Category: Tools & Garden > Hand Tools
- Price: 39.99 CAD
- Previous price: 49.70 CAD
- Discount: 20%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T12:31:55.046Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 323

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## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## In the box

- BT STPL AV HAMMER TACKER (Included)

## 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.

## Customer feedback

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.
- Positive themes: 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.

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## Images

![Bostitch BTHTHT550 Manual Hammer Tacker — 1](https://loonieperks.com/i/do8yWgjeBYA5oKkIXvZ-O4DDhYjzKSVQ5YsuSVfQfQ4x0IzL8FG6PXSImHWRyg9Y7keKRy-FPDVShlvr4lPRZ5ppA3cpkapnfOFAZctO8T7tHa0FtNWN58n1.jpg)

![Bostitch BTHTHT550 Manual Hammer Tacker — 2](https://loonieperks.com/i/J3K0XDZPbYbXD-6If75QBi5j2A2tTFLxRUonGXV0q3oA8iS6PC_BNc5RzNRFFMdQyNledhomEiS8pymN8GOJAJpZZ8BQNFDOvv3U9I7cocPSh_EDQM3Jnu7o.jpg)

![Bostitch BTHTHT550 Manual Hammer Tacker — 3](https://loonieperks.com/i/nQeI81iDFUoFSq7Fk-SgXUQ_EXEyuaom0ivsYiDEP5Pt-Dvks7qy0sAmXXuw85uGMApNEqxWvNGx-swoIUAOGpvQ1MFdpSqr8b85rNWLTEDQs6oXOOYQnNgj.jpg)