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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Narrow Crown Stapler

by Clint DeBoer
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Narrow Crown Stapler

Pro carpenters and tradesmen will love the Milwaukee 2749-20 M18 FUEL Narrow Crown Stapler. We got our hands on it at the 2019 Milwaukee NPS19 Media Event. This marks a first-generation cordless narrow crown stapler for Milwaukee Tool. Having asked been one of many asking for this stapler, I’m excited to see it finally come to market.


Using the Milwaukee M18 Narrow Crown Stapler

Like the Metabo HPT cordless framing nailer, the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 18-gauge 1/4-inch narrow crown cordless stapler has zero firing delay when you pull the trigger. Even in bump-fire mode, we saw around 4-5 staples per second. It fired as fast as we could move the tool to the next location. The tool simply has no noticeable lag.


Milwaukee Narrow Crown Staplers

This tool should work really well for multiple applications. We could see it handling aluminum soffit fascia or installing metal corner bead. It also seems adept at tackling traditional finish applications like underlayment and cabinet backing.

Milwaukee gave this stapler enough power to sink 1/4-inch narrow crown staples up to 1-1/2-inches into harder materials. They also ensured enough adjustability so that you don’t just drive through thinner materials like underlayment.

Milwaukee Narrow Crown Stapler depth adjust

We tried it out on various materials, including underlayment and aluminum soffit. It maintained a very consistent stapling depth once we dialed in the tool-free depth adjustment. Milwaukee made the controls easy to use and we liked the new power and mode-select buttons.

Milwaukee Narrow Crown Stapler controls

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18ga 1/4-inch Narrow Crown Stapler Features

The tool will fire over 2,000 staples per charge on a single 2 Ah M18 battery. That should allow you to get a ton of work done and work almost indefinitely if you can swap out two packs.

It also looks super slim and feels much lighter than the Ryobi 18ga narrow crown stapler we reviewed some time ago.

The new battery-powered stapler retails for $279 as a bare tool. You can also pick it up for $399 as a kit with an M18 CP 2.0 battery and charger. Pricing matches that of the Gen-2 Milwaukee 18 gauge finish nailer.

Milwaukee 2749-21CT Narrow Crown Stapler Specs

  • Model: 2749-21CT (kit), 2749-20 (bare)
  • Type of Staples: 18ga 1/4 in. narrow crown
  • Staple Length: 5/8 to 1-1/2 in.
  • Staples per Charge: 2,000 (CP 2.0 battery)
  • Fastener Collation: Glue StripTool
  • Warranty: 5-year limited
  • Price: $279 (bare tool); $399 (kit)
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About The Author
Clint DeBoer

Clint DeBoer

Editor-in-Chief

When he's not playing with the latest power tool, Clint DeBoer enjoys life as a husband, father, and avid reader—especially the Bible. He loves Jesus, has a degree in recording engineering, and has been involved in multimedia and/or online publishing in one form or another since 1992.

Clint’s career has covered nearly the entire realm of audio and video production. After graduating at the top of his class with an Associates Degree in Recording Engineering, he began working for the famed Soundelux studios in 1994, one of the largest post-production companies specializing in audio for feature films & television. Working on a myriad of feature films, Clint honed his skills as a dialogue editor, foley editor, and sound designer. Years later, he moved into the expanding area of video editing, where he served as the company’s senior AVID video editor for three years.

Working for such clients as Universal Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, NASA, Universal Studios, Planet Hollywood, SEGA, NASCAR, and others, Clint DeBoer dealt extensively with client management as well as film & video editing, color correction, and digital video & MPEG compression. He also carries several THX certifications (Technician I and II, THX Video), and is ISF Level II Certified.

After founding the CD Media, Inc. publishing company in 1996, he went on to help start or grow several successful online publications, including Audioholics (as Editor-in-Chief for 12 years), Audiogurus, and AV Gadgets. In 2008, Clint founded Pro Tool Reviews followed by the landscape and outdoor power equipment-focused OPE Reviews in 2017. He also heads up the Pro Tool Innovation Awards, an annual awards program honoring innovative tools and accessories across the trades.

Crediting God and his excellent staff for the success of what is now the largest power tool review publication in the industry, Clint DeBoer hopes to see continued growth for the company as it rapidly expands its reach. Pro Tool Reviews critically reviews hundreds of hand tools, power tools, and accessories each year to help inform users about the best and newest products in the industry. Reaching everyone from the construction industry professional and tradesman to the serious DIYer, Pro Tool Reviews helps tool consumers shop better, work smarter, and stay aware of what tools and products can help put them at the top of their game.

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Will you have a 3/8″ staple version?

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Can this be used to attach screen to wood frames?

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