This Bostitch pneumatic flooring tool drives 15 1/2 gauge staples and 16 gauge L-shape cleat nails into 1 1/2-inch to 2-inch long flooring to give you twice the performance. It uses mallet actuated pneumatic driving action with a sequential firing for optimized operation. The flooring tool has low air requirements and features tool-free jam clearing. The ergonomic design, long handle, comfortable grip and lightweight design ensures its easy to use and reduces fatigue. It includes non-marring interchangeable base plates for use with 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch flooring.