ladywendolyn
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 10, 2016 19:57:03 GMT -8
I am gearing up for my reno and buying a few tools. I have a brad nailer, but in some videos I have seen a crown stapler being used. I have looked around and they seem to come in one inch or one and a quarter inch models. Is deeper better?
Please advise.. Thanks
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Post by danrhodes on Apr 10, 2016 20:24:39 GMT -8
I am gearing up for my reno and buying a few tools. I have a brad nailer, but in some videos I have seen a crown stapler being used. I have looked around and they seem to come in one inch or one and a quarter inch models. Is deeper better? Please advise.. Thanks From my understanding, most use pocket screws for the large width crown staples formerly used. A narrow crown stapler (1/4") is used to secure paneling and skins |
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 10, 2016 20:27:49 GMT -8
So 1/4 wide.. how long should the staples be? The two models show 1 inch long staples, or 1-1/4 inch long?
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Post by danrhodes on Apr 10, 2016 20:36:30 GMT -8
So 1/4 wide.. how long should the staples be? The two models show 1 inch long staples, or 1-1/4 inch long? should confirm, but I just use 5/8" for most. Can't use a 1" staple in a 3/4" board |
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Post by vikx on Apr 10, 2016 21:52:39 GMT -8
I use 3/4 for most applications (yeah, the 3/4 boards... Add the panel thickness and metal, so they shouldn't go thru, even from the inside. If there is ever a question 5/8 would be great, but they are not available here.
Most staplers will shoot from 1/2 to 1 1/4, I like the added 1 1/2 length just in case. In other words, a stapler that will shoot 1 1/2" staples can be handy in certain instances.
You get what you pay for: Buy the best you can afford. It really makes a difference. AIM is everything with a nailer or stapler...
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Post by bigbill on Apr 11, 2016 5:12:46 GMT -8
A word of caution, you not only have to be aware of nail or staple length but also how you have the tool set. Too much pressure can send the fastener deep into or through the wood. I always drive a few into sample/scrape wood that is the same as what I am going to fasten. For example of you are setup to fasten hard Oak or Hickory boards and move to a soft pine you might shoot a nail all the way through the board. Also if you have been shooting long nails in thick boards and you move to thinner boards you have to reset pressures. Nothing is more fun than finding a bunch of nails sticking out the other side, except finding your hand nailed to the wall because you were not paying attention as you hurried to finish a project. Have fun but be careful....
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Post by davek on Apr 11, 2016 6:03:17 GMT -8
I use 3/4 for most applications (yeah, the 3/4 boards... Add the panel thickness and metal, so they shouldn't go thru, even from the inside. If there is ever a question 5/8 would be great, but they are not available here. Most staplers will shoot from 1/2 to 1 1/4, I like the added 1 1/2 length just in case. In other words, a stapler that will shoot 1 1/2" staples can be handy in certain instances. You get what you pay for: Buy the best you can afford. It really makes a difference. AIM is everything with a nailer or stapler... What he said. In other words don't get one at Harbor Freight. For what ever reason the Staplers from HF are sub par and basically useless. I had to drop $120 on a Hitachi to get something that would do the job. |
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 11, 2016 7:09:26 GMT -8
A word of caution, you not only have to be aware of nail or staple length but also how you have the tool set. Too much pressure can send the fastener deep into or through the wood. I always drive a few into sample/scrape wood that is the same as what I am going to fasten. For example of you are setup to fasten hard Oak or Hickory boards and move to a soft pine you might shoot a nail all the way through the board. Also if you have been shooting long nails in thick boards and you move to thinner boards you have to reset pressures. Nothing is more fun than finding a bunch of nails sticking out the other side, except finding your hand nailed to the wall because you were not paying attention as you hurried to finish a project. Have fun but be careful.... I used my brad nailer to put cabinets into a hybrid (modern) trailer some years back. To my horror I stepped outside the trailer when finished to find a perfect row of brads sticking about a half inch out of the aluminum! I will be VERY careful! I promise  |
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