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Re: Tools: Stapler
By:Mike Savage
Date: 6/27/2008, 3:52 pm
In Response To: Re: Tools: Stapler (Bill Hamm)

: Staple length depends on several things. How thick the strips are and what
: they are made of and what the bulkheads are made of too. Also how much the
: strips resist staying in place. 1/2" is a good place to start.
: Luckily the staples are relatively inexpensive, so you can buy more sizes
: if you want them later without going broke :)

: Bill H.

I agree with that. Staples are like clamps, you can never have too many. Try to get stainless steel staples, they're stronger and last longer. Although the last bit isn't as necessary for strip building.

Mike Savage
South West Cork

Messages In This Thread

Tools: Stapler *LINK*
Dave Stoup -- 6/26/2008, 9:48 am
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Ric Moodie -- 6/26/2008, 5:05 pm
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John Eberly -- 6/27/2008, 3:52 pm
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Glen Smith -- 6/27/2008, 4:52 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 6/26/2008, 1:56 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 6/26/2008, 8:22 pm
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Dave Stoup -- 6/27/2008, 9:14 am
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Bill Hamm -- 6/27/2008, 10:34 am
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Mike Savage -- 6/27/2008, 3:52 pm
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Dave Stoup -- 6/26/2008, 2:12 pm
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Golfgeek -- 6/26/2008, 1:09 pm
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Dave Stoup -- 6/26/2008, 1:48 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 6/27/2008, 10:22 am
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Brad Shook -- 6/26/2008, 11:53 am
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Dave Stoup -- 6/26/2008, 12:47 pm
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Dave Stoup -- 6/26/2008, 12:19 pm
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Kim Hoover -- 6/26/2008, 10:09 am