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I've never had to use one and have seen them mentioned a few times and was wondering what models are being used and for what. I recall seeing a few things you could use staples on, but don't really know what width staples would be used where.
 
I've never had to use one and have seen them mentioned a few times and was wondering what models are being used and for what. I recall seeing a few things you could use staples on, but don't really know what width staples would be used where.

Whoa, what kind of staplers and for what? I see you're asking the same thing, but what is your intended use?

Cab assembly? Pneumatic Crown Stapler
Attaching thick paper or cardboard monitor bezels? Hand stapler or electric stapler.

Staple size will correlate to what you are working with and on.
 
I have no plans to use one, just curious and slow day at work. I've never used one and was referring to the Pneumatic Crown Staplers. I started googling them and looking at the manufacturer websites, but they they have several models with different staple widths and depths. Thought I'd see what people here are using them for and what sizes.

I assume you have one? What part of cab assembly are you using it on?
 
i have a cheap 20$ electric stapler from harbor freight, it works "ok" not great just "ok" but it also can do brad nails, i might try using it on one of my cabs but i don't see it pushing enough power to do any good. i think the pneumatic crown stapler can do the same thing if so i'm buying one of those next.

it can be used on just about anything i'd think cab related, especially the monitor bezel area.
 
I have no plans to use one, just curious and slow day at work. I've never used one and was referring to the Pneumatic Crown Staplers. I started googling them and looking at the manufacturer websites, but they they have several models with different staple widths and depths. Thought I'd see what people here are using them for and what sizes.

I assume you have one? What part of cab assembly are you using it on?

Oh, creating and assembling Nintendo bases, reattaching Nintendo blocking to the interiors of the cab parts after dis-assembly, pretty much any place where butt-joining or mitre joining two pieces of wood together is required. Of course wood glue is applied to each surface first. I use a 1/4" crown width, staple length varies from 3/4" to 2 1/2". I own a Dewalt.
 
1/4", I thought they would be wider then that, but I'm only familiar with swingline staplers.

Thanks for the description. I assume widths are dependent on the stapler, but the different models have some variation on depth? You've done enough Nintendo bases that you should provide a tutorial on your method. I can't see how you have everything square and held together while trying to use a pneumatic stapler.
 
1/4", I thought they would be wider then that, but I'm only familiar with swingline staplers.

Thanks for the description. I assume widths are dependent on the stapler, but the different models have some variation on depth? You've done enough Nintendo bases that you should provide a tutorial on your method. I can't see how you have everything square and held together while trying to use a pneumatic stapler.

You can see the crown width here:

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As to keeping them square, I built a huge 90 degree jig in one corner of my work table. Push the assembly up against the jig, staple thrice, rotate, repeat. Flip the whole thing over, add the bottom staple to each corner.
 
Here's where I used 2 different staple lengths when adding blocking for a Taito base:

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The best thing to do when you are close on staple length vs. wood depth is to toe-nail, or angle each staple into the 2 pieces you are joining. This gives you a better chance of not exploding thru the other (usually finished/visible) side.
 
You can see the crown width here:

P8240680.jpg


As to keeping them square, I built a huge 90 degree jig in one corner of my work table. Push the assembly up against the jig, staple thrice, rotate, repeat. Flip the whole thing over, add the bottom staple to each corner.

I would like to see said jig.
 
I was surprised to see that the body of my pin was made in just this way, but I don't think they stapled the outside. My old deteriorated Defender cab had them too, and it was a nightmare to get apart to replace some wood. That's a good thing, so I don't think I would use any other build method, as this way makes for light and strong construction.

I have used my pneumatic staplers in lots of places and they are crazy handy when you need them. Mine are 1/4" crown and will take a staple, or a brad nail, up to 1 1/2" long. I've used the brads when hanging paneling in the shop, and staples in the same gun for the ceiling tiles. Also used short staples for upholstering cushions for the boat and scooter seats.

I've also tried a couple of electric models, and am mostly unimpressed. The coil starts to heat up after a few staples, and loses power. Don't even consider them for real construction purposes.
 
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I use a craftsman pneumatic stapler, takes crown or brads. I buy tons of 1 1/4 crown staples for assembling cabinets. Melamine is a bitch to staple into, sometimes I go through the assembly strip, and when it hits the melamine they pile up on the outside of the assembly strip and I have to pull them with pliers.
 
I bought this for ground braid staples for pinball playfields, but I've used it to staple ground braid in Williams cabinets. Great tool, found one very slightly used on Ebay, with a load of staples. You probably won't find it in a big box store though. Been real happy with it.

Porter Cable #US58, 22 gauge upholstery stapler

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Hard to go wrong with Porter Cable. I've been wanting to get a stapler also. So what's the best all around size for light construction? And what are you all using for a compressor?
 
I only use the Swingline. I kept the Swingline even when we changed over to Boston. The Swingline doesnt bind up as much.


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