Anybody ever used a 1/4″ crown stapler to install fence boards? I’ve heard of it, but have never tried. I’m worried about the holding power versus screws.
I do have a stapler that I bought after a moment of frustration, but have never used it.
Thanks.
Edit: Should have clarified…I’ll just be rebuilding what was already there–PT post and rails, basic 6′ tall 3/4″ish redwood privacy fence. Nothing remotely fancy about it.
Even if I am slowly screwing off the boards, I shouldn’t have much of a problem beating the other guy’s bid, I just sort of wanted to give the stapler a test run. Unfortunately, I think it shoots a max of 1.5″ staples.
Edited 7/4/2008 2:22 pm by SBerruezo
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It might work OK, but you would probably want some rust resistant staples, like stainless, or monel.
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A 1/4 inch crown stapler will work fine if the fencing is 1/2 inch thick or less, and 1 1/2 inch staples are used, which should be stainless if there is pressure treated or cedar or redwood involved. The staples should not be overdriven.That said, I use my NV65AH with 2" SS ring shanks for all wood fencing. Staples do not pull out very easy, but I would put an extra one or two to compensate for the weaker strength compared to gun nails.Screwed fencing looks amateur, and is slower and more expensive to put up.
Not really amateur, just T&M.
What type of fence? Big difference between a 3' high picket fence and a 3 board and post horse/ cattle fence.
I use one and use galv staples. Stainless would be cool hbut I havent went that far with it . I use 2 inch for 5/8s boards.
Get a coat of somthing on it before it warps.
Tim
I use a 7/16 crown stapler on cedar fencing 11/2 long galv
Fencing with a stapler?
Probably not a good Idea
Not much reach
Hard to parry
No guard on the hilt
And you pretty much have to aim for the eyes!
after a bit they fail...
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The 4' cedar picket panels we bought for our fence were stapled. I had to remove a few pickets on a few panels to replace with taller ones and it was impossible to remove the picket without breaking as the staples wouldn't budge.
So, they seem sturdy enough.