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   Andy_Engel_ | Nov 08, 2001 12:13am | #1

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   Tools and Materials in FHB # 137, Feb/Mar 2001, p.130, written by Mike Guertin.

   Andy

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   Keith_C | Nov 08, 2001 05:13am | #2

   *We use our Paslode sheathing staplers with a siding nosepiece....works excellent. About 70 psi does the trick....speed speed speed.

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   Mike_Willms | Nov 08, 2001 06:02am | #3

   *The nosepiece does work well. It's the regular safety nosepiece than has 2 nibs welded onto it so you know where the legs of the staples will shoot. And it runs around $40 CDN. Available directly from Paslode. Talk to your local rep.

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   Steve_Merrette | Nov 08, 2001 07:21am | #4

   *Porter Cable's MS200 stapler will also do it with an $8.20 nosepiece. FYI

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   The_Tennis_Court_Builder_...on_t | Nov 08, 2001 05:21pm | #5

   *MY Haubold does it with my accurate aim assistance by pulling the trigger before the gun is tight to the surface.Bada bing....bada bang!...near the stream,aj

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   Ralph_Wicklund | Nov 09, 2001 04:54am | #6

   *Anybody using the Wolverine nail-tight flexible hem product?

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   Keith_C | Nov 10, 2001 03:44am | #7

   *That may be true AJ, but I can use mine drunk, and there ain't no skill needed. Well... maybe alittle to keep from falling off the scaffolding, but not much.

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   J_I_M | Nov 11, 2001 04:32am | #8

   *Yup.We use Senco, (I think the SN4). If the guns or compressor break, we shut down rather than hand nail.I don't know anything about special noses. We take the drivers out of new guns, and grind down the striking surface (a little trial and error and you'll get the hang of it) until the staple sets proud of the surface. A little angle when shooting allows the staple to span the vinyl lock.Absolutely the best for old work such as spongy porch ceilings. But even without that, it's at least 3 times as fast as the faster hend nailer you ever saw.

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   blue_eyed_devil_ | Nov 11, 2001 08:09pm | #9

   *I used to grind down my Senco drivers too, JIM for our galvanized nails. We used that for exterior trim (cornice work). Paslode's tip is adjustable. I've never done it with staples but I've used AJ's methods for numerous applications.blue

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   The_Tennis_Court_Builder_...on_t | Nov 12, 2001 05:08pm | #10

   *Keith....If I ever get a million squares of vinyl to make final...I will modify my gun....For now, I still hand nail most as I spend most of the time changing my work height, or measuring and cutting...not fastening.near the stream,aj

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   Keith_C | Nov 12, 2001 06:39pm | #11

   *AJ,you need a good cut man then. A crew of 3 should be able to hang a 2500sq/ft house in 2 days(generally speaking)

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   The_Tennis_Court_Builder_...on_t | Nov 12, 2001 09:22pm | #12

   *Yes....3 man crew is the way to go for large jobs done full time...I still can run with them though...I have mainly sided Modular home gable ends...I do the 2 ends in a day by myself....800sqft/day/man...so...I am as fast as the 3 man crew is at a per man clip (hand nailing.)near the stream,aj

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   Keith_C | Nov 13, 2001 01:55am | #13

   *What in THE hell is a modular home, and exactly what are you doing siding one AND hanging out on the FINEHOMEBUILDING page? You disgust us. We are better than you. You must leave the premisis immediatly.

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    john_leach | Nov 25, 2001 07:38pm | #14

    *just got done with a 20000 sg job using it -gonna start another 18000 sq in about a month great stuff as far as we can see

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    john_leach | Nov 25, 2001 07:40pm | #15

    *just got done with a 20000 sg job using it -gonna start another 18000 sq in about a month great stuff as far as we can see.wolverine i mean

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   Greg_Rawe | Nov 25, 2001 07:40pm | #16

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   Hey guys,
   I remember seeing a while back an article somewhere about an air stapler to attach vinyl siding. It said that the stapler leaves the staple out enough so the siding can expand/contract.
   Anyone ever heard of this, or am I dreaming? If so, has anyone ever used it? Work well?
   Thanks for your feedback!
   GLR Remodeling