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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 05:19 AM
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i got a old seat and want to try my hand at working on it. where could i find the kind of stapler i would need to staple the seat cover bock on, thanks in advance for any help.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 06:07 AM
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I just used a heavy duty hand type from hardware store. It was nothing special.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 06:20 AM
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Just a staple gun works. Get it at Lowe's.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 06:30 AM
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Just a staple gun works. Get it at Lowe's.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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An air powered one will do a much better job.
 
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I have used a Craftsman electric one with stainless staples to do some boat seats, I highly recommend the stainless staples. Three years later they had not oxidized.
 
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Anyone know what length of staple would be best suited for this?

How thick is the pan?


I was using an electric stapler last week for a different project and had to have the piece firmly supported and pushing hard on the stapler to keep from having a little kickback. With the kickback, the staples wouldn't fully go in, and when I tapped them with the hammer to fully seat them, they bent over.
 
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I use 1/4 to 5/16 works for me. Craftsman electric.
 
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Depends how much material is folded under the staple. But I'd probably go 1/4" - 3/8".
 
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stainless or monel staples are corrosion resistant
 
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