Seat retrimming, which staple gun?
Seat retrimming, which staple gun?
Those of you who have retrimmed your seats can you tell me if you've used electric or air staple guns?
Also what staples work best, seen a few guns which can do staple/nails which would be nice as dual purpose
Thanks
Also what staples work best, seen a few guns which can do staple/nails which would be nice as dual purpose
Thanks
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Re: Seat retrimming, which staple gun?
I've used a hand operated stapler for a few years and whilst not so strong you can manipulate it into positions where other types won't put a staple. With these you can push the staple 'home' with a hammer or the ball of a screwdriver. I have also bought an electric stapler which is more powerful but you can't position it where you want to sometimes.
Re: Seat retrimming, which staple gun?
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Re: Seat retrimming, which staple gun?
+1.knackeredMk1 wrote:I've used a hand operated stapler for a few years and whilst not so strong you can manipulate it into positions where other types won't put a staple. With these you can push the staple 'home' with a hammer or the ball of a screwdriver. I have also bought an electric stapler which is more powerful but you can't position it where you want to sometimes.
6mm staples are generally strong enough. Start at the front, then the back, then pull the sides in for a tight fit.
Warm the fabric with a hair dryer as you go, some staples are only put in on a temporary basis, just to hold everything true.
Mike
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Re: Seat retrimming, which staple gun?
Cheers Mike I'm watching a gun on ebay so cross fingers
Matt
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Re: Seat retrimming, which staple gun?
I've also used a hand operated one it was about £40 and had the same findings as Mike and knackered