Seat retrimming, which staple gun?

[Bandito]

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

[knackeredMk1]

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.

[Bandito]

OK thanks knackered

[fallenmikethebike]

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.

+1.
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

[Bandito]

Cheers Mike I'm watching a gun on ebay so cross fingers

Matt

[jompy]

I've also used a hand operated one it was about £40 and had the same findings as Mike and knackered