stapler

[drew10483]

for the upholstery what kind of stapler is most efficient? hand stapler, electric stapler, air stapler, battery stapler? what size staples should i use?

[csl]

Drew, I used an air stapler I bought on Home Depot's web site. It was only $29 and worked awesome. It just shoots your standard t-55 staples. You want to make sure you get stainless steel staples so they don't rust. I got 3/8" staples at lowes I believe for $11 a pack. Hope that helps. have fun, I wanted to pull my hair out sometimes but it all turned out great. Cody

[wotan2525]

I also used an air stapler with stainless T-55s. I'd just go to the hardware store and see what they have for stainless staples in the right length for you.... This will probably dictate what stapler you should use.

[drew10483]

thanks, order made. looks like i be doing upholstery thursday.

[mapleleaf]

friday saturday and at bare min...Sunday... don't let it get to you patience is the key....

[pap]

This is what I have: http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-US58-22-Gauge-C-Crown-Upholstery/dp/B00004SBC3/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337104543&sr=8-1

works great, but I've never used it on boat stuff - agree need to find stainless staples first. I've put in over 40,000 staples with it doing a home theater install at my home and it's money WELL worth spent to get a good air stapler.