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Brass narrow crown staples?

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Does anyone know a source for Brass narrow crown staples? I’m weatherstripping windows with bronze strips and want to work a little faster than a nail at a time.
Thanks,
Marion

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  1. sharpblade | | #1

    Do you mean brass-plated? I doubt that brass in that thin guage can be made strong enough into small/narrow staples, but I may be wrong.

  2. Jamie_Buxton | | #2

    You might consider stainless steel staples.  http://www.stainless-nails-brads-staples.com/ is one source.

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    Sphere | | #3

    Have condsiderd a brad pusher? A spring loaded cylinder that has a beefy handle..insert the brad and just push it in with yer palm..a great tool everyone should have.

    Those nails are not too big for it I don't think..if so, use an e channel nailholder and whack it with a hammer..just thinkin out loud.

     

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  4. 4Lorn1 | | #4

    I haven't ever seen brass staples. Then again I haven't been looking. I would think brass would be too soft.

    I have seen what the guy called Monel narrow crown staples. He might have been confused and actually been using stainless steel. But I think Monel would be stiff enough for staples so maybe.

    I think there are brass brads that will fit a gun. Surprise me if there weren't.

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      Sphere | | #5

      I seem to remember phosper broze staples for glue and stitch boat building..yer neck of the country. 

      Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

      Restoring, Remodeling, Reclaiming The Quality..

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        BillHartmann | | #6

        I check Jamestown distributors.The have T-50 stapels in monel and SS.http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/eserv/eclipse.ecl?PROCID=WEBDISP.WOEB.MAIN&ID_1=1&ID_2=569&ID_3=2543&CLEV=MORE&TRACKNO=J1343397924& Coper nails and brass brads.Now here are some sources.http://www.thomasregisterdirectory.com/staplers/brass_staples_0045706_1.html

        1. emrude | | #7

          Thanks everyone. I'm going to order a brad pusher from lee valley tomorrow. I think stainless steel is a little pricey.
          Marion

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