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Seat retrimming, which staple gun?

Posted: 19 Apr 2016, 12:03
by 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

Re: Seat retrimming, which staple gun?

Posted: 19 Apr 2016, 15:51
by 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.

Re: Seat retrimming, which staple gun?

Posted: 19 Apr 2016, 16:30
by Bandito
OK thanks knackered

Re: Seat retrimming, which staple gun?

Posted: 19 Apr 2016, 22:21
by fallenmikethebike
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.
+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

Re: Seat retrimming, which staple gun?

Posted: 20 Apr 2016, 19:27
by Bandito
Cheers Mike I'm watching a gun on ebay so cross fingers

Matt

Re: Seat retrimming, which staple gun?

Posted: 20 Apr 2016, 20:58
by jompy
I've also used a hand operated one it was about £40 and had the same findings as Mike and knackered