AZN-Catalog2014

THE PRO'S ADVICE

JOHN DAVIES CARPENTER

MAKEYOUR FASTENINGTOOLSWORK HARDER

STAPLERS AND TACKERS

HAND RIVETERS

TIP 1 Choose the best staple type for the job. If you want to remove it later select the shortest that is suitable, if it is to be permanent select a longer staple. Set the power to hi or lo setting and test on a scrap piece. TIP 2 If the staples are to be visible it is good practice to try to keep them in alignment and an equal distance apart – for accurate spacing it’s a good idea to make a gauge. TIP 3 If you are stapling fragile materials that have a distinct structure like wood veneer, always position the staple across the grain for greater strength. With some thin materials, even on low power, the staple may tend to cut through and become ineffective. Change to a broad crown staple or add a piece of stronger material between the staple crown and the work piece. TIP 4 When work is completed fire off one final staple and hold the handle in the closed position and place the wire loop over the plastic hook on the handle to hold the handle in the closed position for storage.

TIP 1 Assess the length, diameter and type of rivet required dependent on material type, thickness and final application (visual or functional). As a rule of thumb the rivet should be one and a half times longer than the combined thickness of the materials being joined. TIP 2 Clamp the two sheets together and drill through both at the same time, removing any burrs with a fine file. Test suitability before starting on the finished material. TIP 3 Insert the rivet and ensure that it is seated firmly onto the outer surface. If the materials to be joined may be damaged by the force of the rivet closing, place a suitably sized washer over the rivet shank to

spread the pressure and create a stronger join. TIP 4 Fit the correct size of nosepiece to the riveter and place over the rivet mandrel, pushing it up to the head of the rivet. Squeeze the handles together for the first pull, maintaining pressure on the nose of the riveter at all times. Open the handles and press the nose down to the rivet a second time, squeezing the handles together again, until the steel mandrel snaps just below the finished rivet.

Optional washer

STAPLES RANGE GUIDE

TRA709T 14mm ● ● ●

TRA708T 12mm ● ● ● ● ●

TRA706T 10mm ● ● ● ● ● ●

TRA705T 8mm ● ● ● ● ● ●

TRA704T 6mm ● ● ● ●

TRA206T 10mm ● ●

TRA205T 8mm ● ●

TRA204T 6mm ● ●

TR45

TR40

TR110

TR150

TRE550

PHT150C

PHT250C

PHT350T

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