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TR45
TR40
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TR150
TRE550
PHT150C
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THE PRO'S
ADVICE
STAPLERS AND TACKERS
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.
JOHN DAVIES
CARPENTER
HAND RIVETERS
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.
STAPLES RANGE GUIDE
MAKEYOUR FASTENINGTOOLSWORK HARDER
Optional
washer
