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THE PRO’S
ADVICE
JOHN DAVIES
CARPET FITTER
THE RIGHT FASTENER FOR THE JOB
STAPLERS AND TACKERS
DUAL MELT GLUE GUNS
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 han-
dle 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
Be sure to select the best heat setting for the job. Wood, plastics
and metals respond best to a high temperature setting while more
delicate materials such as card, paper and fabric bond better on low
heat. If the materials have a tendency to absorb heat rapidly, a higher
setting ensures that the glue stays fluid long enough for the parts to
be positioned accurately.
TIP 2
When in use always stand the gun on a piece of scrap material -
even with great care the hot glue will drip.
TIP 3
Test the glue by squeezing gently, aim to produce a fine and
consistent line of glue - squeeze too hard and it will all appear in a
single blob.
TIP 4
Do not attempt to apply glue to a very large area as it will cease
to be workable after about 30 seconds.
TIP 5
Once glue has been applied hold the two pieces for about 30
seconds, by which time a strong bond will have formed.
TIP 6
As soon as the glue stick disappears into the heating chamber
insert another to maintain a continuous flow of glue.
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 nose-
piece 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
