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Re: Glue, Joints, and Staple Guns
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Donald Aitken <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:55:23 -0700
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Regarding the length of the staples holding in the bottom bar:

It is not good to depend on nails or staples if they are put in tension. We
use two small brads horizontally in the bottom bar joint. These brads are in
shear and seem to be very reliable. We do the same on the top bars.

                                    Best regards

                                    Donald Aitken

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