On Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:31:47 -0500 Keith Benson <[log in to unmask]>
writes:

> (snip)....I have access to a brad nailer and a crown stapler
> and was wondering what people found most effective ....

Keith;

I use both and always glue all the joints.  My first investment away from
hammer and nails was a small compressor and a brad nailer.  This worked
just fine and I would still be using this nailer exclusively except I
purchased an air driven stapler to fasten the foundation wedge into place
because the nails were just too long.  The stapler came supplied with a
package of 1-1/4 inch crown staples that worked just fine assembling the
frames.

The end result is economics in both time and money.  Using the staples I
get two 'nails' in one... quicker to build and cheaper to buy.  I still
reserve the nailer for that critical connection horizontally through the
side of the end bar into the top bar.  These two points are critical for
the strength and life expectancy of your wooden frames.


Rick Leber
Beekeeping and Honey Production since 1987
Mobile, 'Sweet Home' Alabama

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