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michael palmer <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 27 Feb 2002 07:49:53 -0500
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Carmenie Stemmler wrote:

>   I was wondering what size of staples you used for the
> boxes, and how is worked out?

 I have a Duo-Fast staple gun. For supers and hivebodies I use 7/16 x 2 coated
galvanized staples, with a rabbeted joint. They hold very well. The advantage in
using a staple gun is speed. Just yesterday, I built 75 medium supers in 6
hours. Couldn't imagine how long it would take with nails.


Mike

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