Opinions Wanted Staple width & gauge for stretching?

[CB Art & Framing]

Just wondering what type of staples most use for stretching canvas.

 

[tedh]

JT-21. But I just can't find a wholesale source. Grrrrrrrr.

 

[CB Art & Framing]

These look pretty cool.
http://www.thefastenercompany.com/fine_wire_staplers___staples.htm

 

[tedh]

I gave up on pneumatic staplers. Too much force and they go right through the canvas. And you have to be really, really careful with the bedsheets from the tropics.

 

[Scallywag]

The duo- fast stapler from United is the best! I think the staples have a 1/2" crown and 3/8" or 1/2" length. You can adjust depth too. One of my clients tried it once and I had to get him one he liked it so much. Especially good for large canvasses where a pneumatic tool is cumbersome.

 

[mlmintz]

I use JT-21 and sometimes T-50

 

[Rick Granick]

T-30. The staples are light-duty gauge, but the gun is heavy duty.
Rick

 

[IFGL]

I use these along with the gun, works a treat

 

[David Hewitt]

Arrow T-50 Stainless Steel staples. They also have a nice light air operated gun, sells for $35.00. The staples lay smooth with out tearing through the canvas, the visibility of the staples location is great. A nice tool for the price.

 

[Bob Doyle]

I was gonna say T-25, but that is my wire stapling gun number Gone through quite a few T-50's, good tool and it's everywhere so costs are competitive.