> I am getting ready (awaiting shipment) of my first kayak, a Guillemont
> Exp. What are the advantages of using 5/8 or 3/4 inch brads vs staples. I
> have an air compresser and a 18 gauge Portor Cable brad gun. I can set the
> air compressor so that a goodly protion of the brad will remain above the
> surface of the wood to expidite there removal. The brads would create one
> less hole than a staple and the hole would be much small than the staple.
> What about holding power? Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks, Don Brads can just be shot through a piece of paper like tissue or even cardboard etc. I use it to keep the oil off of paint. Removal is easy with dykes and a stick of wood. Grab brad with dykes, stick the strip under the nose and lever em out. It is MUCH easier than getting staples out. BOB