The pinner would probably work well at the forms and into internal stems (if you use internal stems), but you will still want some clamping method in between the forms to force small gaps closed. You could use a few staples in between, but that would start to negate the reason for getting the pinner -- or you could use some of the creative, non-invasive clamping methods that some people use to build a boat without any staples or nails.

One potential problem with the pinner would be in removal of the pins. In some tough areas where a staple just won't hold, we may end up using a small nail or brad, and we nail through a scrap strip or piece of plastic so that we have something to pull up on to remove it later.

Dean

: I just got a new Toolcrib catolog and noticed an Accuset 23-gauge micro
: pinner in the nail gun section. 23 gauge is only a hair wider that the
: thin dimention of a standard Arrow staple. Theses pins are singular and
: round so alignment would not be a problem as with staples put in at an
: angle. The holes would be smaller an it is an air tool so drving would be
: sweet. The cost is about $120 with a bunch of fasteners which is not cheap
: but I am sure it would get other uses. The pins come in lengths from 1/2
: to 1 IN. Has anyone tried this type of fastener? Is it important to be
: able to tie two strips together? Would one small pin be enough to hold the
: strips in place? This seems like it could be a comprimise between staples
: or not. Curriously, Steve