: 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

Steve

The only thing I could see wrong with the nailer would be the nails. A couple of reasons. First: most of the staples and nails used in air tools have long since gone to the glue coating. They fire in, which heats the Nail/staple and melts the glue, and it cools in the wood almost imediately, making it very dificult getting them back out. Especially the nails. Second: the guns usually set the nails at least 1/16" deep in the wood. That can be corrected by either setting the air pressure lower than manuf. specs. or stapleing through a piece of cardboard, which will hold the nail/staple up above the material. Still, they are difficult to remove, and you may scar the wood surface trying. A third possible problem may be that the small guage wire would not be sufficient to hold the strips in the serious curves, and would just pull through. I wouldn't recommend them. Hope this helps.

Rehd