How do I know what size staples to get?

The default rule is that the staple should be three times longer than the thickness of the material. When fastening hard wood, the staple should be twice as long as the thickness of the wood.

How do you choose staples size?

Standard rule

An excellent rule for choosing the right staple length for your application is to take the thickness of the material your fastening and multiply it by three. So if the material you are fastening is 6mm thick, you should go with a staple length of 18mm.

What is normal staple size?

Common sizes for the home and office include: 26/6, 24/6, 24/8, 13/6, 13/8 and No. 10 for mini staplers. Common sizes for heavy duty staplers include: 23/8, 23/12, 23/15, 23/20, 23/24, 13/10, and 13/14. Stapleless staplers cut and bend paper without using metal fasteners.

What size staples does my staple gun take?

Light duty staple guns load three sizes of staples: 1/4, 5/16- and 3/8-inch staples. Since the heavy duty stapler can handle a greater variety of staple sizes, it might seem that there's really no need for the light duty model. There are, however, other factors to consider beside staple capacity.

Are staples the same width?

Unlike nails, staples are often sold by series, which doesn't tell you much about size. Furthermore, staples are not "one-size-fits-most," contrary to most categories of collated nails. Staples are instead measured not only by leg length and wire gauge, but also by crown width.

What size staples do I need?

What does the number mean on staples?

The two numbers used in international staple sizing are the gauge of the wire and the length of the staple shank, given in millimetres. A lower wire gauge number means a thicker staple, while a higher shank number means a longer leg.

How wide is a T50 staple?

A T50 staple is defined by its flat top (the “crown”) which is 10mm wide (3/8″). The staples then come in a wide variety of lengths including: 6mm (1/4″)

Are staple gun staples universal?

The right staples aren't necessarily determined just by the manufacturer. More important than the brand of staples is the size. Check your stapler or staple gun to see what size staples you need. If you find those at your local Westlake and they're made by a different manufacturer, they should still work fine.

What staples to use?

Standard rule. An excellent rule for choosing the right staple length for your application is to take the thickness of the material your fastening and multiply it by three. So if the material you are fastening is 6mm thick, you should go with a staple length of 18mm.

Are T50 and 140 staples the same?

Introducing the fantastic 140 Series Staples! Known also as T50 staples, these are a great addition to any upholsterer's kit.

What size staples should I use for upholstery?

Almost any fine wire and medium wire staples can be used for upholstery, depending on your fabric. 20 and 22 gauge staples are the most common staples for upholstery. #7 series staples 22 Gauge, #8 (80) series staples 20 Gauge, and T-50 series staples 20 Gauge are commonly used for these applications.

How do I order staples for a staple gun?

What are 1/4 crown staples used for?

Narrow crown staplers are 1/4-inch wide staples and range in length up to 1.5-inch long. They are great at holding across the grain on thin strips like lattice without splitting the wood. Because of their shape, they provide a lot of holding power if you go across the grain.

What are T shaped staples used for?

T50 staples are the world's best-selling heavy-duty staple platform. Made to deliver exceptional holding power, these staples are used for all heavy-duty stapling applications – from installing insulation, housewraps, and roofing underlayments to upholstering fine furniture and window treatments.

What kind of staples does my stapler use?

Standard office staplers usually take 26/6, 24/6, or 26/8 staples. Those cute little mini-staplers may use number 10 staples, which are 10-mm wire with 4-mm legs. Staple wire can be flat or round, depending on the intended application. The leg length also varies widely.

Are there different types of staples?

There are dozens of different types of staples designed for different applications and intended for different kinds of staplers, from office staplers to large industrial staplers.

What are two types of staples?

The fastener, called a staple, is a 2-pronged shape that's usually made of metal. When pressure is applied to the stapler, it drives the staple through a stack of paper, which folds the prongs down to create a firm binding. Staplers come in two distinct power types: manual and electric.

What size are Type 5 staples?

Length: 6mm. Width: 9.5mm.

What size staples are used for carpet?

For the carpet itself, pick staples around 1/2 inch. Some staplers even go up to 9/16, which will give you a bit of extra holding power. What is this? No matter what size staples you use, be sure to adjust the depth gauge on a power stapler.

What size staples does a craftsman staple gun?

Craftsman Professional® EasyFire™ Forward Action™ Stapler fires staples and brad nails with rapid-fire capability. With one hand operation, efficiently drives staples flush with more control. Use heavy duty narrow crown staple sizes 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 1/2 and 9/16 in.

What size are mini staples?

10 staples are designed for use in Bostitch Mini Staplers. Each staple fastens two to 10 sheets of paper and has a 3/16" leg length.

What is the difference between JT21 and T50 staples?

JT21 staples are the T50's little brother. Although often referred to as light-duty, there's really nothing “light” about them. Built with the same quality and precision as the T50, these staples utilize a thinner wire in a smaller staple format to deliver great holding power.

What size staples does T50 staple gun use?

Arrow T50 Heavy Duty Staple Gun for Upholstery, Wood, Crafts, DIY and Professional Uses, Manual Stapler Uses 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8", 1/2", or 9/16” Staples.

How many MM is a T50 staple?

Product Description. 3PLUS T50/10 20 Gauge Galvanized Fine Wire Staples, 5,000 per box. Crown Size: 3/8-Inch (10.6 mm), Leg Length: 3/8-Inch (10 mm).