Try an upholstery shop for shorter staples, and a slightly modified stapler.
Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From "Brad Fornal" <toyman at digitex.net>
Cc: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>; <Spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 6:36 AM
Subject: Re: Interior Panels
> I also used foam, but I could not find staples short enough to suit me.
The ones
> I used were Arrow T-50 1/4" staples. They were just long enough to come
through
> the masonite and ding the vinyl. Anyone have a sorce for something
shorter??
> Brad
>
> "Timothy H. Collins" wrote:
>
> > Jim,
> >
> > I agree with what the others have told you about using 1/8" masonite,
etc.
> > I made one additional step by going to a sewing/fabric shop and
purchased a
> > roll of sheet foam. I think it was 3/8" thick, 30 inches wide (or so)
and
> > it came from a roll so you purchased whatever length you want. I put the
> > foam between the masonite and my vinyl covering. The 3/8 thickness may
> > sound too thick, but it compresses as you cover the panels. The panels
> > turned out real nice with the little extra padding in them.
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