What staples to get?

September 19, 2022 11:19 AM

I want to use a heavy duty Swingline stapler #800 to tack new cotton velvet fabric onto wooden seats of dining chairs. What staples should I buy?
posted by DMelanogaster to Home & Garden (5 answers total)

1/4" staples should be plenty long enough to get it done.

Surebonder #5 staples 44014 or
Arrow brand staples - 60x30 series/Arrow 60430 will fit your stapler.
posted by XtineHutch at 12:45 PM on September 19, 2022

Response by poster: or these? Stanley TRA704T 1/4-Inch Heavy Duty Staples
posted by DMelanogaster at 12:49 PM on September 19, 2022

Would you consider wood screws, maybe like this? There are many different styles and sizes.
posted by H21 at 1:11 PM on September 19, 2022

I often use 1/4, but I also think 3/8 is better.

I often use JT21, but I also think T2025 is better.
posted by ovvl at 5:13 PM on September 19, 2022 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: For some reason I bought Arrow T25 staples 3/8" and they don't fit. DAMN
posted by DMelanogaster at 9:54 AM on October 10, 2022