bunk board carpet question

[imported_rusty]

when i redo the carpet do i use stainless steel nails for it or just plain staples?

 

[Bondo]

Re: bunk board carpet question

I suppose the Best Answer would be SSteel Staples,.....

For Arrow Staplers they are sold as "Monel" Staples,.....

 

[Boomyal]

Re: bunk board carpet question

I suppose the Best Answer would be SSteel Staples,.....

For Arrow Staplers they are sold as "Monel" Staples,.....

I think they now have them at Home (not so)Cheapo. When I got mine I had to order them thru an Arrow distributor. They are a definite must for stapling your carpet. Standard staples would last 6 mo in fresh water and 6 days in salt.

 

[lifeisfun]

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DOH !
Just did mine withe regular

 

[Boomyal]

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DOH !
Just did mine withe regular

Not too late LF, just restaple next time you launch your rig. The steel will go away at it's leisure and the Monel will stay behind to finish the job.

 

[imported_rusty]

Re: bunk board carpet question

i hope home depot carrys them i will check tomorrow. i like to get her done by saturday..

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: bunk board carpet question

HD sells a indoor/outdoor hall runner carpet by the foot, extremely durable 24" wide. i use it, split it into two 12" strips, and use galvinized roofing nails.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: bunk board carpet question

i hope home depot carrys them i will check tomorrow. i like to get her done by saturday..

Yes they do have them, Arrow t-50's very limited selection.

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: bunk board carpet question

No SS staples available in our local HD

 

[Boomyal]

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No SS staples available in our local HD

In our area we have a couple of different hardware stores that compete with HD by carrying much more comprehensive inventories. Maybe you have something similar in Ontario. Get out the Yellow Pages and start calling around. Someone is bound to have them in your area.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: bunk board carpet question

Lifeisfun, If there is a spot where you can attach the carpet to the bunks that the hull doesn't touch, you can nail it there using roof nails. You could also use galv fence staples (the hammer-in type),

 

[bruceb58]

Re: bunk board carpet question

I use my upholstery air stapler with stainless staples. You may be able to rent an electric or air powered one. The staples are fairly expensive but probably better than the ones you will be buying at HD.

 

[imported_rusty]

Re: bunk board carpet question

ALL DONE BOUGHT A ROLL FROM MY LOCAL BOATING STORE HOME DEPOT CARRYS THE MONELLE STAPLES 25 BUCKS IN MATERIAL FOR A FOOT LONG RECOVER JOB, BUT HEY ALL DONEd

 

[Boomyal]

Re: bunk board carpet question

...but probably better than the ones you will be buying at HD.

Bruce, you cannot do better than Monel for marine use.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monel

 

[Scaaty]

Re: bunk board carpet question

HD sells a indoor/outdoor hall runner carpet by the foot, extremely durable 24" wide. i use it, split it into two 12" strips, and use galvinized roofing nails.

Worth repeating, or do it the hard way....

 

[BLLDOGG]

Re: bunk board carpet question

Lowes carries the same carpet and I just bought some. Thanks for the tips and sorry for high jacking your thread 8)

 

[bruceb58]

Re: bunk board carpet question

Bruce, you cannot do better than Monel for marine use.

I was actually referring to the thickness/length of the staple itself. The size of the staples that fit in the hand actuated staplers can't be put in deep enough to stay permanently.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: bunk board carpet question

Bruce, you cannot do better than Monel for marine use.

I was actually referring to the thickness/length of the staple itself. The size of the staples that fit in the hand actuated staplers can't be put in deep enough to stay permanently.

I beg to differ Bruce. My carpet rots before my monel staples let loose. Of course you should be using pressure treated wood for the bunks.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: bunk board carpet question

Boomyal,

That has just been my experience using the hand staplers. I have more experience with upholstery. I would never use a hand stapler for upholstery work or for carpeting that I put on docks. Staples just pull right out.

 

[Bondo]

Re: bunk board carpet question

For those of Us who haven't yet gone out,+ bought another Toy, errr, Tool,....
Aka. an Electric Stapler.......

I continue to us my Chrome Plated Arrow 50 hand Stapler,......
'Course I Also still finish off the Staples with a Hammer,......
No Problems..........