[SML] Stapling Lauan

[David Tolin]

Randy,

You should glue and staple the lauan using narrow crown staples. The
"trick" is to orient the staples so that the crown of the staple straddles
the grain of the lauan (the staple should be perpendicular to the grain).
If the staple is parallel to the grain it will just shoot between the wood
fiber. If that is still not working, turn down your air pressure so that
your staples are just barley going below the surface of the lauan.

David Tolin
Technical Director
Westlake High School
Austin, Texas
www.whstec.com


> I need to build a number of Hollywood flats with 1/4" lauan faces - I have
> had difficulty in the past securing the skins in this situation - screws
> are too visible, and brads and staples pull right through.  I end up
> stapling and gluing, then repairing them after every performance.  Anyone
> have a secret trick?
>
> Randy Storms
> Mount Baker Theatre
> Bellingham, WA
>
>
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