What's the Difference Between Medium Crown Stapler and Narrow Crown Stapler?

[Jay Chan]

I thought there was only type of air crown stapler: narrow crown
stapler. But I come across something called a medium crown stapler. I
guess the staples for medium crown stapler is slightly wider than
those for narrow crown stapler. Other than this, what is the
difference any way? Why someone will use one over another? Does a
medium staple hold the wood parts together better than a narrow
staple?

Thanks in advance for any info.

Jay Chan

[charlie b]

The difference is about a quarter of an inch. The
narrow being 1/4 inch wide. When set just
below the surface the narrow crown staple is
less noticable than the wider crown ones. I'm
guessing that the wider crown are thicker.
Have only seen them used on shipping crates
and sometimes pallets so they probably hold
better.

charlie b

[mp]

The narrow crown staples are 1/4" wide and use 18ga wire. The larger staples
are wider (3/8, 7/16, 1/2), use a heavier wire (usually 16ga), and are
available in longer lengths.

[Jay Chan]

> The difference is about a quarter of an inch. The
> narrow being 1/4 inch wide. When set just
> below the surface the narrow crown staple is
> less noticable than the wider crown ones. I'm
> guessing that the wider crown are thicker.
> Have only seen them used on shipping crates
> and sometimes pallets so they probably hold
> better.

I see. Seem like the narrow crown staples are more appropriate for
woodworking (such as stapling the back panel of a cabinet). No wonder
there are many many narrow crown staplers, and only one medium crown
stapler that I know of.

Thanks for the information that you and another newsgroup member have
provided.

Jay Chan

[Stefan]

replying to Jay Chan, Stefan wrote:

Narrow crown staplers only use narrow crown staples, similiarly, wide
crown staplers only use wide crown staples, the same goes for medium crown
staplers=medium crown staples. Maybe you really want to know the
difference between the staples and not the staplers.
*Wide Crown Staples* - Wide crown staples are typically large, heavy-duty
staples. They’re mostly used in applications where the staples just have
to work, without looking pretty. They’re used in construction
applications, such as roofing, house wrap and truss construction.
They’re also used for furniture frames and cabinet frames, and
carton-to-skid attachment in packaging.
- See more at:
http://www.packinc.com/2012/12/your-guide-to-all-things-staples/#sthash.G8nmN0qs.dpuf
*Medium Crown Staples *- Medium crown staples typically have more uses
then their wide crown brothers. They play a big role in home construction,
as they’re used for cedar shingles, fascia and soffits, fencing, floor
underlayment, and siding. Like wide crown staples, they too can be used in
furniture and cabinet frames. They’re also used in pallets, crates, and
boxes.
- See more at:
http://www.packinc.com/2012/12/your-guide-to-all-things-staples/#sthash.G8nmN0qs.dpuf
*Narrow Crown Staples* - Narrow crown staples have a narrower scope of
where they’re used, but can be used in more “delicate” applications,
like installing moulding, trim, and lattice. They’re used in cabinet and
drawer making, as well as for fascia and soffits. Their narrow crown make
them more easily hidden than their wide and medium crown brothers.
- See more at:
http://www.packinc.com/2012/12/your-guide-to-all-things-staples/#sthash.G8nmN0qs.dpuf

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[Stefan]

replying to Jay Chan, Stefan wrote:
> jaykchan wrote:
>

Here is more info on narrow, medium and wide crown from
http://www.packinc.com/fastening-supplies/staples/

There are 3 different widths of *wide crown* staples:
15/16″ Crown – Made to fit Paslode style staplers.
1″ Crown – Made to fit Hitachi and Senco style staplers.
1-1/32″ Crown – Made to fit Duo-Fast style staplers.
Primary Applications: Roofing, Truss Construction, House Wrap,
Carton-to-Skid, Cabinets, Wire Lathing, Furniture Frames

There are 2 different widths of* medium crown* staples:
1/2″ Crown – Made to fit Paslode style staplers.
7/16″ Crown – Made to fit Hitachi, Duo-Fast and Senco style staplers.
Primary Applications: Cedar Shingles, Fascia and Soffits, Fencing, Floor
Underlayment, Furniture Frames, Roof & Wall Cedar Shingles, Pallets and
Pallet Repair, Vinyl/Metal Siding, Crate and Box Assembly, Sheathing
Staples

There are 3 different widths of *narrow crown *staples:
3/8″ Crown – Made to fit Duo-Fast and Senco style staplers.
3/16″ Crown – Made to fit Paslode style staplers.
1/4″ Crown – Made to fit Hitachi, Duo-Fast and Senco style staplers.
Primary Applications: Fascia and Soffits, Molding, Cabinets, Trim,
Lattice, Paneling, Drawers**

*Fine Wire*
We have categorized every staple made from wire lighter than 18-gauge in
this category.
Primary Applications: Roofing Felt, House Wrap, Upholstery, Automotive
Vinyl and Trim, Picture Frames

The crown is the top of the staple that you see after it has been driven
into the wood. The leg is the length of the staple.

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[jloomis]

differing holding strengths for differing materials. (roof shingles take a
1" crown for example)
Fencing can use a 1/2 " crown
lesser noticeable penetration holes-smallest crown- finish work

if staple is shot with the grain it may penetrate too far.
if staple is shot cross grain it causes more distortion in wood product.
(plywood it does not matter in this case) straight grain wood does matter,
and cross grain shot produces more
damage to face, with grain shot may penetrate too far, and I like 45o angle
shot that grabs grain, and is less damaging to surface.
just a few thoughts on staples.
jloomisconstruction.com

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[Martin Eastburn]

And if doing a roof, Use only quality Stainless staples.

A whole building project - hundreds of homes in San Jose Ca - was put
in with normal steel staples and they all rusted. A wind storm took
off roof after roof of shingles. It was a real mess and a nasty
lawsuit. The builder won, the shingler who cheapened out had to pay for
proper installation and materials. The people had tarps over their
homes for many months.

Martin

[John McCoy]

Martin Eastburn <lion...@consolidated.net> wrote in
news:yad_w.57478$d_4....@fx14.iad:

> And if doing a roof, Use only quality Stainless staples.

Not legal where I am...

John

[jloomis]

I would not even use a roof staple.
I used to use them years ago, and only use full head nails, stainless the
best.
Senco Power Roofer Full Head Nails.....
jloomisconstruction.com

"Martin Eastburn" wrote in message news:yad_w.57478$d_4....@fx14.iad...

[Scott Lurndal]

Martin Eastburn <lion...@consolidated.net> writes:
>And if doing a roof, Use only quality Stainless staples.
>
>A whole building project - hundreds of homes in San Jose Ca - was put
>in with normal steel staples and they all rusted. A wind storm took
>off roof after roof of shingles. It was a real mess and a nasty
>lawsuit. The builder won, the shingler who cheapened out had to pay for
>proper installation and materials. The people had tarps over their
>homes for many months.
>

Let me guess, the builder was K&B, and the area st. teresa?

[Martin Eastburn]

That sounds familiar but it has been a dozen years or more.

Martin

[(;harles]

Very nice response