"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message
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dennis@home wrote:
Yes, you should only fix feather edge on one edge so it doesn't split.
The one where two nails have been used at each side of the board will
split. Staples may well split the wood too.

Cicero wrote;
Have you looked at T-nails (Screwfix catalogue)? The head on these is much
bigger than the stem, and you might be able to get some to fit your
existing gear. The T head would probably solve the potential splitting of
feather edge boards.

Andy Hall wrote;
If you are going to use fairly thin feather edge board such as 9mm, you
run the risk of splitting the board and it may also be difficult to
staple in enough places for a solid fix and to hide the staple crowns.


Splitting? Not a problem. I put up 60 el cheapo Wickes f/e boards on
said playhouse, all stapled within 20mm of the ends - not a single
incident or even suggestion of splitting. 25mm narrow crown staples.

I think the staple goes in so fast it doesn't split.

They haven't been in long enough yet.
I am referring to what happens when the wood shrinks and gets pulled apart
by too many fixings not what happens when you hit them with a hammer.