dennis@home wrote:


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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.

I'm confused. I haven't hit them with a hammer. I used an electric
staple gun.

Staple guns have hammers in them.. they don't just push the staple in.

The staples are thin enough not to split the wood. You can even pin a
3mm hardwood bead and not see the heads.