Recent content by Squirrel9

Hello All, I ended up using some tacks I removed from some carpet tack strips I had lying abound and hailed them in with a small hammer. Thanks for all help. Cheers

I thought of the small screw idea, but wanted to avoid drilling the rail. I am going to buy some better staples and see how that goes. Then I will try some small gauge nails with possibly some tiny pre-drilled holes. Thanks for the ideas guys. I will let you know how I make out. Cheers

I am using the 1/2" Arrow Crown Staples, and yes, they bend all over the place. I will try to go to sears and buy a pack of staples from them and let you know how it goes. Thanks for the help.

I am using 5/16" staples and they are a no-go. I have tried both electric and hand Arrow T-50 stapler. I am not sure if 1/16" shorter will help.

It is a oversize 8' Dufferin, 3 piece floating slate. I am using an Arrow Electric Stapler. Would I be best to just show up at a local billiards shop and ask them to staple the 5" section?

Hello, I am trying to re-felt my own pool table and have run into a snag. I have finished 4 rails already and they look great. The snag is a knotted area in the rail where I am to staple the felt to the underside of the rail. The area is about 4"-5" long. The staples will not penetrate the...