Hammer Staples

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In a message dated 5/24/2001 11:04:13 AM, Richard B. wrote:

<<"Hi Tom... am I right in reading that you response says you observe no real
connection between hammers looseing their grip on the molding and the staple
being there or not ??">>

Richard;
 There needs to be some differetiation made between "staples" and "staples":-)
Hammer staples come in various forms:
1.) true staples where the legs remain straight when driven in.
2.) what I will call 'clinched' staples where the staple penetrates from one 
side of the hammer and the legs are 'clinched outward, forming a 'clamp of 
sorts.
3.) "T" staples which can take either of the above two forms.
4.) Tied wire/staples, ala S&S.

 Of the four above types, I am sure there are more, only No. 2 and No. 4 
offer any significant 'holding' power for keeping felt secured to the hammer 
moulding. The other two are window dressing...mostly. :-)
Jim Bryant (FL)