Attaching fence wire to posts staples?

[Haoleguy]

As an alternative you might try these fasteners......Big Heel Fasteners Homepage . I use them in black locust.

 

[PhysAssist]

Yes, but it's a good excuse to get a very handy tool. I went for 40 years without a palm nailer and once I got one I've found them to be excellent every time I need to nail a big nail between joists. If his posts are old they are very likely hard. If the OP thinks he couldn't hammer in 500 staples maybe he couldn't.

I am surprised they don't make an inexpensive battery operated stapler for fencing staples.

Here's a $50 tool to do it with a hammer Goldenrod Hired Hand Staple Driver | Fencing| Northern Tool + Equipment

/edit and $60 for about 700 staples.

I put that in my wish list, but may instead just get a new adapter for my palm nailer.

New dogs means new/expanded fencing to be done.

 

[PhysAssist]

You need a staple starter. Really saves the fingers. Also, when nailing staples into wooden posts, do not place the staple vertically. Rather, put it in at an angle so the staple to minimize loosening when the post inevitably gets surface cracks.

No, just use fencing pliers to hold it initially.

Also, if you lightly pound on the outside of the staple legs to make them slightly more parallel, they won't split out of the wood as much, and go in much easier.

 

[turnkey4099]

A 15 yr old can become hammer savey..

I, and all my compatriaots were out there maintaining fence on the farms by the time we were 10, some a lot earlier.

Harry K

 

[PhysAssist]

I, and all my compatriaots were out there maintaining fence on the farms by the time we were 10, some a lot earlier.

Harry K

2+ for me too.

 

[farmer2009]

As an alternative you might try these fasteners......Big Heel Fasteners Homepage . I use them in black locust.

For that price if you're going to do much fencing then just buy the air staple gun. Your cost per post will be less.