Attaching hardware cloth to frame

[imnukensc]

Pneumatic staples are great for attaching HWC or welded wire. 5/8" are fairly short though. I used 1 1/4" on my welded wire. Lots faster than using screws and washers and there's not a 'coon out there that's gonna pull those staples out. I stapled about every 2-3 inches.

 

[aart]

Pneumatic staples are great for attaching HWC or welded wire. 5/8" are fairly short though. I used 1 1/4" on my welded wire. Lots faster than using screws and washers and there's not a 'coon out there that's gonna pull those staples out. I stapled about every 2-3 inches.

Did you need to adjust the power setting(PSI?)...have read of some set to high breaking the wire.

 

[Bluemonster107]

Did you need to adjust the power setting(PSI?)...have read of some set to high breaking the wire.

... yup!! My cheap pneumatic gun doesn’t have a setting and bust right through the wire... someone else posted to use a piece of wood over it when stapling.

 

[imnukensc]

Did you need to adjust the power setting(PSI?)...have read of some set to high breaking the wire.

I can adjust both PSI at the compressor and depth of the staple on the staple gun. If folks are breaking the wire they haven't adjusted the depth or the PSI or both correctly.

 

[Chickylove12]

Fender washers and screws

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What type of screening is that?

 

[Chickylove12]

Just make sure your putting the hardware cloth on the outside of the openings so anything trying to get in has to push against the frame. I've found using 3/4" ,U-shaped, fencing staples is very effective. Then cover the edges with lath. Coons, in particular, can be very persistent and strong.

What is lathe?

 

[imnukensc]

What type of screening is that?

Appears to be 1/2" hardware cloth. Lath is a thin, flat strip of wood. Usually about 1/4" thick and 1 1/2' wide.

 

[woodmort]

Beat me to it.