Alternative to fence staples to attach cattle panel to wood

[StinkyAcres]

I'm planning on building a cattle panel hoop run this spring. We've built a similar structure for our goats and sheep and used fence staples to attach the panels to the wood frame. Thing is, those staples are very difficult to pound in and just about impossible to take out without special tools. Is there something I can use instead of staples that are just as strong but are easier to install and remove? Thanks!

 

[StinkyAcres]

Has anyone sandwiched the cattle panel between two pieces of wood with screws?

 

[aart]

Has anyone sandwiched the cattle panel between two pieces of wood with screws?

Nope, but that could work.

I used some plastic shelf thingy's, with better screws than came with the thingy's.
Think there's pics in here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-hoop-coop-chicken-tractor.72211/

 

[TheFatBlueCat]

Would cable ties work? I use those suckers for just about everything.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Use these -

Likely found in the electrical aisle. Buy in bulk

Cable ties are temporary. If you go that route, buy the grey/black ones, they are UV stabilized. Will last a couple years, depending on freeze cycles and sun exposure. CLear ones are good for two.

 

[WallyG74]

What @U_Stormcrow said is excellent. Also a simple cleat with a 1/4” hex head screw does a really nice job. Also found in the electrical aisle.

 

[3KillerBs]

Is there a particular reason you want to be able to remove them?

We invested in a heavy-duty fence stapler to go with the compressor:

That's the big, orange one. The small red one is the narrow-crown stapler I use for lighter work.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Nope, but that could work.

I used some plastic shelf thingy's, with better screws than came with the thingy's.
Think there's pics in here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-hoop-coop-chicken-tractor.72211/

Thank you! Very nice hoop coop you have there.

Use these -

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Likely found in the electrical aisle. Buy in bulk

Cable ties are temporary. If you go that route, buy the grey/black ones, they are UV stabilized. Will last a couple years, depending on freeze cycles and sun exposure. CLear ones are good for two.

That looks like a great option. Thanks!

Is there a particular reason you want to be able to remove them?

I'm always changing things and reusing materials. It will save me time and money.

 

[3KillerBs]

I'm always changing things and reusing materials. It will save me time and money.

Ah.

I'm more the sort who builds once for the ages.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

I'm always changing things and reusing materials. It will save me time and money.

"Screws". That's why I use Screws.

and when I can, I build in modules, so I can move things around.