Bike seat/saddle staple size and air tool
12-11-17, 08:14 PM
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Bike seat/saddle staple size and air tool
I'm trying to figure out the best staple gun air tool to reupholster bike seat/saddle. I bought one from Harborfreight 18 gauge Brad and staple gun, but it seems that the smallest staples still will be to long. I need to figure out first the best staple size for this project. Crown thick enough to hold material down and the length short enough so that it won't go through everything. Also, strong and sharp enough to go thru hard plastic seat base. Then I can find a staple gun that uses that size staple, and has a long enough "nose?" to fit into the tight spaces around the underside of bike seat/saddle. If anyone has this figured out I would really appreciate the information.
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Typically, bicycle saddle covers are glued to the base with contact cement. I've never seen one stapled in place. Incidentally, you are asking about a bicycle saddle, not a motorcycle saddle aren't you?
The question sounds a bit like its about a motorcycle. If so, you are in the wrong forum.
The question sounds a bit like its about a motorcycle. If so, you are in the wrong forum.
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Agreed. I think you would be much better off gluing than stapling. I have an air stapler that I use on motorcycle seats but I doubt that most bicycle saddles have enough thickness to use any staple that would stay in place even if the legs were short enough. Glue and clamp till dry.
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I’ve seen plenty of stapled saddles, but for much the same reasons, I’ve never used staples myself. High-strength hot glue has worked for My upholstering needs.
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I have never seen a tool for those tiny saddle staples, I have used Pliobond and clamping in areas that formerly had staples and it has worked out well. You might try an upholstering web site???
12-12-17, 09:44 AM
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stapling is fast & cheap, the more expensive saddles, like Fizik, have made a fixture to clamp the glued joint,
I used Leather, and Barge vinyl stick (shoe repair, adhesive).. Cinelli volare ..
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I used Leather, and Barge vinyl stick (shoe repair, adhesive).. Cinelli volare ..
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Soooooo true glue would be the way to go.
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...as already stated above, contact cement is what you want in most instances for the interface between leather and a plastic saddle body.
3M makes a couple that they sell at Home Depot and online. One is 77, which is lower strength, but usually strong enough in most cases. There's a higher strength 90 too. Spray is easier to use in this application.
One can will repair a number of saddles, but you need to clear the nozzle after each use by spraying it upside down.
Clean off the overspray with mineral spirits, or stuff will stick to it and make a mess.
...as already stated above, contact cement is what you want in most instances for the interface between leather and a plastic saddle body.
3M makes a couple that they sell at Home Depot and online. One is 77, which is lower strength, but usually strong enough in most cases. There's a higher strength 90 too. Spray is easier to use in this application.
One can will repair a number of saddles, but you need to clear the nozzle after each use by spraying it upside down.
Clean off the overspray with mineral spirits, or stuff will stick to it and make a mess.
