Staple Starter – Fence Staple Driving Tool for Wood Posts
$11.95 USD
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Staple Starter – Fence Staple Driving Tool for Wood Posts
$11.95 USD
SKU:
01070
Staple Starter – Fence Staple Driving Tool for Wood Posts
The Staple Starter is a durable hand tool designed to help start fence staples safely and accurately in wood fence posts. It holds the staple in position during the first hammer strikes, helping keep fingers away from the impact area while making staple installation easier, especially when working with dense or hardwood posts.
With its simple no-moving-parts design, the Staple Starter is a practical tool for high-tensile fencing, woven wire fencing, permanent electric fencing, and livestock fence installation. It is compatible with standard fence staples up to 8 gauge.
Key Features
Safer Staple Starting: Holds the fence staple during the initial hammer strikes, helping keep your fingers away from the impact area.
Designed for Wood Posts: Useful for installing fence staples in standard wood posts as well as dense hardwood posts.
Better Staple Control: Helps position and start staples accurately before they are driven to their final depth.
Helps Reduce Staple Mushrooming: Provides better control when starting staples, particularly when working with harder wood.
No Moving Parts: Simple, durable construction with no moving components to wear out or break.
Works with Standard Fence Staples: Compatible with standard fencing staples up to 8 gauge.
Easy to Use: Position the staple with the tool, start it with a hammer, remove the tool, and finish driving the staple.
Specifications & Compatibility
USA Grazing Systems SKU: 01070
Product Type: Fence Staple Starter / Staple Driving Tool
Application: Starting Fence Staples in Wood Posts
Compatible Staple Size: Standard Fence Staples up to 8 Gauge
Post Type: Wood Posts
Operation: Manual / Hammer-Driven
Fence Types: High-Tensile, Woven Wire, Electric & Livestock Fencing
Sold As: Each
How to Use
- Insert the fence staple into the Staple Starter.
- Position the staple at the desired location on the wood fence post.
- Strike the starter pin with a hammer to begin driving the staple.
- Remove the Staple Starter once the staple is securely started.
- Finish driving the staple to the appropriate depth for the fence application.
Important Fence Installation Note
When attaching fence wire to line posts, do not drive staples so tightly that the wire is unnecessarily pinched or prevented from moving when the fence design requires movement. Correct staple installation helps the fence system respond properly to tension, temperature changes, and impact.
Common Applications
- Installing fence staples in wood posts
- High-tensile fence construction
- Woven wire fence installation
- Permanent electric fencing
- Livestock and pasture fencing
- Hardwood fence posts
- Perimeter and cross fencing
- Fence repair and maintenance
Use Summary
The Staple Starter – SKU 01070 provides a simple way to position and start fence staples while keeping your hands farther from the hammer strike. Its durable, no-moving-parts design and compatibility with standard fence staples up to 8 gauge make it a useful tool for high-tensile, woven wire, electric, and permanent livestock fence installation and repair.