How Can I Make Stapling Quieter??

[philm]

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas regarding how to make stapling canvas to the back of the stretcher bars a quieter process please?

I am looking to relocate into shared premises and it would be close to offices where they probably wouldn't appreciate the constant sound of the staple guns going all day so I'm just wondering if there is an effective way to 'dull' the sound down maybe?

I have always had carpet on the top of our wooden benches where we make our canvases and have tried doubling the thickness of this but it doesn't seem to make any difference. I do think it is quite a bit quieter if I test out stapling on the carpet on top of the concrete floor but obviously can't make my canvases down there

I have ordered some samples of rubber flooring (like gym flooring and for stables etc) as I thought that might absorb the sound but they are harder than what I had expected so don't really seem to help. I have looked at some cork boards which are 15mm thick and am wondering if they might help.

I'm just wondering if anyone could maybe offer any suggestions please?

Many thanks in advance!
Phil

[John]

Hi philm,
Maybe you didn't notice but there's a whole section of the forum dedicated to asking for and giving advice.
To find it just Click here

[philm]

Ha ha

I've been a member here for ten years and have never noticed - whoops!!!

I just tend to go to the general discussion board and the ads for buying/selling

Thanks for pointing that out - I'll repost my question over there and maybe an admin will be OK to delete this thread please?

Thanks!
Phil