Why Composite Staples Are Better Than Metal Ones

If you're tired of rusted fasteners ruining your project, it's probably time you looked into using composite staples. I remember the first time I saw a guy run a piece of wood through a planer with staples still in it. I nearly jumped out of my skin waiting for that horrible clink-shatter sound of a blade meeting metal. But it never happened. The planer just chewed right through them like they were part of the wood. That was my "aha" moment with composite fasteners, and honestly, I haven't looked back for a lot of my shop work. ...

April 30, 2026 · 7 min · Randazzo Munro