How does one fire short staples into hard wood?

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I find myself caught in the middle here.

My old electric staple gun will fire 1/4" staples but it's not capable of fully setting them because part of the target is some pretty hard wood. The shortest staples I can find for my pneumatic gun are 1/2" and would go clear through and stick out the front.

Is there an answer or do I simply replace the tape the last guy to tackle this used?

"How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?" - The Sign of the Four (1890) — RedGrittyBrick, Jan 04 '14 at 21:51
@gregmac I'm trying to fasten a piece of cardboard backing to a wooden frame. — Loren Pechtel, Jan 05 '14 at 04:25
@Steven I probably could. It just seems strange that I can't find a way of stapling it. — Loren Pechtel, Jan 05 '14 at 05:11

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited Jul 05 '18 at 12:19

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Use 1/4" Cut Tacks instead: (Amazon)

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edited Jul 05 '18 at 12:19

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And a needle nose pliers to hold them in just the right place when you take the first whack at each with your hammer. – Wayfaring Stranger Apr 03 '15 at 12:09

How does one fire short staples into hard wood?

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