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Depends on whether the staple in question is listed, and what the listing states that staple is capable of holding.

Typically, listed staples are limited to two cables.

I get around this by driving the staple sideways with no cable under it and using a zip tie.
 
jumper said:
I use these:
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You are a very patient man. ;)
 
George Stolz said:
Depends on whether the staple in question is listed, and what the listing states that staple is capable of holding.

Typically, listed staples are limited to two cables.

I get around this by driving the staple sideways with no cable under it and using a zip tie.
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i'd be inclined to use a staple gun to set the tie to the stud.

do you trim the tie?

personally, i can't see any good reason to do so being as it is hidden inside a wall.

just out of curiousity, how many of you will admit to cutting holes in drywall and letting the scrap fall inside the stud cavity?
 
George Stolz said:
Because when I pull on the cable when I'm stripping out the boxes, the cables move. Drives me nuts. :)
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Well, who told ya to wait until trim to strip the cables? :roll: Silly boy!

I strip, make up EGC's and groundeds, and make terminal pigtails and/or hooks at rough. All I need for trim is my electric screwdriver.

Saves time and keeps the freshly-painted walls a lot cleaner, too.
 
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