A stapler is only as good as the staples. What are the BEST staples to feed this beastie?
1436052
I have used just plain old staples. I never bothered to buy the special staples that are recommended. Maybe I bought Swingline staples. I just don't recall.
1436053
I've been using the same cheap, garden variety, no-name 26/6 staples in this flat clinch stapler as I was previously using in my old bubble-clinch stapler. I'm not particularly of the impression that a special flat-clinch staple even exists. The only significant difference is the mechanics of the unit, so the same staple should perform equally as well, albeit flattened.
2043287
I recently bought a regular stapler from Staples that had a plastic body. This stapler is made much better and has a much more solid, single piece feel to it than the Staples brand stapler that has a plastic body.
1347428
The short answer is YES. it opens like almost any other stapler...the difference being no latch to release. Just lift the head and you will see the tray to put the staples in. Note that a full stick of staples works best. loading with bits and pieces is likely to cause a jam.
862639
I always use the staples. Seems to me they hold better, more friction. Freeman gun works great.
1000946
I am no expert. But I purchased the staples that came with it. I have a regular Bostitch stapler and it only uses B8 staples. So far I like it very much - very powerful, but loud.
402365
I use the required ACE undulated staples with my ACE Clipper (pistol grip) stapler. It works perfectly every time. It never jams and the staples hold better than regular staples. Buy one and you will never use any regular stapler again.
204262
I bought mine quite a while ago so my memory may not be perfect. The stapler has worked well for me. I believe it came with a small box of staples but I am not positive.
996452
I agree with Ken that this is a great stapler, and I have never needed anything other than the 20 gauge staples. I do have to disagree with him on the availability of the staples. I can get them from my local Home Depot under the brand name Duo Fast. When I ran out of the staples I ordered with my gun, this is where I get mine if I don't have the time to run across town to the flooring supply store.
1577033
Reliably staples 7 on one corner. I started stapling 3 times down the left side, and that made it like a notebook and held together better.
1136670
Definitely. That's what I used it for. Just get extra heavy duty staples. I think some come with it, but I can't remember.
2114420
It uses regular size staples. However, I could not get it to staple 20 pages... it stapled about 12 pages, maximum. I found this stapler absolutely useless and returned it. I would NOT recommend this stapler to anyone.
663303
Just standard staples; I used the same ones I use in my regular stapler. The machine is exactly like a normal desk stapler; it just has a longer arm.
1287913
I went to home depot, and got the staples by Hitachi. you can also read other customer reviews on the tool site.
2151771
It uses standard staples, at least until it breaks. For me that was on the 3rd staple.
1779368
We have two of these staplers, one short and one long and they work beautifully. Never had a problem with it. It does require specialty staples however
1276180
I only used staples and braid nails. Those worked perfectly in this tool. Just oil often
1322093
I am not sure. I have not seen any staples even though my cat has nearly worn out spots with her claws.