A stapler is a universal thing. Always useful not only in professional but also at home. To nail insulation, cover the greenhouse with film, change the upholstery of furniture or fix the cable - the possibilities for application are wide. There are so many handguns on the market today, it's not always easy to know which one is the best. But understanding this issue is important, because different types of pistols are used in different ways. The device, the type of tool, the size of the staples - the head can go round.

Pistols can be divided into several groups:

• mechanical;
• electrical;
• pneumatic.

The use of mechanical staplers

Usually in everyday life they use a simple mechanical device. In another way, it is called a construction stapler. If the tool is needed for a one-time use (upholstering a greenhouse), then it will be enough. It can be made of plastic or metal. Plastic is cheap, but breaks quickly. Metal is more reliable and a little more expensive. Which is more suitable, you need to decide for yourself.

What if the choice fell on a mechanical construction stapler? How to use? Very simple.

Tips for using a mechanical stapler:

Operation of electrical appliances

Most often, electric staplers for furniture are used for hauling interior items and other large-scale repairs. They differ from mechanical ones in more massive charges. Their service life is longer. And electric ones are easier to use. Such a stapler for furniture is several times more expensive than mechanical models.

Often people ask a question about a stapler for furniture. How to choose? There are many options here. Electric staplers differ in the following parameters:

How to insert staples into a furniture stapler powered by electricity? The scheme is simple. It is enough to find a button on the back of the pistol and pull out the sliding bar. Then load the staples with the ends down and push the chute. It is important to observe safety precautions.

Pneumatic construction staplers

Differences from mechanical and electrical devices:

Staplers are useless without staples. And the "cartridges" differ in many ways. Manufacturers themselves produce all kinds of shells for staplers.

Material:

Degree of hardness:

• Simple - suitable for working with malleable materials.
• Solid - used to interact with dense materials made of plastic and wood.
• Hardened - for the most stubborn surfaces.

An important point will be sharpening the ends of the staples. Sharp? Much easier to kill.

• Flat - the most popular types of staples, their choice is very large.
• Semicircular - more often used to secure the cable.
• Pins (similar to the letter "T") are used to hide fasteners. The most inconspicuous.

Each stapler has its own type of staples. The marking is indicated on the pistol box or on the body. It is important to use only staples that match the markings, otherwise the device will work by firing at several fasteners or not work at all.

What to do if the gun does not issue staples:

Safe Working Technique

Using a mechanical stapler.

By following the safety rules when using the device, you will avoid unnecessary injury. And the device will last longer:

When working with an electric or pneumatic stapler, you must follow the safety rules described for a mechanical tool. More important:

Getting along with mechanical, electric or pneumatic staplers is easy. But it is important to use the tool correctly. You need to charge it with fasteners with the marking that is indicated for your model. And also it is necessary to adjust the mechanism for the desired force of driving staples. The main thing: follow the safety rules when using. Careful handling and accuracy in use is the key to productive work with any stapler.

How to insert staples into a stapler

Before answering this question, let's briefly consider the features of the tool and consumables. In particular, staplers are of 3 types:

• mechanical (manual);
• pneumatic;
• electrical - network and battery.

It should be noted that this is the main classification, but there are others. For example, this tool is divided into 2 groups - professional and household. In addition, depending on the purpose, they distinguish stationery, construction and furniture. Each type is designed to perform specific tasks. For homework, a household tool is quite enough, because you will use it only from time to time. Accordingly, buying a professional stapler will only be an unjustified waste of money. There is nothing to say about stationery staplers - these are very simple devices, probably familiar to everyone.

At the same time, it should be emphasized that the charging principle for all staplers is approximately the same. Of course, there are some differences here, of course, but they are by and large insignificant. Let's look at the simplest example of how to correctly insert staples into a small stapler (it is also called stationery). Today, such a device is, probably, in every family, so many are fine
know how to prepare the tool for work.

First of all, you need to pull up the back or front of the top cover. A clip will open in front of you. Now you should push the spring back until it stops, then insert the plate with the brackets. Then it remains only to return the cover to the opposite position, making sure that a click is heard. That's all - the stapler is ready to go. It remains only to check it on some unnecessary sheet of paper by shooting off one or two staples.

Approximately according to the same principle, a furniture stapler is charged. Only here, first of all, it is necessary to put the tool on the fuse. Such a precaution will come in handy if you are loading staples into a large stapler, regardless of its type. The fuse is a good protection against accidental shooting, and therefore we do not recommend neglecting elementary safety rules. Do not forget that a professional tool is powerful enough, and the staple may well go into soft tissue tightly.

However, back to the main issue. So, putting the tool on the fuse, we need to get access to the clip for the staples. There may be different options here. In some models, you just need to pull the box towards you, in others - press a special button or release the latch. How to do this will tell you the instruction manual that came with the tool. However, if there is none, no big deal. Even a person who has never held such a model in his hands before will be able to figure out what's what. Everything is really very simple here. Having gained access to the clip, we put a plate with brackets there and return the box to its original position. In many models, a characteristic click will indicate the correctness of the action.

When inserting staples into an electric or pneumatic stapler, it is recommended to disconnect the tool from the mains or compressor. For a cordless tool, just put it on the fuse. However, to be safe, you can disconnect the battery. Well, the sequence of actions here will be the same. That is, we first get access to the box, then we fill it with consumables, after which we return the clip to its place. Of course, there are minor differences, depending on the model. However, they can hardly be called critical.

Separately, I would like to note the filling with staples of a printer or copier. Here it will be necessary to act somewhat differently. The main difference is that in this office equipment the entire cartridge with consumables is changed at once. Accordingly, first of all you need to buy a new one. When buying, be sure to check whether this type is suitable for your printer or copier. After all, there may be different options. Next, find the finisher and remove the empty cartridge from it. You can find out exactly where this compartment is located from the instruction manual or you can ask the corresponding request in an Internet search engine. In general, to remove the cartridge from the finisher, you need to press the corresponding latches. Now it remains only to install a new cartridge.

And in conclusion, I would like to say a few words about the staples for the stapler. They are different - primarily in size. Staples are also distinguished by the material of manufacture. Therefore, before buying, it is better to consult with the seller which consumables are suitable, for example, for furniture. After all, the wrong choice may well have a negative impact on the quality of work. In addition, many staplers do not work with small staples. Therefore, for each model, you need to select consumables, taking into account the size of the latter.

The material from which the staples are made is also important. For example, aluminum are the cheapest, but they are not reliable. Therefore, such staples can be used only if no physical impact is then exerted on the fixation site or for fastening thin materials. Copper staples are quite expensive, as are stainless steel consumables. They are used only to a limited extent - mass use is simply unprofitable. The most popular option is conventional steel staples. Here, probably, the best ratio between price and quality. By the way, you can just take one of the staples with you to the store, or the paper box itself - in this case, it will be simply impossible to make a mistake with the choice.

The first paper stapler was made in the 18th century for the French Emperor Louis XV. Each staple was marked with the sign of the royal court.

In 1867, D. McGill received a patent for a press that allowed sheets to be fastened using brass fixtures.

His device became the basis for modern staplers. Modern devices are smaller and lighter. They are much more convenient to use.

Types of staplers

In 1997, the stapleless stapler was invented. This stapler staples paper into small strips cut from paper. Therefore, its owner does not have a question about how to charge the stapler. There are three types of staplers: standard, mini and construction.

They are equipped with a manual or electric drive. A stationery stapler is used to staple paper sheets with metal staples. It is used to make brochures and notebooks. The conventional stapler staples up to 50 sheets. One pack contains 20 plates of 50 staples. When you press the handle of the device, the spring that is inside is stretched and unclenched, driving in the bracket. It passes through the paper and hits the deflecting plate, which bends its ends. Some models of staplers fold the staples in two different ways: inward or outward. In the second case, the bracket is easily pulled out. This stitching method is used to temporarily secure the sheets. At the back of some models there is a protrusion for extracting the staples. They are also equipped with a mechanical amplifier. The best material for a stapler is plastic-coated metal. To prevent the device from scratching the surface of the table, plastic or rubber pads are put on its bottom.

A construction stapler is used for upholstery of furniture and walls. It has a high rate of fire and fires up to 60 hits per minute.

There are also stapler cartridges in some models of copiers and printers.

How to load the stapler with staples?

Before filling the stapler, you need to make sure that the selected staples fit it in size. Manufacturers indicate their size on the packaging of the device. For convenience, they are marked with numbers. How to charge the stapler? Most models open from the top. In some cases, before opening, you need to move the side fasteners. Other staplers open at the push of a button. The opening method is indicated in the user manual.

How to load the stapler with staples? They are placed in the compartment so that their ends fall into the slots. You can use tweezers to refill the mini stapler. Then the stapler is closed. In this case, a characteristic click should be heard. The stapler is checked by fastening a pack of sheets of paper. If the staples are bent and stuck inside, you need to open the stapler and align their rows.

How to charge the stapler? First you need to make sure that the stapler is locked. Then you need to find the button that opens the tray. It is usually located on the back of the device. How to charge the stapler? Remove the staple holder from the device. The remaining staples are discarded. The stapler is cleaned of dust and debris. Then it is turned over and the staples are inserted into it upside down.

A mechanical stapler allows you to nail plastic panels, lining clamps, fabric to furniture, wooden or plastic surfaces.

There are three types of staplers: mechanical, electrical and pneumatic.

Mechanical staplers are affordable, compact, lightweight, and easy to maneuver. In the following, we will only talk about them.

How to choose a stapler?

In short, it is undesirable to buy the cheapest options, as well as plastic models. The metal tool is more powerful and more reliable.

Choose professional models that have an adjusting screw (lamb) at the top. It helps to regulate the force with which the tool will punch through the material.

Many people forget

Before working, adjust the adjusting screw according to the material of the surface to be worked on.

If it's a hard plywood, it will need a lot of punching through the material, so it's worth setting a lot of force. If it is a loose surface, the force must be reduced so as not to break through the fabric, or for example the pvc panel that you are targeting.

During operation, it is recommended to press the lever with one hand, and press the adjusting screw with the thumb of the other hand. Then the return will be minimal and the load will be distributed evenly in the stapler. You will be able to hammer in the brackets much better.

How to load staples into the receiver

The design of all mechanical hammers is almost the same. There is a handle-lever, due to which the pressure occurs, and at the bottom of the stapler there is a metal plate that opens the receiver. Here we have to load the brackets.

Before buying brackets at a hardware store, you need to find out what size is right for your machine. As a rule, the size and type of suitable staples are indicated on its body.

For example, on the body of our stapler, the width is 12 mm and the depth is 6-14 mm. This means that you will only be able to charge staples from that range.

Smaller or larger brackets will not fit the receiver. The size of the staples in millimeters is also indicated on their packaging.

To fill the shells into the stapler, you need to open the metal plate on the back surface.

To do this, you need to take it with your thumb and forefinger on both sides, then pull it towards you and slightly down. Thus, we wring out the metal tab on the back of the plate, and pull out a metal spring, similar to the one in a regular stationery stapler.

If there are still staples left in your stapler, they will fall out after you pull out the spring. If they are not there, then it is time to put new ones for further work.

Staples are inserted into the receiver (hole in the position of the letter "P"). Next, we insert the spring back, closing the metal foot. That's it, the tool is loaded and ready to go!

How many shells will fit

Now a little about how many shells fit in the stapler. Staples are sold in small rows. The row can be divided into several parts independently, slightly breaking it with your hands.

1-1.5 rows are loaded into the tool. 2 rows rarely fit in the receiver, so if there is a lot of work to be done, it is better to prepare halves of the rows before starting work.

What to do if the bracket is stuck

It is worth noting another very important point that will help you in your work. It happens that the brackets are bent and stuck in the exit hole. They cannot be hammered into the surface and cannot be pulled out by hand.

In this case, we need to pull out the feed magazine completely.

This possibility exists for almost all professional staplers.

First you have to repeat the opening of the metal plate and pull out the spring.

In this way, you will pull out the entire feed magazine that was in the tool.

You will see a jammed bracket, which is now easy to pull out with your hands.

Assembling the stapler back is not difficult: the entire pulled out block returns to its place with a push. When you do this, you should hear a click. After that, do not forget to put the spring in place.

More than just brackets

Some staplers can work not only with staples, but also with carnations of various shapes. The designations with which the stapler works are indicated on its body or in the instructions.

Carnations are tucked into the stapler in the same way with staples, but you need to be careful after pulling out the spring. A number of carnations must be loaded along one of the outer faces of the letter "P", and not inside this very letter!

If you want it to give out two nails at once side by side when working with a stapler, the second row is loaded along the second outer edge. Next, the spring is inserted and the stapler closes.

A stapler (in translation from English “stapler”) is a necessary thing in everyday life and at work. Stationery stapler is designed for fastening sheets and files. There are five types of stapler: manual, manual office, desktop horizontal or vertical, stitching, typographic. They all differ, before each in the number of sheets that can be stitched at a time.

You will need

• - stapler;
• - brackets.

Instruction

1. Determine what type of stapler you have. To do this, see how many sheets you can flash at a time. The most primitive in terms of device are pocket staplers. They are prepared for stapling up to 10 sheets. Manual office ones have a special recess on the fingers and allow you to fasten up to 30 sheets. Desktop horizontal or vertical ones have a rubber or plastic sole, they sew up to 50 sheets. It is allowed to bind up to 150 sheets in booklets, and typographic ones, which have a maximum stitching depth, connect up to 250 sheets at a time. The specificity of stapling with a stapler is through fastening, which you carry out using a metal staple. The staple pierces the sheets to be stapled through, and its ends rest against the plate located at the end of the other side of the stapler.

2. Before charging the stapler, determine the size of the staples, the one that is suitable for it. Staples (which are also called paper clips) come in several types: No. 10, 26/8, 26/6, 24/8, 24/6. These numbers are written on the packaging. Staples are to be packed in cardboard boxes of 500, 1000 or 2000 pieces. Which of the above will suit your stapler, you will find out by looking at its packaging.

3. In order to load the stapler with the selected staples, bend its cover. It is connected by a spring to a plastic element, the one that presses the staples to the opposite edge of the metal groove, into the one that the staples are placed. Opening the lid will pull the spring along with it, and, consequently, the plastic element, thus freeing up space for new brackets.

4. Take one section of staples and place them in the metal groove with the ends down. Close the lid and click the stapler once to sample. If a bracket with concave ends inward fell out of it, then you did everything right, but if this did not happen, or the bracket bent abnormally, then repeat the procedure, or change the stapler.