I've an old heavy duty 'plier' stapler that has run out of staples after maybe 30 years. I only use it for things like uphostery repairs, so I never got through many staples. Now that I come to get some staples for it, I find the available range rather bewildering, since none of the staple sizes ever mention the width, only the gauge and the depth. I got some 23/8 staples, which are about the right gauge, but they are too wide. I need something about 11mm wide. Does anyone have any idea what I need?
Any stapler experts here?
Jun 30, 2015
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Is the machine made by "Arrow"? If so, then their T50 range is probably what you need.
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Is the machine made by "Arrow"? If so, then their T50 range is probably what you need.
No markings at all, I'm afraid. I'll see what I can find out about T50, though.
I solved this by finding a table somewhere online of different staples and their exact dimensions. Order the relevant ones (Arrow T50) only to find th ey did not match the stated dims. Maybe a trip to a helpful staple seller t hat doesn't mind opening a pack or 2.
NT
A very, very, very helpful staple seller, who will ruin loads of stock on the off-chance of making a very small sale. :)
I could post you a sample, if you gave me an address
You're very kind, and I couldn't possibly ask you to go to so much trouble. But it looks like they are 10mm wide, and that seems about right. I'll just order the smallest amount I can find for now.
and their exact dimensions. Order the relevant ones (Arrow T50) only to fin d they did not match the stated dims. Maybe a trip to a helpful staple sell er that doesn't mind opening a pack or 2.
I can't see any reason to ruin stock over it.
NT
s and their exact dimensions. Order the relevant ones (Arrow T50) only to f ind they did not match the stated dims. Maybe a trip to a helpful staple se ller that doesn't mind opening a pack or 2.
And it's how I got the right size last time round. At WHSmith IIRC.
NT
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