1) can i use regular staples &amp; have it work reliably. 2) I see it has the normal recessed foot, but can you switch it so the stape tines go outward?
1249328
1- very reliable with regular staples, best ever, claims to do 2- 40 sheets and will indeed, seem to have spring assisted action 2- don't see how one can change the foot
1364881
One of the best I've ever used. All I know is that it sinks my 1/4 inch staples better and more consistently than others. I believe it will do fine for what you're planning.
2034449
I experienced no problems with the gun firing multiple staples on my entire project. Worked like a champ for me. Good luck!
1710347
Yes, make sure the pressure is high enough, and that you are loading the staples correctly. I also started using it and it wouldn't fire the staple. I wasn't putting them in right.
397212
I looked mine over again, and couldn't find one. I guess you just have to check it over, make sure it's the right staple and such. Good luck.
1826796
No it doesn't take regular staples and I've only used the recommended staples - Swingline Optima, which work great. No it doesn't hinge all the way open.
611054
Just pull the bottom part (black base) and the center part (silver gray, the part that holds the staples) apart from each other and you'll gain access to the staple chamber for loading. Hope this helps.
420182
1st of all, do NOT takle it apart. put on safety glasses, unload staples (same as you load them) dig out stuck staple in end. wolla. Whatever it was you tried to staple might be too hard or thick. Jerry
108909
Not really sure what you mean here but I will give it a shot. There is not difference in the edge or the entire are of the material so I would say "regular", not staple edge.
922216
They at times. This is designed for heavy duty staples. Standard staples, wont pass through a certain number of pages and will break under pressure of the machine. If they do successfully pass through, look forward to clearing jams regardless. Its cheaper to go the right route and buy the heavy duties one time.
1673140
This fastener does not use staples, it uses standard corrugated fasteners. I've only used Air Locker corrugated fasteners and they work fine if you use long strips. If you put short pieces in the fastener it jams.
1202629
Hi. It doesn't hold one entire strip of staples. It leaves just a few behind. I've been using the Swingline standard staples in mine and it works flawlessly. I've not had one jam. It's also very easy to use and doesn't cause muscle fatigue. My wife has carpal tunnel and has weak hands, so this was a great choice for her too.
1450812
NO - it uses standard staples. Sounds like you need a heavy duty stapler......
626685
The box says it uses standard staples. So far, I've only used the ones it came with, but my "house" staples fit in the track.
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.
1282295
I use the Optima Premium staples - (35556) because they work well for the 45 sheet stapling capacity. I have not tried the standard staples.
945568
This uses several different lengths of series 23 staples. You can buy them at Office Depot, Office Max, Staples or any other office supply store. You can also get them from Amazon, just type in "series 23 staples" and select the length you need. I bought one of these for our church office and it works quite well in stapling our booklets. Hope this helps. Sam