Hammer staplers are one-handed staplers that can be hit against an object to force the mechanism up and secure an object. They are slimmer and simpler than staple guns and can quickly secure less dense materials to wood. Different sizes and configurations are available for various materials. Traditional staplers can also be used in a similar way, but may be less robust.
Hammer staplers are a type of one-handed stapler that can be used by hitting them against an object. The basic function is similar to that of a traditional stapler or stapler, although hammer staples may be slightly simpler in design. Most hammer staplers look like the top half of the regular stapler with a handle attached to one end. Instead of pushing the top of the unit down like a normal stapler, the mechanism of a hammer stapler can be forced up when it strikes a solid object. Many traditional staplers can be used in the same way as hammer staplers, although they may be less robust.
Staplers and hammer tackers have a variety of commercial and industrial uses, and each device has its strengths. A hammer stapler will typically be much slimmer in design than a staple gun and have a simpler mechanism. Staples can offer a more precise stapling, although hammer staples can quickly secure an object if exact placement isn’t an issue. Some common uses for hammer staples are to quickly place a mat in place, hang insulation, or secure roofing paper.
Heavy-duty hammer staples may be able to drive the staples through sheet metal or wood, although they are typically not designed with this purpose in mind. Hammer staples are generally intended to secure less dense materials to wood, so driving a staple through one wooden object and into another can damage the mechanism. The connection formed by a hammer stapler may not even be as structurally sound as a nail when joining two pieces of wood.
A variety of different sizes and configurations of hammer tackers are often available. They are commonly about a foot long (about 30 centimeters), although larger and smaller devices can be found. Hammer staples can also accept staples of different lengths. A common hammer staple size is about 10 to 5 millimeters (about 16/3 to 8/8 inches) long, and some units may be able to accept more than one size. Hammer staples of different sizes and various lengths of staples can be useful for installing different types of materials.
Many traditional desktop staplers have a release on the bottom that can allow them to open fully. A stapler that has been opened in this way can be used by striking it against a surface, although the mechanism may be more fragile than that found in a hammer stapler. One possible application for a regular stapler used in this way would be to attach paper to a bulletin board.
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