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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I got a box of staples after I ran out and these ones seem to be thinner than the others. All I can find out is that they are Swingline Standard Staples 23/6 which is 23 gauge 6mm or 1/4 inch. They have some times bent or broke or not gone in the 2x2 the right way. I'm using a flat clinch stapler.
So what are you guys using?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
8938 Posts |
Whatever I can find at CVS  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
561 Posts |
I just use generic office depot staples, a swingline stapler, and something solid to flatten the staples once they're in the 2x2. Never run into an issue with the stapler not putting the staple through a 2x2
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Swingline SF4 premium staples--never a bust, always penetrate thick 2x2s.
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Pillar of the Community
2145 Posts |
All I've ever bought was Swingline "Standard Staples". I was using a small Swingline stapler and it seems every other staple got bent so replaced it with a 747 model and never had a problem since. Seems like it was the stapler, not the staples.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I use copper plated steel staples, curved clinched
My album pages are all either Mylar or polypropylene. Problem with these materials is that they are more slippery than clear PVC which I never use.
To stop the 2x2 flips from falling out the curve clinch grabs the inside of the album pocket better thus keeping the 2x2 flip inside the album pocket.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Made in China no doubt!! This, even if they are the correct gauge the material may be typical Chinese crap. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
I use Max # 35-5M 26/6 . 6mm ( 1/4 )'' .
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Made in China no doubt!! Yes they are. Quote:
Swingline SF4 premium staples The SF4 premium do sound better. Quote:
I use Max # 35-5M 26/6 . 6mm ( 1/4 )'' . Now if I read thing right isn't 26/6 a thinner wire than 23/6 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1316 Posts |
Whatever standard staples my mini swingline calls for and a pair or pliers to give them a good flattening.
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Pillar of the Community
1110 Posts |
The day I learn what type of staples I use, will be the day I die a happy man!  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Now if I read thing right isn't 26/6 a thinner wire than 23/6 These are the exact size staples that comes with my Max HD-50 F flat clinched staple gun . Those staples are perfect for any 2x2 cardboard holders . Never had a staple break on me , never had to use a pair of pliers .  |
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 United States
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Whatever I can find at CVS Whatever I can find in the supply closet.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Never even thought of looking. I just borrowed boxes of them from work.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I just borrowed boxes of them from work. If you are borrowing them, what are you giving back the bent ones.  |
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Posted 02/07/2021 4:03 pm
