Key Specs Fastener Type: 3/8-inch crown staples Staple Length: 1/4-inch to 9/16-inch Power Supply: Manual Weight: 2 pounds If you plan on using your staple gun frequently, and need it to stand up ...

Despite my joking, this is not a toy. Staples’ One-Touch Stapler retails for $14.99, which includes 420 standard staples to start you on your way. A package of 25,000 reloads costs $3.99.

Staples are pressed together in a long row, and after each press of the stapler, one drop downs into the correct position for the next use. Occasionally, staples fall in an awkward position and jam.

Place the staple gun on the next place to be stapled, and repeat Step 5 until you are finished. Lock the trigger, and unplug the staple gun if it is electric.

This staple-free stapler works by punching a hole, then tucking the loose paper flaps through a thin slit. The manufacturer claims you can bind eight sheets at a time, but I’ve had best results ...