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Title: Staple Remover
Post by: SteveA on August 26, 2018, 08:49:52 am
Anyone try the staple puller plier made by Osborne - style # 600 - hadn't seen this before
SA
Title: Re: Staple Remover
Post by: gene on August 26, 2018, 11:16:43 am
I have not seen that before.

Most staples need a tap on the staple puller to get them out. If the one handle was made to receive blows from a hammer that might be worth trying.

I have sharpened a staple puller to a fine edge and it still needs to be tapped on the handle to get it under most staples.

With my osilating cutter being used for almost all staple removals, I can't see spending $30.50 on this. But, someone may find it does the trick for them.

gene
Title: Re: Staple Remover
Post by: baileyuph on August 26, 2018, 06:12:02 pm
In addition to what has been said, the #600 size of nose will not get into tight places as well
as the Osborne 120 1/2.

It might be a good tool - but in spite of its title (the #600 that is) - not the best for furniture staple
removing.

Doyle
Title: Re: Staple Remover
Post by: sofadoc on August 27, 2018, 03:02:43 pm
I have the 600. I only got it because I thought it might work where the fabric is stapled into a groove. I rarely use it.

Like Gene, I shave staples off as much as humanly possible.
All those different staple lifting gadgets are for the birds.
Title: Re: Staple Remover
Post by: SteveA on August 28, 2018, 04:59:42 am
I'm bad in that I buy everything that looks like it makes the job easier.  I saved a few bucks today Doc.
I have the Klein needle nose pliers (yellow handle) which i think is made as well as the snap on tools.  It will help get the staples out of hard to reach places without that Osborne tool.
I already lost money on the osborne 124 and the double rock remover - I never pick up those tools. I keep them as a reminder of how I waste money
SA
Title: Re: Staple Remover
Post by: gene on August 28, 2018, 05:31:34 am
The staple remover that was the easiest on my hands was my son. Not super fast and frequent phone breaks, but much less wear and tear on my hands. I also had to pay for it every time it was used. :-)

gene
Title: Re: Staple Remover
Post by: kodydog on September 05, 2018, 06:20:38 pm
This is an idea I've been kicking around. Once you get the prong under the staple use the plier to help pull it out. Good idea? Bad idea? I'd have to submit it to Osborn as an improvement to their product.

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Title: Re: Staple Remover
Post by: MinUph on September 05, 2018, 06:57:24 pm
I have a few needle nose like the 600 but they dont work worth a dam.
Title: Re: Staple Remover
Post by: 65Buick on September 05, 2018, 07:46:51 pm
kody - that looks like carpal tunnel.

maybe I should get to work on my powered magnetic staple remover.
Title: Re: Staple Remover
Post by: brmax on September 05, 2018, 08:33:22 pm
Initially I chose to purchase a cs osborne 120 1/2. Its ability I think is excellent, though seldom used. I suspect it was mentioned here by a few in the furniture or marine upholstery trades.
For sure its still manual and I am positive it would benefit one if using it a lot, with their other all smooth plastic handles. In any case it works, thanks for the tip

Good day

Floyd