Rapid Supreme Omnipress SO30 Full Strip Stapler, 30 Sheet Capacity, Low Effort Stapling, Super Flat Clinch Stapling, Includes Staples, Black/Grey, 5000546

I never knew that staple technology had been improved. I was stuck in the days where if it was a thick wedge of paper that needed to be fastened, I would simply have to bash the stapler as hard as humanly possible.Those days are now over!This is the first "up-to-date" stapler I have used and I must say, I am impressed hugely.It is quite weighty but fits in an adult mans hand very well in and normal "on the fly" stapling position one would normally hold such a device in.It does have a limited throat space of 4.5cm and you will need to give it about 2.5cm from the front edge before reaching the staple action zone, though it will easily cope with corners and edges.It will not open up to allow pinning to boards or tacking.In use it is perfectly functional.Sitting upon a desk or held in the hand, it takes little more effort to use as it would to close most doors. Press anywhere on the top surface until slight resistance is felt, then press just a little harder and cluunk the whole mechanism drops into action. It fires the staple through up to 30 normal 80gsm pages with pure easy, and requires no extra effort as if attaching just 2 or 3.It works in conjunction with omnipress 30 Rapid brand staples which are 6mm in height and have sharpened ends to ease their travel though stapling jobs.The patented "Super Flat Clinch" is provided by two little metal arms that live in the bottom bed of the stapler. They move independently of the main mechanism and are provided to close the ends of the staple extremely closely, thus limiting bulkiness of stapled work from having one higher corner when stacked into blocks or boxed. These clinch arms will not be operated unless a full press is made, thanks to a small release button that comes into contact with the top part right at the end of the staplers stroke.It is sold as a full strip capable device and will take the recommended "Rapid omnipress 30" a full strip at a time (available in packs of 5000). Simply pull the top cover up and backwards to reveal the loading tray, drop in a full strip, then close it back down. It has a lovely sound as it closes, like a weapon being readied to be fired.Expensive? Yes, perhaps but the statement is true that you get what you pay for. Following my suffering strains and almost sprains along with many pains of using cheaper "bash bash bash" style staplers I am very happy I found this one.200 Rapid brand staples are included in box.The box states 5 year guarantee if used with Rapid staples.This is a true review, of my own thoughts about this item:* Rapid SO30 Omnipress Stapler *Review is based on a genuinely purchased item.The item was not supplied to me for free.I spent my own money to acquire the item.I hope this review helps you live happier today.