Swingline Long Reach Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Jam Free, 12" Reach, Metal, Black (S7034121P)

I needed a long reach stapler for booklets and magazine format documents that needed center staples (11x17 flat, staple centerline, fold to 8-1/2x11), for low volume intermittent use. Checked many of the low-cost "heavy duty" long-reach staplers (Bostitch, Office Depot, Staples, etc) but all looked flimsy and lightly constructed; most had mediocre reviews listing poor reliability and performance. I have had a Swingline standard stapler forever (the Office Space model) and so decided on this model. I was pleased to find it was built solid and heavy (like the standard model) and performed well, with no jams or problems, even when stapling 40+ sheets (it is rated for 25) with standard staples. Two items to note: 1) the stapler head tends to bounce when released, but as it is a long reach stapler with an extension bar I would expect it to be a bit springy - I just stop it with my hand before loading the next booklet, and 2) It does not staple well when the head is above the papers (rest position) and smacked down so it hits the paper in motion - instead, I press the head down until it contacts the papers, then push hard with the heel of my palm in a quick, firm action. This method ensures the head is steady when pushing the staple through the paper, instead of possibly moving slightly sideways if the pressure is not exactly vertically down. One other positive feature: unlike the other staplers where reviewers noted the paper depth stop did not stay in position, this stop has not moved after setting (8-1/2" depth) since I started using it. The friction of the stop is sufficient to hold it in place against reasonable pressure, although I do not slam the papers against the stop as I try to keep them aligned before stapling. In summary, the perfect stapler for my needs, at a reasonable price!

This Stapler is heavy duty, and made of metal! I use it to staple my Sublimation transfers to Doormats from Home Depot, which are thick. They penetrate the polyester material easily, and push the staples in deep, so they sit flush. You can also use it to make pamphlets, and because of the sliding guide, it makes it faster, because you can measure once, and just bang out a stack in no time. Love the all metal construction!

The Swingline Long Reach Stapler is a must have for professional work. It correctly folds and sets the staples every time. The guide is solid and won't move or wiggle. The length gauge is exactly tuned for precision. To staple a 11" paper in the center, then set the gauge to 5 1/2". The best feature is that you can complete the project on the first attempt without trying to guess where the staple will go next and if it will fold correctly. Excellent product!!

I gave this 5 stars because it is a heavy duty stapler that will last a lifetime. I use this to staple Religious Pamphlets and it works perfectly everytime! I use a matte photo paper for the outside cover and 5 sheets of 20 lb. inside it and it staples thru it like the excellent product it is! Of course, you also need the Swingline S.F. 4 Premium staples for maximum performance. If you are making pamphlets I highly recommend this item!!! Buy This Stapler And The Recommended Staples and you will love the outcome of your hard work. My pamphlets are very professional looking!!

I am PTA President of a local elementary school in New York and we needed to create our school directory. We used a professional printer but the originally printed school directory had errors so we created a revised directory ourselves which were 17 pages of regular letter sized paper folded into half in booklet fashion and used the Swingline Long Reach Stapler. It worked very well. You have to align the paper properly so that you can staple straight along the folded line but that is up to your skill and has nothing to do with the quality of the stapler. There were some staples which did not penetrate the paper completely so you have to expect some that you need to redo but that is probably the nature of the staples rather than the stapler. You would not be disappointed with this stapler.

I've only had the unit a short time so I don't know how it will hold up, but I don't really see why it should get worse. It is solidly built. 4 stars because I don't 'love' inanimate objects. Using it to put together a book, so I'm stapling 8 sheets of paper at a time in the middle. Getting the paper absolutely perpendicular is difficult, but there is a simple fix: put the stapler on top of graph paper aligned with one axis. Then place the paper along the same axis with a check on perpendicular on the other axis. Works quicker than it sounds. The depth gauge works. I was able to get absolutely consistent placement. I'm using the recommended staples, so have had no jams. Very smooth.

this product is good , but this particular one is no good , i have been waiting for this replacement , if not confirmed in next 24 hours I need to order another one , and get my refund. Thanks

Buy for life stapler to help bind homemade journals.

I bought this to staple chapbooks. It does the job.

Buena calidad

Love it. Easy, accurate, strong. Punches through my home made pocket notebooks with ease. I got tired of spending loads of money per notebook for work, so I’m making my own! One piece of cardstock, 12 pieces of printer paper, give it a staple in the middle, some trim if you’re so inclined. I use the 1/4 inch SF4 staples from swingline and they work perfectly for everything.

But for something costing £44.49 I was disappointed that there was no free staples included in the box, so I’ll have to wait until I can get some before I can try it out.

Works exactly as expected.