Max HD-50DFGY Max Flat-Clinch Standard Stapler, 30 Sheet Capacity, Gray

I already own one for over the last decade. Needed a second. Does what it says perfectly - flat staples. In summary: excellent, quality construction, superior materials, smooth mechanical design with no jams or misfires, and great price. Highest recommendation.

Performs well. No drag. Comfortable on hand.

I first started using this stapler in 2004 when I worked for the Federal government. I had never used a stapler that could actually staple through a large stack of paper. I never counted the sheets, but i know it was a lot more than most staplers could handle. It never jammed. it never broke. It was easy to use. Then I changed agencies in 2008. I took this stapler with me. Then, sniff sniff, it broke. i figured out how to fix it and I gave it to another office worker since I had purchased another one. The new one was different from the old in that a metal part inside the mechanism was replaced with plastic. However, it made no difference. In fact that metal part is what broke on the old one, so I guess the plastic actually works better. The new MAX has worked for 5 years, which is far longer that any other one I've used at home (and which never get as much use or abuse as my work office MAX). Also, I use regular staples with my MAX and they work just fine. You should not have to bother finding special staples.I had a Swingline stapler at home that was pretty good, but it broke after just a couple of years of light use. I just bought the MAX to replace it from Amazon. (So happy to find it.)When i retire, I have asked for only one item to come home with me -- you guessed it, my MAX stapler. I am such a nerd.

I particularly like this type of stapler because it is flat cinch (meaning once an item is stapled, the back side of the staple lies flat against the paper, takes up less space because it's not humped up and doesn't catch on other items), and because the stapler has a very smooth stapling action. I have several of these in different work areas around my home & office and they are a life saver to my hands because it doesn't take a lot of effort to staple and because the flat cinch of stapled items is safer.

I've owned Bostitch, Swingline and Staples brand desk staplers. They either get jammed or don't evenly crimp the underside.This works flawlessly and crimps flat. If anything changes over time I'll update my review, but so far I'm loving it.

This stapler will save you money! I started in an office in 1993. Went through about 5 or 6 cheaper staplers until I purchased one of these for my office in 1996. I am still using that same stapler in 2024. I finally bought one for my home office recently and it is the same quality. I expect my adult children fight over it upon my passing.

Mixed revi0ew. This is my second purchase. The first broke after about six months of relatively heavy use, and I had a good bet invested in the staples (they are far more expensive than regular staples) so I decided to take a chance and buy another one. I won't buy more staples for this until my supply is depleted and this one proves to be durable.That said, it is very easy to use. You don't have to slam your hand on the stapler like I did on my older regular stapler. It really magnifies your effort. The flat clinch staples are truly nicer than standard staples. My wife is a teacher and it is nice that after using this stapler the packets lay pretty much flat. I use it to close paper and mylar coin 2x2's and I used to have to use pliers to flatten the backs of staples so they wouldn't scratch other coins in stacks and boxes. That isn't necessary with this stapler. If this one is more durable than the last it is a five star.

These staplers cost a bit more, but the initial one I bought has had a much longer lifespan that other staplers I've purchased that too quickly develop a jammed staple and you are at a loss to fix it!I have now ordered three of them in total precipitated by the first one failing, but it may be my fault because I did not use the staples that are said to match this particular stapler. I haven't tried that hard yet to fix the one that is nonfunctional, but I liked it so much I decided to just buy two more because I have a LOT of work to do! And, it has been clearly superior to its competition---but do buy the staples they recommend to go with this product. Perhaps that has been my error. Always follow the directions, huh? It does help in life.With the two new staplers that arrived this week. I have made a point of inserting the staples I bought (but did not use) that are recommended to go with this product. We'll see if it makes a difference!Staplers seem to be finicky gadgets. They work, then don't work, and then /aybe you can get them to work. Augh! But still, this is among the best of the bunch and I recommend it.November 15, 2020 i am returning to put an addendum in this review.\ I blieve I left where I had purchased THREE of these staples, each time with resulting frustration. Why would they jam so quickly?I eventually did what we all should and read the instructions by the manufacturer for the use of this stapler. I had presumed any standard size stapler SHOULD work, but if you read the description supplied by the manufacturer, it says to USE ONLY A SPECIFIED STAPLE THAT IS PICTURED ON THE MAIN PAGE AND CAN BE PURCHASED WITH THE STAPLER.SO I BOUGHT THESE STAPLES.PERFECT. STAPLER NO LONGER JAMS. ALL THREE STAPLERS ARE NOW FUNCTIONAL. WELL, MAYBE ONCE IN A BLUE MOON THERE'S A JAM, BUT THIS IS ABOUT THE CLOSE TO PERFECT THAT YOU WILL GET FOR A STAPLER. i HEARTILY RECOMMEND, AND NOW i HAVE THREE OF THESE BEAUTIES SCATTERED AROUND MY OFFICE.BUT BE SURE TO BUY THE STAPLES RECOMMEND BY THE MANUFACTURER!!!!STAPLER IS ALSO STURDY. THEY FALL OFF MY OVERBURDENED DESK WITH REGULARITY ON TO THE FLOOR. NOT A PRBOLEM.THE STAPLER ALSO FEELS GOOD IN YOUR HAND WITH ITS ERGONOMIC DESIGN (i AM A WOMEN'S SIZE SIX). i LIKE THE RUBBERED TOP AND BASE---THE RUBBERIZED BASE REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD IT WILL SCOOT OFF YOUR DESK OR WHEREVER YOU'VE PLACED IT.THE AESTHETICS OF THE STAPLER DESIGN ARE PLEASING COMPARED TO SOME OF THE UGLY, BLAND AND FUNCTIONAL LOOK OF MANY PRODUCTS FOR SALE HERE.DEFINITELY WOULD PURCHASE AGAIN. NOT LIKELY SINCE I NOW HAVE *THREE* BUT TYPICALLY WHEN i FIND A GOOD THING, I STAY WITH IT.KEEP IN MIND THE CAPACITY OF THE STAPLER---IT IS NOT GOING TO DO HUGE DOCUMENTS!HAPPY STAPLING! CHEERS!