How to Open a Vintage Swingline #3 Speed Stapler

A Swingline #3 Speed Stapler uses regular-sized staples.

A Swingline #3 Speed Stapler is a vintage, all-metal stapler. The stapler was available in gray, black and copper as well as being available in a small and large size. The vintage Swingline #3 stapler can be used with regular-sized staples. In order to add staples, the stapler must be opened to expose the staple holding tray.

Things You'll Need

• Staples

Instructions

1. Rotate the silver latches on both sides of the stapler upward to release the top half of the stapler.

2. Lower the upper portion, or the portion the latches held in place, downward.

3. Lift up on the metal piece that is covering the staple holding tray. This piece is connected to the back, bottom portion of the stapler. Lift this piece up as far as it will go. It will rotate in a 180-degree arc, toward the back of the stapler.

4. Place the staples in the staple holding tray. The spikes of the staples should be pointed downward.

5. Rotate the back metal piece 180 degrees to place it back over the staple holding tray.

6. Push the front metal piece upward, so it covers the staple holding tray and back metal piece.

7. Lower the latches on both sides of the stapler, so the latches hold the front metal piece in place.

References

• Flickr: Swingline Speed Stapler #3