HANDYMAN CLIP-OUT * Staples have replaced nails and tacks in many applications, chiefly because they can be driven so quickly wit Ky and easily with the current staple guns. Staples usually don’t hold as well as nails or tacks, so don't use them for work which will put a great strain on them. Don’t, for example, staple such items as wire screening and dust covers on chair bottoms. The most practical staple gun to own is one which can drive at least three sizes of staples. A typical model of this type will handle 1/4 to 9/16 staples. Some _ brands have a standard dnve for shooting staples into soft wood and a high drive for stapling in hard woods. Guns which shoot more than one size of staple are more expensive, but are more useful. 1. Read the In- strucuons which come with your gun. Learn how to load it. The method is different for different makes. Learn about the different features of the gun, inluding = safety stops, high and regular drives and the use of attachments, if any. The first rule in using any tool is to become thoroughly familiar with it. 2. The only secret in dnving staples ts to place the top of the gun at the point where you want to drive a staple and then apply pressure before