Staple gun

A manual staple gun
An electric stapler

A staple gun or powered stapler is a hand-held machine used to drive heavy metal staples into wood, plastic, or masonry. Staple guns are used for many different applications and to affix a variety of materials, including insulation, house wrap, roofing, wiring, carpeting, upholstery, and hobby and craft materials. These devices are also known as trigger tackers.[1]

  1. ^ "Do It With Staples." Popular Mechanics, February 1954, pp. 128-130.