Bizarro Lois
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Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
^^Sweet, thanks!
^^Sweet, thanks!
Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
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HotJuicyBurgers
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I know that this thread is relatively old, so I'm sorry if I shouldn't be bumping it, but if someone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated.
I'm having trouble understanding what exactly i need to do in order to take the stapler apart. I have a black 646 stapler, some decals, some red paint and primer, and i want to prep it for painting. If anyone could elaborate a little more, and slowly for me because I'm a little slow sometimes, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
I'm having trouble understanding what exactly i need to do in order to take the stapler apart. I have a black 646 stapler, some decals, some red paint and primer, and i want to prep it for painting. If anyone could elaborate a little more, and slowly for me because I'm a little slow sometimes, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
Russiophile
New Member
That is just awesome. Tell me, how did you make the script so perfect?
(It may be obvious, but I'm very new to prop building.)
Thanks!
(It may be obvious, but I'm very new to prop building.)
Thanks!
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
It's been a while, but if I remember correctly, open the top cover to reveal where you put the staples in. At the back where it hinges, the cover is just pressure fit over the side pins of the hinge. You can pull on the sides just a bit and pop the cover off.
Then, use a rubber mallet or something that won't damage the pin and tap it through to release the staple arm. Set it aside.
For the metal plate at the front, I'd recommend just pushing on the spring underneath to lift it up and wrap masking tape around it so you don't get paint on it. This is much easier than trying to remove this part.
Let us know how it goes!
Edit: Here's a better description back on page 1
http://www.therpf.com/f9/show-me-your-red-swingline-stapler-21362/#post372865
It's been a while, but if I remember correctly, open the top cover to reveal where you put the staples in. At the back where it hinges, the cover is just pressure fit over the side pins of the hinge. You can pull on the sides just a bit and pop the cover off.
Then, use a rubber mallet or something that won't damage the pin and tap it through to release the staple arm. Set it aside.
For the metal plate at the front, I'd recommend just pushing on the spring underneath to lift it up and wrap masking tape around it so you don't get paint on it. This is much easier than trying to remove this part.
Let us know how it goes!
Edit: Here's a better description back on page 1
http://www.therpf.com/f9/show-me-your-red-swingline-stapler-21362/#post372865
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
I know this is a very old thread...but I'm really hoping some of the posters are still hanging around!
To those of you who have successfully created the red 646 and obviously possess the skill and know-how that I lack: would any of you still have access to the parts required and be willing to make one for me? I would, of course, be glad to pay for all parts plus whatever fee you require.
Please PM me if you would be willing to help a geek out!
I know this is a very old thread...but I'm really hoping some of the posters are still hanging around!
To those of you who have successfully created the red 646 and obviously possess the skill and know-how that I lack: would any of you still have access to the parts required and be willing to make one for me? I would, of course, be glad to pay for all parts plus whatever fee you require.
Please PM me if you would be willing to help a geek out!
IslandTalker
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Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
Jaintly, that is awesome.
I would love to buy the original, I wonder how much they would ask for it.
Jaintly, that is awesome.
I would love to buy the original, I wonder how much they would ask for it.
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
These are excellent points I believe and after having just gone through some HD frames of the film I concur. I believe the props department's decision to move the Swingline logo to the side wasn't at all arbitrary - the stapler is more instantly recognizable as a stapler in a side view rather than a top view, and this is how it, and its Swingline identity, were shot when it was the topic of conversation. So it made sense that the logo be visible from the side to reinforce the story.
These are excellent points I believe and after having just gone through some HD frames of the film I concur. I believe the props department's decision to move the Swingline logo to the side wasn't at all arbitrary - the stapler is more instantly recognizable as a stapler in a side view rather than a top view, and this is how it, and its Swingline identity, were shot when it was the topic of conversation. So it made sense that the logo be visible from the side to reinforce the story.
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
For the last few weeks or so, I received PMs about the Swingline decals.
Yes, I do have a few in stock - ready for shipment.
I also have a few staplers on hand and can make a finished set.
Thanks
For the last few weeks or so, I received PMs about the Swingline decals.
Yes, I do have a few in stock - ready for shipment.
I also have a few staplers on hand and can make a finished set.
Thanks
mywingnuts
New Member
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
Hello Everyone!
Sorry for bringing up such an old thread, Does anyone know where I can source the swingline decals? I have a few 646 staplers that I would love to convert.
Hello Everyone!
Sorry for bringing up such an old thread, Does anyone know where I can source the swingline decals? I have a few 646 staplers that I would love to convert.
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
I have them. Send me an email and I'll hook you up.
ssdesigner@yahoo.com
I have them. Send me an email and I'll hook you up.
ssdesigner@yahoo.com
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
Hi there, I do have them in stock.
When can get it here from the site - http://www.wampawear.com/16/
Thanks
Az
Hi there, I do have them in stock.
When can get it here from the site - http://www.wampawear.com/16/
Thanks
Az
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
Sorry to dig this thread up again, but is this the correct stapler? http://www.amazon.com/Swingline-Ant.../B00006IFL0/ref=sr_1_1&useRedirectOnSuccess=1
Also, are people finding all-metal versions, or is the top part always plastic?
Sorry to dig this thread up again, but is this the correct stapler? http://www.amazon.com/Swingline-Ant.../B00006IFL0/ref=sr_1_1&useRedirectOnSuccess=1
Also, are people finding all-metal versions, or is the top part always plastic?
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Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
That looks like the correct 646. They come in black and maroon. The tops are always plastic, the rest is metal.
That looks like the correct 646. They come in black and maroon. The tops are always plastic, the rest is metal.
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
OK, so I ordered my 646, only issue I'm having now is finding the correct red paint here in the UK. None of the brands mentioned so far are available over here and it costs a fortune to ship them over. In the pics people are putting up the colour looks quite an orangey red, is that right?
I might have to watch the movie carefully again and take a guess. As soon as I'm in the store I'm lost in a sea of red and have no clue which is closest.
OK, so I ordered my 646, only issue I'm having now is finding the correct red paint here in the UK. None of the brands mentioned so far are available over here and it costs a fortune to ship them over. In the pics people are putting up the colour looks quite an orangey red, is that right?
I might have to watch the movie carefully again and take a guess. As soon as I'm in the store I'm lost in a sea of red and have no clue which is closest.
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
If ssdesigner doesn't have any left I may still have a set left from when I did them.
If ssdesigner doesn't have any left I may still have a set left from when I did them.
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
I still get asked for the Swingline decals, and I do still have them. PM me or email me for info.
I still get asked for the Swingline decals, and I do still have them. PM me or email me for info.
Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
I just found the couple 646 Swinglines I'd saved for finishing as proper Office Space staplers. One of the things that stalled work was this same question - trying to find the right red, and a paint that works well on both the plastic and metal. I suppose I'll have to clear it at any rate. Its amazing how many subtle shades of red are available, and pics and the various copies of the movie I have all seem to differ slightly.
Any suggestions on good match of red paint that's both a good color match and works on the plastic and metal parts?
I just found the couple 646 Swinglines I'd saved for finishing as proper Office Space staplers. One of the things that stalled work was this same question - trying to find the right red, and a paint that works well on both the plastic and metal. I suppose I'll have to clear it at any rate. Its amazing how many subtle shades of red are available, and pics and the various copies of the movie I have all seem to differ slightly.
Any suggestions on good match of red paint that's both a good color match and works on the plastic and metal parts?
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BrotherWilliam
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Re: Show me your Red Swingline Stapler!
Finally!
Had to order this from Canada as no office supplies here stocked this model. But now it's been painted and decalled!
Finally!
Had to order this from Canada as no office supplies here stocked this model. But now it's been painted and decalled!
