Hammer tacker
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A Hammer tacker is a very simple device that has an approximately 300 mm (12 inch) handle and a head, which, when it comes into contact at high speed with a hard material, inserts a staple
Staple (fastener)
A staple is a type of two-pronged fastener, usually metal, used for joining or binding materials together. Large staples might be used with a hammer or staple gun for masonry, roofing, corrugated boxes and other heavy-duty uses...

 into said material. Usually, the hammer tacker is used like a hammer
Hammer
A hammer is a tool meant to deliver an impact to an object. The most common uses are for driving nails, fitting parts, forging metal and breaking up objects. Hammers are often designed for a specific purpose, and vary widely in their shape and structure. The usual features are a handle and a head,...

to apply staples.
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