
I opened the package and wanted to return it. It was plastic. It didn't look strong enough to be usable. The boy was surprised. I was so excited to complete my project and used it all the time. I have small hands and I used it easily and never got tired. It was easy to press on the clamp. I have a metal I'm struggling with so I've put my project on hold. It was easy to load with staples and has a little "window" to see when it needs to be reloaded. It went through fine for me. I'm SO HAPPY I decided to give it a try. I've used JT size braces with no problem and my newly upholstered 1896 trunk looks so lovely.