The Bostitch P3 stapler (model P3-IND) is a light, fine wire plier stapler for garment tags, bag closing, flower wrapping and packing stations. It loads from the top, holds 208 SP19-1/4 staples and weighs just half a pound, so it's easy to use all day. It needs no power cord, battery or air, so you can take it anywhere in the store or warehouse.
Key Features
- Top loading: the cover stays attached, so reloads are quick
- 208 staple capacity: fewer stops to reload
- Pass-by clinch: one staple fastens a range of material thicknesses
- Jam fighting design: a movable "breathing" core helps prevent jams
- Light weight: just 0.5 lb in the hand
Specifications
- Model: Bostitch P3-IND
- Staples: Bostitch SP19-1/4 (3/8 inch crown, 1/4 inch leg)
- Capacity: 208 staples
- Throat: 3/8 inch high x 2-1/2 inch deep
- Weight: 0.5 lb
- Duty: Light duty, fine wire
What the Bostitch P3 Plier Stapler Is Used For
- Garment and price tags
- Dry cleaner tags
- Flower and gift wrapping
- Badges and ID cards
- Shipping room packaging and bag closing
Retail stores keep one at each register and tagging table, and dry cleaners use them to pin tickets to garments. The deep 2-1/2 inch throat reaches past the edge of a folded bag or a tag, which a desk stapler can't do.
Choosing the Right Staples
The P3-IND takes Bostitch SP19-1/4 fine wire staples. Using the right staple is the best way to avoid jams and weak clinches. Add a box of Bostitch SP19-1/4 staples to your order, or review our bundle of 40 boxes that comes with a free P3 tool.
How to Load and Use
- Open the top cover of the magazine.
- Drop in a strip of SP19-1/4 staples, legs pointing down.
- Close the cover until it snaps shut.
- Slide the material into the throat, up to 2-1/2 inches deep.
- Squeeze the handles firmly in one smooth motion.
Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The P3 has few moving parts, so care is simple. Keep the magazine, staple track and clinch area free of paper dust and bits of tag. To clear a jam, open the top cover, remove the staple strip and pull out any bent staple. Reload and test on scrap. If staples don't clinch well, check that you're using SP19-1/4 staples and that you squeeze all the way through. Don't use the stapler on material thicker than the throat allows, since forcing it can bend the staples.
Is a Plier Stapler Right for Your Job?
A plier stapler reaches into the edge of bags, tags and wraps where a desk stapler can't, and you can carry it around a sales floor or packing table. For high volume tagging, the P3 is a simple fine wire stapler with no power or air needed. If you staple thousands of tags a day, review our pneumatic stapling pliers too.
Why Buy From Ample Supply
Ample Supply has worked in fastening for more than 40 years and carries 55+ brands from Sycamore, Illinois. Orders placed by 4:00 PM EST ship the same day. We also repair tools in house, with free estimates and a 2-3 day turnaround, so help is close by if your tool ever needs service.
Bostitch P3 Stapler FAQ
What staples does the Bostitch P3 use?
Bostitch SP19-1/4 fine wire staples with a 3/8 inch crown and 1/4 inch leg.
How many staples does the P3 stapler hold?
208 staples per load.
Can I add extra staples to my order?
Yes. Add boxes of SP19-1/4 staples, or pick the 40 box bundle that includes a free P3.
Is the P3-IND the same as the Bostitch model P3?
Yes. P3-IND is the industrial part number for the Bostitch P3 plier stapler.
